This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide public boat access to State-owned lakes where boating (with or without motors) is permitted, within two years of enactment. The DEP must either construct access points or partner with private marinas through public bidding. The bill appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to cover these costs and mandates that if access cannot be provided, the DEP must report the reasons and required funding to the Governor and Legislature. This directly affects public boaters seeking access to State lakes and requires the DEP to use state funds for implementation.
This bill increases the New Jersey Department of Children and Families' (DCF) FY2026 budget by $16.7 million to raise the monthly reimbursement rate for care management organizations (CMOs) serving youth with complex health needs. The rate will jump from $1,032 to $1,200 per client in 2026, with annual $100 increases until reaching $1,500 per client. CMOs - county-based agencies that coordinate care for youth with behavioral health, substance use, or developmental disabilities - will directly benefit from this funding change. The policy ensures CMOs receive higher payments for services provided through the NJ FamilyCare program.
New Jersey's S 1831 establishes a statewide youth apprenticeship program for students aged 16-21, directly affecting high school students (particularly 11th and 12th graders), employers, and low-income apprentices. The bill creates career-connected high school pathways, combines paid on-the-job training with community college dual enrollment, and prioritizes high-demand sectors like healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and green jobs. It appropriates $25 million annually starting in FY2026 to fund the program, including tax credits of up to $5,000 per apprentice for employers who pay at least 60% of journeyperson wages and meet diversity and reporting requirements. The program requires annual reporting on participation demographics, completion rates, and state savings from reduced reliance on student aid, while prohibiting duplication of existing apprenticeship programs.
This New Jersey bill (S 1906) exempts sales of pet food and certain veterinary medications from the state's sales and use tax. It applies specifically to food and medications for "qualified pets" - domesticated animals kept primarily for companionship (not for business or research) - and defines "qualified pet medication" as drugs recognized by state boards, prescribed by licensed vets, or intended to affect a pet's health. The exemption covers purchases made by pet owners for their companion animals, removing tax from these recurring costs. The policy change takes effect in the first full calendar quarter after enactment.
This bill amends New Jersey's school funding formula to include the value of certain properties normally exempt from property taxes (like government-owned land) when calculating a school district's "equalized valuation." This change directly affects all public school districts receiving state aid, as it alters how the state determines each district's share of funding. The key mechanism updates the definition of "equalized valuation" to explicitly add exempt property values to the tax base used for aid calculations. As a result, districts with significant exempt properties may see adjustments in their state aid amounts based on this revised valuation method. The bill does not change the overall funding level but modifies the formula used to distribute existing state aid.
This bill creates a tax credit for corporations selling retail products made entirely in New Jersey. Corporations can claim a $3.31 credit for every $100 in sales of qualifying "New Jersey made products," defined as goods where all significant parts, processing, and labor originate in New Jersey (with no more than negligible outside content). The credit reduces liability under New Jersey's corporation business tax, not sales tax. It directly affects businesses selling such products, offering a financial incentive to prioritize in-state manufacturing.
This bill provides two tax benefits: it exempts retail sales of certain school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, computers under $3,000, and school computer supplies under $1,000 from New Jersey's sales tax when purchased by individuals for non-business use year-round (replacing a temporary back-to-school holiday). It also creates a $500 annual deduction for eligible teachers' unreimbursed classroom expenses, including items like books, pencils, computers, and lab equipment. The tax exemption applies to sales after the fourth month following enactment, while the deduction applies to taxable years starting after the next January 1. These provisions directly affect students purchasing supplies, parents buying school items, and teachers covering classroom costs.
This bill establishes a New Jersey tax credit program to encourage businesses to hire and retain employees with developmental disabilities. Employers qualify for a credit of $1 per hour worked (up to $2,000 per employee annually), provided the employee works at least 500 hours in the state and the employer meets eligibility requirements like offering qualifying health insurance. The program is funded with a $2 million annual cap, administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and requires employers to apply yearly by January 15. It directly affects New Jersey employers and individuals with developmental disabilities meeting the defined criteria (including autism, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disabilities).
This New Jersey bill (S 1853) provides tax credits to small business employers (fewer than 25 employees, under $1 million annual revenue) and farm employers for increased mandatory insurance costs. It allows a credit equal to the difference between current-year costs for workers' compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance versus the prior year’s costs for the same employees/wages, capped at $12,000 annually. The credit applies to corporation business tax and gross income tax filings for tax periods starting January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2029. Businesses cannot use the same costs for other tax credits or incentives during overlapping periods.
This bill (S 1570) limits annual reductions to New Jersey school districts' state aid payments, capping cuts at 1% per school year. It directly affects all school districts receiving state aid by preventing any single-year reduction exceeding 1% compared to the prior year's disbursement. Key provisions establish this 1% cap as a new rule, overriding previous formulas that allowed larger annual cuts. Exceptions apply for certain districts meeting specific criteria (e.g., high-tax areas with spending below adequacy), but the core change is the universal 1% reduction limit for all districts. The bill does not increase aid but restricts how much aid can be reduced annually.
