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New Jersey unemployment rate

State unemployment, employed residents, broader underutilization, and employment growth.

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Annual unemployment rate4.6%2024 · #6 of 50 · highest first

Civilian employed residents4,672,0892024 · #11 of 50 · highest first

U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer1.9%2025 · 11-month average · #8 of 50 · highest first

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New Jersey · 2024: 4.6% · Rank #6 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4%

Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages. LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.

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New Jersey Annual unemployment rate · source units
Period	New Jersey	Rank	U.S. benchmark
2024	4.6%	#6 of 50	4%
2023	4.3%	#4 of 50	Not available
2022	3.9%	#15 of 50	Not available
2021	6.7%	#5 of 50	Not available
2020	9.5%	#6 of 50	Not available
2019	3.5%	#22 of 50	Not available
2018	4%	#17 of 50	Not available
2017	4.5%	#17 of 50	Not available
2016	4.9%	#20 of 50	Not available
2015	5.7%	#14 of 50	Not available

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Local Area Unemployment Statistics: statewide annual averages ↗

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New Jersey · state comparison

Employment and unemployment over time

LAUS annual averages measure state residents. Compare unemployment rates or the number of employed residents.

MeasureComparison period

New Jersey · 20244.6%

New Jersey rank#6among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark4%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Annual unemployment rate

Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages.

LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes.

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2024 · New Jersey: 4.6% · Rank #6 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4% · Selected for state comparison

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New Jersey Annual unemployment rate history
Period	New Jersey	Compare
2015	5.7%
2016	4.9%
2017	4.5%
2018	4%
2019	3.5%
2020	9.5%
2021	6.7%
2022	3.9%
2023	4.3%
2024	4.6%

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New Jersey · 4.6%2024 · Rank #6 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Annual unemployment rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Nevada	5.4%	—
#2	California	5.3%	—
#3	Illinois	5%	—
#4	Kentucky	4.8%	—
#5	Michigan	4.7%	—
#6	New Jersey · your comparison	4.6%	—
#7	Alaska	4.5%	—
#7	Washington	4.5%	—
#9	Ohio	4.4%	—
#10	Louisiana	4.3%	—
#10	Oregon	4.3%	—
#12	New York	4.2%	—
#12	Rhode Island	4.2%	—
#14	Colorado	4.1%	—
#14	New Mexico	4.1%	—
#14	South Carolina	4.1%	—
#14	Texas	4.1%	—
#14	West Virginia	4.1%	—
#19	Indiana	4%	—
#19	Massachusetts	4%	—
#21	Delaware	3.9%	—
#22	Pennsylvania	3.8%	—
#23	Arizona	3.7%	—
#23	Missouri	3.7%	—
#23	North Carolina	3.7%	—
#26	Idaho	3.6%	—
#27	Arkansas	3.5%	—
#27	Kansas	3.5%	—
#29	Florida	3.4%	—
#29	Georgia	3.4%	—
#29	Tennessee	3.4%	—
#32	Connecticut	3.3%	—
#32	Utah	3.3%	—
#34	Iowa	3.2%	—
#34	Maryland	3.2%	—
#34	Mississippi	3.2%	—
#34	Oklahoma	3.2%	—
#38	Minnesota	3.1%	—
#38	Wyoming	3.1%	—
#40	Alabama	3%	—
#40	Maine	3%	—
#40	Montana	3%	—
#40	Wisconsin	3%	—
#44	Virginia	2.9%	—
#45	Hawaii	2.8%	—
#46	Nebraska	2.7%	—
#47	New Hampshire	2.6%	—
#48	North Dakota	2.4%	—
#49	Vermont	2.3%	—
#50	South Dakota	1.8%	—

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Local Area Unemployment Statistics: statewide annual averages ↗

New Jersey · state comparison

Behind the unemployment rate

The reviewed 2025 CPS snapshot includes both U-3 and the broader U-6 measure. It is separate from the LAUS annual history.

MeasureComparison period

New Jersey · 2025 · 11-month average1.9%

New Jersey rank#8among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark1.6%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer

Unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a share of the civilian labor force.

2025 CPS averages exclude October because data were not collected during the federal shutdown. Not strictly comparable with other-year averages. These directly surveyed CPS estimates differ from LAUS model-based estimates. All states use the same 11 months here.

