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NJ S1191

NJ S1191
Concerns outreach and training for minorities and women in the construction industry.


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill reconciles certain provisions concerning construction project funds set forth in P.L.2009, c.313 (C.52:38-7) and P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.). Specifically, the bill modifies the language used in section 6 of P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-6) to describe the use of 0.5% of construction project funds set aside for women and minority group members to make it conform to P.L.2009, c.313 by expanding the funded activities to include outreach as well as training, and to include not only construction trade occupations, but other occupations in the construction industry, such as management and engineering. The bill also modifies the scope of projects subject to the 0.5% set-aside under P.L.2009, c.335, to make it conform with the requirements of P.L.2009, c.313 that the set-aside apply to local, as well as State, projects.

AI Summary

This bill reconciles certain provisions concerning construction project funds set forth in previous laws. It modifies the language used to describe the use of 0.5% of construction project funds set aside for outreach and training programs for minorities and women in the construction industry, including not only construction trade occupations, but also other occupations such as management and engineering. The bill also expands the scope of projects subject to the 0.5% set-aside to include local, as well as state, projects. The bill also requires the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance to monitor compliance with these requirements and include a summary of its determinations in an annual report.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 02/03/2020)

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