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NJ A5042
NJ A5042Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.
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Introduced
11/14/2024
11/14/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Passed
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Dead
Vetoed
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that state entities must purchase five percent of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA), which is an organization that helps provide employment for individuals with disabilities through approved rehabilitation facilities. The bill also requires the Division of Purchase and Property, a state agency responsible for procurement, to create training programs for all purchasing agents to educate them about the CNA and its services. Furthermore, the CNA is granted a right of first refusal, meaning it has the initial opportunity to provide goods and services that might otherwise be purchased through cooperative agreements, provided it can do so at a competitive price. This legislation aims to increase the utilization of services provided by approved rehabilitation facilities and ensure meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Reginald Atkins (D),
Joe Cryan (D),
Margie Donlon (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Owen Henry (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Andrea Katz (D),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Tennille McCoy (D),
John McKeon (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Erik Peterson (R),
Vince Polistina (R),
Jessica Ramirez (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Alexander Schnall (D),
Balvir Singh (D),
Bob Smith (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Latham Tiver (R),
Cleopatra Tucker (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Pocket Veto - Bills not Acted on by Governor-end of Session (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5042 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/12/26; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5042_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 1/8/26 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5042_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5042_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ASL 1/5/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5042_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5042_I1.HTM |
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