3/15/22-State House Update
- March 15 2022
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State House Update
From The Governor’s Office:
March 8, 2022 | nj.gov
On March 8, 2022, Governor Murphy delivered his Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address before a joint session of the Senate and Assembly. The Governor is proposing a $48.9 billion state budget, a new record-high with $2.5 billion in increased spending. The proposed budget is now in the hands of the legislature charged with coming up with a balanced budget by June 30.
Assembly Schedule:
The following Assembly Committees were scheduled to meet on Monday, March 14:
Financial Institutions and Insurance; Higher Education; and Telecommunications & Utilities.
Senate Schedule:
The following Senate Committees were scheduled to meet on Monday, March 14:
Education; and Higher Education.
Activity on Bills of Interest:
A-583: New Jersey Works Act”; Permits businesses to create pre-employment training programs in partnership with nonprofit organizations or educational institutions; provides tax credit to businesses that provide financial assistance to pre-employment training programs. n: March 10, favorably reported by Assembly Labor Committee. Next action: Assembly vote, to be announced (TBA).