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NJ S705
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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Creates the Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund within the Department of State to reimburse New Jersey residents for emergency evacuation costs from Israel since October 7, 2023
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Appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of State for the fund
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Eligible reimbursement covers economy airfare, hotel accommodations, train tickets, ship fares, and transportation to/from airports, train stations, and ports
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Reimbursement is only available when evacuation was necessary due to hazardous conditions caused by the Israeli-Hamas war in the resident's immediate vicinity in Israel
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Residents are ineligible if they received federal government assisted evacuation, federal reimbursement, or if costs were not necessary for emergency evacuation
Legislative Description
Establishes Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund; appropriates $2 million.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024