NJ S382

Bill

Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the State, local contracting units, boards of education, and public institutions of higher education, within six months of its effective date and at five year intervals thereafter, to conduct a study of racial and ethnic disparity in the awarding of public contracts by that public entity during the immediately preceding five-year period. These studies will assess vendor utilization by the public entity and determine if there have been disparities in procurement related to race and ethnicity. The public entity will prepare a report of its findings within one year of commencing the study which will be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and will be a government record that is accessible to the public.

AI Summary

This bill requires entities at every level of government in New Jersey, including state agencies, local contracting units, boards of education, and public institutions of higher education, to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in the awarding of public contracts. These studies must be conducted every five years and assess vendor utilization to determine if there have been disparities related to race and ethnicity. The findings of these studies must be reported to the Governor and Legislature and made publicly accessible.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Ronald Rice (D)*, Troy Singleton (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S382

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S382
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/382_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/382_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/382_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2761	Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Same As
A5304	Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee	Carry Over
A845	Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
S318	Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.	Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading	Carry Over
S649	Requires certain public water systems to publish certain financial and employee information on Internet.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee	Carry Over

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