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New Jersey · 1.9%2025 · 11-month average · Rank #8 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer · 2025 · 11-month average · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	California	2.4%	—
#2	Oregon	2.2%	—
#3	Illinois	2.1%	—
#3	New York	2.1%	—
#5	Connecticut	2%	—
#5	Rhode Island	2%	—
#5	Washington	2%	—
#8	Massachusetts	1.9%	—
#8	Nevada	1.9%	—
#8	New Jersey · your comparison	1.9%	—
#11	Delaware	1.8%	—
#11	Virginia	1.8%	—
#13	Louisiana	1.7%	—
#13	Michigan	1.7%	—
#13	West Virginia	1.7%	—
#16	Alaska	1.6%	—
#16	Florida	1.6%	—
#16	Mississippi	1.6%	—
#16	New Mexico	1.6%	—
#16	Ohio	1.6%	—
#16	Pennsylvania	1.6%	—
#22	Colorado	1.5%	—
#22	Kentucky	1.5%	—
#22	Maryland	1.5%	—
#22	Texas	1.5%	—
#26	Arizona	1.4%	—
#26	Georgia	1.4%	—
#28	Arkansas	1.3%	—
#28	Iowa	1.3%	—
#28	North Carolina	1.3%	—
#28	Oklahoma	1.3%	—
#28	South Carolina	1.3%	—
#33	Kansas	1.2%	—
#33	Minnesota	1.2%	—
#33	New Hampshire	1.2%	—
#33	Wisconsin	1.2%	—
#37	Tennessee	1.1%	—
#37	Utah	1.1%	—
#39	Idaho	1%	—
#39	Indiana	1%	—
#39	Nebraska	1%	—
#42	Alabama	0.9%	—
#42	Maine	0.9%	—
#42	Missouri	0.9%	—
#42	Wyoming	0.9%	—
#46	Hawaii	0.7%	—
#46	Montana	0.7%	—
#46	South Dakota	0.7%	—
#46	Vermont	0.7%	—
#50	North Dakota	0.6%	—

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BLS / CPS · 2025 alternative labor-underutilization measures by state ↗

New Jersey · state comparison

Output and jobs

Annual real output growth and BEA job growth provide economic context. Neither is the unemployment rate.

MeasureComparison period

New Jersey · 20252%

New Jersey rank#22among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark2.3%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Annual real GDP growth

Change in annual real GDP from the prior year.

Annual estimates; the downloaded BEA snapshot is retained with a source hash. Revisions can change historical values and ranks.

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2025 · New Jersey: 2% · Rank #22 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.3% · Selected for state comparison

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New Jersey Annual real GDP growth history
Period	New Jersey	Compare
2015	1.9%
2016	1%
2017	0.5%
2018	2.8%
2019	1.9%
2020	-3.2%
2021	5.4%
2022	3%
2023	0.6%
2024	3.3%
2025	2%

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New Jersey · 2%2025 · Rank #22 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Annual real GDP growth · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Delaware	5.1%	—
#2	Alaska	4.7%	—
#3	California	3.5%	—
#4	South Carolina	3.3%	—
#5	Washington	3.2%	—
#6	Idaho	3.1%	—
#7	Kentucky	3%	—
#8	Georgia	2.9%	—
#9	Texas	2.8%	—
#10	West Virginia	2.8%	—
#11	Florida	2.8%	—
#12	Rhode Island	2.8%	—
#13	Utah	2.7%	—
#14	Illinois	2.6%	—
#15	New York	2.5%	—
#16	Connecticut	2.5%	—
#17	Ohio	2.4%	—
#18	Virginia	2.3%	—
#19	Oklahoma	2.2%	—
#20	Michigan	2.2%	—
#21	Tennessee	2.1%	—
#22	New Jersey · your comparison	2%	—
#23	Nevada	2%	—
#24	Montana	2%	—
#25	Alabama	2%	—
#26	Vermont	1.9%	—
#27	Colorado	1.9%	—
#28	Indiana	1.9%	—
#29	Pennsylvania	1.8%	—
#30	North Carolina	1.8%	—
#31	New Mexico	1.8%	—
#32	South Dakota	1.8%	—
#33	New Hampshire	1.7%	—
#34	Louisiana	1.5%	—
#35	Hawaii	1.5%	—
#36	Arizona	1.5%	—
#37	Maine	1.4%	—
#38	Oregon	1.4%	—
#39	Massachusetts	1.3%	—
#40	Mississippi	1.3%	—
#41	Nebraska	1.3%	—
#42	Missouri	1.2%	—
#43	Kansas	1%	—
#44	Arkansas	0.9%	—
#45	Wisconsin	0.8%	—
#46	Maryland	0.8%	—
#47	Minnesota	0.7%	—
#48	North Dakota	0.5%	—
#49	Wyoming	0.1%	—
#50	Iowa	-0.4%	—

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New Jersey · state comparison

Job openings, hires, layoffs, and worker groups

A state unemployment rate does not capture all unused labor or job-market turnover.

