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NJ S1664

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a matching grant program administered by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology for public research universities seeking federal research grants that require or prefer financial matches

  • Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to fund the matching grant program

  • Requires grant applications to be evaluated based on potential economic development impact in New Jersey, alignment with commission-designated priority industries, research and innovation capacity enhancement, and equitable distribution among public research universities

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature detailing grant recipients and the program's effectiveness in promoting economic development

Legislative Description

Requires New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology to establish matching grant program for public research universities that receive certain federal research grants; appropriates $5 million.

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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