New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1062: Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1062 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee