Requires NJTA and SJTA to appear before legislative committees for certain increases; prohibits NJTA and SJTA from increasing certain tolls and charges more than two percent in five-year period.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to explain toll and charge increases to legislative committees before implementing them, including automatic increases. Authorities must detail financial reasons, impacts on commuters and businesses, revenue use plans, and alternatives considered. The bill also prohibits toll or charge increases exceeding 2% over any five-year period. It directly affects NJTA and SJTA operations and the public who pay tolls on their highways.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
P
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
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