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NJ S3505

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Pou

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the Chief Diversity Officer position to Chief Equity Officer and moves it from the Division of Purchase and Property to report directly to the State Treasurer within the Department of the Treasury

  • Expands the officer's duties to monitor and publicly report on State contracts awarded to "small and diverse business enterprises," including minority-owned, women-owned, economically disadvantaged, socially disadvantaged, and disabled veterans' businesses

  • Establishes the New Jersey Office of Supplier Diversity and Business Opportunities under the Chief Equity Officer's supervision to review procurement policies, manage business certifications, and provide training to State agencies

  • Requires all State agencies to report their delegated purchasing authority solicitations and awards to the new office

  • Mandates each State agency submit an annual compliance plan at least 180 days before the end of each fiscal year detailing how they will meet certification program requirements for small and diverse business enterprises

Legislative Description

Modifies title and role of Chief Diversity Officer; establishes New Jersey Office of Supplier Diversity and Business Opportunities.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

6/26/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation6/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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