Assembly Members to Announce Legislative Package Designed to Address Findings of NJ Disparity Study

Bills, scheduled for a committee hearing on Monday, would ensure fairness in government contracting opportunities 

(TRENTON) — Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter and Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly will join with other bill sponsors and community leaders to announce a package of bills designed to address the findings of the New Jersey Disparity Study earlier this year. The study examined contracting opportunities related to goods and services, professional services, and construction, and determined that disparities exist for minority- and women-owned business enterprises seeking government contracting opportunities.

The bills being announced will be considered in the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee hearing being held immediately following the announcement.

Who:

Assemblywoman Sumter, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus and Chair of the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee

Assemblyman Wimberly, Speaker Pro Tempore and Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Attendees:

Members of the Legislative Black Caucus, Latino Caucus, AAPI Caucus, and business, union, and community leaders

Where:

New Jersey State House, Room L-109

125 West State Street

Trenton, NJ 08608

When:

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.