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NJ S2474

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $300,000 from the New Jersey General Fund to the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University as a supplemental appropriation to P.L.2021, c.133

  • Funds are designated specifically to continue and expand the Rutgers Veterans Environmental Technology and Solutions (VETS) program

  • The VETS program provides unemployed veterans with certified training in sustainable landscaping, environmental skills, and business skills, along with educational stipends

  • Program was established in 2014 in Essex County as a collaboration between Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Metropolitan Resurrection Community Development Corporation, and the Lower Passaic River Study Area Cooperating Parties Group

  • Bill is sponsored by Senator Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (District 5, Camden and Gloucester) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session

Legislative Description

Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

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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