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NJ A1716
Bill
Status
Passed
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Garnet Hall
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AI Summary
- Raises the public bidding threshold to $100,000 for contracts where workers are not paid prevailing wages at Rowan University, Montclair State University, Kean University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
- Current thresholds vary by institution: $17,700 for NJIT, $30,700 for Rowan University, and $33,000 for Montclair State University and Kean University
- Maintains existing lower thresholds for contracts where workers are paid in accordance with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (ranging from approximately $29,100 to $33,000 depending on institution)
- Updates NJIT's prevailing wage contract threshold to $29,100 to reflect the most recent Governor-determined amount from July 2021
- Threshold amounts will continue to be adjusted by the Governor every two years based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers in New York City and Philadelphia areas
Legislative Description
Increases public bidding threshold for certain public research universities.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.252.
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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