This bill requires New Jersey state agencies to remove handwritten signatures from any document they publish on their official websites, starting from the bill's effective date. It also mandates that agencies archive existing documents displaying handwritten signatures published before the bill takes effect and allows them to republish those documents after redacting the signatures. The law ensures public access to archived documents through the Open Public Records Act, preserving transparency while protecting personal information. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.
This bill (S 768) eliminates the position of constable in New Jersey by removing all statutory references to constables from state law. It revises 11 specific legal provisions - covering property distraints, court procedures, arrests, and officer authority - to replace "constable" with "sheriff" or delete the reference entirely. The bill directly affects all state laws and court processes that previously authorized constables, transferring their duties to sheriffs or other designated officers. The bill was introduced in January 2024 but was withdrawn on the same day.
S 710 requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to conduct surveys with tenants who have recently been evicted (if they agree to participate) and report the collected data. The survey collects demographic details, immediate housing needs (like access to shelters or permanent housing), geographic relocation information, and financial circumstances of evicted households. This data must be reported to the agency coordinating New Jersey's HUD-mandated homelessness counts. The bill does not change the Rental Assistance Navigation Program's eviction prevention services but adds a data collection requirement to better understand homelessness outcomes for those who were evicted.
This bill requires online service operators in New Jersey to notify consumers about how their personal data is collected and shared. Operators must disclose data categories collected, third parties involved, and processes for consumers to review or correct their information. It also mandates a clear opt-in mechanism for data sales (not opt-out), with operators prohibited from discriminating against consumers who choose not to sell their data. Consumers can request details about disclosed data within 60 days, and the Attorney General enforces compliance without allowing private lawsuits.
This bill (S 1318) clarifies and updates tax exemption rules for businesses operating in New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZs). It specifies that eligible retail businesses in designated UEZs or UEZ-impacted business districts can receive a 50% exemption on sales tax for most retail sales (excluding motor vehicles, alcohol, cigarettes, manufacturing equipment, energy, and cannabis products). The exemption requires businesses to obtain a UZ-2 certification from the UEZ Authority, confirming they operate a physical retail location within a qualifying zone. Revenue from exempt sales (excluding cannabis and redevelopment taxes) must be deposited into the Enterprise Zone Assistance Fund for economic development programs in disadvantaged communities.
This New Jersey bill (A921) requires licensed healthcare professionals and homemaker-home health aides who provide in-home care to complete annual bias training. Specifically, they must take one credit of cultural competency and implicit bias training within one year of the law’s effective date, then every two years thereafter. The training curriculum, developed by the Department of Health, covers identifying biases related to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, communication techniques, and health disparities. The Department of Health will maintain an electronic database to track compliance with this requirement.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Drinking Water Quality Institute to study how to regulate and treat perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The study must assess whether a single standard for all PFAS chemicals (or groups of them) would be feasible instead of individual standards for each substance, and evaluate treatment technologies to remove PFAS from water. The DEP must submit a report to the Legislature and publish it online within 24 months of the bill's enactment. This study aims to inform future regulatory decisions affecting public water systems and drinking water safety in New Jersey.
This bill would change the name of South Orange Village from "Township of South Orange Village" to "South Orange Village" and update the municipality's charter to reflect current terminology and practices. It would change titles of municipal officials, replacing "Board of Trustees" with "Council" and "Village President" with "Mayor," and allow the municipality to move nonpartisan municipal elections from May to November. The bill would establish stipends of $12,000 for the Mayor and $8,000 for each Council Member. It would also update the charter to include gender-inclusive language and align with current state law regarding vacancies, conflicts of interest, and governing body procedures.
This bill (S 1409) lowers the requirement for state agencies to designate a contract as a "disabled veterans' business set-aside" from three to two qualified disabled veterans' businesses. It directly affects state contracting agencies and disabled veterans' businesses by making it easier to set aside contracts for these businesses. The key change amends Section 4 of the existing "Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans’ Businesses" (P.L.2015, c.116) to update the threshold to align with federal standards and neighboring states. This adjustment aims to address challenges in finding sufficient qualified businesses for set-asides in New Jersey.
AJR 64 designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the day with cultural activities. It directly recognizes New Jersey's Korean-American community, which includes approximately 105,000 residents - especially in Bergen County - and celebrates kimchi's cultural significance. The bill has no regulatory effect; it is purely a symbolic observance honoring kimchi's heritage and health benefits as recognized by South Korea and the UN.
This bill allows New Jersey residents to purchase special license plates featuring the horse (the state animal) for their vehicles. Owners would pay a $50 application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee, with fees covering costs and funding a dedicated fund. The State Animal License Plate Fund, managed by the Department of Agriculture, would support horse health programs and equine therapy services for people with special needs. The program requires at least $25,000 in private funding and 500 initial applications before launching, and would expire if these conditions aren't met within 12 months.
This bill authorizes the State Treasurer to sell two separate parcels (2.321 acres total) of surplus property at 1291 Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County. The property, formerly part of the Woodbridge Development Center, will be sold to Woodbridge Township for its appraised value of $910,000. The sale follows terms approved by the State House Commission and transfers ownership of the northern and southern portions of the former site, while the state retains the central portion. The property is designated as surplus to state needs, and the transaction takes effect immediately.
