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NJ A3558
NJ A3558Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in NJ.
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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 provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in New Jersey. The bill establishes a special fund to be known as the "New Jersey Council for the Humanities Fund" to which all donations collected from voluntary contributions are to be deposited. The bill requires the Legislature to appropriate moneys deposited in the fund to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities to be used for the provision of grant funding to individuals and entities to support humanities programming in this State. The bill provides, however, that costs incurred by the Division of Taxation for collection or administration attributable to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Fund may be deducted from contributions collected prior to the appropriation of funds.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a voluntary contribution option for New Jersey taxpayers on their gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming, which refers to educational and cultural activities that explore human experiences and societies. It creates a dedicated "New Jersey Council for the Humanities Fund" where all collected donations will be deposited. The bill mandates that the Legislature will then appropriate the money from this fund to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state-level organization, to be used for awarding grants to individuals and groups for humanities projects. Importantly, the bill allows for the deduction of administrative costs incurred by the Division of Taxation, the state agency responsible for collecting taxes, from the collected contributions before the funds are officially appropriated.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts 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/A3558 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3558_I1.HTM |
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