This bill allows property owners in New Jersey's Highlands preservation area to request removal from the protected zone if the state refuses to buy their land due to a lack of funds. The process requires the owner to first offer the property to the state at a fair market value based on 2004 appraisals and then submit a written request to state officials once the sale is rejected. If approved, the property will be excluded from preservation restrictions and regulated like land in the planning area, with the change recorded on the deed and updated on official maps. This provision applies only to owners who held the land continuously since the original 2004 preservation law was enacted or are their immediate family members.
This New Jersey bill introduces temporary surcharges on hotel stays and specific sales within the Meadowlands district to fund preparations for upcoming special events. The measures apply a 2.5% fee on hotel rooms and a 3% fee on goods, food, and amusement tickets in the Meadowlands area between June 12 and July 21, 2026. These additional charges are collected from customers and paid to the state's Division of Taxation, with the revenue deposited into the General Fund. The fees are designed to be temporary and do not apply to purchases made by tax-exempt entities.
This bill requires New Jersey school boards to include at least three specific days in their annual calendars that can be used for closing schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Currently, districts have the discretion to set their own schedules, but this law mandates that these potential closure days be planned for in advance rather than decided reactively. The change applies to all public school districts in the state and takes effect starting with the first full school year after the bill is enacted.
This New Jersey bill prohibits county clerks and registers of deeds from charging recording fees to volunteer first responders. It directly affects volunteer firefighters, emergency squad members, and other individuals who provide medical care or assistance at accident scenes. To qualify for this fee waiver, a volunteer must certify that they have engaged in response services within the previous 12 months using a form approved by the state's Division of Local Government Services. The law overrides existing state statutes that previously allowed these fees to be charged, ensuring that volunteers do not face financial barriers when recording documents.
This New Jersey bill creates new criminal penalties for individuals who illegally possess or use devices designed to read information from credit and debit cards. Under the proposed law, simply owning such a scanner without a legal reason would be a disorderly persons offense punishable by fines or up to six months in jail. Using the device for unlawful purposes carries much heavier consequences, classified as a second-degree crime that could result in fines up to $150,000 or five to ten years in prison. The legislation directly targets the equipment used to steal financial data from payment cards, aiming to increase the legal risks associated with these activities.
This bill increases the base pay for election officials in New Jersey from $300 to $300 per election, while also raising specific task-based fees for handling signature registers from a maximum of $25 to $50 per person. It mandates that poll workers receive hourly pay equal to the state minimum wage if they must stay late to accommodate voters still in line when polls are scheduled to close. Additionally, the legislation allows counties to offer optional extra compensation to their election boards and requires the state to reimburse counties for these new costs. These changes directly affect district board members and other poll workers across the state who serve during primary, general, and special elections.
This bill prevents the New Jersey Department of Agriculture from setting rules about how much land a property owner needs for each honeybee hive they keep. By removing this specific requirement, the legislation allows beekeepers to maintain hives on smaller plots of land without facing restrictions based on property size. The change directly affects individuals and businesses engaged in apiary activities by eliminating a particular regulatory hurdle. It does not alter other beekeeping regulations or address issues like hive placement or neighbor complaints.
This New Jersey Assembly Resolution urges the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop companies from labeling plant-based products as "milk." The bill argues that the FDA's current definition of milk applies only to dairy from cows, goats, sheep, or other mammals, making non-dairy alternatives mislabeled. It requests that the FDA investigate and take action against manufacturers using the term "milk" for products that do not meet this definition. The resolution aims to prevent consumer confusion and protect dairy farmers by enforcing existing federal regulations.
This bill authorizes local governments in New Jersey to charge a convenience fee of up to $3 when citizens pay bills using credit cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers. The legislation directly affects municipal units, such as courts and libraries, by allowing them to collect these fees to cover the administrative costs of processing electronic payments. While permitting the new fees, the bill also clarifies that these government entities must continue to offer traditional payment options like cash, checks, and money orders for those who prefer them.
This New Jersey Senate concurrent resolution asks the President and Congress to remove special federal tax breaks currently given to oil and natural gas companies. The bill specifically targets provisions like expanded deductions for drilling costs, lower royalty rates, and increased carbon capture credits that were added in a recent federal act. By requesting the elimination of these incentives, the resolution aims to stop the estimated $15 to $30 billion in annual federal subsidies provided to highly profitable energy firms. The measure does not directly change state laws or impose new penalties but serves as a formal request for federal legislative action to create a more equitable tax system.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to create training materials and an online tutorial for law enforcement officers on interacting with hearing-impaired individuals. It mandates that all state, county, municipal, and campus police departments use these resources for annual training and must contract with qualified interpreters who can respond to requests within two hours. The legislation defines a hearing-impaired person as someone unable to understand oral communication and specifies that a qualified interpreter must be certified by recognized national or state registries.
This New Jersey bill allows courts to hold individual owners of limited liability companies and corporations personally responsible for unpaid housing, building, or health code fines when they act as residential landlords. To trigger this personal liability, the property must have at least three unpaid code violations that remain outstanding for a full year, and the individual must own at least 10% of the business or hold a leadership role. The law requires that proper legal notice be sent to the owners and their agents before enforcement can proceed, while also allowing individuals to argue they were not responsible if their involvement with the company was too brief to ensure payment.
