ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 5442

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

      The Assembly Appropriations Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 5442.

      As reported, this bill amends the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations act to reassign a portion of appropriation for Eid Committee of New Jersey to the Cultural Society of Berger County to support the Mom’s Food Pantry.

      The Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations act currently allocates $350,000 to the Eid Committee of New Jersey for a community engagement initiative. This bill reassigns $300,000 from this appropriation to the Cultural Society of Bergen, which is a non-profit organization that supports families in need by providing essential groceries and basic household necessities.  These funds are provided to support the organization’s Mom’s Food Pantry.  This bill does not alter the total amount appropriated for Fiscal Year 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

      This bill is not certified as requiring a fiscal note.