March 22, 2024

State Issues

TTF Bill on Governor’s Desk

A-4011, which reauthorizes the NJ Transportation Trust Fund, is awaiting Governor Murphy’s consideration.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116 and Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

Governor Signs Affordable Housing Bill Package

This week, Governor Murphy signed a package of affordable housing bills including A-4/S-50, which eliminates COAH and codifies the methodology used to determine municipal fair share obligations.

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

EMT Reimbursement Bill Passes Senate

On Monday, March 18, S-2435, which revises the eligibility criteria for reimbursements from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund, passed the Senate.

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

State OEM STORM Public Comment Period

Public comment deadline for the NJ Office of Emergency Management and the NJ Infrastructure Bank proposed Safeguarding Tomorrow Through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Revolving Loan Program Intended Use and Project Proposal List is April 28, 2024.

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

Federal Issues

Remaining Legislation for FY24 Budget

On Friday, the House passed a spending package to fund the federal government in Fiscal Year 2024 through September 2024. At publication time, the Senate was set to vote on the remaining bills to avoid a midnight partial government shutdown tonight.

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

SCOTUS Clarifies When Public Officials Can Block Social Media Users

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions last week bringing clarity to how public officials can use social media. Specifically, when a public official can block someone and when they can delete their comments.

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

Senators Menendez and Booker Announces Opening of Congressionally Directed Spending Application Process

Senators Bob Menendez and Corey Booker have announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending application process is open.?The deadline to submit applications to is April 8, 2024.

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

Also of Interest

Celebrate NJ Local Government Week, April 7-13

Join municipalities across the Garden State April 7-13, 2024, by planning Local Government Week events. Let residents know about municipal facilities and careers, public works equipment, and fire, police, or utility vehicles. Roll out city hall open houses, host a coffee with the mayor, or provide a tour to students through council chambers.

Municipalities are encouraged to use social media to celebrate and promote their events using the hashtag #NJLocalGovt and to share event reminders, updates, and interesting facts via Twitter and Facebook. For more information & downloadable logos, visit www.njlm.org/njlocalgovt

Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leadership Scholarship Competition Reminder

The deadline to submit your Louis Bay 2^nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition essays is April 1.

Please take some time to review your promotional kit and the suggested deadlines. Municipal offices should note that all applications can be delivered no later than April 1.

We look forward to hearing from your municipality and raising interest in future municipal leaders.

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128

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