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NJ A 5616

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"Hire Jersey Act"; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to small businesses for hiring and retaining certain New Jersey residents.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ A 5616 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5616 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-15): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

What is NJ A 5616 about?

NJ A 5616 is a bill in the 222 titled “"Hire Jersey Act"; provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to small businesses for hiring and retaining certain New Jersey residents.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5616?

Scharfenberger, Gerry is the primary sponsor of NJ A 5616.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-15 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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Sponsors

  • Scharfenberger, Gerryprimary

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  1. 2026-10-15

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee

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