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NJ S4233

NJ S4233
Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.

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Introduced
11/18/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the State, local contracting units, boards of education, and public institutions of higher education, within six months of the effective date of this act and at five year intervals thereafter, to conduct a study of racial and ethnic disparity in the awarding of public contracts by that board of education during the immediately preceding five-year period. These studies will assess vendor utilization by the public entity and determine if there have been disparities in procurement related to race and ethnicity. The public entity will prepare a report of its findings within one year of commencing the study which will be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and will be a government record that is accessible to the public.

AI Summary

This bill requires entities at every level of government, including the State, local contracting units, boards of education, and public institutions of higher education, to conduct periodic studies (every five years) of racial and ethnic disparities in the awarding of public contracts. The studies will assess vendor utilization and determine if there have been disparities in procurement related to race and ethnicity. The entities will prepare and submit reports of their findings to the Governor and the Legislature, and the reports will be accessible to the public.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 11/18/2019)
(1 Companion Bills)

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