Institutes State contract set-aside program for union business enterprises.

Summary

The bill sets up a set‑aside program that requires New Jersey agencies to award at least 22 % of their contracts to businesses with a union workforce, that hire apprentices and make a good‑faith effort to hire a diverse staff. It applies to any state purchase or construction contract for goods, equipment, construction, or services and is run by the Department of the Treasury. The aim is to expand opportunities for union‑affiliated firms while keeping the bidding process competitive.

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