This bill establishes a three-year "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" within New Jersey's Department of Human Services, targeting at least 6,000 Medicaid recipients aged 60 or older (with a control group of 6,000) to reduce falls. It provides proven prevention services including individualized risk assessments, counseling, and rehabilitative care - tailored for high-risk seniors and Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles - with funding from an $11.7 million appropriation. The program requires a review of Medicaid reimbursement policies and a cost-effectiveness evaluation within three years, aiming to lower healthcare costs by preventing falls, building on successful models from states like Pennsylvania and Florida.
This bill creates a clear process for recovering overpaid Superstorm Sandy recovery funds from eligible homeowners. It requires the Department of Community Affairs to send detailed "Notice of Over-Disbursement" documents showing exactly which funds were overpaid, including a line-item breakdown. Homeowners then have 60 days to choose repayment options: pay in full immediately or set up a flexible 60-month payment plan with no minimum monthly payments. If they don't comply, unpaid debt transfers to the Division of Revenue. The bill directly affects Sandy-impacted homeowners who received duplicate federal aid under RREM or LMI programs.
This bill requires all public colleges and universities in New Jersey to provide free menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in all campus buildings, including women’s restrooms, all-gender restrooms, and at least one men’s restroom in locations like lecture halls, residence halls, and libraries. Institutions must offer a variety of products - regular to super-plus, ultra-thin to overnight, and allergy-friendly options - and install dispensers or maintain existing ones that provide free access. The bill also mandates educational materials about toxic shock syndrome and proper disposal, with the state covering all costs through an $85,000 appropriation to the Office of Higher Education. Public institutions must submit reimbursement requests for expenses incurred.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden to provide shared forensic services for southern New Jersey law enforcement. It authorizes real-time testing in fingerprinting, firearms identification, DNA analysis, toxicology, and other crime scene evidence types to support regional investigations. The bill appropriates up to $500,000 from the General Fund to reimburse the laboratory for eligible costs incurred in providing these services. The lab must submit a two-year report to the Governor and Legislature detailing its activities, research, and future resource needs.
This bill establishes a grant program administered by New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to reimburse small retail businesses (with 50 or fewer employees) for increased operating costs caused by public highway projects. It also provides a 50% sales and use tax exemption for eligible businesses in municipalities affected by these projects. The grants cover the difference between a business's normal operating expenses and the increased costs during the project's duration, requiring documentation of both periods. The program is funded by a $1 million appropriation, with applications reviewed by the EDA using criteria defined in the bill.
S 3582 would establish a scholarship program for family members and legal guardians of New Jersey military personnel who died while on active duty. The program, initially funded by a $100,000 state appropriation, would provide undergraduate scholarships at New Jersey colleges and universities, with awards capped at the average tuition cost for four-year public institutions. The bill also creates two new funding sources: voluntary taxpayer contributions through state income tax returns and a $2 annual fee on personalized license plates.
This bill allows surviving spouses to claim a partial homestead property tax reimbursement for the days their deceased spouse lived during the tax year, even if the surviving spouse doesn't meet the standard eligibility requirements. Currently, reimbursement eligibility must be met as of December 31 of the tax year, which prevents surviving spouses from claiming any reimbursement if the deceased spouse died earlier in the year. The bill creates a pro-rata claim based on the number of days the deceased spouse lived (including the date of death) during the tax year. It directly affects surviving spouses of deceased New Jersey residents who previously qualified for the homestead tax reimbursement but are now ineligible themselves. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill prohibits New Jersey public and private institutions of higher education from receiving state funding if they boycott or divest from Israel-supporting businesses or Israeli entities. Specifically, it blocks state operating aid, student scholarships, and certain bonds if an institution boycotts Israeli goods, boycotts companies doing business with Israel, divests due to a company's support for Israel, or supports the BDS movement. Exceptions apply for divestment due to "prudent economic reasons." The law directly affects all higher education institutions in New Jersey, including their endowment funds and departments. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to create programs where seniors aged 60+ who have lived in their home as a primary residence for at least 15 years can volunteer for non-paid municipal roles (like community events or park maintenance) in exchange for property tax credits. Volunteers earn credits based on the state minimum wage rate, capped at $1,000 per year, which must be applied directly to their municipal property taxes for that same year. The credits cannot be carried over to future years or used for taxes beyond the current tax period, and municipalities cannot replace paid staff with volunteers. It specifically targets seniors on fixed incomes, aiming to reduce their property tax burden through community service.
This bill provides tax credits to New Jersey businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for use in their operations. Businesses can claim a credit equal to 25% (up to $500), 15% (up to $300), or 8% (up to $150) of the cost for stations installed in 2014, 2015, or 2016, respectively. To qualify, businesses must obtain certification from the Environmental Protection Commissioner confirming the station meets technical standards for level 2 or level 3 charging. The credit applies against corporation business tax or gross income tax and requires proof of installation and station specifications.
