Title 52, Title 52: STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS

52:18A-234.3 Definitions relative to provision of certain information on the Internet. 3. As used in this act: "Agency" means any of the principal departments of the Executive Branch, including the Department of the Treasury, and any division, office, board, bureau, commission, a…

52:18A-234.4 Chief Data Officer; appointment, authority, responsibilities; rules, regulations. 4. a. A Chief Data Officer shall be appointed by the Chief Technology Officer, after consultation with the State Treasurer. The Chief Data Officer, in cooperation with the State Treasur…

52:18A-234.5 Provision of information by agency. 5. a. Each agency shall either provide datasets to the Chief Data Officer, in a format determined thereby pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2017, c.2 (C.52:18A-234.4), or create and maintain on the agency's website links to the datasets…

52:18A-234.6 Agency to not warrant fitness of information, immunity from liability. 6. An agency shall not warrant the fitness for any particular purpose of any open data or datasets presented on the open data website , nor shall an agency providing open data or a dataset on the …

52:18A-234.7 Construction of act. 7. Nothing in P.L.2017, c.2 (C.52:18A-234.1 et seq.) shall be construed as superseding the provisions of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), known commonly as the open public records act. L.2017, c.2, s.7.

52:18A-234.8 Definitions. 1. As used in P.L.2025, c.190 (C.52:18A-234.8 et seq.): “Authority” means the New Jersey Innovation Authority established pursuant to P.L.2025, c.190 (C.52:18A-234.8 et seq.). “Nonprofit entity” means a corporation organized pursuant to the “New Jersey N…

52:18A-234.9 New Jersey Innovation Authority established. 2. a. There is hereby established in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the “New Jersey Innovation Authority.” The authority is hereby…

52:18A-235 Findings, declarations relative to construction and financing of public school facilities. 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The Constitution of the State of New Jersey requires the Legislature to provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and e…

52:18A-236 Definitions relative to construction and financing of public school facilities. 2. As used in sections 1 through 13 of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 through C.52:18A-247), unless a different meaning appears from the context: "Capital maintenance project" means a school…

52:18A-237 "New Jersey Schools Development Authority." 3. a. There is established in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury a public body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey Schools Development Authority." The development authorit…

52:18A-238 Powers of development authority. 4. The development authority shall have the following powers: a. To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; b. To adopt and have a seal and to alter the same at pleasure; c. To sue and be sued; d.…

52:18A-239 Rules, regulations relative to payment of prevailing wage rate. 5. a. The development authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to require that not less than the prevailing wage rat…

52:18A-24. Division of Taxation transferred; director of such division The Division of Taxation of the existing State Department of Taxation and Finance, together with all of its functions, powers and duties is continued, but such division is hereby transferred to and constituted…

52:18A-24.1. Director of the Division of Taxation; duties 7. The Director of the Division of Taxation shall: a. cause copies of the voter registration forms furnished under subsection f. of section 16 of P.L.1974, c.30 (C.19:31-6.4) to be included in the pamphlet of instructions …

52:18A-240 Rules, regulations relative to affirmative action program. 6. a. The development authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to establish an affirmative action program for the hiring …

52:18A-241 Payment of incurred claims, damages, losses, liabilities or costs by development authority. 7. In the exercise of powers granted by P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) and P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.) in connection with any school facilities project, any and al…

52:18A-242 No modification by municipality of school facilities project; agreements with local government agencies. 8. a. No municipality shall modify or change the drawings, plans or specifications for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration or improvement o…

52:18A-243 Preparation of separate plans and specifications, conditions; bids; awarding of contracts. 9. a. In undertaking any school facilities projects where the cost of construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement will exceed $25,000, the development authority m…

52:18A-243.1 New Jersey Schools Development Authority to use electronic procurement processes. 13. Notwithstanding any provisions of P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et seq.) to the contrary, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority shall use electronic procurement processes for…

52:18A-244 Powers of development authority relative to undertaking school facilities project. 10. a. If the development authority shall find it necessary in connection with the undertaking of any school facilities project to change the location of any portion of any public highwa…

52:18A-245 Exercise of powers constitute performance of essential governmental function. 11. The exercise of the powers granted by P.L.2007, c.137 (C.52:18A-235 et al.) and P.L.2000, c.72 (C.18A:7G-1 et al.) shall constitute the performance of an essential governmental function a…

52:18A-246 Property exempt from levy, sale. 12. All property of the development authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against the development authority …

52:18A-247 New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation abolished, transfer to New Jersey Schools Development Authority, references in law. 13. a. The New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation established pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1997, c.150 (C.34:1B-159) and Executive Orde…

