May 26, 2023

State Issues

Continue to Urge Full Funding of Energy Tax Receipts

The League, NJ Conference of Mayors (NJCM), and NJ Urban Mayor’s Association (NJUMA) continue to urge the State Legislature and Governor to fully fund the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Act in the FY2024 budget. But your elected state officials need to hear from you!

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120. or Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

SCOTUS Decision Could Impact NJ Property Tax Laws

A decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that found a Minnesota county’s retention of excess value above the taxpayer’s debt after a tax foreclosure violated the Constitution could have an impact on New Jersey’s property tax laws.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

League Lunch & Learn: Modernization of CDL Test

In July, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will be adopting modernizations for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skills test. On Tuesday, May 30 at noon join the League and MVC for a free webinar review of the changes.

Legislative Committee Considers Liquor License Reform

On Wednesday, May 24, the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee considered various liquor license reform bills and held a hearing regarding the state’s regulations on liquor licenses for bars and restaurants.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

DLGS Issues Guidance on Russia-Belarus Certification

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-11, providing guidance on the Russia-Belarus Certification.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Plan Design Committee Holds Regular May Meeting

The State Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee (PDC) met on Wednesday and discussed contributions, costs, and other items.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Department of Transportation Budget Allocations FY 2024

The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) proposed FY 2024 budget allocations, excluding the Motor Vehicle Commission, amount to $1.919 billion representing a $11.8 million (0.6%) increase compared to the FY 2023 adjusted appropriation. For more on NJDOT’s budget, please see our recent blog post.

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program – Deadline June 9

NJCCIC has announced the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) application is now open through June 9, 2023. The grant program is designed to improve cybersecurity.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

NJ OEM FEMA Safeguarding Tomorrow Grant Plan Public Comment Sought

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) has applied for funding through the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan (RLF) Fund Grant to FEMA for FY 2023. They are now seeking public comment on their Intended Use Plan and Proposed Project List.

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.

Federal Issues

Federal Debt Ceiling Negotiations Update

After a meeting earlier this week between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, White House, and House Republican negotiators have met to resolve the debt ceiling standoff.

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

GFOA Women@Work Event

On June 2, the Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey will hold its GFOA Women@Work event at the Trenton Country Club, Trenton, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.