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NJ S841

NJ S841
Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as principal department in Executive Branch and specifies functions, powers, and duties of department.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a principal department in the Executive Branch of the State of New Jersey. The bill specifies the functions, powers, and duties of the department, including consulting and assisting on efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in investments, procurement, and the allocation of loans and grants for business formation. The bill also requires state agencies to develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility strategic plans, and establishes certain requirements related to the state government workforce and state contracting.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/23/2022)

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