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Bill > A3047
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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 establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education the "Scientific Conference Grant Program." The bill also appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for the bill's purposes. Under the "Scientific Conference Grant Program," the secretary is to award grants to institutions of higher education that host scientific conferences and seminars in the State. Grants awarded pursuant to the bill are to be used to defray the costs, either in whole or in part, associated with hosting a scientific conference or seminar and may be applied towards the costs of event spaces and speakers, including speaker fees, honoraria, travel, and lodging. Grants are not to be used to defray food costs or other vendor costs not related to the reservation or use of the event space. An institution of higher education may apply to the secretary for a grant. The application is required to include a description and preliminary agenda for the conference or seminar, the names and credentials of all invited speakers, and any relevant information pertaining to the costs of hosting the conference or seminar. The secretary is directed to determine the amount of the grants awarded under the program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Scientific Conference Grant Program" within the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, allocating $250,000 from the General Fund to support this initiative. The program will provide grants to colleges and universities in the state that organize scientific conferences and seminars, with the funds intended to help cover expenses such as event space rentals and speaker costs, including their fees, travel, and lodging, but specifically excluding food and other non-event space vendor costs. To apply for a grant, institutions must submit details about the proposed conference, including its agenda, invited speakers' qualifications, and anticipated hosting costs, and the Secretary will determine the grant amounts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology 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/A3047 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3047_I1.HTM |
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