New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5616 — "Hire Jersey Act"; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to small businesses for hiring and retaining certain New Jersey residents.

Last action

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

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill provides tax credits to small businesses for hiring certain New Jersey residents.

The Hire Jersey Act allows small businesses to receive tax credits for hiring and retaining specific New Jersey residents. The detailed provisions of the bill are not available.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small businesses may benefit from tax credits for hiring certain residents.

Summary

Hire Jersey Act-concerns small businesses hiring & retaining cert NJ residents

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Gerry Scharfenberger · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Scharfenberger, Gerry

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5616 do?
Hire Jersey Act-concerns small businesses hiring & retaining cert NJ residents
Who sponsors A 5616?
A 5616 is sponsored by Scharfenberger, Gerry.
What is the current status of A 5616?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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