Bill > A588

This bill concerns the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation. It amends the existing law to reduce the number of board of trustee members from 25 to 12, with the governor or their designee and the Secretary of State or their designee as members. The bill also requires the Legislature to annually appropriate at least $500,000 to the foundation starting in Fiscal Year 2023 and each subsequent year. Additionally, the bill outlines the foundation's duties and goals, which include promoting understanding and appreciation of the history and artistic and cultural contributions of people of African descent, providing support for Black arts and historical groups, and increasing funding and audiences for Black culture and heritage tourism.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A588