New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 1978 — Requires Chief Diversity Officer in Department of Treasury to develop and implement programs to increase utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State.

Last action — REP REF AAP

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a Chief Diversity Officer to promote minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

This bill requires the Department of Treasury to appoint a Chief Diversity Officer tasked with developing programs to increase the participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in state contracts. The aim is to promote diversity in state contracting processes.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means there may be more opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned businesses to participate in state contracts.

Summary

Minority & Women-owned businesses-estab. division to promote State contracting

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 02, 2026

Action History

  1. REP REF AAP

  2. INT 1RA REF ACW

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1978 do?
Minority & Women-owned businesses-estab. division to promote State contracting
Who sponsors A 1978?
A 1978 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat), Quijano, Annette (Democrat), Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), and Rodriguez, Gabriel (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1978?
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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