New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 1326 — Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    3 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a task force to study higher education governance and funding with a budget of $200,000.

This bill creates a task force focused on governance and funding for higher education institutions. It allocates $200,000 to support the work of the task force.

Summary

Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding-create;$200K

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now specifies that the appointed membership has increased from 13 to 14 members. Additionally, the amendment changes the number of members appointed by the Governor from seven to eight and introduces the president of a Talmudic institution or theological seminary, or a designee, as a new position on the board. This change may expand representation in higher education governance by including more diverse educational institutions.

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A1326 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
A1326 2R [Second Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywoman Morales, Assemblyman Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Brennan and Assemblyman Kearney         SYNOPSIS      Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding;
Assemblyman Hutchison, Assemblywoman Morales, Assemblyman Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Brennan, Assemblymen Kearney and E.Rodriguez         SYNOPSIS      Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding;
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Higher Education Committee on May 4, 2026, with amendments.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Budget Committee on June 28, 2026, with amendments.
       1.    a.  There is established the Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding.  The purpose of the task force is to examine the State’s system of higher education, including its organization, governance, and funding mechanisms.  The task force shall develop recommendations that align with the State’s higher education priorities.       b.    The task force shall consist of 13 members as follows:
       1.    a.  There is established the Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding.  The purpose of the task force is to examine the State’s system of higher education, including its organization, governance, and funding mechanisms.  The task force shall develop recommendations that align with the State’s higher education priorities.       b.    The task force shall consist of 2[13] 142 members as follows:
and      (5) seven members appointed by the Governor, including:
and      (5) 2[seven] eight2 members appointed by the Governor, including:
the president of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, or a designee;
2the president of a Talmudic institution or theological seminary, or a designee;2 the president of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, or a designee;
     3.    a.
       3.    a.
      7.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education the sum of $200,000 for the needs of the task force.  The secretary may, upon the recommendation of the task force, use these funds to hire, contract, or partner with subject matter experts as may be necessary and appropriate.
        7.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education the sum of $200,000 for the needs of the task force.  The secretary may, upon the recommendation of the task force, use these funds to hire, contract, or partner with subject matter experts as may be necessary and appropriate.
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Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. TRANS ABU

  3. REP REF AAP

  4. REP/ACA REF AOF

  5. INT 1RA REF AHI

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ABU

Passed 14 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 3100
Total 14100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Inganamort, Michael Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Nay
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1326 do?
Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding-create;$200K
Who sponsors A 1326?
A 1326 is sponsored by Kearney, Vincent M. (Democrat), Brennan, Katie (Democrat), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat), Hutchison, Dan (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), and Miller, Cody D. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1326?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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