New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2494: "New Jersey Works Act"; concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs; provides tax credit to businesses supporting pre-employment training programs; appropriates $1 million.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2494 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "New Jersey Works Act"; concerns businesses and pre-employment training programs; provides tax credit to businesses supporting pre-employment training programs; appropriates $1 million. Primary sponsor: Bill Spearman (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Spearman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee