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Local Part PERS Legislation Advances

Legislation dividing PERS into state and local parts (S-3522) was considered and released by the Senate State Budget Committee. The bill now awaits consideration by the full Senate. Read on...
Governor Signs Parental Notification Legislation

Governor Murphy signed S-5472/S-3565 requiring law enforcement to provide a parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of a person under the age of 18 with written notification for underage consumption or possession violations. Read on...
Legislative Preview: Week of March 15

Legislative front: Various Assembly and Senate committees will be holding hearings and considering numerous pieces of legislation during the week that impact municipalities. Read on...
Recap: Week of March 8 Legislative Committees

During the week various Assembly and Senate committees held hearings and considered numerous pieces of legislation. Legislation of municipal impact was considered:. Read on...
Legislative Preview: Week of March 8

Various Assembly and Senate committees will be holding hearings and considering numerous pieces of legislation during the week. Read on...
Early Voting Legislation

On Monday, the Assembly will be considering A-4830/S-3203, which would require the addition of in-person early voting for certain elections. County boards of elections will be required to designate public locations for early voting. Read on...
Monday Vote: Urge Assemly to Vote No on A-4850 Third-Party Inspection Bill

A-4850, a bill the League opposes, is scheduled for an Assembly vote on Monday, March 1. The legislation would establish an alternate inspection process for property owners willing to pay a premium fee to expedite inspections. Read on...
Your Action Needed: PFRS 20 & Out in Assembly on Monday

Please contact your Assembly Representative and urge them to vote no on A-2562/S-1017, which permits a PFRS employee who is enrolled before or after the bill's effective date to retire upon attaining 20 or more years of service credit, Read on...
Feb. 26, 2022 Cannabis Update

The League will be offering a free briefing session on the new Cannabis laws on Wednesday, March 3, at 12 noon. Due to capacity limits, please register by sending an email to legislation@njlm.org subject line “A-21” to receive the link to the briefing. Read on...
Update on S-1

After a significant number of amendments Senate President Sweeney and cosponsor Senator Vin Gopal have made to address concerns on Civil Service reforms and the LUARCC process in S-1, NJLM will be taking a neutral position on the bill. Read on...

Legislative Guide: Your Voice in Trenton (PDF)

A guide to the legislative process, the League's priorities and plans for the year, the League's role in the process and how to become more involved. Published by New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

League Legislative Committee

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Legislative Bulletin

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Conference Resolutions

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Legislative Backgrounder: The Town Crier

A legislative blog providing detailed background information on legislation affecting New Jersey's municipalities.

Legislative & Municipal Officials Testimony

Through the years the League of Municipalities has stood up for New Jersey Municipalities by testifying before legislative committees on important bills under consideration by the legislature.