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NJ S2440

NJ S2440
Expands membership of State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission.

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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill concerns the appointment of members to the State Health Benefits Commission and to the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission. This bill adds four new members to the State Health Benefits Commission. One new member is to be a mayor or township business administrator and is to be appointed to the commission by the Governor. The second new member is to be a county commissioner, a county executive, or a county finance officer and is to be appointed by the Governor. The third and fourth new members are to be local employees' representatives chosen by the Public Employee Committee of the AFL-CIO. This bill adds four new members to the School Employees' Benefits Commission. One of the new members is to be appointed by the Governor from among those nominated by the New Jersey Education Association. The second new member is to be appointed by the Governor from among those nominated by the education section of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. The third new member is to be appointed by the Governor from among those nominated by the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. The fourth new member is to be appointed by the Governor from among those nominated by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges.

AI Summary

This bill expands the membership of the State Health Benefits Commission and the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission. It adds four new members to each commission, including representatives from local governments, labor unions, and educational organizations. The new members will provide additional perspectives and expertise in the administration and design of health insurance plans for public sector employees. The bill also establishes plan design committees for each commission, which will have the authority to create, modify, or terminate any plan or component offered by the health benefits programs.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/29/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2440
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2440_I1.HTM
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