Legislative Advocacy

News Flash

MS4 Tier A Permit Renewal Comment Period Closed, Advocacy Efforts Continue

The League has prepared a draft resolution your municipality can adopt urging the legislature and Governor Murphy to take action to delay NJDEP's Draft Tier A Permit renewal, especially for Tier B municipalities that now face reassignment to Tier A. Read on...
Bill Authorizing Special Occasion Events on Preserved Farmland is Conditionally Vetoed

Governor Murphy issued a conditional veto of S-757. The legislation sought to expand authorization of special occasion events at commercial farms and wineries on preserved farmland. His recommendations help to address League concerns. Read on...
Duct Cleaning Subject to Prevailing Wage Law

On September 22 Governor Murphy signed into law S-1027/A2208, which makes duct cleaning as public work subject to the prevailing wage law. P.L. 2022, c. 113 took effect immediately. Read on...
Legislation Will Add Local Representation to State Health Benefits Commission

Senators Ruiz and Sarlo have introduced legislation that would expand the State Health Benefits Commission from five members to nine members and add local representation to Commission. Read on...
Governor Signs Law Requiring Municipalities to Create Business Insurance Registry

Governor Murphy signed into law S-1368, requiring all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units to maintain certain levels of liability insurance and annually register a certificate of insurance with the unit's municipality. Read on...
County and Municipal Airport Financial Law Changes

Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that authorizes a county that acquires, establishes, and operates an airport to maintain, operate, and manage the airport as a public utility. Read on...
Governor Signs Law Requiring Municipalities to Create Business Insurance Registry

Governor Murphy signed into law S-1368m requiring all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units to maintain certain levels of liability insurance and annually register a certificate of insurance with the unit's municipality. Read on...
Governor Signs Law Expanding Outdoor Dining Timeframe

Gov. Murphy signed S-2364 into law, expanding the time period during which certain establishments are allowed to utilize tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and other fixtures on their property until Nov. 30, 2024. Read on...
Assembly Committee Advances Firefighter Cancer Screening Mandate

The Assembly Appropriations Committee favorably reported A-4127, which mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). Read on...
Acting Governor Scutari Signs Pedicab Alcoholic Beverage Consumption Legislation

The weekend of June 4 while Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver were out of the state on personal business, acting Governor Scutari signed P.L 2022, c.16 allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages in pedicabs under certain circumstances. Read on...

Legislative Guide: Your Voice in Trenton (PDF)

A guide to the legislative process, the League's priorities and plans for the year, the League's role in the process and how to become more involved. Published by New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

League Legislative Committee

View the members and representatives of League Legislative Committee.

Legislative Bulletin

Bulletins published by the League outlining the League's position on bills important to municipalities.

Conference Resolutions

Take a look at Annual Conference Resolutions.

Legislative Backgrounder: The Town Crier

A legislative blog providing detailed background information on legislation affecting New Jersey's municipalities.

Legislative & Municipal Officials Testimony

Through the years the League of Municipalities has stood up for New Jersey Municipalities by testifying before legislative committees on important bills under consideration by the legislature.