Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed Executive Order No. 7, which institutes a 90-day pause on new rule proposals and the adoption of pending regulations in New Jersey. The order aims to review these measures to ensure they support a more affordable state.
Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), commented on the development. “NJBIA very much supports Governor Sherrill’s signing of this EO today.
“Obviously, the business community has been very concerned about pending regulations left over from the Murphy administration which we feel will do great damage to the economy – most notably the proposed Department of Labor’s independent contractor rules, data privacy rules under the Attorney General’s office, and several others.
“But beyond that, Governor Sherrill’s pause on the proposed regs is simply good governance. With this change in leadership, it’s important to take account of what is pending and what is proposed to ensure it aligns with the Sherrill administration’s priorities.
“As I often say, a good process yields a fair result. NJBIA thanks Governor Sherrill for this timeout and we look forward to continuing conversations about proposed regulations, both current and future.”
The NJBIA represents private-sector employers throughout New Jersey across industries such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale, contracting, and services. The association offers advocacy efforts as well as practical information and cost-saving benefits for its members. It also works to build partnerships among businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions in New Jersey (official website). Michele Siekerka serves as president and chief executive officer (official website).
Founded in 1910 as the New Jersey Manufacturers Association before broadening its membership in the mid-1970s (official website), NJBIA maintains its headquarters at 10 West Lafayette Street in Trenton (official website). Today it stands as one of the largest statewide employer organizations in the United States (official website).