MeasureComparison period

New Jersey · December 2025172,000

New Jersey rank#12among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark6,550,000Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Openings · number

Number of jobs or monthly employment flows; published thousands converted to individual units.

Seasonally adjusted state JOLTS estimates, July–December 2025 as printed in the captured table. Recent estimates are preliminary and revisions can change ranks. Openings are a month-end stock; hires, quits, and layoffs are monthly flows, not distinct workers.

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December 2025 · New Jersey: 172,000 · Rank #12 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 6,550,000 · Selected for state comparison

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New Jersey Openings · number history
Period	New Jersey	Compare
July 2025	213,000
August 2025	198,000
September 2025	188,000
October 2025	202,000
November 2025	214,000
December 2025	172,000

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New Jersey · 172,000December 2025 · Rank #12 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Openings · number · December 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	California	674,000	—
#2	Texas	608,000	—
#3	New York	431,000	—
#4	Florida	404,000	—
#5	Ohio	287,000	—
#6	Georgia	279,000	—
#7	Pennsylvania	235,000	—
#8	Michigan	221,000	—
#9	Virginia	213,000	—
#10	North Carolina	212,000	—
#11	Illinois	211,000	—
#12	New Jersey · your comparison	172,000	—
#13	Tennessee	143,000	—
#14	Minnesota	135,000	—
#15	Massachusetts	129,000	—
#16	Missouri	128,000	—
#17	Maryland	127,000	—
#18	Indiana	123,000	—
#19	Arizona	121,000	—
#20	Wisconsin	115,000	—
#21	Washington	110,000	—
#22	South Carolina	103,000	—
#23	Louisiana	101,000	—
#23	Oklahoma	101,000	—
#25	Colorado	100,000	—
#26	Kentucky	92,000	—
#27	Alabama	91,000	—
#28	Oregon	72,000	—
#29	Connecticut	67,000	—
#30	Utah	64,000	—
#31	Kansas	61,000	—
#32	Arkansas	60,000	—
#33	Mississippi	59,000	—
#34	Iowa	57,000	—
#35	Nevada	52,000	—
#36	West Virginia	42,000	—
#37	Nebraska	38,000	—
#38	Idaho	34,000	—
#39	New Mexico	32,000	—
#40	Maine	28,000	—
#41	Delaware	23,000	—
#42	Montana	22,000	—
#42	New Hampshire	22,000	—
#42	Rhode Island	22,000	—
#45	South Dakota	20,000	—
#46	Hawaii	19,000	—
#47	North Dakota	18,000	—
#48	Alaska	16,000	—
#49	Vermont	11,000	—
#49	Wyoming	11,000	—

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New Jersey officeholders

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Aug 7, 2026 · S.5376 · FITNESS Act · Introduced

U.S. Congress · New Jersey delegation · S.5376

FITNESS Act

Aug 7, 2026 · Introduced

Sen. Cory A. Booker · Sponsored

FactVote summary

The bill would establish minimum eligibility, medical, fitness, background, education, training, and in-service standards for Federal law enforcement officers, bar deployment before required training, restrict certain prior conduct, require use-of-force reporting and a national accountability database, and require agency accreditation. It would cap immigration enforcement officers at the enactment-date baseline, prohibit increases in their basic pay, and prohibit DHS from offering hiring bonuses to applicants for Federal law-enforcement positions or other agency employment and to newly hired or appointed Federal law-enforcement officers or other agency employees. It would provide agency…

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses adult education, high-school equivalency, postsecondary degrees or credentials, tuition assistance, or college completion. It does not establish an effect on New Jersey's adult educational-attainment rate.

