Permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in NJ.
AJR 161 permanently designates August 17 as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey to recognize the work of the state's over 40,000 nonprofit organizations. The resolution requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day through community activities. It highlights nonprofits' roles in providing essential services like food assistance, healthcare, and education, while noting they employ 330,000 New Jersey residents and contribute $5.3 billion annually to the state's economy. This symbolic resolution aligns New Jersey with national recognition of nonprofits' community impact.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2024
Last action Dec 22, 2025
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1
Committee
1
Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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