October 22, 2025

State Issues

Complete the BPPT Survey Questionnaire Today

Please complete the Business Personal Property Tax (BPPT) survey questionnaire recently released by the League. Please complete the League’s BPPT Survey Questionnaire by October 31 to help the League with proposed legislative language.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

New Law Expands Payroll Records Submission to PILOT Projects

Governor Murphy recently signed legislation that requires employers or contractors engaged in work for a public body, including PILOT projects, to submit payroll records to the Department of Labor. P.L. 2025, c. 152 will take effect October 20, 2026.

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

Governor Conditionally Vetoes Housing Directory Legislation

On Tuesday, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation that establishes a centralized directory for affordable housing and housing for senior citizens and veterans

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Governor Vetoes Qualifications for Public Works Contracts

On Monday, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation that establishes qualifications for public works contracts.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

New Law Requires Historic Preservation Committee Training

Governor Murphy recently signed legislation requiring that members of Historic Preservation Committees complete training to serve on the committees. P.L. 2025, c. 149 will take effect on November 30.

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

Lame Duck Preview Lunch & Learn

Please join the League on October 31 at noon for a Lame Duck Preview Lunch & Learn, where we highlight bills of municipal interest that may be acted on during the remainder of the legislative term.

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Reminder: Best Practices Inventory Due Oct 24

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice 2025-13 regarding the Best Practices Inventory due on October 24 for all municipalities, including state fiscal year municipalities.

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Federal Issues

Federal Budget Shutdown Continues

The partial shutdown of the federal budget has entered its third week. Earlier this week, for the 11^th time, the Senate failed to advance the House-passed short-term continuing resolution.

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Conference Connections

Conference Resolutions Due Date Approaches 

If you have ideas or resolutions for consideration for the Conference Resolutions committee, time is running out to have them included this year. The Resolutions Committee meets on Tuesday, November 18, at 3:00 pm in Room 418 of the Atlantic City Convention Center. Conference Resolutions will then be presented and voted on at the League’s Business Meeting on Thursday, November 20, wrapping up the Conference. For more information and links to submission forms, visit the League’s Conference Resolutions webpage.

Also of Interest

250 Champions Program Submissions Due November 15

The National Academy of Public Administration is seeking nominations to honor exceptional individuals working in government who exemplify “democracy at the doorstep.”

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

DNA Grant Provides Opportunity to Prosecute Cold Cases

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announces a grant opportunity to assist in solving and prosecuting cold cases using DNA evidence.

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

Emergency Planning Grant for Juvenile Justice Facilities

Grant funding is available to support local governments in developing and enhancing emergency preparedness plans for juvenile justice residential facilities to ensure youth and staff safety during crises.

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

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