Establishes Office of Citizen Involvement, Land Use, and Planning Advocate and transfers basic course in land use law and Office of Planning Advocacy to newly established office.

This bill establishes the Office of Citizen Involvement, Land Use, and Planning Advocate within New Jersey’s Department of State, replacing the abolished Office of Planning Advocacy. The new office will provide public resources, including a centralized online database for information on large-scale development projects (like warehouses and regional impact developments), and manage the required basic land use law training for local planning officials. It will track course completion, ensure board members meet training standards, and create plain-language guides to help residents understand zoning and planning processes. The office will also coordinate between local governments and state agencies on land use matters.