New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4870

Introduced
11/14/22  

Caption

Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.

Impact

The bill reflects an ongoing commitment to promote gender parity in political representation. By facilitating the creation of a dedicated database for women elected and appointed officials, A4870 aims to provide valuable resources for researchers, policy-makers, and advocates focused on improving women's participation in governance. This data could, in turn, inform educational programs and encourage more women to engage in political careers.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4870 proposes to appropriate $350,000 from the General Fund to the Department of State for the establishment of the Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) located at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. This initiative is part of a broader movement to enhance understanding and visibility of women's roles in politics by documenting their participation in elected and appointed positions across New Jersey and the United States. The funding aims to support scholarly research and data collection efforts regarding women's political involvement.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for promoting women's representation, there may be some contention surrounding budget allocations and priorities within the broader context of state funding. Critics could argue that the funds might be better allocated to pressing social services or that the impact of such databases is unclear in achieving real change in political representation. Proponents would counter that investing in such initiatives is essential for fostering long-term culture change in political participation among women.

Companion Bills

NJ S3248

Same As Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3248

Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.

NJ A3550

Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.

NJ A474

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

NJ AR95

Celebrates 50th anniversary of Center for American Women and Politics.

NJ A4512

Codifies various centers and programs at Rutgers University - Newark; appropriates $6.5 million.

NJ A5156

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

NJ S3386

Codifies various centers and programs at Rutgers University - Newark; appropriates $6.5 million.

NJ A2444

Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

NJ S2585

Requires that workers' compensation judges and administrative law judges be included in database of appointed officials.

NJ A3602

Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.

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