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A 5180

Increases FY2025 Grants-in-Aid appropriation to DCA for "NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program" by $5 million.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvonne Lopez

New Jersey allocates $5 million additional state funding to DCA's NJSHARES S.M.A.R.T. Program for FY2025 with minimal transparency on program details or performance expectations.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5180

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5180 appropriates an additional $5 million in state funding for FY2025 to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) specifically for the NJSHARES S.M.A.R.T. Program. The bill represents a budget amendment that increases grants-in-aid available to this existing program without specifying detailed program modifications or performance metrics.

Why is this important

The NJSHARES S.M.A.R.T. Program appears to address community needs through the DCA, and a $5 million increase represents a significant budget commitment. The funding allocation affects state fiscal priorities and potentially expands services or reach for whatever population this program serves, though the bill itself provides no detail on program specifics, eligibility, or expected outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no information about what S.M.A.R.T. stands for, what services the program provides, or how the additional $5 million will be specifically deployed
  • Budget justification: No fiscal analysis or rationale is included explaining why this particular increase is necessary or how it was determined
  • Accountability measures: The bill does not establish metrics, reporting requirements, or performance benchmarks for how the funding will be evaluated

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

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