S 3790 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.

This bill requires several New Jersey transportation and development authorities to consider minorities and women when hiring employees and awarding contracts. It specifically mandates the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Economic Development Authority, Community Redevelopment Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Delaware River Port Authority to prioritize these groups when feasible. The legislation also requires these organizations to publish quarterly reports on their websites detailing employee and contractor demographics by gender, race, and ethnicity, along with salary and contract information. The bill defines minority and women-owned businesses as those at least 51 percent owned and controlled by the respective groups.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Teresa Ruiz
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