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NJ A2613

NJ A2613
Requires 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
In Committee
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. 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. The bill also calls for the outreach events, training workshops, seminars, and other such educational programs to 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 or faith-based entities.

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 and conduct ongoing outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs. These initiatives, which can be held virtually or in person across the state, aim to increase awareness and participation of minority and women-owned businesses in state contracts and subcontracts. The programs will also provide these businesses with crucial technical, managerial, and financial training, covering areas like marketing, skill development, project management, technology, and financing. The bill specifies that these events should take place in accessible community locations, potentially including spaces offered by non-profit or faith-based organizations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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