A 4720 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury and other State officers to conduct certain outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for minority and women-owned businesses.

This bill (A4720) requires New Jersey's Chief Diversity Officer in the Department of Treasury, working with the Business Action Center and the Economic Development Authority, to host regular outreach events, training workshops, and educational programs for certified minority and women-owned businesses. It directly affects these businesses by providing access to technical, managerial, financial, and marketing support - including project management and technology assistance - to help them compete for state contracts. The bill mandates these activities be conducted virtually and statewide, focusing on increasing awareness of these businesses in state contracting and improving their capacity to secure contracts. The requirement takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 12, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Sep 23, 2024
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Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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Sep 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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