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NJ S189

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau contracts to include private research institutions of higher education and other entities, in addition to public institutions
  • Requires the bureau to determine whether awarding contracts to public or private institutions or other entities is in the public interest
  • Broadens the definition of "entities" eligible for contracts to include but not be limited to non-profit organizations, while continuing to exclude municipal planning organizations
  • Simplifies the manager's authorization process by removing the requirement for written justification when including non-public entities in competitive bidding
  • Amends P.L.2019, c.196 (C.27:1B-21.36) and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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