Bill
Bill > A3634
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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 a State entity, to be designated by the Governor within 30 days of its effective date, to establish and maintain in the Executive Branch of State government on its official website, a central database of all State government programs offered to the public by each State department or agency. The central database would organize all programs by eligibility categories, such as age and income, and would enable users to search the programs using keywords. Among other features, each program's page would include: (1) the title and description of the program; (2) the implementing State department or agency; (3) the purpose of the program; (4) the persons or groups of persons that the program aims to serve; (5) the eligibility criteria; (6) the date on which the program was initiated; (7) the application deadline, if any; (8) a description and list of information and documentation necessary to complete an application; and (9) a link to the application. Under the bill, each State department or agency would provide the information to be included in the database with respect to its programs, to be included in the database in a uniform manner across all State departments and agencies. The bill requires regular and timely updates, to be indicated on each program's page.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the creation and upkeep of a central online database on the State's official website, managed by an entity designated by the Governor within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This database will list all government programs offered to the public by various State departments or agencies, organizing them by eligibility categories like age and income, and allowing users to search using keywords. Each program's entry will detail its title, description, the responsible department or agency, its purpose, target beneficiaries, eligibility requirements, initiation date, application deadlines, necessary documentation, and a direct link to the application. State departments and agencies are required to provide this information uniformly, and the database must be regularly and promptly updated, with the last update date clearly displayed for each program. The term "State department or agency" refers to any principal department within the Executive Branch of State government, along with its associated offices, commissions, boards, bureaus, or instrumentalities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3634 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3634_I1.HTM |
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