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NJ S2826
NJ S2826Provides certain resources to county prosecutors for enforcement of law regarding failure to pay wages; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
12/05/2024
12/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD), for purposes of supporting the enforcement of the provisions of State wage and hour laws, to provide funds and training to each county prosecutor's office for the investigation and prosecution of the abovementioned laws and worker exploitation. The bill requires the county prosecutor of each county to establish and assign an assistant prosecutor to the investigation and prosecution of violations of the State wage and hour laws. The bill makes an appropriation from the General Fund to the DOLWD, not to exceed $2,000,000, for purposes of effectuating the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to provide funds and training to each county prosecutor's office for the investigation and prosecution of violations of state wage and hour laws, including laws regarding failure to pay wages. The bill also requires each county prosecutor to establish and assign an assistant prosecutor to handle these cases. The bill appropriates up to $2 million from the General Fund to the DOLWD to implement these provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Paul Moriarty (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Kristin Corrado (R),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Bob Singer (R),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2826 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 3/10/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2826_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 12/5/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2826_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2826_I1.HTM |
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