Establishes New Jersey Dominican-American Commission.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Dominican-American Commission to advocate for the state's growing Dominican-American community, foster cultural engagement, strengthen ties with the Dominican Republic, and address community issues. The commission, composed of 21 members (including legislative appointees and 13 community advocates appointed by the governor), will report annually to the Governor and Legislature with recommendations. It will operate under the Department of State, with members serving staggered terms (two to four years) and focusing on cultural promotion, community advocacy, and policy recommendations. The commission directly serves New Jersey's Dominican-American residents, who the bill identifies as the state's fastest-growing Latino population.
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Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kenyatta Stewart
DDemocratic
P
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
P
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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