Authorizes withholding of funds due to federal government if federal government withholds funds from State in contravention of a court decision.
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```json { "summary": "This bill authorizes New Jersey to withhold payments to the federal government if the federal government fails to comply with a court order or decision regarding payments owed to the state. State agencies must report any federal funds owed to them that are in violation of a court ruling. The State Treasurer will then report this information to the Governor, who can direct the State Treasurer to withhold federal payments, up to the amount of the outstanding debt. Any withheld funds will be held in reserve and eventually lapse to the General Fund.", "keyProvisions": [ "Requires State agencies to report federal funds owed in violation of court orders.", "Authorizes the State Treasurer to compile and report this information to the Governor and the Legislature.
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