S.1977

Establishes legislative internship program; makes appropriation.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a legislative internship program in New Jersey, providing stipends to students and funding for legislators to employ interns.

The bill establishes a legislative internship program in New Jersey, offering stipends to students who participate. It allows legislators to employ interns, with a cap of $10,000 per member annually. Students receive a $1,000 stipend for each work period completed, paid bi-weekly or monthly. Priority is given to New Jersey residents or students attending New Jersey institutions. The program is open to full-time and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding juris doctorate and PhD programs.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee