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NJ S2444
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Allocates $200 million to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for information technology upgrades in the Division of Unemployment Insurance
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Primary funding source is federal COVID-19 pandemic assistance funds designated for unemployment insurance program improvements
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If federal funds are unavailable, the allocation would come from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for capital construction projects
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Requires the department to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill taking effect
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Addresses technology infrastructure needs following the spike in unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic
Legislative Description
Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
2/5/2024