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NJ S1055
NJ S1055Concerns outreach and training for minorities and women in the construction industry.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill reconciles certain provisions concerning construction project funds set forth in P.L.2009, c.313 (C.52:38-7) and P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-1 et seq.). Specifically, the bill modifies the language used in section 6 of P.L.2009, c.335 (C.52:40-6) to describe the use of 0.5% of construction project funds set aside for women and minority group members to make it conform to P.L.2009, c.313 by expanding the funded activities to include outreach as well as training, and to include not only construction trade occupations, but other occupations in the construction industry, such as management and engineering. The bill also modifies the scope of projects subject to the 0.5% set-aside under P.L.2009, c.335, to make it conform with the provisions of P.L.2009, c.313 that not only require the set-asides to apply to State projects, but permit political subdivisions to elect to use the set-aside for local projects.
AI Summary
This bill reconciles and clarifies existing laws regarding the allocation of construction project funds for outreach and training programs for minorities and women in the construction industry. Specifically, it amends existing legislation to ensure that 0.5% of construction project funds are used for both outreach and training, expanding beyond just construction trades to include other roles like management and engineering. The bill also clarifies that this funding requirement applies to state projects and allows local governments (political subdivisions) to voluntarily use these funds for their own local projects. The legislation aims to broaden the scope of funded activities and occupations to better support the inclusion of minorities and women in all aspects of the construction industry, aligning two previous laws (P.L.2009, c.313 and P.L.2009, c.335) to achieve this goal.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1055 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1055_I1.HTM |
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