This New Jersey bill requires public utilities to inform customers by mail when scheduled non-emergency work is planned within three miles of their home. The notice must appear on the customer's utility bill and applies to providers of electric, gas, sewer, telephone, and water services. Emergency repairs, defined as those needed to prevent immediate danger to life or property, are exempt from this notification requirement. The law takes effect immediately upon introduction.
This New Jersey bill mandates that outside contractors working at high-hazard industrial facilities, such as chemical plants and refineries, must employ a skilled and trained workforce to improve public safety. To achieve this, the legislation requires contractors to pay workers at least the prevailing journeyperson wage or ensure they are enrolled in approved apprenticeship programs that include advanced safety training. Additionally, the bill specifies that a significant portion of journeyperson workers must be graduates of these registered apprenticeship programs to guarantee they have received proper classroom instruction and on-the-job supervision. These measures aim to reduce risks associated with accidents by ensuring that personnel handling hazardous materials possess the necessary expertise and experience.
This bill creates a two-year pilot program allowing certain New Jersey state employees in the executive branch to work a four-day week. The program is voluntary for participating departments, which must use staggered schedules to ensure daily coverage and negotiate terms with unions if applicable. Employees will keep their current pay and benefits, but the state must ensure the program does not increase overall personnel costs or reduce service levels. Throughout the pilot, agencies will track employee satisfaction and operational metrics, with final results reported to the Governor and Legislature.
This bill creates a five-year pilot program in New Jersey that allows employers, employees, and the state to each pay one-third of the cost for licensed child care. The initiative is designed to make high-quality care more affordable for working families while helping businesses retain staff and stabilize child care providers. To participate, eligible employees must submit an application verifying their employment and family income, with priority given to low- or moderate-income workers, essential workers, and public sector employees. The state will provide $15 million in funding, which will be distributed evenly among up to five regional hubs selected to manage the program.
This bill requires public utility companies in New Jersey to offer bill credits to volunteer fire companies, emergency rescue squads, and nonprofit organizations that assist with homelessness or domestic violence. The specific amount of the credit, which applies to electric, gas, or water distribution charges, will be determined by the state's Board of Public Utilities. Utilities must apply this discount to each billing period for the facilities operated by these eligible groups, though the law includes a 60-day delay before it becomes fully operational.
This New Jersey bill prohibits the use of lead ammunition for hunting, directly affecting hunters and firearm manufacturers in the state. It defines 'nonlead ammunition' as bullets containing no lead, less than one percent lead, or those approved by the federal government, and requires the Fish and Game Council to phase in these restrictions over time. Violations of the new rules could result in fines ranging from $100 for a first offense to $4,000 for subsequent offenses.
This bill creates the New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care within the Department of Children and Families to develop a statewide strategy for strengthening and stabilizing the state's child care system. The commission will consist of 13 members, including state officials and public appointees representing licensed centers, family providers, advocacy groups, parents, researchers, and policymakers, who will serve without pay but with expense reimbursement. Its primary task is to conduct a comprehensive review of access, affordability, workforce issues, and funding structures to identify challenges and propose actionable policy reforms. The commission must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within 12 months of organizing.
This New Jersey bill establishes specific deadlines for sharing standardized test scores between the state education department, public schools, and parents. It requires the Department of Education to send assessment results to public schools at least 30 days before the end of each school year. Once schools receive these results, they must provide individual student scores to parents and guardians within 15 days. The law applies to all state-mandated assessments and aims to create a more predictable timeline for data distribution without changing the testing requirements themselves.
This bill requires the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide private lactation rooms at its airports that meet specific passenger volume thresholds. Airports with at least one million annual passengers must offer these rooms immediately, while those with between 10,000 and 999,999 passengers must provide them when new terminals are built or existing ones are significantly renovated. The law mandates that these spaces be located behind security checkpoints, situated outside public restrooms, and equipped with a chair, electrical outlet, and sink for new construction or major renovations. The legislation will only take effect if New York State passes a matching law, ensuring consistent requirements across both states' airports.
This New Jersey bill requires health insurance plans to cover colorectal cancer screenings for all covered individuals aged 33 and older, as well as for those under 33 if a physician deems the screening medically necessary. The law mandates that these screenings follow the most recent guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force and must be provided without any deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing fees if a follow-up colonoscopy is needed after a positive initial test. By amending existing statutes for hospital, medical, and health service corporations, the legislation ensures that these specific cancer prevention services are treated with the same coverage standards as other medical conditions.
This bill amends New Jersey's liquor laws to allow craft distilleries to ship their products directly to consumers. It creates a new 'restricted brewery license' category that permits distilleries to sell up to 50% of their annual production directly to retailers, provided they are owned by the same entity as an existing restaurant with a plenary retail consumption license. The legislation also clarifies existing rules for limited brewery licenses, allowing them to sell up to 15.5 gallons per person for off-premises consumption and offering samples without additional fees. These changes aim to expand distribution options for small-scale alcohol producers while maintaining specific ownership and production limits.
The Property Tax Relief Act modifies how New Jersey's State and School Employees' Health Benefits Programs handle insurance contracts and employer participation. It limits reimbursement for specific medical procedures like knee replacements and MRIs to the lowest available price, with exceptions for rural hospitals and emergency care. The bill also introduces a three-year commitment rule for private employers joining or leaving the state health plan and establishes a review process to assess savings from these changes.
