A 3839 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes legislative internship program for veterans.

This bill establishes a New Jersey legislative internship program for veterans, creating paid opportunities in public policy. It targets veterans who were honorably discharged within five years, served at or below E-5/O-3 pay grades, and have at least a 20% service-connected disability (or are Purple Heart recipients), excluding those with 20-year retirements. Veterans residing in New Jersey receive priority, and interns must complete a work period with a legislator’s district office, with potential extension at the legislator’s discretion. The program requires the state to seek federal funding (like the "Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants") and appropriate necessary state funds to operate.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Aura Dunn
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