This bill provides a $3.5 million supplemental appropriation to fund the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) program for adult students in career and technical education. It directly affects eligible adult students enrolled in county vocational school programs (minimum four months) who are New Jersey residents, have household incomes between $0-$65,000, and have applied for all other available grants/scholarships. The funding covers remaining tuition and approved fees after other state, federal, or institutional aid is applied, acting as "last-dollar" support. Eligibility requires good academic standing, enrollment in programs leading to industry certifications or licenses, and meeting residency requirements.
This bill establishes a pilot program in Union City, Trenton, and Camden to address open cockloft spaces between residential buildings. It appropriates $30 million to provide weatherization and fire safety improvements - specifically installing fire-rated separations and optional energy efficiency upgrades like insulation - free of charge to low- and moderate-income homeowners. Property owners not qualifying for free services may pay for the work through a 10-year property tax special assessment. The program directly affects residential building owners in these three cities, aiming to reduce energy costs, improve fire safety, and evaluate the effectiveness of weatherization measures in urban areas.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to promote state-produced aquaculture products (farmed fish and shellfish raised in New Jersey waters) through the existing Jersey Fresh Program. It mandates the department to create a specific quality grading system for these products - distinct from wild-caught seafood - and allocate $25,000 annually from the General Fund to fund advertising and promotion. The program will apply only to aquaculture products meeting state quality standards, expanding Jersey Fresh's current focus on locally grown produce. This change directly affects New Jersey aquaculture producers seeking to market their products under the state's agricultural branding initiative.
This bill (A 3422) limits electric utility rate increases for eligible low- and middle-income residential households in New Jersey. It prohibits utilities from raising rates for these households by more than the previous year’s inflation rate (based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index). Eligible households are defined as those earning ≤200% of the federal poverty level (low-income) or ≤400% (middle-income). Utilities must report program details to the Board of Public Utilities and face fines for non-compliance, with annual reports to the Legislature summarizing impacts.
This bill exempts the retail sale of tangible personal property made from 100% post-recycled waste or recycled materials (such as recycled bricks, asphalt, and crushed concrete) from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It defines "post-recycled waste" as materials salvaged from general waste and processed into raw materials, and "recycled materials" as products made from post-consumer waste. The exemption applies directly to retailers selling these specific recycled products, reducing their sales tax burden. The bill takes effect two months after enactment for all qualifying sales.
ACR 86 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt the primary residence of a surviving spouse from property taxes if their spouse - a law enforcement officer, firefighter (paid or volunteer), or emergency medical responder (ambulance/rescue squad member) - died while on duty. The exemption applies as long as the surviving spouse continues to live in the home as their primary residence and does not remarry. The state would reimburse local taxing districts annually for the lost property tax revenue from these exempt properties. This change would directly affect surviving spouses of qualifying first responders in New Jersey who own their home.
ACR 22 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey to fund public school districts (excluding special education) with equal per-pupil state aid. This would change current funding practices where aid per student varies significantly between districts. The amendment specifies the state would not be required to set minimum or maximum funding levels for districts. If approved by voters, it would amend the state constitution to mandate this equal per-pupil funding approach for general school support.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a comprehensive State Water Infrastructure Investment Plan every five years. The plan must estimate annual and long-term funding needs for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, identify revenue sources, prioritize projects (including environmental justice communities), and incorporate climate resilience strategies. It also mandates the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to publish additional details about water infrastructure projects and appropriates $200,000 to support these efforts. The bill directly affects state agencies, water systems, and communities relying on public water infrastructure.
This bill updates how New Jersey allocates revenue from hotel and motel occupancy fees. It sets specific percentages (e.g., 22.68% for arts funding) and minimum dollar amounts ($31.9 million annually for the State Council on the Arts) for fiscal years 2021-2026, then establishes fixed minimums ($31.9M for arts, $5.5M for history, etc.) starting in 2027. These funds directly support cultural projects, historical commissions, tourism promotion, and the Cultural Trust. The bill was withdrawn after being enacted as P.L.2025, c.393, meaning its provisions are now law.
This bill creates a refundable tax credit for New Jersey homeowners in common interest communities (like condominiums or cooperatives) who pay homeowners' association (HOA) fees for infrastructure improvements. The credit equals 18% of the total HOA assessments paid annually for infrastructure projects, as verified by a certification from the HOA. Homeowners must submit this certification when filing their state income tax return to claim the credit, which can reduce their tax bill to zero and refund any remaining amount. The credit applies regardless of whether the home is subject to property taxes or alternative payment agreements.
