New JerseyNew Jersey would create center for Black residents' policy input
New Jersey would set up a center to involve Black residents in policy decisions and give the Department of State $3 million to support its work.
What it does
A new center in the Department of State would seek Black residents' views on policy, run grants and training programs, study community concerns, and brief state leaders.
New Jersey would set aside $3 million from its general fund for the Department of State to support the center's work.
Argument forBlack residents could have more ways to share concerns with state leaders because the center would seek their input and brief officials.
Argument againstSetting aside $3 million for the center could leave less state money for other needs.
More detail
The new center would gather Black residents' views, run grants and training, study community concerns, and brief state leaders. The center would sit in New Jersey's Department of State and serve the state's Black community. The governor would appoint its director after consulting the secretary of state. The director could hire staff only within funds set aside for that purpose. The center would be established immediately if the bill became law.
New Jersey would set aside $3 million for the Department of State. The money would come from the state's general fund to support the center's work. The funding would take effect immediately if the bill became law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation CommitteeIntroduced
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