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · Firearm deaths · People in New Jersey correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

119 S5376 IS: Federal Integrity, Training and National Eligibility for Service Standards Act U.S. Senate 2026-08-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 5376IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 7, 2026Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo establish minimum hiring, training, and suitability standards for Federal law enforcement officers, to prohibit accelerated or abbreviated basic…

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Aug 6, 2026 · S.5283 · Momnibus Act · Introduced

U.S. Congress · New Jersey delegation · S.5283

Momnibus Act

Aug 6, 2026 · Introduced

Sen. Cory A. Booker · Sponsored

FactVote summary

The bill would establish federal programs and grants addressing maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities. It would extend WIC eligibility for new mothers from 6 to 24 months, support maternal and perinatal health workforces, expand data collection and research, and fund programs involving veterans, incarcerated individuals, telehealth, climate risks, mental health, and vaccinations. It would authorize $15 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for Department of Veterans Affairs maternity health programs and $15 million annually for the same period for perinatal nursing workforce grants.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components. It does not establish an effect on New Jersey's median household income.

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

119 S5283 IS: Momnibus Act U.S. Senate 2026-08-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 5283IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 6, 2026Mr. Booker (for himself, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Welch, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Bennet, Mr…

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Jul 22, 2026 · A1516 · Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. · Enacted · P.L.2026, c.47

New Jersey Legislature · A1516

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

Jul 22, 2026 · Enacted · P.L.2026, c.47

Assemblymember Clinton Calabrese · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored / Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy · Sponsored / Sen. Kristin M. Corrado · Sponsored / Sen. James Beach · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on July 22, 2026 as P.L.2026, c.47.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Clinton Calabrese’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy’s profile ↗Sen. Kristin M. Corrado’s profile ↗Sen. James Beach’s profile ↗

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Jul 7, 2026 · Other executive action · New Jersey Awards $3.5 Million to Build Pipeline of Air Traffic Controllers, Address National Workforce Shortage · Official action recorded

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New Jersey Awards $3.5 Million to Build Pipeline of Air Traffic Controllers, Address National Workforce Shortage

Jul 7, 2026 · Official action recorded

Acting Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly · Issued

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Funding to support training, research, and workforce development in aerospace fields at three New Jersey public colleges [TRENTON, N.J. – July 7, 2026] — The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) today announced the awarding of $3.5 million under the New Jersey Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (NJ AT-CTI) grant program. The grants are designed to grow the pipeline of aerospace professionals from New Jersey, primarily in civil aviation fields, and address a deepening national shortage of certified air traffic controllers. To address workforce training needs, the FAA operates the Air-Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) in partnership with…

Acting Secretary of Higher Education of New Jersey published this official action on 2026-07-07.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

New Jersey Awards $3.5 Million to Build Pipeline of Air Traffic Controllers, Address National Workforce Shortage Funding to support training, research, and workforce development in aerospace fields at three New Jersey public colleges [TRENTON, N.J. – July 7, 2026] — The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) today announced the awarding of $3.5 million under the New Jersey Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (NJ AT-CTI) grant program. The grants are designed to grow the pipeline of aerospace professionals from New Jersey, primarily in civil aviation fields, and address a deepening national shortage of certified…

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Jun 30, 2026 · S1116 · Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. · Substituted by A1516 (1R)

New Jersey Legislature · S1116

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

Jun 30, 2026 · Substituted by A1516 (1R)

Sen. Kristin M. Corrado · Sponsored / Sen. James Beach · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 30, 2026: Substituted by A1516 (1R).

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

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Jun 26, 2026 · S4529 · Excludes certain properties from definition of public work and payment of prevailing wage under certain conditions. · Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

New Jersey Legislature · S4529

Excludes certain properties from definition of public work and payment of prevailing wage under certain conditions.

Jun 26, 2026 · Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Sen. Vin Gopal · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 26, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Excludes certain properties from definition of public work and payment of prevailing wage under certain conditions.

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How New Jersey action records are selected

Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified New Jersey officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.

What candidates are saying

Explore statements about unemployment, jobs and workforce issues from FactVote’s New Jersey candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.

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37 statements from 16 candidates

2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 1 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 6 statements

Donald Norcross

6 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 1 · NJ

Unemployment mention

Veterans lead the country in unemployment, despite years of experience and the best training our military has to offer, which is why I have consistently fought to give them the support they need. Because of these efforts, local governments are now able to set aside a portion of their business opport…

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Source topic or question: Honoring Veterans & Service Members

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Veterans lead the country in unemployment, despite years of experience and the best training our military has to offer, which is why I have consistently fought to give them the support they need. Because of these efforts, local governments are now able to set aside a portion of their business opportunities specifically for veteran-owned businesses and those that employ our nation’s finest, providing much-needed job opportunities for these skilled workers. In addition, New Jersey’s colleges and universities now offer in-state tuition rates to all service members.

