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NJ S3599
NJ S3599Allocates $200 million to Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve unemployment insurance infrastructure technology.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allocates $200 million in available federal assistance to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In the event that federal funds are insufficient, the money is to be allocated from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund" for the purpose of funding capital construction projects. The money shall be spent in efforts to improve the unemployment insurance (UI) program following the unprecedented spike in UI benefit claims filings caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Under the bill, the department is required to submit to the Legislature an implementation plan to effectuate the provisions of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill allocates $200 million to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to improve the technology infrastructure of the unemployment insurance (UI) program, which experienced a surge in claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will primarily come from available federal assistance related to the pandemic, but if federal funds are insufficient, the money will be drawn from the "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund," a state fund used for capital construction projects. The Department is required to submit an implementation plan to the Legislature within 60 days of the bill's enactment to outline how these funds will be used to upgrade the UI system.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3599 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3599_I1.HTM |
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