This bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to voluntarily redirect a portion of their state income tax refund (or make a separate contribution) into a dedicated "School Aid Contribution Fund." The collected funds are required to supplement, not replace, the state's annual school aid budget, with all money deposited into the fund being annually appropriated to school districts through the existing school funding formula. Taxpayers can choose to contribute via their tax return, and the Legislature must use all collected funds to increase school aid without reducing the prior year's state funding level.
This bill requires the State of New Jersey to reimburse counties for holiday pay costs when county employees perform State government services on certain county-specific holidays. Counties must pay employees holiday pay (up to 1.5x base hourly rate) for work on these holidays, then apply to the Division of Local Government Services for reimbursement of the amount exceeding the employee's regular base salary. The State reimburses counties annually for these qualifying expenses, which counties must deduct from their next fiscal year's tax levy base. Counties may also count anticipated reimbursements as budgeted revenue for spending when received. The bill directly affects counties and their employees who perform State services on holidays not recognized as State holidays under existing law.
This bill requires New Jersey's Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) agencies to remain open during public health emergencies, specifically in counties with populations over 350,000 (defined as "populous counties"). It mandates the Department of Community Affairs to fund at least one HPP agency per populous county to manage homelessness services continuously during emergencies, with state funds covering gaps if federal pandemic funding falls short. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner to request state budget allocations to maintain these services when needed. It directly affects homeless prevention non-profits in populous counties and the residents they serve.
This bill allocates $1.5 million from New Jersey's Workforce Development Partnership Fund specifically to support the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (or its successor). It directly affects the program by providing dedicated funding for its operations, as specified in subsection (11) of the amended statute. The funding is drawn from the state's workforce development budget and must be used exclusively for the program's activities. This is a procedural funding allocation, not a new policy.
This bill links changes to New Jersey's petroleum products tax rate to concurrent increases in other state taxes. If the legislature raises sales or use tax rates, the bill requires a corresponding reduction in the petroleum products gross receipts tax rate, calculated based on the revenue impact of the new sales tax. The revenues generated from the increased sales tax rates must be dedicated exclusively to the state's "Transportation Trust Fund Account." It directly affects petroleum companies (refiners/distributors) and state transportation funding, creating a mechanism to offset tax increases on consumers with lower taxes on fuel. The bill does not change current tax rates but establishes a conditional adjustment process tied to legislative action.
S 2264 establishes the "New Jersey Reproductive Health Care Equitable Access Fund" within the state Treasury. Taxpayers can voluntarily add a contribution to their New Jersey gross income tax return to support this fund, with net contributions (after administrative costs) deposited into it. The Legislature would annually allocate all funds in the account equally to the three largest Medicaid reproductive health care providers in the state, requiring them to use the money to provide services (including pregnancy-related care and pregnancy termination) to low-income individuals who cannot afford them. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" broadly to cover medical, surgical, counseling, and referral services related to the human reproductive system. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Health Committee.
This bill requires New Jersey state agencies to conduct detailed cost analyses before outsourcing public services to private companies. It mandates agencies to evaluate all costs - including hidden expenses like lost tax revenue, retraining for displaced workers, and monitoring fees - before approving any outsourcing contract. Agencies must publicly disclose these analyses, including projected savings and staffing costs, prior to soliciting bids. The law aims to ensure outsourcing decisions prioritize public service quality and cost-effectiveness over private contracting, directly affecting state agencies and employees whose roles might be outsourced.
This bill expands the State Auditor's authority to audit state agencies and entities receiving state funds, requiring biennial performance reviews of all New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) business incentive programs. It mandates that the State Auditor publish all audit reports online for 14 days on the legislature's website and maintain a dedicated webpage for public access. The bill directly affects the State Auditor (who gains new powers), the EDA (which must undergo regular reviews), and businesses receiving state financial incentives like grants, tax credits, or loans. Key provisions include requiring the EDA to be audited every two years on programs supporting businesses - such as film production - and requiring agencies to provide prompt access to records for audits.
This bill increases the income eligibility limit for New Jersey's homestead property tax reimbursement program. It raises the annual income cap from $80,000 to $160,000 for qualifying single or married homeowners (or renters) aged 65+ or disabled individuals. The change directly affects low-to-moderate income seniors and disabled residents who own or rent homes as their primary residence. This adjustment expands access to tax reimbursement by allowing higher-earning eligible residents to qualify under the program.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment allowing New Jersey municipalities to offer a 15% property tax reduction on the primary residence of eligible 9/11 first responders. It directly affects police officers, firefighters, and EMTs disabled by medical conditions linked to their work at the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks. The exemption would apply only to the first 15% of a home's assessed value, require federal certification of the disability, and would not be reimbursed by the state. Municipalities would need to pass local ordinances to implement this tax break, but the state would not cover lost revenue.
