New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 3496: Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3496 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses. Primary sponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Bill Spearman (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bill Spearman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (58-16-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee