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A 2613

Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Carter and 7 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill creates Treasury Chief Diversity Officer role to conduct outreach, training, and workshops for minority and women-owned businesses.

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2613

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2613 mandates the creation of a Chief Diversity Officer position within New Jersey's Department of Treasury and requires state officers to organize outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs specifically targeting minority and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). The bill establishes a structured approach to increasing MWBE engagement with state resources and opportunities.

Why is this important

MWBEs historically face barriers accessing capital, contracts, and business support services. This bill aims to directly address those gaps by creating dedicated infrastructure within state government to provide education and outreach. Success could expand economic participation among underrepresented entrepreneurs and increase their access to state contracting and procurement opportunities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget impact: Creating a new CDO position and funding ongoing programs requires state resources; fiscal impact details are absent from the description, raising questions about taxpayer cost
  • Implementation and enforcement: The bill doesn't specify measurable outcomes, timelines, or accountability mechanisms, making it unclear how success would be evaluated or how the mandate would be enforced
  • Scope definition: "Other State officers" is vague—which agencies must participate, and does this create unfunded mandates for departments with limited diversity budgets?

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

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