This bill exempts certain military compensation from New Jersey's state income tax for residents who serve outside the state. Specifically, it excludes pay received by New Jersey-domiciled service members deployed or stationed out-of-state for at least six months during a tax year, including housing allowances, subsistence payments, and mustering-out benefits. The policy directly affects New Jersey residents serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are not stationed within New Jersey for a significant portion of the year. The bill amends New Jersey tax code section 54A:6-7 and would take effect immediately upon enactment. (Note: The bill is pending, introduced January 13, 2026, and not yet enacted.)
This New Jersey bill (A 3620) provides tax credits to farm employers who offer lodging or transportation benefits to their employees. Farm employers can claim up to $250 per employee for qualifying lodging (must be on-site, required for employment, and provided for at least six weeks) and up to $500 per employee for transportation benefits (reimbursing actual costs like transit or fuel). The credits apply to both corporation business tax and gross income tax, but cannot exceed 50% of the employer’s tax liability. It directly affects New Jersey farm businesses that provide these specific employee benefits.
This bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey employers who pay up to $5,000 annually toward the student loans of qualifying STEM graduates. It directly affects employers in the state who hire full-time employees with STEM degrees from New Jersey public colleges, who live and work in New Jersey, and have outstanding, non-defaulted student loans. Employers can claim this credit against corporation business tax or gross income tax, with eligibility certified by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The credit applies to loans paid on or after the date the bill takes effect (January 1 following enactment).
This bill establishes a pilot program allowing New Jersey municipalities and state agencies to pool publicly-owned assets (like buildings or land) into a "Urban Wealth Fund." The program would contract private firms to manage these assets to increase revenue, with the extra income directed toward minority business support, infrastructure, education, or property tax cuts. Participating municipalities must identify underused public assets, undergo valuation, and apply through the Economic Development Authority. The pilot aims to test if better management of public assets can generate new revenue for community priorities.
This bill provides a New Jersey tax credit of up to $500 for spouses of active-duty military members who must pay professional licensing fees after relocating to the state due to a permanent military move. It applies to fees required for licenses the spouse held before moving, such as for nursing, law, or engineering, and covers costs incurred within 13 months of the relocation order. The credit directly reduces the spouse's state tax bill for that year, with excess credit treated as a refund. It targets military families facing financial burdens when rebuilding careers after frequent relocations.
This bill appropriates $26,140,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for dredging navigational waterways and related disposal projects. It directly funds 25 specific dredging projects (e.g., Double Creek, Ocean County; Shark River Back Channel) and $4 million for non-designated waterways used for recreational/residential boating (e.g., Hancy's Pond, Manahawkin Creek). The funds cover dredging, material disposal, and stabilization of sites, with unspent money to be reallocated to other navigational channels. This is a funding measure, not a new policy, addressing long-unfunded dredging needs critical for navigation and boating access.
This bill establishes a public awareness campaign about social media's risks to minors, targeting parents and guardians of children aged 13-17. It appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for the New Jersey Department of Education to develop and implement the campaign within 180 days of enactment. The campaign will use statewide media channels - including newspapers, radio, TV ads, and social media - to share research on social media's mental health impacts, based on the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory. The Commissioner of Education must report on the campaign’s progress to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months of the bill’s effective date.
New Jersey's Bill A 3438 would provide a $1,000 annual refundable tax credit to staff members working at licensed childcare centers. Eligible staff include full-time, part-time, substitute, and contract workers employed during the center's operating hours. If the credit reduces a taxpayer's state income tax liability to zero, the excess amount is paid as a cash refund. The credit applies to married couples filing jointly (each spouse claims the full $1,000) and takes effect for tax years beginning January 1 following enactment.
This New Jersey bill (A 771) directs excess federal funds received through Community Care Waivers for developmental disabilities services to support community-based improvements. It affects persons with developmental disabilities living in community settings by requiring that any funds exceeding the annual budget estimate - after covering provider contract deficits - be deposited into a new Developmental Disabilities Community Infrastructure Fund. The fund provides one-time grants prioritizing repairs to residential/transportation facilities, accessibility equipment, and assistive technology. The bill mandates annual reporting to legislative committees on how these funds are used.
This New Jersey bill (A 3851) requires public libraries funded partly or fully by municipal or county taxes to provide free menstrual hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in all women’s restrooms and all-gender restrooms. It directly affects libraries in municipalities or counties that use local tax dollars for library services. The state will cover all costs for providing and restocking these products, ensuring libraries don’t bear the expense. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
