State Issues
Calling for the Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts
The New Jersey League of Municipalities and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors are jointly urging the State Legislature to fully fund the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Act in the SFY25 budget.
Read more: Calling for the Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts
Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 and Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Governor Signs OPRA Modernization Bill
On June 5, Governor Murphy signed into law legislation to modernize and reform the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
Read more: Governor Signs OPRA Modernization Bill
Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 and Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Deadline Approaching to Report Non-Residential Development Fees
Legislation overhauling the state’s affordable housing policy that was adopted in March created various reporting deadlines for municipalities. This includes a June 18 deadline for a detailed accounting of all collected non-residential development fees.
Read more: Deadline Approaching to Report Non-Residential Development Fees
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Town Crier Blog Post: Stay NJ Releases Report
The Stay NJ Taskforce released its report outlining the implementation of the Stay NJ property tax relief program. Please see the League’s Stay NJ Blog Post for more information.
Read more: Town Crier Blog Post: Stay NJ Releases Report
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
DHS Releases Age-Friendly Blueprint and Announces Grant Program
The Department of Human Services recently released an Age-Friendly Blueprint, which provides strategies and best practices to improve communities for older adults and enable people to remain in their communities as they age.
Read more: DHS Releases Age-Friendly Blueprint and Announces Grant Program
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Bill Signed Mandating Access to Firefighter Cancer Screenings
Governor Murphy signed legislation that mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), but who are eligible for enrollment in the SHBP by public employment.?
Read more: Bill Signed Mandating Access to Firefighter Cancer Screenings
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Prevailing Wage Threshold to Increase
On July 1 the Prevailing Wage Threshold will increase.
Read more: Prevailing Wage Threshold to Increase
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
DCA Programs Book
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced the release of the DCA Programs Book earlier this week.
Read more: DCA Programs Book
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Town Crier Blog Post: SFY 2025 Department of Corrections
Governor Murphy’s SFY 2025 detailed budget recommendations for the NJ Department of Corrections total $1.11 billion. For more information, please see our recent State FY 2025 Budget: Department of Corrections Blog Post.??
Read more: Town Crier Blog Post: SFY 2025 Department of Corrections
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.