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NJ S4156

NJ S4156
Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.


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Introduced
11/15/2021
In Committee
11/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allocates $200 million in available federal assistance to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In the event that federal funds are insufficient, the money is to be allocated from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for the purpose of funding capital construction projects. The money shall be spent in efforts to improve the unemployment insurance (UI) program following the unprecedented spike in UI benefit claims filings caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Under the bill, the department is required to submit to the Legislature an implementation plan to effectuate the provisions of this bill.

AI Summary

This bill allocates $200 million in available federal assistance to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the purpose of funding information technology upgrades to the state's unemployment insurance (UI) program. In the event that federal funds are partially or fully unavailable, the funds will be allocated from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for the purpose of funding capital construction projects. The Department is required to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 11/15/2021)

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