Political Contributions Compliance

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Business Entity Annual Disclosure Statement A business entity that receives $50,000 or more through agreements or contracts with New Jersey public entities is required to file the electronic annual disclosure statement (Form BE) with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission on or before March 30th of each calendar year. For information, forms, and instructions, visit https://wwwnet1.state.nj.us/lpd/elec/ptp/Form.aspx. Note: On January 13, 2008, P.L.2007, c.304 was signed into law by Governor Corzine to clarify that the pay-to-play disclosure laws do not apply to nonprofit entities. As a result, nonprofits that contract with government entities are no longer required to file the Business Entity Annual Statement with the Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC). Nonprofits are also no longer required to file similar disclosure documents with a government contracting agency prior to the award of a contract.

Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (Formerly Executive Order 134) Effective October 15, 2004

To be eligible for an award, a vendor must comply with the requirements of Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.13-20.25, superseding Executive Order 134 (2004)).

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In order to safeguard the integrity of State government procurement by imposing restrictions to insulate the negotiation and award of State contracts from political contributions that pose the risk of improper influence, purchase of access, or the appearance thereof, then-Governor James E. McGreevey issued Executive Order 134 on September 22, 2004. To this end, Executive Order 134 prohibited State departments, agencies and authorities from entering into contracts exceeding $17,500 with individuals or entities that made certain political contributions. Executive Order 134 was superseded by Public Law 2005, c. 51, which was signed into law on March 22, 2005 (“Chapter 51”). On September 24, 2008, Governor Jon S. Corzine issued Executive Order No. 117 (“E.O. 117”), which is designed to enhance New Jersey’s efforts to protect the integrity of procurement decisions and increase the public’s confidence in government. The Executive Order builds upon the provisions of Chapter 51. The Executive Orders and the legislation itself contain additional restrictions and reporting requirements that necessitate a thorough review of the provisions. To view Executive Order 134, click here. To view Public Law 2005, Chapter 51, click here. To view Executive Order 117, click here. To view Executive Order 118, click here. VENDOR IMPACT: Requires Vendor to complete and submit a Certification and Disclosure Form In order to further simplify the State Contractor Political Contribution (formerly Executive Order 134) Compliance process, effective December 22, 2004, submission of Certification and Disclosure forms has been required to be submitted following notice of intent to award, for Division of Purchase and Property advertised procurements, and prior to contract award for all other procurements. As a result of this change, we will no longer utilize separate certification and disclosure forms. New contracts - All contracts awarded after October 15, 2004 are subject to the certification and reporting requirements prior to award set forth in the RFP.To view model RFP language, click here. (Adobe PDF 16 kb) Solicitations that were advertised prior to October 15, 2004, but had not been opened or awarded by that date - will be subject to the reporting requirements set forth in an addendum. To view model RFP Addendum, click here. (Adobe PDF 20 kb) Bid proposals under evaluation prior to October 15, 2004, but not scheduled to be awarded until after that date – are subject to the certification and reporting requirements set forth in applicable RFP addenda. To view model letter language click here. (Adobe PDF 72 kb) Contracts awarded before October 15, 2004, including extensions within the original contract terms - are not be subject to Executive Order 134. DISCLOSURE FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS: Are available on the website under Doing Business – Vendor Forms. Please address all questions by sending your inquiries here.



Public Law 2005, Chapter 51

Q & A

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