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NJ S4485
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
- Establishes the New Jersey Innovation Authority as a public body within the Department of the Treasury to serve as the State's primary authority on technology innovation
- Authority consists of 13 members: 4 ex officio voting members (Chief Technology Officer, EDA CEO, State Treasurer, Chief Counsel to Governor) and 9 public members appointed by the Governor (5 directly, 2 upon recommendation of Assembly Speaker, 2 upon recommendation of Senate President)
- Creates a Chief Innovation Officer position to direct day-to-day operations, initially appointed by the Governor and subsequently by the Authority, with power to hire staff outside civil service requirements
- Authority responsibilities include advising state government on technology modernization, promoting innovation initiatives, developing metrics for measuring innovation progress, and providing grants and financial assistance
- Allows the Authority to contract with nonprofit entities, including the National Center for Civic Innovation, without public bidding requirements, and permits transfer of unencumbered funds from Permit Modernization appropriations to the Authority
Legislative Description
Establishes New Jersey Innovation Authority.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by A5728 (1R)
12/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations6/12/2025
Economic Growth5/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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