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S 2139

Expands eligible grantees under New Jersey Civic Information Consortium; establishes provisions for tracking and reporting progress of grantee; requires grantee to post statement on Internet website.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Moriarty

S 2139 expands New Jersey Civic Information Consortium grant eligibility, requires progress tracking/reporting from grantees, and mandates public website transparency statements.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2139

Legislative bill overview

S 2139 expands which organizations can receive grants from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, adds requirements for tracking and reporting grantee progress, and mandates that grantees publicly post statements about their work on their websites. The bill modifies existing grant distribution and accountability mechanisms within the civic information program.

Why is this important

The bill affects how public funding flows to civic education and information organizations in New Jersey, potentially broadening access to grants beyond current eligible recipients. Transparency requirements make grantee activities and outcomes more visible to the public, though the actual impact depends on which new organizations become eligible and what specific statements must be posted.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of expansion unclear – The bill doesn't specify which additional grantees become eligible, raising questions about whether this meaningfully expands access or simply clarifies existing ambiguities
  • Reporting burden – New tracking and reporting requirements could create administrative costs for grantees, potentially discouraging smaller organizations from applying
  • Website posting mandate – The requirement to post statements online may disadvantage organizations with limited digital capacity and leaves undefined what constitutes an adequate "statement"

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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