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NJ S1297

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Pou

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in plasma physics and fusion energy science at New Jersey institutions
  • Awards 10 scholarships annually at $12,500 each, requiring a matching contribution from the recipient's institution for a total of $25,000 per scholar
  • Requires applicants to submit a written commitment from their institution to match funds and a statement detailing their commitment to fusion energy science
  • Establishes a three-member selection committee with expertise in plasma physics and fusion energy science to review applications and make award decisions
  • Appropriates $125,000 annually to fund the program, effective starting with the 2023-2024 academic year

Legislative Description

Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A3518 (1R)

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations1/25/2024
Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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