New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5016: Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5016 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support. Primary sponsor: Lisa Swain (Democratic), Roy Freiman (Democratic), Al Barlas (Republican), Andrew Zwicker (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 4, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.83.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Swain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Roy Freiman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wainstein, Larry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.83.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (62-15-0)
- Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
- Passed by the Senate (36-4)
- Substituted for S4218 (1R)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (64-14-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee