New Jersey League of Municipalities

Expansion of Medical Marijuana Passes

The Assembly passed A-10 by a vote of 65-5-6. The legislation establishes the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee the regulation of medical cannabis in the state and expands access to medical marijuana. Read on...
Municipal Liability Bill Corrections Bill Approved

Earlier this week the Assembly Judiciary Committee reported A-5392 out of committee, readying the bill for second reading in the Assembly. A-5392 establishes the same sexual abuse liability standards for public entities as for non-profit organizations. Read on...
Reminder: Interest Arbitration Permanent Extension Effort Still Underway

The failure to permanently extend the 2% cap on binding interest arbitration awards has inequitably altered the collective bargaining process at the expense of property taxpayers. NJLM continues to work with our partners to permanently extend the 2% cap. Read on...

House Makes Progress on Infrastructure

The House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies approved its fiscal year 2020 bill. It provides $86.6 billion in budgetary resources for the Federal Department of Transportation. Read on...
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...