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Unemployment mention

At times during his career, Donald had to draw from unemployment and disability, and he recognizes that working families often struggle to make ends meet. That’s why he strongly supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour, giving hundreds of thousands of residents the raise they deserve. He …

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Source topic or question: Jobs and wages

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At times during his career, Donald had to draw from unemployment and disability, and he recognizes that working families often struggle to make ends meet. That’s why he strongly supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour, giving hundreds of thousands of residents the raise they deserve. He worked with a broad coalition to raise the wage in New Jersey, and is now committed to doing it nationally.

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Jobs & workforce context

Our economy can’t grow if we don’t invest in the critical infrastructure that allows employers to do business and working families to get to and from work safely. I was proud to fight for the infrastructure law that is already bringing billions of dollars back to New Jersey and our region. This fund…

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Source topic or question: Infrastructure, jobs, and affordability

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Our economy can’t grow if we don’t invest in the critical infrastructure that allows employers to do business and working families to get to and from work safely. I was proud to fight for the infrastructure law that is already bringing billions of dollars back to New Jersey and our region. This funding is a critical investment in our roads, bridges, clean water, electric energy systems, and telecommunications network. It will also create good paying jobs for South Jersey families.

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Jobs & workforce context

That’s why I am leading the fight to boost wages for working men and women. The Raise the Wage Act will increase the minimum wage with common-sense predictability over the next seven years to $15 an hour. If passed, it will help over 41 million low-wage American workers that are now barely making it…

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Source topic or question: Jobs and wages

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That’s why I am leading the fight to boost wages for working men and women. The Raise the Wage Act will increase the minimum wage with common-sense predictability over the next seven years to $15 an hour. If passed, it will help over 41 million low-wage American workers that are now barely making it paycheck to paycheck, including the parents of 19 million American children. It will raise wages for a third of our nation’s workforce, including over 1.2 million of our friends and neighbors here in New Jersey. And when families finally get the raise they’ve earned, they’ll spend more at our local businesses and give our economy a much-needed jolt.

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Jobs & workforce context

We need a workforce that is career ready for the growing industries of today. I have been a leading voice on investing in registered apprenticeship programs and our community colleges to create affordable job training and readiness programs for our families. By working hand and hand with our educati…

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Source topic or question: Growing Jobs

Candidate campaign source

We need a workforce that is career ready for the growing industries of today. I have been a leading voice on investing in registered apprenticeship programs and our community colleges to create affordable job training and readiness programs for our families. By working hand and hand with our educational institutions and local business community we can ensure our students are job ready on day one.

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Jobs & workforce context

As your representative in Congress, I will bring these innovative ideas to the national level and work to create family-sustaining jobs for all Americans.

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Source topic or question: Growing Jobs

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As your representative in Congress, I will bring these innovative ideas to the national level and work to create family-sustaining jobs for all Americans.

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2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 10 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 4 statements

LaMonica R. McIver

4 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 10 · NJ

Jobs & workforce context

Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business

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Source topic or question: Help LaMonica Fight!

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Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business

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Jobs & workforce context

Investing in Workforce Development: We must prioritize investments in workforce development programs that equip workers with the skills and training needed to succeed in the 21st-century economy. By investing in education, job training, and apprenticeship programs, we can ensure that our workforce r…

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Source topic or question: Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business

Candidate campaign source

Investing in Workforce Development: We must prioritize investments in workforce development programs that equip workers with the skills and training needed to succeed in the 21st-century economy. By investing in education, job training, and apprenticeship programs, we can ensure that our workforce remains competitive and adaptable to changing industry demands.

