State Issues
Mayors Sign Letter Urging the Full Funding of Energy Tax Receipts
The League, NJ Conference of Mayors (NJCM), and NJ Urban Mayor’s Association (NJUMA) issued a letter urging the State Legislature and Governor to fully fund the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Act in the FY 2024 budget.
Read more: Mayors Sign Letter Urging the Full Funding of Energy Tax Receipts
Contacts:
Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.
Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
General Election Legislation Update
Last week, A-5175, which makes changes to certain general election deadlines, was favorably reported from the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. The same legislation was held on Thursday in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Read more: General Election Legislation Update
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Governor Conditionally Vetoes 20 and Out Legislation
Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation that would permit police and fire employees to retire after 20 years of service, regardless of age, with a retirement benefit of 50% of final compensation.
Read more: Governor Conditionally Vetoes 20 and Out Legislation
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Governor Murphy Conditionally Vetoes A-4889
Earlier this week, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed A-4889, to change the effective date. The provisions of the bill would only apply to financial disclosures filed in 2024 and subsequent years.
Read more: Governor Murphy Conditionally Vetoes A-4889
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Christmas Tree Bonfire Bill Advances
On Monday, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced S-861, legislation that would allow municipalities to conduct an annual event for the open burning of Christmas trees.
Read more: Christmas Tree Bonfire Bill Advances
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Bill Clarifying Electronic Public Meetings Clears Committee
On Thursday, the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee approved S-2603. The bill seeks to clarify the ability of a public body to hold electronic meetings, and if doing so the appropriate notice requirements.
Read more: Clarifying Electronic Public Meetings Clears Committee
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
DCA Announces Lead Grant Assistance Program
DCA has announced the launch of the $7 million Lead Grant Assistance Program (LGAP) to assist municipalities conduct inspections for lead-based paint hazards in residential housing built prior to 1978, required under P.L. 2021, c. 182.
Read more: DCA Announces Lead Grant Assistance Program
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.