52:18A-248 Limit on executive branch hires to replace retirees; reporting requirements. 2. a. The number of employees hired after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.21 in the executive branch to fill the vacancies created directly or indirectly because eligible employees retired t…

52:18A-249 Limitation on hires in judicial branch to replace retirees. 3. The number of employees hired after the effective date of P.L.2008, c.21 in the judicial branch of State government to fill the vacancies created directly or indirectly because eligible employees retired to…

52:18A-25. Powers and duties of Division of Taxation transferred The functions, powers and duties of the director of the Division of Taxation of the existing State Department of Taxation and Finance are continued, but such functions, powers and duties are hereby transferred to an…

52:18A-25.1 Business registration requirements, computer-based service option, definitions. 1. a. As used in this act: “Business” means an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, non-profit corporation, or other legal business entity or succ…

52:18A-250 "New Jersey Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program." 2. The Department of the Treasury, in cooperation with the Department of Human Services, shall establish, in accordance with section 529A of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s.529A, the…

52:18A-251 Availability of ABLE funds. 3. The Department of the Treasury shall ensure that participants can readily deposit and withdraw funds from ABLE accounts in accordance with 26 U.S.C. s.529A. L.2015, c.185, s.3.

52:18A-252 DHS responsible for program services. 4. The Department of Human Services shall be responsible for program services. The department may contract with a third party provider to administer any or all program services, which shall include, but not be limited to: a. Promot…

52:18A-253 Program treated as State ABLE Program. 5. The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Human Services shall take all actions required so that the program is treated as a qualified State ABLE Program under 26 U.S.C. s.529A. L.2015, c.185, s.5.

52:18A-254 Annual determination of dollar amount of ABLE account. 6. Annually, the Department of the Treasury shall determine a dollar amount of an ABLE account, which shall not be less than $25,000, which shall not be considered in evaluating the financial needs of a designated …

52:18A-255 ABLE account disregarded for eligibility to receive certain benefits. 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of State law or regulation that requires consideration of one or more financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to re…

52:18A-256 Rules, regulations. 8. The Department of Human Services and the Department of the Treasury shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations governing the administration and operation of the program…

52:18A-258 Criminal history background checks for certain employees of State agencies. 2. a. A State agency may authorize an individual employed by that agency or employed or utilized by a contractor of that agency to have access to federal tax information if it has been determin…

52:18A-259 Posting of status of agreements. 7. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, or the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority as to projects to be financed through the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, shall …

52:18A-260 Public-Private Partnership Review Fund. 8. a. There is hereby established in the Department of the Treasury the Public-Private Partnership Review Fund. The purpose of the fund will be to support financial and administrative review functions associated with the Public-P…

52:18A-261 Construction of act. 9. Nothing in this act shall in any way be construed to alter, limit or repeal any authority of any State entity to enter into public-private partnership agreements as otherwise provided by law, including but not limited to P.L.1997, c.136 (C.27:1D…

52:18A-262 "Main Street Recovery Fund". 87. a. To aid in the economic recovery of those communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to better ensure their long-term economic growth, there is created the "Main Street Recovery Fund" to be held by the State Treasurer and …

52:18A-263 Purchase of unused tax credits. 89. a. The Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury may purchase unused tax credits awarded under a program listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) or paragraphs (7) through (10) of subsection b. of this sectio…

52:18A-264 Grants Management Office, established. 1. a. There is established in the Department of the Treasury a Grants Management Office to improve efficiency, streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens on both granting agencies and grant recipients, and facilitate deve…

52:18A-265 Findings, declarations. 1. The Legislature finds and declare that: a. New Jersey residents could meaningfully benefit from expanded access to below-market-rate capital for socially beneficial projects, including support for public infrastructure, affordable housing and…

52:18A-266 Definitions. 2. As used in P.L.2023, c.67 (C.52:18A-265 et seq.): "Affordable housing project" means development undertaken for the purpose of creating one or more residential structures, whether in the form of detached units or attached units for separate occupancy, i…

52:18A-267 "Social Impact Investment Fund" established, maintained, State Treasurer. 3. a. The State Treasurer shall establish and maintain in the General Fund a separate, non-lapsing fund to be known as the Social Impact Investment Fund to carry out the purposes enumerated in se…

52:18A-268 State Treasurer, invest, special purpose vehicle, Social Impact Investment Fund. 4. Following the selection of a fund manager, the State Treasurer shall invest moneys appropriated to the Social Impact Investment Fund in one or more special purpose vehicles developed, m…

52:18A-269 Report to Governor, Legislature. 5. On or before June 30 of the second year following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.67 (C.52:18A-265 et seq.), the State Treasurer, in consultation with the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance A…