New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 1059 — Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.

Last action — REF SBA

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows tax credits for businesses that support National Guard members on active duty.

This legislation enables businesses to receive tax credits if they provide a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists when they are on active duty. The measure aims to support those who serve in the military by easing the financial burden on businesses that continue to pay their employees during deployment.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means potential financial relief for small businesses that support employees called to active duty by offering salary differentials.

Summary

Natl. Guard, active duty-allows corp. bus. tax credit paying salary differential

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 30, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SMV

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1059 do?
Natl. Guard, active duty-allows corp. bus. tax credit paying salary differential
Who sponsors S 1059?
S 1059 is sponsored by Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Space, Parker (Republican), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), and Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1059?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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