This bill appropriates $55 million from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax (CBT) revenues and Green Acres funds to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for state park and conservation projects. The funds will support specific improvements including boating access facilities, camping development, habitat enhancements, infrastructure repairs (like bridges and buildings), and historic site stabilization across state-managed lands. The money comes from existing dedicated revenue streams established by law and constitutional voter approval, not new taxes. The bill was enacted as P.L.2025, c.188 and is now law, directing the DEP to implement these projects under the "Preserve New Jersey Act" framework.
This bill establishes a $1.5 million grant program to help New Jersey local governments (municipalities, counties, and other units) hire efficiency review consultants. Local governments apply for grants up to $150,000 (counties) or $100,000 (municipalities), with the applicant contributing 25% of the grant amount. Recipients must report on how funds were used, cost savings achieved, and operational improvements within one year. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.377.
This bill requires New Jersey state agencies (including the Department of Community Affairs and Board of Public Utilities) to review and potentially raise income limits for residential customers seeking utility bill assistance or energy efficiency programs within one year of the bill's effective date. It directly affects low- and moderate-income households who currently qualify for these programs by expanding eligibility if income thresholds increase. Key provisions mandate agencies to consider program alignment, state median income, cost impacts, and public input before adjusting limits, while also requiring coordination to ensure customers aren’t eligible for multiple energy efficiency programs. The bill aims to simplify access and expand support without specifying exact income levels or outcomes.
This bill would require pool and spa service businesses in New Jersey to obtain a permit from a new advisory committee before operating. It mandates that at least one employee must hold a specific license (as a pool builder/installer or service contractor), and permits must be renewed every three years. Permitted businesses would be authorized to act as general contractors for all pool and spa building, installation, and service work, while subcontractors performing specialized tasks would not need separate licenses. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was incorporated into P.L.2025, c.381.
This bill requires New Jersey municipalities to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Community Affairs about affordable housing, senior citizen housing, and veteran housing units within their borders. The reports must include building addresses, management contacts, application status (including waitlists), and online application links. The state will compile this information into a public online directory on official housing websites (including the Department of Community Affairs, Housing Finance Agency, and Housing Resource Center) and mandate that municipalities link to these sites from their own websites. Municipalities will receive state reimbursement for costs related to gathering and submitting the data.
This bill (A 1920) requires New Jersey media outlets participating in the Silver Alert System to broadcast alerts using the same protocol as Amber Alerts. Specifically, it mandates a distinctive sound tone and the phrase "This is a Missing Person Silver Alert" during broadcasts, with alerts repeated as frequently as possible for the first three hours. The alert must include a description of the missing person and contact information for law enforcement, updated as needed. Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was superseded by P.L.2025, c.344.
This bill establishes a Statewide Longitudinal Data System Governing Body within New Jersey’s Department of Education to link education and workforce data. It requires collaboration between state agencies (including Education, Higher Education, Student Assistance, and Labor) to collect and share anonymized data, aiming to improve residents’ access to training, education, and employment opportunities. Key mechanisms include setting privacy standards compliant with federal law, enabling data sharing for identifying workforce gaps, and securing federal funding - while explicitly exempting the system from public records laws and open meeting requirements. The system directly affects state agencies managing education/workforce programs and New Jersey residents seeking better job outcomes through data-informed policy decisions.
This bill (A3521) allows eligible individuals convicted of certain offenses to petition courts for expungement of their records if they were victims of domestic violence or substantial abuse (physical, sexual, or psychological) that contributed to their conviction. It applies to most convictions except murder or sex offenses requiring Megan’s Law registration. Eligible people may file petitions after completing probation, parole, or incarceration, and courts must consider evidence like domestic violence reports, victim service records, or professional testimony to verify the abuse connection. The expungement process mirrors existing state procedures, removing barriers to employment and housing for survivors seeking to move past abuse-related convictions.
AJR 44 designates March 9 each year as "U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day" in New Jersey to honor Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad, including past cases like Robert Levinson (abducted March 9, 2007) and recent incidents. The bill requests the Governor to annually display the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag at the State Capitol and encourages other state and local government buildings to do the same. It aligns with federal recognition of the day and references the flag’s design (featuring three profiles, prison-wall tally marks, and "Bring Them Home"). The resolution focuses on symbolic recognition, not policy changes, and was withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, JR-22.
This bill requires that contracts between certain New Jersey governmental units (including counties, municipalities, and specific authorities) and online parking payment service providers include a provision prohibiting the service provider from charging users during certain times. It amends the Local Public Contracts Law to mandate this contractual requirement for such agreements. The bill directly affects local governments that contract for online parking services and the payment service providers they work with. The key mechanism is a stipulation in the contract that prevents service providers from imposing fees during designated periods, ensuring users are not charged during those times.
This New Jersey bill (A 1972) would gradually expand family leave protections by lowering the employee threshold for businesses to be covered under the law. Currently, businesses with 30+ employees must comply; the bill phases this down to 20 employees (after 365 days), then 10 employees (after 730 days), and finally to 5 or more employees (after 1,095 days). It directly affects small businesses (5-30 employees) by requiring them to provide job-protected family leave for eligible employees. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn because it was superseded by another law (P.L.2025, c.279) that already implemented similar changes.
This bill (A2319) modifies requirements for online motor vehicle sales in New Jersey. It requires licensed dealers conducting online sales to maintain a physical business presence matching standard dealership rules, keep electronic sales records in an inspectable format (replacing the prior "immediate" requirement), and restrict online sales to inventory owned by the dealer or their licensed parent/affiliate. Additionally, it mandates the Motor Vehicle Commission chief administrator provide one business day written notice before inspecting a dealer's records. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.311.
