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1	1	ASSEMBLY, No. 4744 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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11	11	INTRODUCED SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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15	15	Sponsored by: Assemblyman BENJIE E. WIMBERLY District 35 (Bergen and Passaic) Assemblywoman CARMEN THERESA MORALES District 34 (Essex) Assemblywoman TENNILLE R. MCCOY District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex) Assemblywoman JESSICA RAMIREZ District 32 (Hudson) SYNOPSIS Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced.
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21	21	Assemblyman BENJIE E. WIMBERLY
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25	25	Assemblywoman CARMEN THERESA MORALES
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47	47	Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
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57	57	An Act concerning the hiring and contract awarding processes of certain authorities and Interstate authorities in New Jersey and supplementing Title 27, Title 34, Title 5, and Title 32 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 2. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the South Jersey Transportation Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the South Jersey Transportation Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 3. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 4. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 5. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the port authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the port authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 6. a. As used in this section: "Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. "Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities. "Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women. b. When offering employment, the Delaware River Port Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. c. When awarding contracts for service, the Delaware River Port Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. d. The Delaware River Port Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the port authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the port authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The Delaware River Port Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis. 7. Sections 1 through 4 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment. Section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall remain inoperative until the enactment into law of legislation substantially similar to P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) by the State of New York; however, if such legislation shall have been enacted prior to the enactment of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment. Section 6 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall remain inoperative until the enactment into law of legislation substantially similar to P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; however, if such legislation shall have been enacted prior to the enactment of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), section 6 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment. STATEMENT This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), and Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), when offering employment, to consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. The bill also requires the NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA, when awarding contracts for service, to consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. Finally, the bill requires the NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to publish on their respective Internet websites information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the entity by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the entity has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group. The bill requires the information to be maintained and updated on a quarterly basis. The enactment of substantially similar legislation by New York and Pennsylvania, respectively, is required before the bill's provisions concerning the PANYNJ and the DRPA become operative.
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59	59	An Act concerning the hiring and contract awarding processes of certain authorities and Interstate authorities in New Jersey and supplementing Title 27, Title 34, Title 5, and Title 32 of the Revised Statutes.
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69	69	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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71	71	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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73	73	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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75	75	b. When offering employment, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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77	77	c. When awarding contracts for service, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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81	81	(1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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83	83	(2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group.
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85	85	The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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91	91	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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93	93	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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95	95	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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97	97	b. When offering employment, the South Jersey Transportation Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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99	99	c. When awarding contracts for service, the South Jersey Transportation Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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101	101	d. The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning:
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103	103	(1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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107	107	The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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113	113	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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115	115	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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117	117	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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119	119	b. When offering employment, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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121	121	c. When awarding contracts for service, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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123	123	d. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning:
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125	125	(1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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129	129	The New Jersey Economic Development Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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135	135	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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137	137	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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139	139	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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141	141	b. When offering employment, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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143	143	c. When awarding contracts for service, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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145	145	d. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning:
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147	147	(1) the number of employees employed by the authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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149	149	(2) the number of contractors the authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group.
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151	151	The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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157	157	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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159	159	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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161	161	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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163	163	b. When offering employment, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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165	165	c. When awarding contracts for service, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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167	167	d. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall publish on its Internet website information concerning:
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169	169	(1) the number of employees employed by the port authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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171	171	(2) the number of contractors the port authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group.
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173	173	The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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179	179	"Minority" means a person who is: (1) Black, which is a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; (2) Hispanic, which is a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean islands, regardless of race; (3) Asian American, which is a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands; or (4) American Indian or Alaskan native, which is a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America.
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181	181	"Minority business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a minority; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by minorities in which at least 51 percent of the ownership interest is held by minorities and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more of the minorities who own it; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who own it and which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more minorities.
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183	183	"Women's business" means a business which is: (1) a sole proprietorship owned and controlled by a woman; (2) a partnership or joint venture owned and controlled by women in which at least 51 percent of the ownership is held by women; or (3) a corporation or other entity of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it, and which is at least 51 percent owned by women, or, if stock is issued, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women.
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185	185	b. When offering employment, the Delaware River Port Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women.
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187	187	c. When awarding contracts for service, the Delaware River Port Authority shall consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses.
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189	189	d. The Delaware River Port Authority shall publish on its Internet website information concerning:
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191	191	(1) the number of employees employed by the port authority by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and
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193	193	(2) the number of contractors the port authority has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group.
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195	195	The Delaware River Port Authority shall maintain and update this information on a quarterly basis.
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199	199	7. Sections 1 through 4 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment. Section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall remain inoperative until the enactment into law of legislation substantially similar to P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) by the State of New York; however, if such legislation shall have been enacted prior to the enactment of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), section 5 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment. Section 6 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall remain inoperative until the enactment into law of legislation substantially similar to P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; however, if such legislation shall have been enacted prior to the enactment of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), section 6 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall take effect immediately but shall not be construed to impair any vested right or obligation under any contract or collective bargaining agreement prior to the date of enactment.
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209	209	This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), and Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), when offering employment, to consider, and when feasible prioritize, individuals who are minorities and women. The bill also requires the NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA, when awarding contracts for service, to consider, and when feasible prioritize, minority businesses and women's businesses. Finally, the bill requires the NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to publish on their respective Internet websites information concerning: (1) the number of employees employed by the entity by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average salary range for each group; and (2) the number of contractors the entity has contracted with by gender, race, and ethnicity, and the average contract awarded for each group.
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211	211	The bill requires the information to be maintained and updated on a quarterly basis.
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213	213	The enactment of substantially similar legislation by New York and Pennsylvania, respectively, is required before the bill's provisions concerning the PANYNJ and the DRPA become operative.