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NJ S3056

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Britnee Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "NJ SHARES Fund" in the Department of the Treasury to collect voluntary contributions from taxpayers on their New Jersey gross income tax returns.

  • Allows taxpayers to designate a portion of their tax refund or make an enclosed contribution to support NJ SHARES when filing state income taxes.

  • Appropriates all fund monies to New Jersey SHARES, Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization that provides temporary energy bill assistance to households experiencing short-term financial crises.

  • NJ SHARES assists individuals and families who have a history of good-faith utility payments but are not eligible for welfare or other income-based energy assistance programs.

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment.

Legislative Description

Clarifies that sexual harrassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

4/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor4/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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