Requires DHS to employ Transportation Planning Coordinator to oversee provision of transportation services.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to hire a Transportation Planning Coordinator to oversee transportation services for DHS clients, including individuals receiving human services. The coordinator must have relevant transportation experience and will manage contracted providers, monitor safety issues, handle client complaints, maintain service records, and analyze costs to improve efficiency. Annual reports on activities and complaint resolution must be submitted to the DHS commissioner. The position aims to enhance oversight and reliability of transportation services provided to vulnerable populations served by DHS. The bill takes effect 10 months after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
HC
Herb Conaway
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Will Sampson
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 1847
Scope: NJ
Hi! I can help you understand A 1847. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline