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Legislative Staff
The League's legislative staff are constantly working for the League's membership by monitoring Legislative Committee meetings, reviewing lists of bills and staying current on local news to better understand the needs of League member municipalities. Staff provides the League's Legislative Committee with a background on proposed legislation at routine meetings to develop the League's positions on bills.
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Bill Increasing Workers’ Compensation Contingency Fees Advances
Legislation that increases workers’ compensation contingency fees passed the Assembly Labor Committee. Read on... -
Governor Conditionally Vetoes SHBC Claims Administrators Bill
Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation that permits the State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) to award contracts for more claims administrators and requires claims data and trend reports. Read on... -
Bill Revising Workers’ Compensation Coverage Advances
Legislation that revises workers’ compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel passed the Assembly Labor Committee. Read on... -
Governor Murphy Vetoes Bill to Allow Community Bonfires
Governor Murphy has vetoed S-861, a bill that would have allowed municipalities to hold annual events to burn Christmas trees. The League supported this legislation and is disappointed by the Governor’s decision to veto the bill. Read on... -
Bill Reducing Parking Availability Advances
Legislation that would reduce the number of parking spaces required under the statewide site improvements standards relative to a development’s proximity to public transportation advanced through Assembly committee. Read on... -
Governor Murphy Conditionally Vetoes Brewery Bill
On November 27, Governor Murphy issued a conditional veto on S-3038, aiming to reintroduce inactive 'pocket' licenses into the market and facilitate easier access to liquor licenses for establishments in shopping malls. Read on... -
Urge Congress to Oppose Local Franchise Authority Legislation
Urge your Member of Congress to oppose H.R. 3557. This bill will preempt important local authority while offering no improvement in broadband service to our communities. Read on... -
Police Training Commission Adopts Licensing Rules
The Police Training Commission (PTC) has adopted licensing rules for all law enforcement officers within the state. Read on... -
Governor Signs Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2802/A-4393, the 'Uniform Public Expression Protection Act', to protect people from meritless lawsuits intended to intimidate them for exercising their free speech rights. Read on... -
Civil Rights Division Accessibility Standards Proposed Rulemaking
The Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to require certain accessibility standards for state and local government services, programs, and activities offered via web or mobile apps. Read on...
Legislative Guide: Your Voice in Trenton (PDF)
A guide to the legislative process, the League's priorities and plans for the year, the League's role in the process and how to become more involved. Published by New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
League Legislative Committee
View the members and representatives of League Legislative Committee.
Legislative Bulletin
Bulletins published by the League outlining the League's position on bills important to municipalities.
Conference Resolutions
Take a look at Annual Conference Resolutions.
Legislative Backgrounder: The Town Crier
A legislative blog providing detailed background information on legislation affecting New Jersey's municipalities.
Legislative & Municipal Officials Testimony
Through the years the League of Municipalities has stood up for New Jersey Municipalities by testifying before legislative committees on important bills under consideration by the legislature.
New Jersey State Legislature
Visit the New Jersey State Legislature website.
Energy Tax Restoration Resource Center
Information on energy taxes.
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Lori Buckelew
Deputy Executive Director/Dir. of Gov't Affairs
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Frank Marshall
Associate General Counsel
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Andrew LaFevre
Legislative Analyst
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Paul Penna
Senior Legislative Analyst