Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements.

This bill revises the definition of "contracting unit" in New Jersey law to explicitly include State authorities and agencies (such as state agencies or authorities), which were previously excluded. As a result, State authorities and agencies can now participate in cooperative purchasing agreements - where multiple government entities pool resources to buy goods or services together - potentially saving costs through shared procurement. The bill does not change the exclusion of State boards, commissions, or committees, which remain ineligible for these agreements. This change clarifies eligibility for State entities to join existing cooperative purchasing frameworks without altering other procurement rules.