This bill establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric skilled care nursing facilities (SCNFs) participating in New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. It directly affects facilities providing specialized, long-term care to medically fragile children and youth up to age 21, such as the four currently operating in New Jersey. To qualify for this rate, facilities must comply with state and federal requirements for licensure, patient safety, and care quality. The bill appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to implement this rate increase and requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal approval for the change.
New Jersey's S 409 allows counties and municipalities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees for low-income households. It requires local authorities to establish income-based eligibility (at or below federal poverty guidelines) and verify household composition, ownership, and income through documented applications. Authorities must ensure budget stability by setting aside sufficient revenue or obtaining approval to cover reduced fees without raising rates for others. The bill applies to both sewer and water systems, mandating clear advertising of the program in billing materials and setting annual application deadlines.
This bill exempts stipends paid to volunteer first responders (such as firefighters or EMTs who serve without regular pay) from state payroll and income taxes. It specifically excludes these stipends from gross income calculations under New Jersey's tax laws. Volunteer first responders may still receive nominal fees, expense reimbursements, or reasonable benefits without losing their tax-exempt status. The bill clarifies that this exemption applies to payments made for emergency services, as long as volunteers receive no regular remuneration for their service.
This bill authorizes New Jersey municipalities to charge development impact fees on new construction projects to fund infrastructure improvements. It requires these fees to follow state-established guidelines and directs the funds toward upgrading roads, water systems, sewer facilities, and school infrastructure strained by new development. Developers of new projects will pay these fees, while municipalities will use the revenue to address specific infrastructure needs identified by the state. The bill also includes a funding appropriation to support this fee program.
This bill would exempt the sale of condoms from New Jersey's sales tax, making them more affordable for consumers who purchase them. It adds condoms to the existing list of tax-exempt medical items, which includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, diabetic supplies, and tampons. The exemption would apply to all sales made four months after the bill becomes law. The sponsor cited rising sexually transmitted disease rates and stated the goal is to increase condom accessibility to encourage responsible personal behavior.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to create a best practices manual for prenatal and postpartum care, which all hospitals and maternity care facilities must adopt as a condition of licensure. The manual must include specific standards like emergency response teams, patient screenings, treatment guidelines, and reporting protocols for complications. It appropriates $950,000 from the state general fund to fund this manual's development and implementation. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities providing maternity services by mandating adherence to these new standards.
S 2336 requires New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement, working with the Health Commissioner, to create a public awareness campaign about gambling risks and resources for people struggling with gambling addiction. The campaign must cover gambling risks, consequences, addiction rates, and available help, using media like TV, radio, social media, and newspapers within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The state will appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund to fund this campaign and requires a report on its progress to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months. This bill directly affects all New Jersey residents by making this information widely accessible through official state channels.
This bill requires a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees and beneficiaries in New Jersey's Teachers' Pension, Judicial Retirement, Public Employees', Police and Firemen's, and State Police retirement systems whose monthly benefits are at or below 150% of the federal poverty level for a single-person household. The adjustment equals 100% of the Consumer Price Index change (instead of the previous 60%) and applies only on January 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024. The state must appropriate funds from the General Fund to cover these increases and administrative costs for those two years. Retirees or beneficiaries may voluntarily waive the adjustment with written notice.
This bill (S 2417) exempts volunteer fire companies in New Jersey from paying the annual charitable registration fee required under the state’s Charitable Registration and Investigation Act. Currently, such organizations must pay fees ranging from $30 to $250 yearly based on revenue, but this bill would remove that specific fee obligation. Volunteer fire companies would still need to register as nonprofits but would no longer pay the annual fee. The exemption applies to all volunteer fire companies registered under the existing law.
This bill provides financial allowances (like tax credits) for redevelopment projects by colleges/universities or financially struggling hospitals under New Jersey's Aspire program. It allows these institutions to claim incentives during a defined eligibility period (up to 10 years, or 5 years for certain projects). The bill amends existing law to clarify key terms like "distressed hospital" (hospitals facing financial hardship) and "commercial project" to determine eligibility. Note: The bill was withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, c.313, meaning it is now law.
