September 27, 2024

State Issues

Plan Design Committee Meets; Open Enrollment Begins October 1

On Wednesday, the Plan Design Committee held its September Meeting. They noted that Open Enrollment will begin on October 1.

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

Court Hears Arguments on AG’s Power to Take Over Municipal Police

On Tuesday, September 4, an Appellate Panel heard oral arguments in a case that the League participated in as amicus involving the NJ Attorney General’s authority to take over the day-to-day operations of a municipal law enforcement agency.

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

DEP Launches Resilience Funding Program

This week, the NJDEP announced the launch of the “Ready to Be Resilient Stormwater and Resilience Funding Program” to modernize stormwater infrastructure and management strategies. The program is funded by $20 million from the American Rescue Plan.

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

Assembly Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis and Municipalities

On Monday, September 23, the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee received testimony from invited speakers, including the League, to discuss the issue of municipalities’ implementation of State cannabis laws and regulations.

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

Assembly Housing Committee Holds Hearing on Rising Rents

On Monday, the Assembly Housing Committee met to hear testimony from invited guests regarding the impact, factors, and potential solutions of rising rental costs throughout New Jersey.

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

Resumption of Enforcement Mechanisms for Parking Ticket Violation

Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, Judge Glenn Grant, issued a Notice to the Bar this week regarding the resumption of driver’s license and registration suspensions for parking ticket violations beginning October 1.

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

Federal

LaMonica McIver Sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday after she was elected in a special election to replace the late Donald Payne Jr. to represent New Jersey’s 10^th Congressional District.

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

Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government Through December 20

On Wednesday, the House and the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government at current budgetary levels through December 20. President Biden is expected to sign the bill.

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

Also of Interest

Lunch & Learn: DEP REAL Rules and Municipal Impact

On Thursday, October 3, at noon, the League will host a Lunch & Learn webinar to provide an overview of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) recently issued Resilient Environment and Landscape (REAL) Rules.

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

Lunch & Learn: How to Choose a Health Benefit Plan

Join us for a Lunch & Learn webinar, “How to Choose a Health Benefit Plan,” on Monday, October 7, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Kevin Lyons, Legal Protection Plan Administrator & Health Benefits Coordinator for New Jersey State PBA, will guide you through the process of reviewing and selecting a health benefit plan for open enrollment. He will explain how to compare different plans, understand the terminology used, and make the best choice for your needs.

The webinar is free, please register in advance.

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

Free Download: NJ Municipalities’ Special Affordable Housing Digital Issue

A free downloadable Affordable Housing Digital Special Issue of NJ Municipalities, the League’s official publication, is now available.

2024 League Conference

NEW for 2024: Hear from the Candidates for Governor

Be sure to join us for a first at the Conference. NJ Spotlight News Senior Political Correspondent David Cruz will be taping a special episode of his NJ PBS program “Chat Box” on the exhibit floor at the League. This program will feature declared candidates running for Governor in 2025. The program will be recorded on the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2024. More details will follow in the upcoming weeks.

Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

Sept. 30 Early Bird Pricing Ends for Annual Conference Registration

Only days remain to take advantage of the lowest conference registration pricing of 2024. Get Early Bird Pricing by September 30. Register today for the League's Annual Conference.

Early Bird Pricing for Government or nonprofit attendees is $60 for registrants and $10 for spouse/partner. Pricing for non-government attendees is $120 and $10 for spouse/partner. Spouses/partners are not eligible for CEU credits.

Starting October 1, the advance rates will be $70/$20 for government/nonprofit attendees and their spouses/partners and $150/$40 for non-government attendees and their spouses/ partners. For more information, visit the 109th Annual Conference registration page.

Deadline Approaching: Reserve Your Rooms for the 2024 Annual Conference

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in the heart of the action, reserve your hotel space for the 2024 Annual Conference today.

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