Pay to Play Disclosure

—Background—  On January 5, 2006, Governor Codey enacted P.L.2005, c.271, which authorized county and local government entities to enact more stringent pay-to-play laws than those previously enacted by the Legislature. In addition, the law also provides a greater degree of transparency to the public by requiring business entities that have government contracts to disclose certain […]

—Background—  On January 5, 2006, Governor Codey enacted P.L.2005, c.271, which authorized county and local government entities to enact more stringent pay-to-play laws than those previously enacted by the Legislature. In addition, the law also provides a greater degree of transparency to the public by requiring business entities that have government contracts to disclose certain […]

—Background—  Complying with New Jersey’s “pay-to-play” laws restricting the award of government contracts in relation to political contributions is challenging. This Fast Facts is designed to make the process easier by highlighting the different laws and setting forth basic suggestions for compliance. State Contracting Restrictions L.L. 5, c.51 (codified as N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13 et seq.) and […]