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Jobs & workforce context

Expand Workforce Development and Apprenticeships

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Source topic or question: Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business

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Expand Workforce Development and Apprenticeships

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Jobs & workforce context

A strong and resilient economy that works for everyone begins with empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development. Small businesses are the foundation of this economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling economic opportunitie…

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Source topic or question: Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business

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A strong and resilient economy that works for everyone begins with empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development. Small businesses are the foundation of this economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling economic opportunities. We must advance policies that provide small business with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. This includes:

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2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 11 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 3 statements

Analilia Mejia

2 statements

Democratic · U.S. House District 11 · NJ

Jobs & workforce context

CHILD CARE IN EVERY COMMUNITY Childcare costs are crushing families and pushing parents out of the workforce, with many spending over a third of their income on childcare. In Congress, I’ll re-introduce Mikie Sherrill’s Child Care for Every Community Act in the House — ensuring families pay no more …

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Source topic or question: CHILD CARE IN EVERY COMMUNITY

Candidate campaign source

CHILD CARE IN EVERY COMMUNITY Childcare costs are crushing families and pushing parents out of the workforce, with many spending over a third of their income on childcare. In Congress, I’ll re-introduce Mikie Sherrill’s Child Care for Every Community Act in the House — ensuring families pay no more than $10 a day, lower-income families pay nothing, and no family pays more than 7% of their income on childcare. But we need to go even farther. In Congress, I’ll fairly tax billionaires and corporations — and we’ll use the money to pay for child care for every American.

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Jobs & workforce context

MAKE BIG TECH PAY & LOWER OUR UTILITY BILLS Big Tech companies are building massive AI data centers that use enormous amounts of energy, driving up costs for everyone else while they rake in billions. They don’t even have to pay for the energy they use!In Congress, I’ll hold Big Tech accountable. I’…

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Source topic or question: MAKE BIG TECH PAY & LOWER OUR UTILITY BILLS

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MAKE BIG TECH PAY & LOWER OUR UTILITY BILLS Big Tech companies are building massive AI data centers that use enormous amounts of energy, driving up costs for everyone else while they rake in billions. They don’t even have to pay for the energy they use!In Congress, I’ll hold Big Tech accountable. I’ll co-sponsor Bernie’s moratorium on new AI data centers, and make sure they pay for the energy they use. We’ll invest in clean energy, expand our supply, and lower utility bills while creating good-paying jobs and cleaner air.

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Joe Hathaway

1 statement

Republican · U.S. House District 11 · NJ

Jobs & workforce context

Not every good job requires a four-year degree. I will fight for expanded federal investment in vocational schools, technical training programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local employers, especially in fields like construction and the trades, advanced manufacturing, energy, healthcare, …

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Not every good job requires a four-year degree. I will fight for expanded federal investment in vocational schools, technical training programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local employers, especially in fields like construction and the trades, advanced manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and transportation.

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How statements are selected

This section matches specific unemployment, jobs and workforce issues terms in retained, attributed source text from published New Jersey candidate profiles. A profile heading or biography alone does not qualify. The Florida geography is fixed; saved state preferences cannot change these results. A mention can concern a community or group rather than Florida’s statewide measure.

Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.

New Jersey incumbents

What incumbents are proposing

Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current New Jersey legislators and New Jersey’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from New Jersey’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.

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382 matching sponsorships or proposals · 73 New Jersey incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.

Assemblymember Alex Sauickie

New Jersey General Assembly · District 12 · R–NJ

1 proposal

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New Jersey Legislature · A5183

Makes juror compensation equal to State minimum wage rate.

Feb 13, 2023 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Assemblymember Alex Sauickie · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on February 13, 2023: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Makes juror compensation equal to State minimum wage rate.

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Assemblymember Annette Quijano

New Jersey General Assembly · District 20 · D–NJ

6 proposals

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New Jersey Legislature · S3041

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

Dec 23, 2025 · Enacted · P.L.2025, c.180

Sen. Raj Mukherji · Sponsored / Sen. Joseph A. Lagana · Sponsored / Assemblymember Michael Venezia · Sponsored / Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on December 23, 2025 as P.L.2025, c.180.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

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Official record ↗Sen. Raj Mukherji’s profile ↗Sen. Joseph A. Lagana’s profile ↗Assemblymember Michael Venezia’s profile ↗Assemblymember Annette Quijano’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4194

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

Jun 30, 2025 · Substituted by S3041 (3R)

Assemblymember Michael Venezia · Sponsored / Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 30, 2025: Substituted by S3041 (3R).

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Michael Venezia’s profile ↗Assemblymember Annette Quijano’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A868

Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.

