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NJ S202
NJ S202Requires Rutgers University study economic impact of military installations in NJ; appropriates $155,000.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy of Rutgers, The State University, through its Economic Advisory Service, to study the economic impact of the military installations in New Jersey to determine the overall impact of the installations upon the State gross domestic product. The purpose of the analysis is to: provide data-driven insights to deliver a thorough understanding of the economic impacts of proposed operating and capital budgets for all military installations within the State, including direct and indirect impacts at the State and county levels; evaluate the benefits and provide an objective review of potential construction and infrastructure projects, military and civilian employment, and State and local tax generation; and support strategic decision-making to serve as a foundation for evidence-based resource allocation and long-term planning while identifying potential weaknesses and threats. The Bloustein School is a recognized authority in this field and conducted similar studies in 2010 and 2013. The new study will provide up-to-date information for State policymakers. The insights derived from the analysis will enable informed, strategic, and impactful decisions that foster economic growth and prosperity. The bill appropriates $155,000 to Rutgers, The State University, to perform the study.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service, part of Rutgers University's Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, conduct a study to assess the economic impact of military installations within New Jersey on the state's gross domestic product, with the goal of providing data to understand the financial effects of operating and capital budgets for these installations, evaluating potential construction and infrastructure projects, employment, and tax generation, and ultimately supporting informed decision-making for resource allocation and long-term planning. A "military installation" is defined as any Department of Defense facility within the state, excluding those primarily for civil works or flood control. The bill appropriates $155,000 for Rutgers to carry out this study, which is intended to provide updated information for policymakers, building on similar studies conducted in 2010 and 2013.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S202 |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 2/19/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/202_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/202_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/202_I1.HTM |
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