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Legislature Focuses on State Three-Month Budget Plan

The Assembly Budget Committee heard testimony from the OLS’ Budget and Finance Officer Haines and State Treasurer Muoio regarding Gov. Murphy’s proposed plan that will govern State spending during the extended Fiscal Year. Read on...
Gov. Signs Legislation Setting 2020 Tax Appeal Date

Governor Murphy signed A-4157, extending the property tax appeal deadline to from July 1 and provides the County Board of Taxation until September 30 to render a decision on a tax appeal. The deadline only applies to this year’s tax appeals. Read on...
Your Action Needed on COVID-19 Bonding

We request that you contact your State Senator urging them to support S-2475 , a much-needed tool for local governments in an unprecedented time with a loss of revenue that will not be recaptured for several years, if ever. Read on...
Gov. Signs States of Emergency Law Addressing Timeframes & Deadlines

Gov. Murphy signed A-3969/S-2392 into law. P.L. 2020, c. 34 provides for local government flexibility with regard to various timeframes, deadlines, and other statutory requirements during times of emergencies. Read on...
Call to Action: Assembly Passes A-3971

The Assembly passed A-3971 authorizing the issuance of “coronavirus relief bonds” by municipalities and counties. S-2475 awaits consideration by a Senate committee. Please urge your State Senator to support this tool for local governments Read on...
2020 Tax Appeal Date Bill Awaits Gov's Signature

The legislature unanimously approved A-4157/S-2387, extending the statutory deadline to file a property tax appeal from May 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020 and provides the County Board of Taxation until September 30, 2020 to render a decision on a tax appeal. Read on...
Senate OKs Civil Service Transfers During States of Emergency Bill

The Senate unanimously approved S-2477, which would permit State and local government employees in civil service to be transferred under certain circumstances. The League supports this legislation, which awaits consideration by the Assembly. Read on...
Timeline, Deadline Bills on Governor's Desk

Both the Assembly passed A-3969/S-2392, which provides for local government flexibility regarding timeframes, deadlines, and other statutory requirements in order to help them continue to function and meet their obligations during times of emergencies. Read on...
Senate Budget Committee Releases S-2387

The Senate Budget Committee released S-2387, extending the statutory deadline to file a property tax appeal from May 1 to July 1. It also provides the County Board of Taxation until September 30 to render decisions. Read on...
Urging Support for A-3971/S-2475 Permissive COVID-19 Reflief Bills

The Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee released A-3971, authorizing the issuance of “coronavirus relief bonds” by municipalities and counties. Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal introduced the Senate companion, S-2475. Read on...

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