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NJ S289
NJ S289Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses.
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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 Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the Business Action Center and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, to conduct regular outreach events, training workshops, seminars, and other such educational programs virtually and throughout the State to promote awareness, access, and utilization of women-owned and minority-owned businesses in State contracting and subcontracting. Under the bill, these events can be held at community locations deemed suitable by the Chief Diversity Officer, which may include, but are not limited to, locations provided by non-profit organizations and faith-based entities. Additionally, the bill requires the Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the Business Action Center and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, to conduct regular outreach events, training workshops, seminars, and other such educational programs virtually and throughout the State to provide women-owned and minority-owned businesses with technical, managerial, and financial training, including marketing assistance, personnel skill development, project management assistance, technology assistance, and financing assistance.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of the Treasury, working alongside the Business Action Center and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), will organize ongoing outreach events, training sessions, and educational programs. These initiatives, which can be held virtually or in person at various community locations including those offered by non-profits and faith-based groups, aim to increase awareness and participation of minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts and subcontracts. The programs will also provide these certified businesses with crucial technical, managerial, and financial training, covering areas like marketing, skill development, project management, technology, and financing assistance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 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/S289 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/289_I1.HTM |
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