Mar 4, 2024 · Reported and Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored / Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on March 4, 2024: Reported and Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember Annette Quijano’s profile ↗Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A2441

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

Jan 9, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored

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The bill would allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 9, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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New Jersey Legislature · A1689

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

Jan 11, 2022 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored / Sen. Raj Mukherji · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 11, 2022: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Annette Quijano’s profile ↗Sen. Raj Mukherji’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4229

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

Jun 8, 2020 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Assemblymember Annette Quijano · Sponsored / Sen. Raj Mukherji · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 8, 2020: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Annette Quijano’s profile ↗Sen. Raj Mukherji’s profile ↗

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli

New Jersey General Assembly · District 15 · D–NJ

21 proposals

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New Jersey Legislature · A4890

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

May 7, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on May 7, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A1760

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

May 7, 2026 · Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored

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The bill addresses imprisonment, correctional custody, sentencing, parole, pretrial detention, release, or reentry.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on May 7, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses imprisonment, correctional custody, sentencing, parole, pretrial detention, release, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on New Jersey's correctional-custody population.

Retained New Jersey evidence context: People in New Jersey correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A1794

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

Jan 13, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A1812

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

Jan 13, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4043

Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund.*

Dec 12, 2024 · Enacted · P.L.2024, c.101

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored / Sen. Joseph A. Lagana · Sponsored / Sen. Shirley K. Turner · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on December 12, 2024 as P.L.2024, c.101.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund.*

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗Sen. Joseph A. Lagana’s profile ↗Sen. Shirley K. Turner’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4047

Revises unemployment compensation law.

Dec 12, 2024 · Enacted · P.L.2024, c.102

Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Cody D. Miller · Sponsored / Sen. Paul D. Moriarty · Sponsored / Sen. Raj Mukherji · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on December 12, 2024 as P.L.2024, c.102.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Revises unemployment compensation law.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Cody D. Miller’s profile ↗Sen. Paul D. Moriarty’s profile ↗Sen. Raj Mukherji’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · S3407

Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

Sep 12, 2024 · Enacted · P.L.2024, c.75

Sen. Joseph A. Lagana · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on September 12, 2024 as P.L.2024, c.75.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

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Official record ↗Sen. Joseph A. Lagana’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4540

Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

Jun 28, 2024 · Substituted by S3407

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 28, 2024: Substituted by S3407.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A3425

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

Feb 1, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee

Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on February 1, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Tennille R. McCoy’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A2888

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

Jan 9, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 9, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A2866

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

Jan 9, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 9, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A2832

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

Jan 9, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored

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The bill addresses imprisonment, correctional custody, sentencing, parole, pretrial detention, release, or reentry.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 9, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: People in New Jersey correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A5690

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

Jan 8, 2024 · Passed by the Assembly (54-22-0)

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Sen. Raj Mukherji · Sponsored / Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 8, 2024: Passed by the Assembly (54-22-0).

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Sen. Raj Mukherji’s profile ↗Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · S1027

Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

Sep 22, 2022 · Enacted · P.L.2022, c.113

Sen. Troy Singleton · Sponsored / Sen. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez · Sponsored / Assemblymember Louis D. Greenwald · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on September 22, 2022 as P.L.2022, c.113.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

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Official record ↗Sen. Troy Singleton’s profile ↗Sen. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez’s profile ↗Assemblymember Louis D. Greenwald’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A2208

Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

Jun 29, 2022 · Substituted by S1027 (2R)

Assemblymember Louis D. Greenwald · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 29, 2022: Substituted by S1027 (2R).

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Louis D. Greenwald’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember William B. Sampson IV’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4150

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

Jun 2, 2022 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on June 2, 2022: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A3774

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

May 2, 2022 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on May 2, 2022: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A661

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

Jan 11, 2022 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Sen. Angela V. McKnight · Sponsored

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The bill addresses imprisonment, correctional custody, sentencing, parole, pretrial detention, release, or reentry.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 11, 2022: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: People in New Jersey correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Sen. Angela V. McKnight’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4869

Requires certain bidders for prevailing wage public work to provide proof that prevailing wage will be paid.

Nov 8, 2021 · Enacted · P.L.2021, c.301

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Sen. Parker Space · Sponsored / Sen. Troy Singleton · Sponsored

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The bill would provide proof that prevailing wage will be paid.

The official New Jersey Legislature record shows the measure was enacted on November 8, 2021 as P.L.2021, c.301.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Requires certain bidders for prevailing wage public work to provide proof that prevailing wage will be paid.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Sen. Parker Space’s profile ↗Sen. Troy Singleton’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A3136

Extends prevailing wage requirements to certain for-sale housing projects.

