# New Jersey S4534: Reduces business formation fees.

New Jersey S4534, Reduces business formation fees., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), John J. Burzichelli (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-06-30 (Substituted by A5325) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S4534
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Reduces business formation fees.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-06-26
- Last action: 2026-06-30, Substituted by A5325
- Sponsors: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), John J. Burzichelli (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: John J. Burzichelli (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Latham Tiver (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-06-30: Substituted by A5325 (Senate)
- 2026-06-28: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-06-26: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- 7/7/26; as introduced, 2026-07-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_F1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_F1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-06-29: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_I1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26), 2026-06-29: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_S1.PDF)

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- S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.* (signed)
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- A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (signed)

## Sources
- [7/7/26; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_F1.HTM)
- [7/7/26; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_F1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_I1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S5000/4534_S1.PDF)

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- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
- [A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contrac…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4072-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4534-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-12).