State Issues
State Health Benefits Commission Meeting Update
During the March meeting of the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC), the members heard a mid-year overview from AON, including information on the State Employee Group, the Local Government Employer Group, and Dental Plans.
Read more: State Health Benefits Commission Meeting Update
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
League Seeking Information on MS4 Permit Compliance
The League is asking our members to answer a short survey aimed at gathering information related to individual municipalities efforts to comply with the NJDEP’s new MS4 permit program requirements.
Read more: League Seeking Information on MS4 Permit Compliance
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
DLGS Issues Guidance on CY2023/SFY2024 State Aid Certification
DLGS has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-05 regarding the availability of State Aid Certifications. No municipality will receive less total state formula aid than it has received in the prior budget year.
Read more: DLGS Issues Guidance on CY2023/SFY2024 State Aid Certification
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase LIHWAP Participation
A bill meant to increase participation in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) was advanced through Senate committee this week. While the League initially opposed S-3333, amendments were made allowing us to now support the bill.
Read more: Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase LIHWAP Participation
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
NJDEP Provides Details on MS4 Permit Compliance Grants
The NJDEP recently announced the availability of $19 million in grants to help municipalities with the transition to new municipal stormwater permitting requirements. Additional details on these grants are now available.
Read more: NJDEP Provides Details on MS4 Permit Compliance Grants
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Governor Signs Bill Changing Certain Primary Election Dates
On March 9 Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that changes certain primary election dates. It took effect immediately.
Read more: Governor Signs Bill Changing Certain Primary Election Dates
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
FY2024 Budget Hearing Schedule Announced
Registration for the public hearings on the proposed State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 held by the Senate and Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committees is now open.
Read more: FY2024 Budget Hearing Schedule Announced
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.