This bill provides tax relief to small retail businesses (50 or fewer full-time employees) located in areas affected by public highway construction projects, such as the I-80 project. It creates two main credits: (1) a refundable credit against sales tax remittances for businesses in impacted zones during construction, and (2) a credit against business privilege tax based on verified revenue loss. Businesses must apply for approval, document their impact, and claim credits during the project’s active "relief period" (from start to completion). The credits are limited to 50% of tax liability and expire after seven years if unused.
This bill reduces the minimum liability insurance requirement for autocabs in New Jersey from $1.5 million to $200,000 per accident. It directly affects autocab owners and operators, who must now carry this lower coverage amount to legally operate on public streets. The key provision amends Section 1(6) of the existing law and updates Section 48:16-3 to reflect the new $200,000 limit for bodily injury/death and property damage claims. This change applies to all autocab insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date. The bill does not alter other coverage requirements for standard vehicles or commercial motor vehicles.
This New Jersey bill (A1539, "Safe Mobility Education Act") requires public schools to teach pedestrian, cycling, and motor vehicle safety to all students in grades K-12. It mandates the State Board of Education to update curriculum standards to include age-appropriate lessons on topics like bike safety rules, helmet use, visibility gear, legal responsibilities, and consequences of traffic violations. School districts must implement this curriculum starting in the first full school year after the standards are updated, and teachers must complete a required professional development module on the topic. The bill directly affects New Jersey public school students, educators, and school districts through mandatory curriculum changes.
S 3642 authorizes New Jersey school districts with existing automotive programs to partner with private companies to create electric vehicle (EV) certification programs. These programs would train students in EV-related careers like automotive technology, engineering, and maintenance, with districts issuing certifications to successful completers. School districts may use national industry standards and consult the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities when developing these programs. The bill directly affects eligible school districts and their students seeking EV career pathways, with no funding or mandates specified.
This bill (A 410) requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to appear before legislative committees before implementing toll or charge increases - including automatic increases. Authorities must provide detailed explanations of financial justification, public impact, revenue use, and alternatives to avoid hikes. The bill also prohibits NJTA/SJTA from raising tolls or charges by more than 2% over any five-year period. These changes directly affect commuters, businesses, and the public who pay tolls on NJTA/SJTA highways.
This bill (A 3688) expands school transportation eligibility for nonpublic school students in New Jersey. It requires school districts to provide transportation or a $675 annual reimbursement (adjusted for inflation) to students attending nonpublic schools located **within the same county** as their residence, regardless of distance. This replaces the previous rule that limited coverage to schools within 20 miles. The bill repeals outdated language (P.L.1999, c.350) that mandated the 20-mile restriction. It directly affects parents/guardians of nonpublic school students in districts providing transportation for public school students living more than 2 miles (elementary) or 2.5 miles (secondary) from school.
This bill repeals a 2.5% surtax known as the "Corporate Transit Fee" that applied to corporations with New Jersey taxable income exceeding $10 million during tax periods starting in 2024-2028. It directly affects large corporations paying the Corporate Business Tax (CBT) in New Jersey, eliminating their requirement to pay this additional fee for future tax periods. The fee, which generated revenue for NJ Transit operations and capital projects starting in 2026, is now removed from law. The repeal takes effect immediately upon enactment, applying to all tax periods beginning after the bill’s passage.
S 3284 creates the New Jersey Transportation Consolidation Task Force to study merging five state transportation agencies: New Jersey Transit, the Transportation Trust Fund Authority, the Turnpike Authority, the South Jersey Transportation Authority, and the Department of Transportation. The task force, composed of seven appointed members with transportation and finance expertise, must analyze potential cost savings, operational efficiencies, and legal/financial impacts of consolidation within 12 months. It will produce a detailed report including specific savings analysis, best practices from other states, and a proposed plan for a single new independent transportation agency. The report will guide future legislative action but does not implement consolidation itself.
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to develop and publish accessibility standards for a pedestrian overpass bridge connecting the Johnson Trolley Trail at its intersection with Interstate 295 in Mercer County. It mandates that project sponsors submit bridge designs to NJDOT for review (within 90 days) to ensure compliance with these standards before construction begins. NJDOT would then assume responsibility for the bridge's long-term maintenance and operations after construction. The bill explicitly states NJDOT is neither required to build the bridge nor maintain other sections of the Johnson Trolley Trail corridor.
New Jersey Senate Bill S3430 (S 3430) expands the responsibilities of the Office of School Bus Safety to enhance student transportation safety. The bill requires the office to verify school bus driver training certifications, maintain a list of contractors barred from bidding on transportation contracts, and coordinate with the Motor Vehicle Commission to share safety data. It mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing safety recommendations, enforcement actions, and progress on past safety improvements. These changes directly affect school districts, transportation contractors, and state agencies overseeing school bus operations.
