This bill mandates the Commissioner of Transportation to create and maintain a searchable Internet website that will provide transparency and accountability regarding the allocation and spending of federal funds for transportation-related infrastructure projects in New Jersey. The website must be operational within 30 days of the bill's effective date and accessible through a prominent link on the State's official website. It will organize information by type of expenditure and associated State agency, allow public comments, and link to other relevant governmental websites. The Commissioner is also required to publish detailed notices about each project funded by federal money, including information about the responsible entities, project costs, timelines, and employment statistics related to minority and women's businesses.
Additionally, the State Comptroller is tasked with monitoring the website and overseeing the publication of notifications. They must report any irregularities or failures in the website's operation to the Governor and legislative leaders, as well as provide an annual report detailing the website's performance, including data on employment outcomes for State residents, women, and minorities involved in federally funded projects. The bill allows the Commissioner to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement its provisions, with an immediate effect upon enactment.