State Issues
Local Finance Board Approves CY 2024 Budget Deadline Extensions
During the December 13 Local Finance Board Meeting, the Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) proposed and approved a revised deadline schedule for the introduction and adoption of CY 2024 municipal budgets.
Read more: Local Finance Board Approves CY 2024 Budget Deadline Extensions
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Court: Refiled OPRA Request Doesn’t Avoid Statute of Limitations
In an unpublished opinion from the Appellate Division, the court denied an OPRA requestor’s attempt to avoid the 45-day period to file a complaint by resubmitting an identical OPRA request.
Read more: Court: Refiled OPRA Request Doesn’t Avoid Statute of Limitations
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Lame Duck Activities
Host of Affordable Housing Related Bills See Action in Assembly
Several recently introduced bills related to affordable housing were reported favorably out of the Assembly Housing Committee this week. Because of their recent introduction, the League is still reviewing the bills and has not yet taken a position.
Read more: Host of Affordable Housing Related Bills See Action in Assembly
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
Legislation Advances to Require Notice of Promotions
Committees in both the Assembly and Senate favorably reported legislation that requires employers to announce, post, or otherwise make known all opportunities for promotion to all current employees and would also require disclosure of compensation in employment listings.
Read more: Legislation Advances to Require Notice of Promotions
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Legislation Expanding Electronic Permit Processing System Passes
This week, both the Senate and Assembly passed legislation to expand the Electronic Permit Processing Review System.
Read more: Legislation Expanding Electronic Permit Processing System Passes
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Senate Approves Legislation to Ban Constable Positions
On Monday, December 11, the Senate passed unanimously passed S-2341/A-5281, which eliminates the position of constable. The bill now awaits consideration by Governor Murphy.
Read more: Senate Approves Legislation to Ban Constable Positions
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Senate Labor Passes Bill Increasing Workers Comp Contingency Fees
On Thursday, the Senate Labor Committee favorably reported S-4059. This legislation is companion to A-5659, which we have reported on over the past two weeks.
Read more: Senate Labor Passes Bill Increasing Workers Comp Contingency Fees
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.
Legislation Impacting Privatization of Contracts Advancing
Assembly State and Local Government Committee advanced legislation, A-5430, that would prohibit the privatization of public services unless there are cost savings that are not based on increased charges or reduced services to the public or lowered workforce standards. The bill now awaits consideration by the full Assembly. The League joins the New Jersey Association and the New Jersey School Boards Association in opposing A-5430.
Read more: Legislation Impacting Privatization of Contracts Advancing.
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.
Senate Passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill
On Monday, December 11, the Senate passed A-649, which broadens law enforcement uses of civil asset forfeiture funds for public education, community outreach, and police diversity training.
Read more: Senate Passes Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Bill Revising Penalties for Underage Drinking Advances
On Thursday, December 14, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee favorably reported A-5610/S-3954, which revises the penalty for underage consumption or possession of an alcoholic beverage.
Read more: Bill Revising Penalties for Underage Drinking Advances
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
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