Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new certification requirements for tax collectors in New Jersey municipalities. It mandates semi-annual exams covering lien enforcement, tax collection procedures, and municipal fiscal practices, requiring applicants to meet specific education (e.g., four-year degree or equivalent experience) and training (Municipal Tax Collection I-III courses) criteria. Tax collectors serving municipalities using the State fiscal year must now complete a separate State fiscal year certification course ($250 fee) and receive a special endorsement on their certificate. The law directly affects current and prospective tax collectors, with municipalities operating under the State fiscal year unable to appoint uncertified individuals for these roles.
Asm. Shavonda Sumter
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Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens safety rules for hotels and multi-unit buildings in New Jersey when hazardous conditions are identified. It requires owners to provide written notice to occupants before restricting occupancy and sets clear limits on how many people can stay during repairs or hazards. The law directly affects hotel owners (buildings with 10+ units or 25+ sleeping spaces) and multiple dwelling owners (buildings with 3+ independently occupied units). Key provisions include standardized notice procedures and occupancy restrictions to protect residents until hazards are resolved, as defined under New Jersey's housing code.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A1181 requires public high school and charter school students (starting with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class) to complete and submit a financial aid application as a graduation prerequisite, unless they qualify for a waiver. Students or their parents/guardians may request exemption via a signed waiver form, or school counselors may authorize exemptions for under-18 students when parental consent cannot be obtained. Schools must provide resources (like webinars and guides) to help students and families complete the application, and must annually notify families of this requirement. The bill ensures no student faces academic penalties for using an approved exemption.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in newly constructed townhouses in New Jersey. It applies to townhouses where construction permits were not finalized before a specified date, affecting developers and builders of new townhouse projects. The key provision mandates compliance with the 2021 International Residential Code for sprinkler system design and installation. The Commissioner of Community Affairs must adopt rules to implement these requirements within five months of enactment. The law takes effect seven months after enactment, with a requirement for sprinklers on all qualifying new townhouse constructions.