This New Jersey bill creates tax credits for businesses that hire immediate family members (spouse, child, or parent) of military personnel killed in action. Employers receive a 10% credit on qualified wages paid to these new full-time employees, capped at $1,200 per family member annually, for employment lasting at least nine consecutive months. The credit is nonrefundable but can be carried forward for up to 20 years, and it cannot be combined with other state employment tax credits. The bill applies to wages subject to New Jersey's Gross Income Tax and includes provisions for recapturing credits due to noncompliance.
This bill creates a "Highlands Protection Fund" to provide property tax relief to residents in New Jersey municipalities affected by environmental protections in the Highlands region. The fund, financed by state revenues and interest, will support the "Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund" that distributes payments to qualifying municipalities based on a decline in vacant land values. These payments help reduce property taxes for residents by compensating for financial losses caused by environmental regulations, as determined by a board of tax experts using specific valuation calculations.
S 3552, the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," would allow New Jersey counties to propose a fee to fund infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems, but only after voters approve it in a referendum. Counties must hold a vote requiring over 50% approval, with the referendum clearly stating the fee amount, duration, and specific projects. The collected funds would be used exclusively for infrastructure construction within the county, managed by the county governing body. This bill aims to give counties a new tool to address infrastructure needs when state funding is insufficient.
This bill amends New Jersey's fiscal year 2026 budget to reassign $2 million in health services funding from "Salvation and Social Justice" to the Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation. The funds will continue supporting a maternal health birthing center in Trenton, with no change to the total appropriation amount or the purpose of the funding. The reassignment specifically updates the budget line item to direct the grant to Greater Mount Zion, a Trenton-based nonprofit focused on maternal health and community development. The bill does not create new funding or alter existing program goals.
This New Jersey bill provides tax credits for businesses and individuals who pay qualified wages to disabled veterans. It allows a 15% credit (capped at $1,800 per veteran annually) on wages paid to veterans with a 30%+ service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for sustained employment (185+ business days) during 2017-2020. The credit applies against both corporation business tax and gross income tax, with unused portions carryable forward for up to seven years. Businesses cannot claim the credit if wages are already counted toward other state tax credits or if the veteran hire appears to replace existing workers solely for the credit.
The "Innovate New Jersey Act" creates tax-free business incubators on campuses of New Jersey's public and private colleges and universities. It allows qualified new businesses - defined as those not previously operating in New Jersey and not moving existing jobs - to operate in these incubators without paying certain state taxes. The bill establishes "tax-free New Jersey areas" on underutilized campus space, requiring approval from the Innovate New Jersey Board. This directly affects institutions of higher education and qualifying startups seeking low-cost, short-term facilities to develop innovative technology businesses.
This bill freezes state spending for Fiscal Year 2027 at 2026 levels for specific funds, including the State General Fund, Property Tax Relief Fund, Casino Control Fund, Casino Revenue Fund, and Gubernatorial Elections Fund. Any revenue collected in FY2027 exceeding the 2026 total must be deposited into the Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund in 2028. The requirement does not apply to federal revenue or constitutionally dedicated state revenue. The bill takes effect immediately and expires on July 1, 2028.
This bill imposes a 1% administrative fee on contracts awarded to out-of-state contractors who work under New Jersey's Prevailing Wage Act (P.L.1963, c.150) and Public Works Contractor Registration Act (P.L.1999, c.238). It directly affects contractors whose principal business is outside New Jersey (excluding temporary satellite offices), requiring them to pay this fee based on the total contract value. Contractors may subtract costs they already paid for state business registration from the fee amount. The collected fee is deposited into the state General Fund and applies immediately to all contracts awarded after the bill's enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement, working with the Health Commissioner, to create a public education campaign about gambling risks and treatment resources for compulsive gamblers. The campaign must cover gambling risks, consequences, addiction rates, and available help, using media like TV, radio, social media, and newspapers within 180 days of the bill's enactment. It appropriates $200,000 from the state General Fund to cover campaign development and implementation. The campaign's progress must be reported to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months of the bill taking effect. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents by providing accessible information on gambling risks and support services.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts in every county to receive a minimum geographic cost adjustment (GCA) of 1.0 when calculating state school aid. The GCA adjusts funding based on local costs, and this bill mandates it cannot fall below 1.0 for any county, ensuring all districts get at least the base funding level. It amends existing law to clarify that the commissioner must develop and update this adjustment every five years using census data, while maintaining the 1.0 minimum. This directly affects all public school districts statewide by guaranteeing a baseline funding level regardless of geographic cost differences. The bill focuses on the formula's structure, not specific outcomes or advocacy.
