State Issues

Two Weeks to Restore Energy Tax Receipts

We are two weeks away from the deadline for the State to adopt their FY 2024 budget. Now is the time to act to get full restoration of Energy Tax Receipts included in the state budget. 

Read more: Two Weeks to Restore Energy Tax Receipts

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 or Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Court Decision Will Impact Municipal Collection of BPPT

An Appellate Panel this week released an opinion in a case involving telephone company’s obligation to continue to pay the Business Personal Property Tax (BPPT) over to municipalities.  

Read more: Court Decision Will Impact Municipal Collection of BPPT

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

Public Service Privatization Standards Bill Out of Committee

S-1350/A-5430, which establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts, has been released from committees. 

Read more: Public Service Privatization Standards Bill Out of Committee

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

General Election Legislation Update

On Monday, S-3593/A-5175, which makes changes to certain general election deadlines, was favorably reported from the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee, and will be considered by the full Senate next week.  

Read more: General Election Legislation Update

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Governor Signs EO 332 Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines

Following recent changes to federal requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 332 to lift the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care settings in New Jersey.  

Read more: Governor Signs EO 332 Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

NJLMEF Climate Resilience Roundtable Rescheduled  

The NJLM Educational Foundation roundtable on climate resilience, originally scheduled for June 26 is being rescheduled for a yet-to-be determined date in July.

Read more: NJLMEF Climate Resilience Roundtable Rescheduled  

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

Federal Issues

U.S. Treasury Clean Energy Tax Credit Webinar

U.S. Treasury is hosting a webinar on direct pay guidance on June 29 at 3 p.m. The Inflation Reduction Act allows tax-exempt entities to get payment in lieu of the credits an entity would have for deployment of a clean energy project. 

Read more: U.S. Treasury Clean Energy Tax Credit Webinar

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest 

Lunch & Learn: NJ Labor Laws v. FLSA for Seasonal Employees 

Must-attend Lunch & Learn for any municipality with seasonal or temporary workers! 

Read more: Lunch & Learn: NJ Labor Laws v. FLSA for Seasonal Employees

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

Human Services Department Hosts Opioid Settlement Funds Webinar

Opioid settlement funds are being distributed to municipalities. With these funds come opportunities for unique and innovative programs and spending methods to help curb the impact of opioid addiction on our families and in our communities. 

Read more: Human Services Department Hosts Opioid Settlement Funds Webinar

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110. 

Lunch & Learn: Department of Labor - (Wage and Hour) Updates for Public Entities

On Wednesday, June 28, at noon, the League will be holding a Lunch and Learn with the Department of Labor (DOL) concerning (Wage and Hour) Updates for Public Entities.

The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division will cover a range of recent law updates. Topics include an introduction to the new online certified payroll for public works projects in addition to seasonal employees, Minimum wage, comp time/overtime, child labor, and earned sick leave. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending.  

Lunch & Learn: Department of Environmental Protection - Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan

On Thursday, June 29, at noon, the League will be holding a Lunch and Learn with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on its Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan.

DEP’s Office of Climate Resilience (OCR) supports the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience’s (IAC) action plan. The New Jersey IAC is currently developing an Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan and would like to increase engagement of elected officials in the process. The session will focus on priorities and needs of heat-impacted, at-risk communities. Guest speaker is Nathaly Agosto Filion, Deputy Chief Climate Resilience Officer. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending.