§ 52:11-79 — Findings, declarations relative to Henry J. Raimondo New Jersey Legislative Fellows Program.

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. graduate students in this State who have an interest in government, law, politics and public policy should have an opportunity to learn about and participate in State government and the legislative process; b. the establishment of a Legislative Fellows Program to enable participation by these students will foster awareness and appreciation in younger citizens of this State of how laws are created, and encourage these students to be involved with State government throughout their careers; c. a Legislative Fellows Program would serve the Legislature's need for staff assistance during the most demanding period of the legislative session; and d. a Legislative Fellows Program would benefit legislative staff agencies' recruitment efforts for regular staff. L.2000,c.44,s.1.