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.
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.
Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.
Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.
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.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.