Feb 24, 2020 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Wayne P. DeAngelo · Sponsored / Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on February 24, 2020: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Extends prevailing wage requirements to certain for-sale housing projects.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Wayne P. DeAngelo’s profile ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A811

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

Jan 14, 2020 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli · Sponsored / Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson · Sponsored / Sen. Angela V. McKnight · Sponsored

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The bill addresses imprisonment, correctional custody, sentencing, parole, pretrial detention, release, or reentry.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 14, 2020: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: People in New Jersey correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli’s profile ↗Assemblymember Verlina Reynolds-Jackson’s profile ↗Sen. Angela V. McKnight’s profile ↗

Assemblymember Aura K. Dunn

New Jersey General Assembly · District 25 · R–NJ

2 proposals

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New Jersey Legislature · A3223

Allocates assistance to unemployment compensation fund from federal government and State funds, suspends certain increases in employer taxes, and adjusts wages for purpose of calculation of rate of employer contribution to fund.

Jan 9, 2024 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Aura K. Dunn · Sponsored

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The bill would fund.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 9, 2024: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Allocates assistance to unemployment compensation fund from federal government and State funds, suspends certain increases in employer taxes, and adjusts wages for purpose of calculation of rate of employer contribution to fund.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Aura K. Dunn’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A4077

Allocates assistance to unemployment compensation fund from federal government and State funds, suspends certain increases in employer taxes, and adjusts wages for purpose of calculation of rate of employer contribution to fund.

May 26, 2022 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee

Assemblymember Aura K. Dunn · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would fund.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on May 26, 2022: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Allocates assistance to unemployment compensation fund from federal government and State funds, suspends certain increases in employer taxes, and adjusts wages for purpose of calculation of rate of employer contribution to fund.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Aura K. Dunn’s profile ↗

Assemblymember Brian Bergen

New Jersey General Assembly · District 26 · R–NJ

1 proposal

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New Jersey Legislature · A5090

Allows certain taxpayers to receive higher NJ earned income tax credit for tax year 2020 if amount of credit falls below credit earned in tax year 2019.

Dec 10, 2020 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee

Assemblymember Brian Bergen · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, earned-income relief, unemployment compensation, paid leave, or other household income components.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on December 10, 2020: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Allows certain taxpayers to receive higher NJ earned income tax credit for tax year 2020 if amount of credit falls below credit earned in tax year 2019.

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Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales

New Jersey General Assembly · District 34 · D–NJ

2 proposals

View proposals from Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales

New Jersey Legislature · A2243

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

Jan 13, 2026 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Assemblymember Shanique Speight · Sponsored / Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales · Sponsored

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The bill would allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Shanique Speight’s profile ↗Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales’s profile ↗

New Jersey Legislature · A5953

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

Jul 24, 2025 · Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Assemblymember Shanique Speight · Sponsored / Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

The latest official New Jersey Legislature record shows this action on July 24, 2025: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Why this record is included

Retained New Jersey evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.

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Official record ↗Assemblymember Shanique Speight’s profile ↗Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales’s profile ↗

What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current New Jersey officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a New Jersey statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.

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#1 is the highest measured value. Equal source values share a rank and leave gaps (1, 2, 2, 4). Ranks use source precision and are descriptive, not a score of the state. Survey uncertainty and reporting coverage can limit comparisons. Published U.S. benchmarks are used where available; a state average is not substituted.

New Jersey snapshots and fiscal sources keep their own dates and accounting scope. National events and federal distribution explainers describe national context. Actions and statements are filtered to New Jersey, retain their reviewed evidence, and do not establish that a policy caused a measured change.

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Momnibus Act

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Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

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New Jersey Awards $3.5 Million to Build Pipeline of Air Traffic Controllers, Address National Workforce Shortage

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Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

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Excludes certain properties from definition of public work and payment of prevailing wage under certain conditions.

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Makes juror compensation equal to State minimum wage rate.

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Assemblymember Annette Quijano

Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

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Prohibits cooperative from receiving public works contract when cooperative-approved vendor fails to pay prevailing wage; concerns cooperative purchasing agreements with other states; and permits contracting units to award certain indefinite contracts.*

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Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.

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Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.

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Assemblymember Anthony S. Verrelli

Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund.*

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Revises unemployment compensation law.

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Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

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Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program.

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Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

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Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

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Includes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law.*

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Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.

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Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.

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Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.

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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer

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Openings · number