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NJ S3051
NJ S3051Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs to hire additional staff to alleviate the backlog of professional license application and renewal processing. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to fund this effort. The Division is required to provide annual reports detailing the number of additional resources hired, person-months associated with the hiring, and the initial and ending backlogs for both new applications and renewals. The bill is intended to address the significant backlog in several regulated professions and ensure the efficient approval of professional licenses, which is important for economic development and consumer protection in New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 10/10/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3051 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 2/13/25; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3051_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3051_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SCM 10/10/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3051_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3051_I1.HTM |
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