New Jersey S818 mandates the Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to reduce professional license application backlog, with $10,000,000.
New Jersey S818 addresses the significant backlog of professional license applications within the Division of Consumer Affairs. The bill requires the division to hire additional staff to alleviate this backlog, emphasizing the importance of efficient license processing for economic development and consumer protection. It appropriates $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to support these efforts. The Division of Consumer Affairs must also provide an annual report detailing the hiring, staffing levels, and the impact on backlog reduction.
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