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NJ A1858

NJ A1858
Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes local governmental entities to enter into regional economic development partnerships for the purpose of engaging in joint regional economic planning and formulating an economic development or redevelopment strategy. Under the bill, regional economic development partnerships could include any combination of county governments, municipal governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and public or private economic development organization. A regional economic development partnership may also include businesses, business organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities located within the region.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes local governmental entities, such as county and municipal governments, as well as economic development organizations, to enter into regional economic development partnerships. These partnerships can engage in joint regional economic planning, formulate economic development or redevelopment strategies, and undertake various economic development activities, including assisting existing businesses, attracting new businesses, providing incentives to retain businesses, and redeveloping areas or facilities. The partnerships can include businesses, business organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities within the region. The partnerships can be registered with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and may be eligible for loans or grants to support their activities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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