ASSEMBLY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 1983

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: SEPTEMBER 16, 1996

      The Assembly Community Services Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1983.

      This bill appropriates $6.5 million from the Developmental Disabilities' Waiting List Reduction and Human Services Facilities Construction Fund created by the "Developmental Disabilities' Waiting List Reduction and Human Services Facilities Construction Bond Act of 1994," P.L.1994, c.108, for projects, such as capital costs for group homes, to reduce the Division of Developmental Disabilities' community services waiting list.

      In September, 1995, the State appropriated $10 million for that purpose. To try to serve 500 clients, a total of $16.5 million is needed. This bill appropriates the $6.5 million necessary to make up the shortfall.

      This bill is identical to Senate Bill No. 877 (Bassano/Codey) which was passed by the Senate on July 25, 1996.