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NJ S2726

NJ S2726
Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.


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Introduced
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires State agencies to submit notice of a request for proposal, other procurement document or proposed agreement for the privatization of a State agency asset, service, or operation, with a cumulative value of $100,000 or greater, to the employees who are likely to be terminated as a result of the privatization. The notice required by this bill must be sent at least 180 days before the release of the request for proposal or other document and must identify the asset to be assumed or managed or the service or operation to be performed by the nongovernmental entity. The notice is to advise the employees of their right to submit a two-year business plan to the agency setting forth the employees' intent to take over management of the asset or performance of an operation. The bill provides that if the employees determine to submit a business plan, the plan will be submitted to the agency prior to the expiration of the 180-day review period. The bill further provides that the agency will either approve or disapprove the plan or require modifications of the plan within 60 days of receipt of the plan from the employees. If the agency disapproves the plan or requires modifications of the plan, the employees would thereafter have 30 days from receipt of the disapproval or recommendations to amend the plan and resubmit it to the agency for approval.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies to notify employees who might lose their jobs due to privatization of state assets, services, or operations valued at $100,000 or more. This notice must be sent at least 180 days before a request for proposals (RFP) or other privatization documents are released, and it must clearly state which asset, service, or operation is being considered for privatization by a non-governmental entity. The notification also informs these employees of their right to submit a two-year business plan to the agency, outlining how they intend to take over the management or performance of the asset, service, or operation themselves, and advises them they can seek help from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to create and finance this plan. If employees submit a business plan, the agency has 60 days to approve, disapprove, or request modifications; if modifications are needed, employees have 30 days to resubmit an amended plan. For the purposes of this bill, "State agency" refers to various branches and entities within the state government, excluding counties and municipalities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/15/2024)

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