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S 4193

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gordon Johnson and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey supplemental budget bill allocates $3 million additional funding to state Division on Civil Rights for discrimination investigations and enforcement.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4193

Legislative bill overview

S 4193 allocates an additional $3 million in funding to New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights through supplemental appropriation. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Law and Public Safety Committee in early March 2025. This represents an increase to the agency's budget beyond what was originally appropriated.

Why is this important

The Division on Civil Rights handles discrimination complaints, civil rights investigations, and enforcement of state anti-discrimination laws affecting employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit. Additional funding could expand investigative capacity, reduce case backlogs, and improve response times for New Jersey residents filing civil rights complaints. Conversely, this spending occurs within broader state budget constraints and fiscal priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget priorities: Whether supplemental spending on this agency takes precedence over other unfunded state needs during tight fiscal periods
  • Effectiveness documentation: Lack of clarity on whether the allocation addresses specific demonstrated problems (case backlogs, staffing gaps) or represents preventive expansion
  • Accountability measures: No specified requirements for how the funds will be used, what outcomes are expected, or performance metrics for success

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

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