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NJ SJR44

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Monday of Manufacturing Week (first week of October) as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey to recognize women's contributions to the state's manufacturing industry

  • Amends P.L.2020, J.R.5, which established Manufacturing Week, to add the Women in Manufacturing Day designation

  • Notes that women comprise one-third of the manufacturing workforce and hold 25% of leadership positions in manufacturing companies

  • Recognizes New Jersey as the third highest state for percentage of women working in manufacturing, with strong representation in pharmaceuticals and textiles

  • Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling on officials, organizations, and citizens to observe both Manufacturing Week and Women in Manufacturing Day with appropriate events and activities

Legislative Description

Designates Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/9/2024

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