August 18, 2023

State Issues

DLGS Issues LFN Regarding Changes to Pay-To-Play Laws

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-14 (LFN 2023-14) identifying key changes to the state’s pay-to-play laws after the enactment of P.L. 2023, c. 30, known as the “Elections Transparency Act.”

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Enforcement of Russia-Belarus Law Temporarily Suspended

A recent legal challenge has caused State officials to temporarily halt the enforcement of the law prohibiting government dealings with businesses associated with Russia and Belarus.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Governor Murphy Signs Law Extending School Bus Service Life

Governor Murphy recently signed A-5329/S-3734, P.L. 2023 c.144, extending the service life of school buses to 20 years and extends the service life of Type S school buses.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Online PWCR & Payroll Certificates

Governor Murphy signed into law S-1442/A-5345, which requires public works contractor registration and payroll certification for public works projects to be completed online. P.L. 2023, c. 138 will take effect next year.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Governor Murphy Signs Boardwalk Preservations Fund

Governor Murphy has signed P.L.2023, c.136 into law which establishes the Boardwalk Preservation Fund and appropriates $100 million for renovation and repair costs.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Applications Open for Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is accepting applications for the Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program. The $300 million competitive program offers up to $8 million in tax credits for the redevelopment of brownfield sites.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Also of Interest

DEP Calls for Projects to Replace Diesel Vehicles

The New Jersey DEP is offering another round of funding to local governments to replace medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with electric. The latest round will spend $13 million on local government vehicle electrification projects.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Creative Aging Initiative Grant Opportunity

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council) is providing funds through the Creative Aging Initiative Grant (CAI), in the amount of $10,000, for eligible arts organizations, libraries, veterans homes, senior centers, community centers, and local governments to cover costs for arts learning experiences with New Jersey older adults aged 55 and over. The grant is for arts-based learning experience that will directly impact older adults in skill building and development. The Arts Council is prioritizing geographic diversity in this grant program. The grant period runs from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and multi-county or state-wide impact is optional for this program.

Grant deadline is 12:00 p.m. on August 22, 2023. For more information about the Arts Council, as well as eligibility requirements for the grant, can be found on their page, or you may directly contact Samantha Clarke – Arts Organizations and Senior/Community Centers at samantha.clarke@sos.nj.gov, or 609-984-7019; and, Mary Eileen Fouratt – Libraries and Veterans Homes at maryeileen.fouratt@sos.nj.gov or 609-984-6815.

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

Stevens Institute; Flood Advisory System Showcase

The Stevens Institute of Technology is hosting an event on September 12 at 9:30 a.m. to showcase their expertise in flood prediction and coastal resilience, in particular the Stevens Flood Advisory System.

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