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NJ S1904

NJ S1904
Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure.


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Introduced
02/22/2018
In Committee
12/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill will require an annual appropriation not to exceed $200,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for the Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs for the preservation of military installations in the event of federal action taken on base realignment and closure. The bill also requires a competitive contracting process to be followed every two years for any contract or agreement with a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent to assist with the preservation of military installations. In addition, the bill requires an annual report to be submitted by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs that details each expenditure from the funds provided for the preservation of military installations. The report is to be available as a public record and posted on the website of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill will require an annual appropriation not to exceed $200,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) for the Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs to preserve military installations in the event of federal base realignment and closure. The bill also mandates a competitive contracting process every two years for any contract or agreement with a lobbyist or government affairs agent to assist with the preservation of military installations. Additionally, the DMVA must submit an annual public report detailing all expenditures from the funds provided for this purpose, which will be posted on the DMVA's website.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 12/06/2018)

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