February 2, 2024

State Issues

Assembly Committee Advances Affordable Housing Bills

The Assembly Housing Committee advanced a package of affordable housing bills, including one that would overhaul the state’s Fair Housing Act and affordable housing policy.

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

REMINDER: Opioid Settlement Reports Due March 1

As a reminder, if you are one of the municipalities participating in the national opioid settlement, the deadline to report any or no activity is March 1, 2024.

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

Division of Taxation Releases 2023 Table of Equalized Valuations?

The Division of Taxation has released the amended 2023 Table of Equalized Valuations, for Municipal Clerks.??

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

Federal Issues

House Passes Tax Reform Bill Without SALT Cap Deduction Change

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. It did not include any changes to the $10,000 State and Local Tax (SALT) cap deduction.

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

Local Infrastructure Hub Offers Grant Bootcamp

The Local Infrastructure Hub is offering a second phase of free Grant Bootcamps for municipal officials for several federal grant opportunities.

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

Also of Interest

Show Off Your City Final Week for Entries:

Contest Deadline Feb. 9

We’re heading into the last week for the Show Off Your City Contest entries! Photos of your tourist attractions, downtown areas, economic development initiatives, parks, city halls, community groups, and new projects–whatever shows off your municipality–will be accepted through February 9.

Entries will be posted on the League’s Facebook page, website, and some will be featured in the April issue of NJ Municipalities, and possibly other issues. The winner will also receive a free League publication of their choice!

Photos can be submitted via the form on the league website, email to aspiezio@njlm.org, or mailed on a flash drive to 222 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. For full details, visit the Show Off Your City Contest webpage.

NJ Council on the Arts Announces Free ArtPride Webinar Series

The New Jersey Council on the Arts is hosting a free, 5-week virtual training series designed for administrators to develop skills in promoting public art.

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

NJ Watershed Institute Hosting 7th Annual Watershed Conference

On February 23, the NJ Watershed Institute will host its 7th Annual Watershed Conference, an educational and networking event on topics related to watershed health in NJ.

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

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