January 19, 2024

State Issues

Affordable Housing Overhaul Bill Scheduled for Committee Hearing

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee is scheduled to review a bill that would overhaul the state’s Fair Housing Act and affordable housing policy. This is a continuation of the efforts made at the end of the last legislative session.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137; Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

Process to Adopt New State Plan to Begin Soon

The State Planning Commission has begun the process to update the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan. A Preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan is being drafted and the next steps of county-wide meetings will begin soon.

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

Bills of Interest Signed by Governor?

Governor Murphy has acted on the remaining 2022-2023 Legislative term bills on his desk.

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

Governor Signs Liquor License and Craft Brewery Legislation

On Tuesday, January 16, Governor Murphy signed A-5912/S-4265 into law. The law makes various changes to New Jersey’s craft brewery and retail liquor license laws.?

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

Federal Issues

Short-Term Funding Agreement to Keep the Federal Government Open

The Senate and House of Representatives passed a short-term Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through March 1 and March 8.

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

Also of Interest

Lunch & Learn Briefing on Affordable Housing Legislation

Join us on January 23 at 12 noon for a briefing on the newly introduced Affordable Housing legislation.

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

Lunch & Learn States of Emergency with State Police Col. Callahan

Join us on January 24 at 12 noon for a States of Emergency: A Conversation with New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, State Director, Colonel Patrick Callahan Lunch & Learn session.

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

Show Off Your City Contest Deadline Feb. 9

The Annual Show Off Your City Contest is accepting entries through February 9. Municipalities are invited to send in photos of their tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups and new projects.

Entries will be posted on the League’s Facebook page, website, and some will be featured in the April issue of NJ Municipalities, and possibly other issues. The winner will also receive a free League publication of their choice!

Photos can be submitted via the form on the league website, email to aspiezio@njlm.org, or mailed on a flash drive to 222 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. For full details, visit the Show Off Your City Contest webpage.

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