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NJ S2618

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the current exclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity from affirmative action requirements in New Jersey public works contracts
  • Requires contractors and subcontractors on state, county, and municipal public works projects to include LGBTQ+ individuals in their affirmative action programs approved by the State Treasurer
  • Mandates that bid specifications and contract provisions include non-discrimination language covering sexual orientation and gender identity for recruitment, hiring, and employment practices
  • Amends P.L.1975, c.127 to eliminate language that previously required only equal employment opportunity (not affirmative action) for LGBTQ+ workers
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with the State Treasurer authorized to take preparatory administrative action beforehand

Legislative Description

Directs Secretary of Higher Education to revoke proprietary school's license to award academic degrees if school fails to achieve certain minimum graduation rates.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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