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NJ S1590

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a publicly accessible internet database of government records from all State and local departments, agencies, commissions, authorities, and instrumentalities in New Jersey
  • Assigns the Department of Community Affairs responsibility for establishing and managing the database, with the Commissioner determining which records must be submitted
  • Grants the Commissioner authority to decide whether records appear in their original agency format or are converted to a more "user-friendly" format, balancing public accessibility against agency conversion costs
  • Appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs for implementation
  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes government records internet database; appropriates $10 million.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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