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NJ S845
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) would administer a grant program reimbursing retail businesses for increased expenses caused by state, county, or municipal highway construction projects
- Eligible businesses must be small businesses (50 or fewer full-time employees), independently owned, headquartered in New Jersey, and located within an impacted construction zone that restricts traffic flow or access
- Grant amounts equal the difference between business expenses during the construction period and regular pre-construction expenses, with applicants required to document both for an equal number of business days
- Commissioner of Transportation must notify EDA when highway projects begin and end, and report all ongoing projects within 30 days of the law taking effect
- $1 million appropriated from the General Fund to support program administration
Legislative Description
Establishes EDA grant program to support increased business expenses incurred by certain businesses impacted by certain public highway projects; appropriates $1 million.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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