New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1328

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

Impact

The intended impact of SB 1328 is significant for local economies in the affected regions. By establishing clear strategies and policies aimed at manufacturing business development, the bill seeks to enhance job opportunities and facilitate capital investments. This focus on the manufacturing sector can lead to a revitalization of the local economy, potentially making southern New Jersey a more appealing location for manufacturing companies. The collaborative aspect of the plan, which involves various state agencies, ensures that resources are efficiently allocated toward economic development initiatives.

Summary

Senate Bill 1328 mandates the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan specifically for the counties of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem in southern New Jersey. The bill aims to foster a strategic approach to not only attract new manufacturing enterprises but also retain and expand existing businesses within the region. The Secretary is given a timeline of one year from the enactment of the bill to implement this marketing plan, which is to be updated every five years thereafter.

Contention

While the bill has strong support for its economic revitalization goals, potential points of contention may arise regarding the effectiveness of such marketing plans in translating to real business outcomes. Critics may question whether state-developed marketing strategies can genuinely meet the diverse needs of local manufacturing businesses. Furthermore, concerns may be raised about the allocation of state resources and the ability of local communities to adapt to the recommendations of the marketing plan. The debate might also touch upon the balance between state intervention and local autonomy in shaping economic policies.

Companion Bills

NJ A3057

Same As Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

NJ S584

Carry Over Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

NJ A2940

Carry Over Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

Previously Filed As

NJ S853

Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

NJ A1466

Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

NJ SJR146

Designates Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey.

NJ S1259

Supports activities of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.

NJ S1239

Creates "Manufacturing Reboot Program" in EDA to provide financial assistance to certain manufacturing businesses; makes $10 million appropriation to EDA.

NJ S860

Provides a corporation business tax credit for investment in certain manufacturing equipment, facility renovation, modernization, and expansion.

NJ SJR135

Designates Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey.

NJ S1241

"New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act"; allows corporation business tax credit for selling New Jersey made products.

NJ S1206

Establishes "New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program."

NJ A3860

Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.

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