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NJ S2422

NJ S2422
Requires certain funds from Main Street Recovery Fund to be used for grants for veteran-owned small businesses.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires certain funds from the Main Street Recovery Fund to be used for grants for veteran-owned small businesses. Pursuant to current law, as part of the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority provides grants to eligible small businesses from the Main Street Recovery Fund, subject to appropriation or the availability of federal funds. This bill requires seven percent of the grant funds to be made available to eligible small businesses that are owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans as defined at 15 U.S.C. s.632(q).

AI Summary

This bill mandates that seven percent of the grant funds available through the Main Street Recovery Finance Program, administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), must be specifically allocated to grants for eligible small businesses that are owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans, as defined by federal law (15 U.S.C. s.632(q)). The Main Street Recovery Fund, established under existing law, provides grants to eligible small businesses for purposes like capital improvements or operating expenses, contingent on legislative appropriations or the availability of federal funds. This amendment ensures a dedicated portion of these funds supports businesses owned by those who have served in the military.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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