§ 52:16A-143 — New Jersey-Haiti Commission, duties, objectives; report to Governor, Legislature.

3. a. The commission shall: conduct a comprehensive review of historical ties between New Jersey and Haiti, including existing cultural exchanges, economic interactions, and the number of Haitians settling in New Jersey, as well as their patterns of migration to the State; collect and analyze quantitative data, including census numbers, demographic trends, and economic indicators, to assess the current state of affairs in the Haitian-American community as related to civic engagement and their political and economic impacts in New Jersey and how the State can assist the Haitian-American community within the State; analyze ways for New Jersey to establish a strong partnership and bilateral cooperation with Haiti, including, but not limited to, providing logistical and technical assistance related to access to healthcare and education and access to a fair and impartial judicial system; identify areas for economic collaboration and partnership between New Jersey and Haiti, including, but not limited to, trade promotions, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges; and recommend policy initiatives, legislation, and programs to support economic development efforts in the Haitian-American community in this State and to support economic and cultural links in Haiti. b. The commission may authorize studies, reports, and research projects to further its objectives and consult with State agencies, the Haitian government, and international and local organizations working on political, economic, and cultural issues related to Haiti. c. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1) no later than one year after the date the commission first meets and annually thereafter. d. The commission, through the Department of State, may solicit and receive grants and other funds that are made available for the commission's purposes by any governmental, public, private, not-for-profit, or for-profit entity, including funds that are made available under any federal or State law, regulation, or program. L.2025, c.54, s.3.