This bill increases New Jersey's refundable tax credit for property taxes paid on a primary residence (homestead) from $50 to $200. It directly affects homeowners and tenants who pay property taxes or rent that includes property taxes on their primary residence, including seniors aged 65+ and qualifying blind or disabled taxpayers. Instead of claiming a property tax deduction, eligible taxpayers can now choose a flat $200 credit against their income tax, which is refundable (meaning they receive cash even if they owe no tax). The change applies to taxable years beginning after enactment and is designed to provide greater tax relief for qualifying residents.
This bill requires New Jersey to reimburse volunteer firefighters for covered cancer screenings - such as for colon, lung, skin, and prostate cancers - every three years after five years of service, with no out-of-pocket costs. It treats volunteer firefighting service as a pre-existing condition for coverage, capping reimbursement at $1,250 per three-year period (adjusted for inflation). The program is funded by a 0.1% increase in the tax on fire insurance premiums, with dedicated revenue flowing into a non-lapsing state fund. It directly affects all volunteer firefighters in New Jersey who meet the service duration requirement.
This bill (A 3718) creates the Highlands Conservation Trust to permanently preserve environmentally sensitive lands in New Jersey's Highlands Region. The Trust will acquire and manage land to protect natural resources like forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitats, preserve historic sites, and provide passive recreation opportunities. It will fund its work primarily through revenue from special "Highlands Conservation" license plates sold to vehicle owners. The Trust is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Governor and state officials, with land acquisition focused on areas defined under existing Highlands protection laws.
This bill appropriates $3.6 million to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for adult medical day care providers in New Jersey. It raises the per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10 per patient per day, directly affecting community-based medical day care centers that serve vulnerable adults with physical or cognitive impairments. The funding is conditional on providers receiving this updated rate, stabilizing their finances after pandemic-related income losses. This change ensures providers can continue offering essential in-community care without closing, as mandated by the bill's amendment to the 2024 appropriations act.
ACR 101 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit annual property tax increases for primary residences (homestead property) in New Jersey. If approved by voters, it would require the state legislature to cap annual assessment increases at the lower of 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change, whichever is lower. This applies to properties used as the owner's principal residence, resetting to current market value upon ownership change. The amendment must be approved by voters before taking effect, as it requires constitutional change.
This bill provides an additional $4.8 million in state funding to Jefferson Township Public Schools for operational costs. The supplemental appropriation directly supports the school district by closing a current budget shortfall in its day-to-day expenses. The funds will be added to New Jersey's education budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year under the Department of Education's operational aid category. This targeted financial aid helps the district cover essential costs like staffing and utilities without requiring local tax increases.
S 3689 (Sponsored by Senator Bucco) expands New Jersey's pension and retirement income exclusion to include taxpayers earning over $150,000 annually, while increasing the maximum exclusion amount. Currently, taxpayers with incomes above $125,000 but under $150,000 receive reduced exclusions (e.g., 25% for married couples filing jointly), but this bill removes the $150,000 cap. Qualifying taxpayers - those receiving pension/retirement income and filing New Jersey taxes - would see higher tax savings under the revised rules. The bill amends existing tax code provisions (N.J.S.54A:6-10) to implement these changes.
This bill imposes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles in New Jersey: $300 for passenger EVs and $450 for commercial EVs starting July 2025, collected by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It reduces highway fuel tax rates from 10.5¢ to 7¢ per gallon for gasoline and 13.5¢ to 9¢ for diesel fuel. All fees and tax revenues will fund the state's Transportation Trust Fund. The bill also authorizes the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on alternative revenue sources for transportation infrastructure.
This bill creates a program where New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) awards grants to small businesses that closed for one month or more due to state or public infrastructure projects. To qualify, businesses must be independently owned with fewer than 10 employees, under $1.5 million in annual revenue, and prove economic loss from the closure. The EDA will determine grant amounts based on operating expenses during the closure, and the entity conducting the infrastructure project must contribute 0-5% of the project’s total cost to fund these grants. The EDA will manage applications, disburse funds, and establish reporting requirements for recipients.
This bill appropriates $75,000 from the General Fund to the Human Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Fund, administered by the Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice. The funds must be used to provide direct services to trafficking survivors, promote awareness of human trafficking, and develop educational materials and training programs - consistent with existing law (P.L. 2013, c. 51). The fund is non-lapsing, meaning the money remains available until spent for these specific purposes. This supplemental appropriation directly supports victims and programs addressing human trafficking in New Jersey.
