LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ESTIMATE
[First Reprint]
ASSEMBLY, No. 2835
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
221st LEGISLATURE
DATED: JUNE 28, 2024
SUMMARY
Synopsis: Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing
opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated
individuals.
Type of Impact: Annual increase in State costs.
Agencies Affected: Department of Labor and Workforce Development; Department of
Education; Department of Corrections.
Office of Legislative Services Estimate
Fiscal Impact
Annual State Cost Increase Approximately $64,000 to $128,000
 The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) estimates that this bill would lead to an annual State
cost increase of approximately $64,000 to $128,000. The bill does not provide for worker
training programs; instead, the Second Chance program would provide career connections
between formerly incarcerated individuals and labor organizations. The OLS determines that
resources of between 0.5 and 1.0 full-time equivalent employee would be needed to implement
the provisions of this bill.
BILL DESCRIPTION
This bill establishes the Second Chance Program in the Department of Labor and Workforce
Development. The purpose of the program would be to provide real and lasting career
opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals, with the intent to
reduce recidivism.
Office of Legislative Services Legislative Budget and Finance Office
State House Annex Phone (609) 847-3105
P.O. Box 068 Fax (609) 777-2442
Trenton, New Jersey 08625 www.njleg.state.nj.us
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
None received.
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
The OLS estimates that this bill would lead to an annual State cost increase of approximately
$64,000 to $128,000. The bill does not provide for worker training programs; instead, the Second
Chance program would provide career connections between formerly incarcerated individuals and
labor organizations. The OLS determines that resources of between 0.5 and 1.0 full-time
equivalent employee would be needed to implement the provisions of this bill. To the extent that
fewer or additional resources were required, the final costs may be higher or lower than the
estimated amount. The OLS also notes that any reduction in recidivism rates resulting from this
bill would reduce future State incarceration costs.
Section: Commerce, Labor and Industry
Analyst: John Gaudioso
Assistant Fiscal Analyst
Approved: Thomas Koenig
Legislative Budget and Finance Officer
This legislative fiscal estimate has been produced by the Office of Legislative Services due to the
failure of the Executive Branch to respond to our request for a fiscal note.
This fiscal estimate has been prepared pursuant to P.L.1980, c.67 (C.52:13B-6 et seq.).