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Workers’ Compensation Contingency Bill Held in Assembly
On Thursday, the full Assembly was scheduled to vote on A-5659, which increases Workers’ Compensation contingency fees, but it was pulled from the agenda.
Read more: Workers’ Compensation Contingency Bill Held in Assembly
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Assembly Advances Bill that Could Mean Increased Utility Costs
The Assembly has passed A-4791, which would establish a “Resiliency and Environmental System Investment Charge Program.” The program would allow water and wastewater utilities to recover, outside of their rates, the cost of certain system investments.
Read more: Assembly Advances Bill that Could Mean Increased Utility Costs
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Bill Requiring the Use of Cooperative Purchasing Systems Update
Last week we reported that a bill requiring local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services was advancing quickly. The legislation has now stalled.
Read more: Bill Requiring the Use of Cooperative Purchasing Systems Update
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Bill Addressing Assault at Youth Sports Advances
On December 7, the Senate Judiciary Committee released A-4471, which would increase penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants at school-or community-sponsored youth sports events.
Read more: Bill Addressing Assault at Youth Sports Advances
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Stay NJ Taskforce Announced
Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp have been appointed to the Stay New Jersey Task Force, which was established to implement the Stay New Jersey Property Tax Relief Program.
Read more: Stay NJ Taskforce Announced
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Court Rules NJ Tax Sale Foreclosure Violates Constitution
An appellate panel has found the framework of New Jersey’s Tax Sale Law that establishes confiscation of property owner’s equity violates the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause and has overturned a third-party foreclosure judgment.
Read more: Court Rules NJ Tax Sale Foreclosure Violates Constitution
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
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