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NJ S2598
Bill
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Requires all bidders on New Jersey State contracts to submit reports measuring gender-based pay gaps for comparable work and gender-based segregation of job titles within their organizations
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Directs the Division of Purchase and Property to develop a rating system evaluating bidders' freedom from gender-based pay inequity and job title segregation, with ratings factored into contract award decisions
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Mandates the Division create uniform reporting criteria, provide technical assistance to bidders, and establish a system for measuring and remedying gender-based disparities
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Exempts contracts requiring immediate delivery due to public emergency and contracts funded wholly or partially by federal funds if compliance would affect federal funding eligibility
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Takes effect one year after enactment, with the Division authorized to take preparatory administrative actions beforehand
Legislative Description
Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/8/2024