State Issues
NJDEP Announces Grants to Assist with New MS4 Permit Requirements
The NJDEP has announced the availability of $19 million in grants to help municipalities with the transition to new municipal stormwater permitting requirements. Full details will be available March 3.
Read more: NJDEP Announces Grants to Assist with New MS4 Permit Requirements
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase LIHWAP Participation
A bill meant to increase participation in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) was advanced through Senate committee this week. While the League initially opposed S-3333, amendments were made allowing us to now support the bill.
Read more: Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase LIHWAP Participation
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
NJ Attorney General Updates Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy
This week, New Jersey Attorney General Platkin issued a revised Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy that includes necessary updates to account for legalized cannabis consumption and sales.
Read more: NJ Attorney General Updates Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Appropriation Cap Workbook Available
The Division of Local Government Services has updated the Levy Cap workbook to include the appropriation cap exemptions granted at the February 8 Local Finance Board meeting.
Read more: Appropriation Cap Workbook Available
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Division Issues Guidance on the Transitional Aid Application Process – Deadline March 3
DLGS has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-3 providing guidance on the process for calendar year Transitional Aid, which includes mandatory notification of intent to apply & orientation for new municipalities who wish to apply for transitional aid.
Read more: Division Issues Guidance on the Transitional Aid Application Process – Deadline March 3
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.