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NJ S1299

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Pou

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Fusion Technology Industry Promotion Act" requiring the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to create a Fusion Technology Industry Development Program in consultation with the NJ Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.

  • Authorizes the EDA to invest in a fusion industry development company, matching investments from other sources dollar-for-dollar, with public entities limited to purchasing no more than 59% of total stock or interest.

  • Requires the EDA to sell or dispose of its stock or interest in the fusion development company within 10 years of purchase, with public investment repaid before private sources.

  • Program activities include providing technical and financial assistance to fusion businesses, representing NJ firms in national and international markets, recruiting capital investment, and researching commercial fusion opportunities.

  • Mandates annual EDA reports to the Governor and Legislature, with the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology providing recommendations every three years on attracting and retaining fusion technology businesses.

Legislative Description

Requires person with an alcoholic beverage license to carry alcoholic beverage liability insurance under certain circumstances.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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