New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A2050

Introduced
2/3/22  

Caption

Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to fund Center on Gun Violence Research.

Impact

The bill's passage would reinforce the state's ongoing commitment to tackling gun violence through evidence-based research and analysis. By allocating funds specifically for interdisciplinary research, the bill aims to enhance public safety initiatives by leveraging academic resources and expertise. The GVRC is structured to involve various stakeholders, including faculty from numerous Rutgers schools, ensuring that the research addresses a comprehensive range of factors contributing to gun violence.

Summary

Assembly Bill 2050, introduced in the New Jersey Legislature, proposes a supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 aimed at funding the Center on Gun Violence Research. This financial commitment is a continuation of state support for efforts to better understand and address the issues related to gun violence through academically-driven research. The funding is designated to support the Rutgers New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center (GVRC), which is among the pioneering state-funded centers in the United States dedicated to researching gun violence's causes, consequences, and potential solutions while also respecting gun ownership rights.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Assembly Bill 2050 represents a significant legislative effort to bolster public health and safety through informed research. By equipping the GVRC with necessary funding, New Jersey aims to promote evidence-driven policies and initiatives to combat gun violence in a manner that upholds constitutional rights while maximizing community safety.

Contention

While the bill is primarily focused on research funding, potential points of contention may arise regarding the balance between public safety and individual rights concerning firearms. Critics of expansive gun control measures may argue against the implications of placing more state resources in the hands of what they perceive as an anti-gun agenda. Conversely, supporters may argue that understanding gun violence through detailed research is crucial for developing effective preventative measures and policies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2049

Supplemental appropriation of $10,000,000 to fund community-based violence intervention initiatives.

NJ A854

Supplemental appropriation of $10,000,000 to fund community-based violence intervention initiatives.

NJ A5156

Makes FY 2023 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers Nurture thru Nature program.

NJ A4230

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

NJ A474

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for Nurture thru Nature program.

NJ A2403

Makes FY 2022 supplemental appropriation of $2 million for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

NJ SB59

Providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.

NJ SB121

Providing for the establishment and funding of a center to conduct research on gun violence in this Commonwealth.

NJ S3386

Reallocates FY 2023 State and federal appropriations totaling $355,738,000, and amends and supplements language affecting appropriations in FY 2023.

NJ S3076

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

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