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NJ A1107

NJ A1107
Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes local governmental entities to enter into regional economic development partnerships for the purpose of engaging in joint regional economic planning and formulating an economic development or redevelopment strategy. Under the bill, regional economic development partnerships could include any combination of county governments, municipal governments, agencies or instrumentalities thereof, and public or private economic development organization. A regional economic development partnership may also include businesses, business organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities located within the region.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes local governmental entities, such as county and municipal governments, along with agencies, public or private economic development organizations, and other entities like businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits, to form regional economic development partnerships. These partnerships can engage in joint regional economic planning, develop economic development or redevelopment strategies, and undertake various economic development activities. The regional partnerships may be eligible for loans or grants to support their marketing, advertising, and promotional programs. The bill also allows for alternative economic development agreements between counties and municipalities without forming a formal regional partnership, subject to approval by the Local Finance Board.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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