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NJ S2444
NJ S2444Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allocates $200 million in available federal assistance to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In the event that federal funds are insufficient, the money is to be allocated from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for the purpose of funding capital construction projects. The money shall be spent in efforts to improve the unemployment insurance (UI) program following the unprecedented spike in UI benefit claims filings caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Under the bill, the department is required to submit to the Legislature an implementation plan to effectuate the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill allocates $200 million in available federal assistance or, if federal funds are insufficient, from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The funds are to be used for information technology upgrades to the Division of Unemployment Insurance, following the unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department is required to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 02/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2444 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2444_I1.HTM |
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