New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3248

Introduced
10/27/22  

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's impact includes providing essential financial resources for the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers, which will contribute significantly to the tracking and analysis of women's political participation. It addresses the need for comprehensive data on women in leadership positions, thereby fostering greater awareness and engagement in political processes by showcasing female leadership across various levels of government. The bill reinforces the commitment of the state to promote gender equality in political representation.

Summary

Senate Bill S3248 aims to appropriate $350,000 to Rutgers, The State University - New Brunswick for the Center for American Women and Politics. This funding is intended to support the development and maintenance of a database focused on women who are elected and appointed officials. The database is part of the initiatives under P.L.2021, c.414, which mandates the establishment of records to enhance the visibility and historical understanding of women's roles in political office within New Jersey and beyond.

Contention

While the bill seems to have broad support for its fundamental aim of enhancing women's political representation, discussions surrounding funding allocation could introduce points of contention. Advocacy for adequate financial support for the Center could face scrutiny from factions that prioritize other budget allocations, particularly in challenging fiscal environments. There may also be discussions on the adequacy of $350,000 in truly addressing the needs for comprehensive data tracking and database management in support of the stated objectives.

Companion Bills

NJ A4870

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 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 A4870

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 S3386

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 S2585

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

NJ S4108

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.

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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