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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "Menstrual Hygiene Products Program," appropriates $200,000.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Menstrual Hygiene Products Program" within the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health. The program aims to improve access to menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, for low-income residents of the state. The bill appropriates $200,000 from the General Fund to support the program, and allows food pantries to apply for annual grants of up to $10,000 to purchase menstrual hygiene products for distribution to eligible individuals enrolled in assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Raj Mukherji (D)*,
Lisa Swain (D)*,
Kimberly Eulner (R),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Gabriela Mosquera (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Eliana Pintor Marin (D),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1935 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 3/1/23;1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_R1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AWC 9/29/22 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AWC 9/29/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1935_I1.PDF |
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