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Assembly committee moves supplier‑diversity package; business groups urge clearer definitions and enforcement mechanisms
Summary
A trio of procurement bills to expand and modernize state supplier-diversity efforts moved out of committee with amendments. Business groups voiced support for inclusion while the African American Chamber urged liquidated damages, disaggregated data, and certification to ensure accountability.
The Assembly Committee on Community Development and Women's Affairs advanced a package of bills aimed at expanding state procurement opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged, minority‑ and women‑owned, and other small diverse businesses.
Assembly Bill 4486 would establish state contract goals for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses; an assembly committee substitute for A4586 (the remedies act) targets minor‑minority and women‑owned contractors; and Assembly Bill 4723 would change the title of the state equity officer and create the New Jersey Office of Supplier Development and Business Opportunities (renamed in amendments to the New Jersey Office of…
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