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A 4720

NJ HOUSE

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.

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Introduced by Linda Carter, Shama Haider, Garnet Hall and 7 other co-sponsors

Bill A 4720 mandates New Jersey's Chief Diversity Officer to conduct outreach and training for minority and women-owned businesses, boosting their access to state contracts.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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A 5605

NJ HOUSE

Establishes various programs to support neurodiverse students at county colleges; appropriates $1.475 million.

Bill A 5605 allocates $1.475 million to support neurodiverse students at county colleges in NJ through dedicated coordinators, faculty training, and improved facilities.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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A 4586

NJ HOUSE

Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act."

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Introduced by Linda Carter, Garnet Hall, Tennille McCoy and 7 other co-sponsors

Bill A 4586 promotes equitable state contracting by requiring agencies to increase participation from minority and women-owned businesses, addressing historical disparities.

Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
#minority #stategovt #women
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A 4083

NJ HOUSE

Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $2.5 million.*

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Introduced by John Allen, Reginald Atkins, Rosy Bagolie and 35 other co-sponsors

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act boosts voter access for marginalized groups in New Jersey, ensuring equitable participation and appropriating $2.5 million for outreach efforts.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
#elections #stategovt
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A 5627

NJ HOUSE

Changes certain allocations and amounts of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for Fiscal Year 2026 and thereafter; authorizes Garden State Preservation Trust and local governments to acquire lands in urban areas for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

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Introduced by Linda Carter, Carmen Morales, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and 3 other co-sponsors

Bill A 5627 reallocates Corporate Business Tax revenues to support urban agriculture, allowing local governments to acquire land for farming in New Jersey's cities.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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