New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1076

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

Impact

If enacted, A1076 will supplement existing statutes in Titles 52, 43, and 54 of the Revised Statutes regarding disbursement of state payments. With this legislation, the Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance will be required to inform claimants of their payment options upon filing a claim, ensuring that they retain the ability to choose how they receive their benefits. This bill marks a significant shift back towards utilizing paper checks, reversing a trend in state payment practices where electronic options have become predominant.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1076, sponsored by Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer, mandates that the State of New Jersey provide certain payment options to specific groups, including state employees, taxpayers, and recipients of unemployment insurance benefits. The bill aims to ensure that individuals can opt to receive their payments, including state tax refunds and unemployment benefits, in the form of a paper check rather than being limited to electronic payment methods like debit cards or direct deposit. This change responds to concerns about accessibility and preference for traditional payment methods, especially among individuals who may not be comfortable with digital payment systems.

Contention

While supporters view this bill as a necessary improvement for ensuring that all individuals have payment options that suit their needs, some may argue that it reflects resistance to modernization in state payment systems. The requirement for state agencies to revert to paper check issuance could introduce administrative challenges, particularly for those agencies that have already integrated electronic payment systems. The discussion surrounding A1076 may explore the balance between facilitating access and embracing technological advancements in governmental finance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2918

Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

NJ S2791

Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

NJ AB138

Employment: health care benefits: unemployment insurance: policies and practices.

NJ A599

Concerns eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain seasonal employees.

NJ A629

Concerns eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain seasonal employees.

NJ HB891

Provides for technical revisions to the unemployment compensation statutes

NJ A4047

Revises unemployment compensation law.

NJ S2949

Revises unemployment compensation law.

NJ AB147

Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)

NJ SB237

Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)

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