A 3346 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.

This bill requires Rutgers' Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to study how local governments in New Jersey can deliver services more efficiently. The study will examine seven specific service areas - including municipal courts, fire code enforcement, property tax assessments, public works, and emergency services - to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality. The school must complete a report with recommendations for the Governor and Legislature within one year, using $30,000 from the Property Tax Relief Fund. The goal is to inform potential policy changes that could reduce New Jersey's high property tax burden, which the Legislature identifies as a priority. This study directly affects all local government units (municipalities, counties, and special districts) responsible for delivering these services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sterley Stanley
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
NJ
18