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NJ S1512

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Jointure commissions would be permitted to provide transportation services to local school districts using school buses they own or lease without going through the public bidding process
  • Currently, jointure commissions must follow public bidding requirements when providing transportation to school districts that were not members as of January 1, 2004
  • The bill amends P.L.2005, c.84 to treat jointure commissions the same as local school districts that use their own buses, which are already exempt from bidding requirements
  • Jointure commissions providing transportation with their own buses would still be prohibited from preparing bid specifications and charging fees above bid prices when participating in competitive bidding situations
  • The change is intended to allow jointure commissions to provide transportation services in a more cost-effective manner

Legislative Description

Permits jointure commission to provide transportation services on school buses it owns or leases to local school districts without public bidding.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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