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NJ S2522
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Establishes a price preference program of up to 10 percent for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses competing for State contracts paid with public funds in New Jersey
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Requires State agencies to award contracts to qualified disabled veterans' businesses if they meet solicitation requirements and are the lowest bidder after applying the preference
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Defines "qualified disabled veterans' business" as a New Jersey-based, independently owned business where at least 51 percent is owned and controlled by disabled veterans who also manage daily operations
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Allows a surviving spouse to maintain the business's eligibility if the disabled-veteran owner dies during a contract term or bidding process
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Defines "disabled veteran" as a New Jersey resident certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having any degree of service-connected disability
Legislative Description
Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate the consumer fraud act.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
2/5/2024