New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 189: Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 189 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities. Primary sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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 Transportation Committee