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NJ S3155
NJ S3155Requires State Treasurer to conduct State government office space utilization study and identify savings.
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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 requires the State Treasurer to conduct a State government office space utilization study and identify savings. Under the bill, the State Treasurer, in consultation with the head of each State department and agency in the Executive Branch, is directed to conduct an office space utilization study to assess the current status of space leasing and utilization for State government purposes and identify efficiencies and savings that may be realized under the current hybrid and remote work environment. The report would include, but may not be limited to, an analysis of: (1) the current square footage of office space under ownership or lease by each State department and agency; (2) the percent of office space currently being utilized and occupied for State government purposes; (3) the impacts of remote work and hybrid work on the State government office space needs; (4) potential saving that may be realized by a more efficient use of office space, taking remote and hybrid work into account; and (5) any other factor the State Treasurer deems relevant. The bill directs the State Treasurer to produce the report within 90 days of the effective date of the bill and to transmit a copy to the Governor and the Legislature. The report would include recommendations for how the State may achieve savings and efficiencies in office space utilization. This bill would take effect immediately and expires upon completion of the State Treasurer's report.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State Treasurer, in collaboration with the heads of all Executive Branch departments and agencies, conduct a study to evaluate how State government offices are currently being used and identify potential cost savings. The study will specifically examine the amount of office space owned or leased by each entity, the percentage of that space currently in use, and how the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements (where employees work some days from home and some days in the office) affects the State's office space requirements. The Treasurer is required to produce a report within 90 days of the bill's enactment, detailing these findings, potential savings, and offering recommendations for more efficient office space utilization, and this report will be sent to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill becomes effective immediately but will expire once the Treasurer's report is completed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3155 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3155_I1.HTM |
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