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NJ S1637
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Creates a five-year Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources (NEATER) Pilot Program within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to fund adult apprenticeship programs in nuclear energy infrastructure, utilities, and related sectors including radioactive waste work
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Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to a new non-lapsing Nuclear Energy Fund in the Department of Treasury, which may also receive private donations and investment earnings
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Eligible grant applicants include businesses, labor organizations, colleges, utilities, nonprofits, and local governments that offer or plan to offer US Department of Labor-accredited apprenticeship programs with secured industry partners
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Requires grant recipients to partner with schools and nuclear employers for marketing, strengthen hiring preferences for minority and women-owned businesses, and hold annual summits connecting prospective workers with employers
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Commissioner must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature evaluating program effectiveness, including enrollment numbers, completion rates, and employment outcomes
Legislative Description
Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
12/12/2024