State Issues
Bill Moving Housing Element to MLUL Up for Consideration Tomorrow
On Thursday, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider S-4451, which requires that the Housing Element be a mandatory component of master plans and makes additional costly and burdensome changes.
Read more: Bill Moving Housing Element to MLUL Up for Consideration Tomorrow
Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120, and Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Adopt Sample Resolution Urging Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts
The League is once again calling on the Governor and Legislature to fully fund the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Act. Please consider adopting the sample resolution calling for the full restoration of Energy Tax Receipts.
Read more: Adopt Sample Resolution Urging Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts
Contacts: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112, and Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3841, x116.
Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Public Brawls
Governor signed A-4652 into law. P.L. 2025, c. 59 establishing the offense of inciting public brawl and upgrading the penalty for disorderly conduct in certain circumstances.
Read more: Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Public Brawls
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
State Comptroller Adjusts Contract Review Thresholds
The Office of the State Comptroller has adjusted contract review thresholds.
Read more: State Comptroller Adjusts Contract Review Thresholds
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Employment Transparency Law Now in Effect
P.L. 2024, c.91, which requires transparency concerning compensation with promotional opportunities and employment listings, took effect June 1.
Read more: Employment Transparency Law Now in Effect
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Senate Committee Advances Bill Increasing Insurance Costs
Last week, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee favorably reported S-2373, which provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Read more: Senate Committee Advances Bill Increasing Insurance Costs
Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
SHBP Plan Design Committee Meeting
On Wednesday, the State Health Benefits Commission Plan Design Committee held its regularly scheduled meeting.
Read more: SHBP Plan Design Committee Meeting
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.
Treasury Report Sounds Alarm on State Health Benefits Plan
On May 19, the State Treasurer’s office released a report, “Structural and Financial Challenges in the State Health Benefits Program for Local Government,” on the status of the State Health Benefits Program for Local Governments (SHBP-LG).
Read more: Treasury Report Sounds Alarm on State Health Benefits Plan
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.