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This joint resolution extends the reporting deadline for the Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission, which was originally established in 2017 to assess procurement practices across state departments, agencies, and local government units. The commission's primary purpose is to evaluate disparities in the availability and utilization of small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises in state procurement processes. Composed of 15 members, including senators, assembly members, a gubernatorial appointee, and two ex officio directors from the Treasury and Community Affairs departments, the commission is charged with recommending policies to promote opportunities for these business enterprises. The resolution specifically modifies the original deadline for issuing a findings report from within one year of its initial meeting to December 31, 2024, allowing the commission more time to complete its comprehensive study. Once the report is submitted to the Governor and Legislature, the commission will automatically expire 30 days after the report's issuance. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that the commission can continue its important work of analyzing and addressing procurement disparities in New Jersey.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR110