Bill
Bill > A2655
summary
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 would establish a permanent new source of funding of up to $1.5 million for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc., (NJMEP) or an appropriate successor from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund. The NJMEP is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to improve the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers in this State. NJMEP helps organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance. Under current law, of the total revenues dedicated to the Workforce Development Partnership Funds, 37% is reserved for and appropriated to the Office of Customized Training. The bill reduces this allocation by $1.5 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a dedicated funding stream of up to $1.5 million annually for the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP), a private non-profit organization that helps New Jersey manufacturers improve their profitability and competitiveness by enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and boosting employee performance. This new funding will come from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund, a state program designed to provide employment and training services. To accommodate this new allocation, the bill reduces the portion of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund that is reserved for the Office of Customized Training by $1.5 million.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Al Barlas (R)*,
Chris DePhillips (R)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Sean Kean (R),
Bill Moen (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2655 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2655_I1.HTM |
Loading...