S 2139 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands eligible grantees under New Jersey Civic Information Consortium; establishes provisions for tracking and reporting progress of grantee; requires grantee to post statement on Internet website.

S 2139 expands eligibility for grants from New Jersey's Civic Information Consortium to include local community organizations, media groups, and technology-based organizations collaborating with member universities. It requires grantees to demonstrate mutual partnerships with community and university participants, provide matching funding (10% of grant amount), and avoid tax-exempt status requirements. The bill mandates tracking progress through periodic meetings and final reports on activities, while requiring grantees to post a public statement on their website confirming consortium funding. This directly affects community groups, media outlets, and universities working on projects improving civic information access, particularly for underserved low-income and minority communities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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