New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1626: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1626 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million. Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic).