State Issues
Affordable Housing Update
This past Friday, February 28, was the deadline for third-party challenges to the municipal filings to comply with the provisions of PL 2024, c 2. Following an initial review, we have two major developments to report.
Read more: Affordable Housing Update
Contact: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.
Highlights of the Governor’s SFY26 Budget
On February 25, Governor Murphy delivered his final budget address. The 2026 SFY, “Stronger, Fairer, and More Prepared for the Future,” proposed budget appropriates $58.1 billion and has a $6.3 billion surplus.
Read more: Highlights of the Governor’s SFY26 Budget
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Office of State Comptroller Readopts, Amends Rules
The Office of State Comptroller amended and readopted Rules on February 3. The League submitted comments last April in response to the overreaching proposed rules. The rules were readopted with minor changes.
Read more: Office of State Comptroller Readopts, Amends Rules
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Legal Notice Extension Legislation Signed
Acting Governor Way signed S-4136/A-5343, which authorizes public bodies to continue using newspapers for required public notices and legal advertisements until June 30 and requires newspapers to disclosure circulation information to OLS.
Read more: Legal Notice Extension Legislation Signed
Contacts: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112, and Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Governor Signs Legislation Extending In-Person Early Voting
Governor Murphy signed S-3990/A-5370, which extends the in-person early voting period for primary elections and the challenger appointment deadline. The bill will take effect immediately and applies to the primary election in June.
Read more: Governor Signs Legislation Extending In-Person Early Voting
Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
LFN Issued on Financial Disclosure Statement and Roster Update
The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice (LFN) 2025-04 regarding the 2025 annual Financial Disclosure Statement (FDS) and Roster Update due on March 31.
Read more: LFN Issued on Financial Disclosure Statement and Roster Update
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Plan Design Committee Meeting
The League shares a State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Plan Design Committee February meeting report.
Read more: Plan Design Committee Meeting
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Initiative to Bolster Safety Standards for School Crossing Guards
New Jersey Department of Labor launches statewide initiative to bolster safety standards for school crossing guards.
Read more: Initiative to Bolster Safety Standards for School Crossing Guards
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Home-Based Business Legislation Removed from Senate Agenda
S-116 the Home-Based Business Legislation, was scheduled to be considered at the February 27 Voting Session. The legislation was removed from the agenda.
Read more: Home-Based Business Legislation Removed from Senate Agenda
Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
PERS Committee Actuary Meeting
The Public Employees Retirement System Board held a meeting to hear the Actuary Report.
Read more: PERS Committee Actuary Meeting
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
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