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NJ A877

NJ A877
Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 the effective date of this act and at five year intervals thereafter, to conduct a study of racial and ethnic disparity in the awarding of public contracts by that board of education 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 the State, local contracting units, boards of education, and public institutions of higher education, to conduct periodic studies (every 5 years) on racial and ethnic disparities in the awarding of public contracts. These studies will assess vendor utilization and determine if there have been any disparities related to race and ethnicity. The entities will then prepare and submit reports on their findings to the Governor and the Legislature, and these reports will be made accessible to the public.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A877
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/877_I1.HTM
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