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NJ S1858

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Emergency Services Assistance Grant Program within the New Jersey Department of Health to provide financial relief to volunteer emergency services providers
  • Appropriates $10 million from federal COVID-19 relief funds received by the state to fund the program
  • Eligible recipients include volunteer fire companies and volunteer first aid, emergency, rescue, or ambulance squads that suffered financial losses due to diminished fundraising during COVID-19 mandates
  • Requires the Commissioner of Health to develop grant applications, establish ranking criteria, and determine award amounts based on applicants' previous fundraising activity
  • The act expires automatically once all appropriated funds have been distributed

Legislative Description

Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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