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NJ S853
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State to develop and implement a manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties within one year of enactment
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Marketing plan must be updated every five years and establish strategies, policies, short-range and long-range goals to attract new manufacturing businesses and retain existing ones in southern New Jersey
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Secretary may request assistance from multiple state agencies including the NJ Economic Development Authority, Department of Treasury, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Transportation, and NJ Transit Corporation
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Plan aims to encourage job growth, capital investment, and workforce development while coordinating with existing programs like the urban enterprise zone program
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Sponsored by Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1) and Senator Linda R. Greenstein (District 14), pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026