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Legislative Staff
The League's legislative staff are constantly working for the League's membership by monitoring Legislative Committee meetings, reviewing lists of bills and staying current on local news to better understand the needs of League member municipalities. Staff provides the League's Legislative Committee with a background on proposed legislation at routine meetings to develop the League's positions on bills.
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Local Part PERS Legislation Advances
Legislation dividing PERS into state and local parts (S-3522) was considered and released by the Senate State Budget Committee. The bill now awaits consideration by the full Senate. Read on... -
Governor Signs Parental Notification Legislation
Governor Murphy signed S-5472/S-3565 requiring law enforcement to provide a parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of a person under the age of 18 with written notification for underage consumption or possession violations. Read on... -
Legislative Preview: Week of March 15
Legislative front: Various Assembly and Senate committees will be holding hearings and considering numerous pieces of legislation during the week that impact municipalities. Read on... -
Recap: Week of March 8 Legislative Committees
During the week various Assembly and Senate committees held hearings and considered numerous pieces of legislation. Legislation of municipal impact was considered:. Read on... -
Legislative Preview: Week of March 8
Various Assembly and Senate committees will be holding hearings and considering numerous pieces of legislation during the week. Read on... -
Early Voting Legislation
On Monday, the Assembly will be considering A-4830/S-3203, which would require the addition of in-person early voting for certain elections. County boards of elections will be required to designate public locations for early voting. Read on... -
Monday Vote: Urge Assemly to Vote No on A-4850 Third-Party Inspection Bill
A-4850, a bill the League opposes, is scheduled for an Assembly vote on Monday, March 1. The legislation would establish an alternate inspection process for property owners willing to pay a premium fee to expedite inspections. Read on... -
Your Action Needed: PFRS 20 & Out in Assembly on Monday
Please contact your Assembly Representative and urge them to vote no on A-2562/S-1017, which permits a PFRS employee who is enrolled before or after the bill's effective date to retire upon attaining 20 or more years of service credit, Read on... -
Feb. 26, 2022 Cannabis Update
The League will be offering a free briefing session on the new Cannabis laws on Wednesday, March 3, at 12 noon. Due to capacity limits, please register by sending an email to legislation@njlm.org subject line “A-21” to receive the link to the briefing. Read on... -
Update on S-1
After a significant number of amendments Senate President Sweeney and cosponsor Senator Vin Gopal have made to address concerns on Civil Service reforms and the LUARCC process in S-1, NJLM will be taking a neutral position on the bill. 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.
New Jersey State Legislature
Visit the New Jersey State Legislature website.
Energy Tax Restoration Resource Center
Information on energy taxes.
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Lori Buckelew
Assistant Executive Director/Dir. of Gov't Affairs
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Frank Marshall
Associate General Counsel
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Andrew LaFevre
Legislative Analyst
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Paul Penna
Legislative Analyst