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NJ S1640

NJ S1640
Authorizes political subdivisions to require recipients of economic development incentives to enter into community benefits agreements.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes any political subdivision within this State, when granting an economic development subsidy in an amount, either alone or in the aggregate, in excess of $100,000 to a developer, to condition the grant proceeds upon the grantee's promise to enter into a community benefits agreement. The bill defines "community benefits agreement" to mean a legally binding contract concerning a specific project which requires contractors and developers of the project to make specific contributions for the benefit of the community including, but not limited to, provisions related to local hiring, area wage and benefits standards, or engaging local businesses for the provision of goods and services.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes any political subdivision within the state of New Jersey, when granting an economic development subsidy exceeding $100,000 to a developer, to condition the grant on the recipient's agreement to enter into a "community benefits agreement." A community benefits agreement is a legally binding contract that requires the developer to make specific contributions for the benefit of the local community, such as provisions related to local hiring, area wage and benefits standards, or engaging local businesses for goods and services.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing (19:00 9/21/2020 Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remain) (on 09/21/2020)

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