State Issues
Governor Takes Action
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 more: Governor Murphy Conditionally Vetoes Brewery Bill
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
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 more: Governor Murphy Vetoes Bill to Allow Community Bonfires
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
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 more: Governor Conditionally Vetoes SHBC Claims Administrators Bill
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Lame Duck Activity
Bill Advancing Requiring the Use of Cooperative Purchasing Systems
On Monday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will be considering A-5687, which would require local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services.
Read more: Bill Advancing Requiring the Use of Cooperative Purchasing Systems
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
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 more: Bill Revising Workers’ Compensation Coverage Advances
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Bill Increasing Workers’ Compensation Contingency Fees Advances
Legislation that increases workers’ compensation contingency fees passed the Assembly Labor Committee.
Read more: Bill Increasing Workers’ Compensation Contingency Fees Advances
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
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 more: Bill Reducing Parking Availability Advances
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
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