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NJ A3796
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Tully
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, the State University, selecting scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals with doctoral degrees as fellows
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Requires a minimum of four fellows annually, named "John Weingart Science Fellows," with at least two assigned to the Legislature and at least two to the Executive Branch
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Fellows receive a stipend plus health, dental, and vision benefits for a one-year full-time fellowship
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Appropriates $360,000 from the State General Fund for the initial year's stipends and administrative costs
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Mandates a minimum annual appropriation of $520,000 starting in State fiscal year 2025 to support the program
Legislative Description
Codifies Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Eagleton Institute of Politics; makes appropriation.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
6/6/2024