New Jersey League of Municipalities

Ask Legislators to Oppose ETR Changes in State Budget

As State budget discussions approach the June 30 finish line, it is important that your Legislators hear from you, urging them to oppose the Governor’s proposed re-appropriation of dedicated Energy Tax Receipts (ETR). Read on...
State Shutdown Possible

State policy makers continue to work toward an agreement on NJ’s next fiscal year. Disagreements remain, however, regarding revenue raising options as the June 30 budget deadline looms, as does a potential partial state shutdown. Read on...
OPRA & OPMA Bills to Senate Budget Committee

By a vote of 4-0, the Senate State Government Committee amended and released S-106, revising OPMA, and S-107, which revises OPRA. The League testified, along with the New Jersey Association of Counties and the School Boards Association. Read on...

PILOT Bill Amended & Released

The Senate Budget Committee amended and released S-1701, which is opposed by the League. The bill requires additional findings and analyses for the application/resolution and a concerning amendment for annual service charge distribution. Read on...
Urgent Legislative Alert: Take Action on OPRA & OPMA Revisions

Please take action and contact the members of the Committee and your State Senator, asking that they oppose S-106 and S-107. On Thursday, June 14, the Senate State Government Committee considers the bills revising OPMA and OPRA. Read on...
NJLM Discusses ETR Shift with State Treasurer Muio

On Thursday, League staff met with State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, members of her Senior Staff and Governor Murphy’s Chief Counsel Matt Platkin. Among topics discussed was the Administration’s proposed Energy Tax (ETR) shift. Read on...