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NJ A583

NJ A583
"New Jersey Works Act"; concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs; provides tax credit to businesses supporting pre-employment training programs; appropriates $3 million.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
06/30/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"New Jersey Works Act"; concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs; provides tax credit to businesses supporting pre-employment training programs; appropriates $3 million.

AI Summary

This bill, the "New Jersey Works Act," concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs. It provides a tax credit to businesses that support pre-employment and work readiness training programs, and appropriates $3 million to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to implement the provisions of the act. The bill establishes requirements for these training programs, including a minimum of 12 weeks of paid training, and allows educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to partner with businesses to develop and implement the programs. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development is responsible for reviewing and approving the training plans, and the Department of the Treasury will administer the tax credits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/27/2023)

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