New Jersey League of Municipalities

Recreational Marijuana Stalls

Senate President Steve Sweeney announced that he would not post legislation again to legalize adult use marijuana for a floor vote. A ballot referendum in November 2020 will be advanced. Medical marijuana and expungement will now take center stage. Read on...
Legislation Introduced to Implement Path to Progress Recommendations

Senate President Sweeney and Sen. Oroho announced a 27-bill package implementing some Path to Progress Report recommendations. Sweeney also announced plans to move pension and health benefit reforms by end of June via Gov. Murphy or public question. Read on...
Property Tax Relief Restoration Bill Moves Forward

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced S-51. The legislation has been a long-time League priority. Read on...

PILOT Sharing Bill Advances

The Senate State Government Committee also advanced S-59, which requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) with counties and school districts and informs counties and school districts of urban renewal applications. Read on...
Gov. Signs Sexual Abuse Suit Extension Bill

Gov. Murphy signed into law S-477, which extended the statute of limitations in civil actions for sexual abuse claims. That same day, legislators introduced S-3739/A-5392 which seeks to rectify the flaw with S-477 concerning the standard of liability. Read on...
Committee Hears Hospital Tax Exemption Testimony

the Assembly State and Local Government Committee took testimony from the public on A-4013, a bill the League opposes. A-4013 seeks to address the ongoing issue of property tax exemptions for nonprofit hospitals with on-site for-profit medical providers. Read on...