Budget & Taxes

New Jersey's S 1522 waives fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and state park/forest admissions for specific military-affiliated individuals. It directly affects active-duty service members stationed in New Jersey (regardless of residency), New Jersey National Guard members after initial training, members of organized military reserves based in New Jersey, disabled veterans (with VA service-connected disability), and retired New Jersey National Guard members. The bill amends existing law to eliminate these fees, requiring proof of eligibility (e.g., military ID or VA documentation) when obtaining licenses. This policy change applies to all fees charged for these activities under state law, with the state budget compensating for lost revenue through annual appropriations.

This bill repeals a $100,000 limit on sales tax exemptions for businesses in New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program. It directly affects certified UEZ businesses (those with UZ-4 certification) by allowing them to claim full tax exemptions on all costs for property improvements, such as building repairs or renovations, without the previous $100,000 cap. The exemption applies retroactively to all qualifying property improvements made on or after January 1, 2022. This change simplifies access to tax savings for businesses seeking to upgrade their facilities within designated UEZ areas.