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NJ A2678

NJ A2678
Adds county and municipal representation to State Health Benefits Commission.


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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 increases the number of members on the State Health Benefits Commission from five to seven. This bill requires that the two additional members of the commission be appointed by the Governor. One of the additional members appointed by the Governor must be a municipal business administrator recommended by New Jersey's League of Municipalities and the other must be a county administrator recommended by the New Jersey Association of Counties. The State Health Benefits Commission is responsible for establishing a health benefits program for the employees of the State, and any related rules and regulations. In this capacity, decisions made by the commission have significant consequences for not only the State, but also for local governments. By adding these two members to the commission, this bill ensures that county and municipal governments have a voice in the administration of State Health Benefits Programs, including health plan rate increases.

AI Summary

This bill increases the membership of the State Health Benefits Commission, which is responsible for establishing health benefit programs for state employees and setting related rules, from five to seven members. The two new members will be appointed by the Governor: one will be a municipal business administrator recommended by the New Jersey League of Municipalities, and the other will be a county administrator recommended by the New Jersey Association of Counties. This addition aims to ensure that county and municipal governments have a voice in decisions affecting the State Health Benefits Program, including potential health plan rate increases, as these decisions can have significant consequences for local governments.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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