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NJ S283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State employees in Executive Branch positions with no salary range or rate would receive annual salary increases comparable to, but not exceeding, the mean percentage increases given to employees in the State's Aligned Employee Relations Groups

  • Performance advancement adjustments for no-range employees cannot be withheld unless the employee receives a formal written unsatisfactory performance evaluation

  • Approximately 13,000 of New Jersey's 71,000 state employees are currently in no-range titles and do not receive scheduled step increases like other employees

  • The bill addresses the disparity where no-range employees often wait multiple years between salary increases while employees with salary ranges receive regular step increases

  • Effective date: July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Provides comparable salary increases and performance advancement adjustments for certain State employees assigned to titles with no range or rate.

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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