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NJ S3191
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau contracts to include private research institutions of higher education and other entities, in addition to public research institutions
- Requires the bureau to determine whether awarding contracts to public or private institutions or other entities is in the public interest
- Removes the requirement that the bureau manager make a written determination justifying additional competition before allowing non-public institutions to bid on contracts
- Broadens the definition of "entities" eligible for contracts beyond just non-profit organizations, while still excluding municipal planning organizations
- Mandates that all research contracts include provisions requiring consideration of transportation and mobility needs of New Jersey residents with disabilities
Legislative Description
Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
9/30/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation5/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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