Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses.
This bill (A4720) requires New Jersey's Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of Treasury, working with the Business Action Center and the Economic Development Authority, to host regular outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for certified minority and women-owned businesses. It directly affects these businesses by providing access to technical, managerial, financial, and marketing support - including project management and technology assistance - to help them compete for state contracts. The bill mandates these activities be conducted virtually and statewide, focusing on increasing awareness of these businesses in state contracting and improving their capacity to secure contracts. The requirement takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Committee
1
Sep 23, 2024
Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
lower
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
lower
4 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
P
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Cleopatra Tucker
DDemocratic
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Will Sampson
DDemocratic
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