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NJ S89

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $300,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University as a supplement to the FY2022 state budget

  • Funds are specifically designated for the Veterans Environmental Technology and Solutions (VETS) program to continue and expand its operations

  • The VETS program trains unemployed veterans in sustainable landscaping, environmental skills, and business skills while providing educational stipends

  • The Essex County VETS program was established in 2014 as a collaboration between Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Metropolitan Resurrection Community Development Corporation, and the Lower Passaic River Study Area Cooperating Parties Group

  • Program provides resources to help veterans readjust to civilian life and re-engage with their communities through environmental improvement initiatives

Legislative Description

Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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