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NJ A4665

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Calabrese

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau contracts to include private research institutions of higher education and other entities, in addition to public research institutions
  • Requires the bureau to determine whether awarding contracts to public or private institutions or other entities is in the public interest
  • Removes the requirement for the bureau manager to make a written determination justifying expanded competition before including non-public institutions in bidding
  • Broadens the definition of "entities" beyond non-profit organizations, while still excluding municipal planning organizations and their related entities
  • Maintains the requirement that all research contracts include provisions addressing transportation and mobility needs of New Jersey residents with disabilities

Legislative Description

Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.

Transportation and Independent Authorities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Independent Authorities3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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