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NJ S2444

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allocates $200 million to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for information technology upgrades in the Division of Unemployment Insurance

  • Primary funding source is federal COVID-19 pandemic assistance funds designated for unemployment insurance program improvements

  • If federal funds are unavailable, the allocation would come from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for capital construction projects

  • Requires the department to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill taking effect

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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