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NJ S3599

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allocates $200 million to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for information technology upgrades in the Division of Unemployment Insurance

  • Primary funding source is federal COVID-19 pandemic assistance funds; if federal funds are unavailable, the allocation shifts to the New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund for capital construction projects

  • Requires the department to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill's effective date

  • Addresses infrastructure improvements needed following the unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic

Legislative Description

Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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