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NJ S159

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • NJ Transit must expand or modify routes and hours of motorbus, paratransit, rail, and light rail services within one year to accommodate mobility needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder

  • NJ Transit must solicit advice, input, and guidance from individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their advocates before making any route or hour modifications

  • Annual consultations with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their advocates are required to assess whether current services adequately meet their mobility needs

  • The bill covers all services operated by or under contract to NJ Transit, including regular route buses, paratransit, rail passenger service, and light rail

Legislative Description

Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

2/12/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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