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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 joint resolution establishes the "Commission to Review the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses." The commission is to consist of eleven members: three members appointed by the Governor, which are to include the Commissioner of the Department of Health, a representative of the New Jersey Chamber Commerce, and a representative of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association; four members appointed by the Senate President which are to include the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader, and two public members, one with a background in health care and one with a background in the hospitality industry, or small business ownership or management; and four members appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, which are to include the Majority Leader of the General Assembly, the Minority Leader of the General Assembly; two public members, one with a background in health care, and one with a background in the hospitality industry, or small business ownership or management. Members of the commission are to be appointed within 20 days following the date of enactment of the joint resolution. The commission is to hold at least three public hearings. Under the joint resolution, the commission is to review existing administrative rules and regulations, or any Executive Order, or local or county rule or regulation that is issued in response to the public health emergency declared pursuant to Executive Order 103, to analyze their impact on small businesses, investment and economic growth in the State, and the ability for the economy to recover. After each meeting, the commission is to issue a report to the Governor and State Legislature that includes the commission's findings and recommendations on these existing administrative rule or regulation, or Executive Order, or local or county rule or regulation that was issued in response to the current public health emergency.
AI Summary
This joint resolution establishes the "Commission to Review the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses," a 11-member body composed of appointees from the Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the General Assembly, including legislative leaders, the Commissioner of Health, and public members with relevant expertise in healthcare or the hospitality industry/small business. The commission's primary duty is to examine existing rules, regulations, and executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (declared under Executive Order 103) to understand their effects on small businesses, investment, economic growth, and recovery in the state, with "small business" defined as a business with 100 or fewer full-time employees headquartered in the state. After each meeting, the commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and State Legislature, and it must hold at least three public hearings before its authority expires upon the conclusion of the declared public health emergency.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development 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/AJR112 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/112_I1.HTM |
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