Budget & Taxes (Fees & Licensing)

New Jersey's A 180 prohibits the state from charging drivers based on miles traveled. It defines a "mileage-based user fee" as any charge calculated by vehicle miles driven during a set period. The bill also bans state funding for any related programs, studies, or pilot projects. This law takes effect immediately.

ACR 35 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority vote in both the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to pass any bill or joint resolution that creates or increases state taxes, fees, surcharges, or civil penalties. Currently, such tax-related measures only need a simple majority vote to pass. If approved by voters, this change would require a supermajority for all tax-related legislation, replacing the current simple majority standard. The amendment must be submitted to voters in the next general election following legislative approval.

This bill exempts volunteer fire companies in New Jersey from paying the annual registration fee required under the state's Charitable Registration Act. Currently, non-profits pay fees ranging from $30 to $250 yearly based on revenue, but volunteer fire companies must register and pay this fee like other organizations. The bill specifically removes the fee obligation while maintaining their requirement to register as charitable entities. It does not change existing registration procedures or eliminate other compliance duties. The exemption applies immediately upon enactment.

This bill (S 1724) prohibits New Jersey from implementing any fee based on how many miles drivers travel in the state. It specifically bans the state from charging vehicle owners or operators a fee calculated by mileage, and also prevents state funds from being used for any related studies, pilot programs, or initiatives. The law applies to all motor vehicles and takes immediate effect. It does not affect existing vehicle taxes or fees like gas taxes.