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NJ S1655

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the authority of educational research and services corporations in New Jersey to act as lead agencies or contracting units for the procurement of any goods or services, including public works projects

  • Amends P.L.2015, c.140 to broaden procurement scope beyond the current limitation to educational technology systems and related services

  • Educational research and services corporations are formed by public research universities, State colleges, county colleges, and nonprofit independent institutions receiving direct State aid for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes

  • Allows these corporations to conduct procurement on behalf of municipalities, fire districts, counties, local authorities, school districts, and various higher education institutions under the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act

  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of New Jersey's 222nd Legislature, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (District 16)

Legislative Description

Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services and Public Works.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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