This bill serves as a supplemental appropriations act for the fiscal year 2026, allocating additional funds across various state departments in New Jersey. Notably, it appropriates $5 million to the Department of Agriculture for food security research and innovation, which will be managed by the Office of the Food Security Advocate. The bill also clarifies that 2.5% of the funds from the Working Class Families State Supplement will be used for outreach activities to raise awareness of the program. The Department of Community Affairs receives $750,000 in Grants-in-Aid, with specific allocations for Family Food Relief and Bridges NJ, as well as $44 million in State Aid for various county projects, including significant funding for the Bergen County Improvement Authority and Camden County's rehabilitation center.
Additionally, the bill allocates $10 million in State Aid to the Hudson County Schools of Technology and $1 million to the LARC Norcross School for special needs adult transportation. The Department of State is granted $5 million for capital improvements at Kean University, while the Department of the Treasury receives $51 million, including $25 million for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to support a new supercomputer initiative and $26 million for event attraction related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill also includes a $1.5 million appropriation for the Old Barracks Museum. Overall, the bill aims to enhance food security, support educational institutions, and promote economic development through targeted funding initiatives.