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NJ S3396
Bill
Status
6/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Expands the authority of educational research and services corporations to act as lead agencies or contracting units for procurement of any goods or services and public works, not just educational technology systems
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Allows these corporations to coordinate procurement for municipalities, fire districts, counties, local authorities, school districts, county colleges, State colleges, public research universities, and nonprofit independent institutions receiving State aid
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Educational research and services corporations are formed by public research universities and State colleges operating as nonprofit entities for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes under federal tax code Section 501(c)(3)
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The corporations remain subject to State and local procurement laws, including prevailing wage requirements and pay-to-play restrictions
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Amends P.L.2015, c.140 and treats educational research and services corporations as local units under the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act
Legislative Description
Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services and public works.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
11/17/2025