Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Aug 6, 2026

A 2391: Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.

This bill authorizes New Jersey to create special "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates for motor vehicles. Vehicle owners who apply (paying a $50 one-time fee plus a $10 annual fee) can display these plates, with all fees deposited into a dedicated fund. The fund, managed by the Department of Treasury, uses these monies to support the preservation of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey. The design and implementation involve coordination between the Motor Vehicle Commission and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $50 one-time/$10 annual fees funding Revolutionary War preservation, directly supporting program funding through dedicated revenue stream.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 4423: Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.

This bill allocates approximately $77.4 million from dedicated tax revenues and Green Acres funds to the Department of Environmental Protection to support local government projects. The funding is divided between acquiring land for conservation and developing existing parks, with specific amounts designated for planning incentives, standard projects, and areas with high population density. Local municipalities and counties that meet certain population criteria are eligible to receive grants or loans to help them purchase or improve recreational spaces. Any remaining funds after the listed projects are funded may be used for additional approved initiatives with further committee approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $77.4M in dedicated revenues to fund park development and open space acquisition, directly increasing funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $77.4M for open space acquisition and park development, directly conserving natural resources and protecting the environment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 4424: Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for certain administrative expenses.

This bill directs approximately $15.5 million from dedicated corporation business tax revenues to the Department of Environmental Protection for land conservation and recreation projects. The funds will provide grants to nonprofit organizations to purchase or develop land for open space, with specific allocations for land acquisition, park development, and stewardship activities. Additionally, the legislation allows the department to use leftover money from canceled projects to provide extra funding to previously approved initiatives, subject to oversight committee approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates dedicated tax revenues to fund land conservation and recreation grants, directly strengthening public services and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates funds for land conservation and recreation projects, directly strengthening environmental protection and natural resource preservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jul 8, 2026

A 4961: Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation.

This bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to spend $65.55 million in loans for transportation infrastructure projects during the 2027 fiscal year. The legislation allows the bank to provide funding to local government units for construction costs and includes specific provisions for forgiving up to $1 million in planning and design loans under certain conditions. Additionally, the act permits the bank to use additional funds to cover its own operational expenses, such as bond issuance costs and reserve requirements. While the text lists specific eligible projects, the summary of those details is incomplete in the provided document.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $65.55M in loans for transportation infrastructure, directly funding essential public services and strengthening state fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes $65.55M in loans for transportation infrastructure projects and covers operational expenses.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 8, 2026

S 4220: Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

This bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to lend up to $3.85 billion to local governments and public water utilities for environmental infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2027. The legislation allows the bank to use funds from various existing trust accounts to finance the construction of facilities related to drinking water and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the bill outlines how the bank can increase its available loan amounts by including interest earned, fees, and other financial adjustments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3.85B in loans for environmental infrastructure, directly increasing funding for public water and wastewater services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes $3.85B in loans for environmental infrastructure, specifically drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 8, 2026

S 4221: Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.

This bill allocates state funds to the Department of Environmental Protection to support environmental infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027. The money will be used to provide zero-interest or principal forgiveness loans to help finance clean water and drinking water initiatives. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the department to transfer money between different state revolving funds to ensure there is enough capital for these projects. Ultimately, the act aims to expand funding availability for essential water systems without changing the underlying loan terms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to the DEP for environmental infrastructure projects, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds for clean water and drinking water infrastructure, directly supporting environmental protection and conservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New Jersey · Senate Jul 8, 2026

S 4217: Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027.

This bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to lend $13.093 million to local governments for specific hazard mitigation and resilience projects in fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for four locations: Jersey City's McGovern Park, Brigantine's Golf Course Drive, Highlands Borough's flood mitigation efforts, and Manasquan Borough's shoreline protection. To receive these loans, project sponsors must meet eligibility requirements set by the State Office of Emergency Management and agree to repay the money within 30 years. The legislation also allows the bank to grow its lending capacity using interest earned from previous loans and fees charged for processing new applications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $13.093M in loans for hazard mitigation and resilience projects, directly funding essential public safety infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds hazard mitigation and resilience projects including flood mitigation and shoreline protection, directly supporting environmental conservation and climate adaptation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes.

This bill allows the authority managing regional rehabilitation and reentry centers in New Jersey to calculate how much each participating county should contribute to the center's budget. Instead of a separate tax levy being sent to the Board of Taxation, the authority's chief financial officer will certify the number of inmates from each county and determine their proportional financial share based on those figures. This change shifts the responsibility for assessing county contributions from a tax-based process to a direct calculation based on inmate population data. The legislation primarily affects the administrative operations of these centers and the financial reporting requirements for the counties involved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill streamlines budget assessment for rehabilitation centers, ensuring counties contribute their proportional share to fund essential reentry services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4514: Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities.

This bill allows large, fast-growing New Jersey municipalities to collect and use additional taxes to fund local transportation services. Specifically, it permits cities with over 200,000 residents that grew by more than 15 percent between 2010 and 2020 to use mass transit parking tax revenue for transit operations and administrative costs. The legislation also changes how parking fines are handled in these areas, directing a larger share of penalty fees to municipal courts and giving cities full control over how to spend the remaining funds. Furthermore, it lets these same cities impose a rental car tax regardless of whether they have a major airport and removes restrictions limiting where within the city the tax can be collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new tax revenue for large municipalities to fund essential transportation services and administrative costs, directly strengthening local fiscal capacity.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allows municipalities to use parking tax revenue for transit operations and administrative costs, directly funding transportation services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 4531: Increases amount of child tax credit in taxable years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

This New Jersey bill temporarily increases the state child tax credit for residents with incomes up to $80,000 during the tax years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The legislation raises the credit amount by $250 for each income bracket, providing an additional $250 to families earning $30,000 or less and reducing the credit by $250 for those earning between $60,000 and $80,000. After these three years, the credit amounts will revert to their previous levels. The bill does not affect taxpayers with incomes above $80,000 or children over the age of six.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases child tax credit for lower/middle-income families, providing tax relief and financial support.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes