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NJ S189
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Polistina
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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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