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NJ S1472
NJ S1472Requires DOLWD to identify and recruit unemployed individuals for employment in health care facilities; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Department of Health and healthcare stakeholders, to establish a program and standards to identify and recruit unemployed individuals to work in healthcare facilities. The identification process shall include: (1) an evaluation of the practicality of training an individual for a specific position; (2) the proximity of relevant positions to the individual's residence, and an individual's transportation options to the position; and (3) what, if any, barriers exist preventing the individual from commencing work immediately for a specific position, even if the position is probationary until the individual completes relevant or required training. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for the purpose of funding training programs and providing resources for eligible individuals.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and healthcare industry representatives, create a program to find and hire unemployed individuals for jobs in healthcare facilities. This program will assess if an individual can be trained for a specific role, consider how close job openings are to their home and their transportation options, and identify any obstacles that might prevent them from starting work right away, even if the initial job is temporary until training is completed. To support this initiative, $250,000 is being allocated from the state's general fund to finance training programs and provide necessary resources for individuals who qualify.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/14/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1472 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1472_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1472_I1.HTM |
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