This bill expands New Jersey tax exemptions for veterans to include all branches of the Uniformed Services of the United States, such as the NOAA and the Public Health Service, in addition to the currently covered Armed Forces and National Guard. It achieves this by amending state tax code sections to replace the specific reference to the "Armed Forces" with the broader legal definition of "Uniformed Services," thereby extending a $6,000 gross income deduction to these additional groups. The legislation also ensures that military pension and survivor benefit payments received by these newly included veterans remain exempt from state gross income tax. These changes take effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority to offer a 50 percent toll discount to eligible veterans. To qualify, a veteran must own or lease a New Jersey-registered vehicle linked to an active electronic toll collection account and provide proof of honorable discharge from the military or National Guard. The authorities must approve applications based on standard military separation documents or valid state and federal veteran identification cards. This change would directly affect New Jersey veterans who use electronic tolling systems on turnpikes and bridges in the state.
This bill increases the amount of paid leave available to public employees in New Jersey who serve in the United States Reserves or National Guard. Under the new provisions, these employees would receive up to 90 work days of paid leave for federal active duty, an increase from the current limit of 30 days. Any time served beyond the 90-day cap would remain unpaid but would not count against the employee's accrued time off. The change applies to full-time or permanent officers and employees across state, county, and municipal agencies.
This bill waives transfer fees for commercial driver licenses for veterans and their spouses moving to New Jersey. It applies to individuals who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. military or National Guard, allowing them to transfer their existing licenses without paying the standard charge. The legislation defines a veteran specifically as someone with an honorable discharge from active or reserve forces or the state National Guard. This change aims to reduce financial barriers for military families relocating to the state.
This New Jersey bill waives initial licensing fees for veterans and their spouses, domestic partners, or civil union partners who are applying for professional or occupational licenses in the state. The exemption applies specifically to individuals who already hold a current license in another jurisdiction with requirements that are equivalent to New Jersey's standards. By removing these costs, the legislation aims to reduce financial barriers for military service members and their families when transferring their credentials to New Jersey. The law defines a veteran as anyone who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard and sets the effective date for three months after enactment.
This bill allows employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take paid leave when performing military duties or attending required military training. It covers all types of workers, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and probationary staff, ensuring they do not lose seniority, vacation time, or promotion opportunities while on leave. Employees will receive their regular pay for up to 30 days or 22 working days in a calendar year for active duty, with additional provisions for those serving in combat zones to access healthcare services. The legislation also ensures that pension contributions continue during military leave, with options for employees to make up any shortfall in payments.
This New Jersey bill would exempt veterans, active military personnel, National Guard members, and volunteer emergency workers from paying fees for mobile sportfishing vehicle permits. Under the law, the Department of Environmental Protection cannot charge these residents for permits that allow vehicles to operate on state park beaches for fishing, provided the vehicle is registered in the veteran's name. While these individuals would receive free permits, they are still limited to holding only one at a time and must follow all existing safety rules and regulations. The state agency must also create new rules to define the required proof of eligibility for these fee waivers.
This bill designates November 2026 as Veterans Month in New Jersey to honor the state's approximately 350,000 military veterans. The resolution allows the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. This measure does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a symbolic designation to recognize the contributions of those who served in the Armed Forces.
This New Jersey concurrent resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation exempting military retirement pay from federal income taxation. It directly affects retired members of the Armed Forces and Reserves who currently pay federal taxes on their retirement benefits based on length of service. The resolution highlights the sacrifices made by military personnel and notes that while some states already offer tax exemptions, federal law currently taxes this income. This document is a non-binding recommendation from New Jersey lawmakers rather than a law itself, as it only expresses support for federal action.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to offer reduced or free beach fees for children aged 12 to 17 and expands fee exemptions for veterans. It amends existing state law to permit local governments to set these discounts through ordinances while maintaining the current exemption for children under 12. The legislation specifies that veterans, including active duty service members, National Guard members, and those with Gold Star Family designations, qualify for fee reductions, and requires municipalities to track the number of eligible individuals receiving these benefits. Additionally, the bill clarifies that disabled veterans do not need to pay fees to obtain, replace, or renew permits for operating motorized vehicles on beaches.
