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NJ S3576
Bill
Status
9/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Six New Jersey authorities (NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA) must consider and prioritize minorities and women when offering employment opportunities
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These authorities must also consider and prioritize minority-owned and women-owned businesses when awarding service contracts, with qualifying businesses requiring at least 51% ownership by minorities or women
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"Minority" is defined as individuals who are Black, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian/Alaskan native
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Each authority must publish quarterly reports on their websites detailing employee demographics (gender, race, ethnicity) with average salary ranges, and contractor demographics with average contract amounts
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Provisions for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey require New York to pass similar legislation first; provisions for the Delaware River Port Authority require Pennsylvania to pass similar legislation first
Legislative Description
Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
9/19/2024