State Issues
Expansion of Prevailing Wage Requirements to PILOT Projects
The Senate Budget committee was scheduled to consider a bill expanding prevailing wage requirements to PILOT projects, however, after outreach by the League and other stakeholders, sponsor Senator Gopal held S-2798 for additional review and possible amendments. .
Read more: Expansion of Prevailing Wage Requirements to PILOT Projects
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Experience Analysis
At the March 8, State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) meeting, AON, the actuary for the SHBC provided the commission members a mid-year performance overview of the plan.
Read more: Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Experience Analysis
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Annual Financial Disclosure Statements Guidance Issued
The Division of Local Government Services released LFN 2023-06. The Local Government Ethics Law requires local government officers to file a financial disclosure statement annually.
This blog post discusses the guidelines for the 2023 FDS filing year.
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Alternate Deputy Registrars
Governor Murphy signed legislation which permits the appointment of additional alternate deputy registrars.
Read more: Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Alternate Deputy Registrars
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Right to Farm Protections Extended to Aquaculture Activities
This week, Governor Murphy signed into law S-428, extending the Right to Farm Act protections to include certain shellfish aquaculture activities. The League supported this logical extension of the Right to Farm Act.
Read more: Right to Farm Protections Extended to Aquaculture Activities
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
League Hosts USDA Rural Development Webinar
The League hosted a Lunch and Learn with Jane Asselta, USDA Rural Development New Jersey State Director, who discussed available funding and loans for municipalities.
Read more: League Hosts USDA Rural Development Webinar
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
League Seeking Information on MS4 Permit Compliance
The League is asking our members to answer a short survey aimed at gathering information related to individual municipalities efforts to comply with the NJDEP’s new MS4 permit program requirements.
Read more: League Seeking Information on MS4 Permit Compliance
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Assembly Committee to Consider 20 and Out Legislation
On Monday the Assembly State and Local Government Committee will be considering A-4498, which provides PFRS members a retirement allowance after 20 years of services regardless of age.
Read more: Assembly Committee to Consider 20 and Out Legislation
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Also of Interest
NJ-GMIS Technology Education Conference
For a full day of education about local government technology solutions, tech management, and peer networking, join NJ GMIS at its Annual Technology Education Conference on Thursday, April 20. The event takes places Franklin Township in Somerset County at The Palace at Somerset Park.
It’s not just for techies! Sessions include social media, communication skills, leadership, responding to ransomware, Daniel’s Law, stress management, and more. Plus, technical sessions on current products and services provided by our corporate sponsors. Plus, over 40 vendors to learn from. Registration is now open. If you are involved in dealing with your organization's tech, this event is for you.
League Lunch & Learn: Benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices
On March 21 at noon please join the League’s Lunch and Learn to discover the benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices with representatives from the Department of Human Services.
Read more: League Lunch & Learn: Benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices
NJ Carpenters Union Presents Free Seminar
The New Jersey Carpenters Union will be hosting a free seminar on “Best Practices for Purchasing, Administering and Closing Out Publicly Funded construction Projects on March 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 402, Atlantic City. Advance registration for the seminar, with DCA approved continuing education credits, is required.
Read more: NJ Carpenters Union Presents Free Seminar
NJ Local Government Week is Quickly Approaching!
Celebrate your municipality and showcase its beauty! Let residents know about your municipal facilities and highlight the services that their local government provides to them on a daily basis by participating in NJ Local Government Week April 16-22.
Read more: NJ Local Government Week is Quickly Approaching!
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