A5016

Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.

Final Passage·6/30/26

New Jersey A5016 establishes a program to encourage employee ownership in businesses and provides funding and advisory support.

New Jersey A5016 requires the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to establish an "Employee Ownership Transition Program" to encourage businesses to transition to employee ownership models. The program provides financial assistance and educational resources to businesses exploring employee ownership. The EDA must designate a Director of Employee Ownership to administer the program. The bill also establishes an Advisory Commission on Employee Ownership to advise the EDA on strategies to expand employee ownership.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 0–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 24

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Jun 8

11:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Substituted for S4218 (1R)

Jun 30

Senate

Passed by the Senate (36-4)

Jun 30

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence