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NJ S2071

NJ S2071
Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure.


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill will require an annual appropriation not to exceed $200,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for the Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs for the preservation of military installations in the event of federal action taken on base realignment and closure. The bill also requires a competitive contracting process to be followed every two years for any contract or agreement with a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent to assist with the preservation of military installations. In addition, the bill requires an annual report to be submitted by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs that details each expenditure from the funds provided for the preservation of military installations. The report is to be available as a public record and posted on the website of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill requires an annual appropriation not to exceed $200,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) for the preservation of military installations in the event of federal action on base realignment and closure. It also mandates a competitive contracting process every two years for any contract or agreement with a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent to assist with the preservation of military installations. Additionally, the bill requires the DMVA to submit an annual report detailing each expenditure from the appropriated funds, which will be available as a public record and posted on the department's website.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 03/16/2020)

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