New JerseyNew Jersey would add $400,000 to NJ 2-1-1 operating aid
If lawmakers pass this bill, New Jersey would put another $400,000 toward running NJ 2-1-1, a free helpline for residents.
What it does
New Jersey would add $400,000 to NJ 2-1-1 operating aid for the budget year ending June 2027. That would raise this aid from $400,000 to $800,000.
Argument forIf passed, more operating aid could help NJ 2-1-1 keep connecting residents with health and community services.
Argument againstIf passed, setting aside another $400,000 could leave less state money for other needs during that budget year.
More detail
New Jersey would set aside an additional $400,000 from the General Fund for NJ 2-1-1 operating aid. The aid is for the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, which runs a free helpline for New Jersey residents. If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately; the added aid is for the budget year ending June 30, 2027.
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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
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations CommitteeIntroduced
Taxes & BudgetHealthcare