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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the month of June of each year as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in New Jersey. More than one out of every five residents in New Jersey is an immigrant, making it the state with the fifth-largest population of immigrants in the country. New Jersey has maintained a strong immigrant population to become one of the most diverse states in the country, with Jersey City cited as the most diverse mid-sized city in the nation in 2018. Immigrants account for a large portion of economic success in the State. They make up more than a quarter of the workforce and nearly fifty percent of the jobs in the computer and mathematical science industries in New Jersey. Approximately 48 percent of New Jersey residents with master's degrees and 41 percent of doctorate degrees in a scientific specialty are immigrants. The State also boasts one of the highest percentages in the country of high-skilled workers here on H1-B visas. Moreover, immigrants own 47 percent of "main street" businesses in New Jersey, earning nearly $4.4 billion a year annually, and run one-fifth of self-employed businesses in the State, which generate approximately $3.3 billion in revenue each year. These businesses help make New Jersey the state with the second-highest number of jobs created by immigrant-owned businesses in the nation. Immigrant households in New Jersey also provide up to an estimated $54.6 billion in spending power each year.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates June of each year as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in New Jersey, recognizing the significant contributions of immigrants to the state's economic and cultural landscape. The resolution highlights that more than one in five New Jersey residents is an immigrant, with the state ranking fifth nationally in immigrant population. It emphasizes immigrants' crucial role in the state's workforce, particularly in technology sectors, with immigrants comprising nearly 50% of computer and mathematical science industries and holding nearly half of advanced degrees in scientific fields. The resolution also underscores immigrants' entrepreneurial impact, noting that they own 47% of "main street" businesses, generate billions in revenue, and create a substantial number of jobs. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe Immigrant Heritage Month through appropriate activities and programs, thereby celebrating the diversity and economic contributions of immigrants to New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR44 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/44_I1.HTM |
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