S 202 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires Rutgers University study economic impact of military installations in NJ; appropriates $155,000.

S 202 requires Rutgers University’s Bloustein School to study how military installations in New Jersey affect the state economy, including jobs, tax revenue, infrastructure projects, and overall economic impacts. The study must analyze direct and indirect effects at both state and county levels, with a report due to the Governor and Legislature within one year. The bill allocates $155,000 from state funds to cover Rutgers’ costs for conducting the study. The findings will provide data to inform state budget and planning decisions related to military installations.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 3 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MINOR

Bill S 202 transitioned from a technical review stage to formal introduction in the Senate. A legislative statement was added at the end of the bill describing its purpose: requiring the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers to study the economic impact of military installations in New Jersey, with $155,000 appropriated for the study. The remaining changes are minor formatting adjustments (line breaks) with no substantive policy effect.

SCOPE

A legislative statement was added explaining that the bill requires the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers to conduct a study on the economic impact of military installations in New Jersey, including direct and indirect impacts on state gross domestic product, tax generation, and employment.

FISCAL

The legislative statement specifies that $155,000 is appropriated to Rutgers, The State University, to perform the study.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'As reported by the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel,' reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

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Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors