State Issues

OPRA Modernization Legislation Passes Both Chambers  

This past Monday, both the Senate and the Assembly passed S-2930, with bipartisan support, which modernizes the Open Public Records Act. It now awaits action from the Governor. 

Read more: OPRA Modernization Legislation Passes Both Chambers  

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120 and Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Prevailing Wage Legislation on PILOTs Passes Committee  

Last week, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee amended S-2015 to provide for a prevailing wage in PILOT agreements.   

Read more: Prevailing Wage Legislation on PILOTs Passes Committee

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Workers Comp Contingency Fee Increase Passes Assembly Committee

The Assembly Labor Committee favorably reported A-3986, which increases the attorney contingency fee cap in workers’ compensation matters from 20% to 25%. 

Read more: Workers Comp Contingency Fee Increase Passes Assembly Committee

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

DEP Announces Coastal Flood Regulation Rules 

Last Friday, Governor Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced their intent to upgrade DEP’s coastal flooding regulations and shared a courtesy copy of the draft rule proposal.  

Read more: DEP Announces Coastal Flood Regulation Rules 

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

ABC Issues Order Granting Blanket Relief for Inactive Licensees  

On May 10, the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued an Administrative Order granting blanket relief for inactive municipally issued Class C retail licenses.

Read more: ABC Issues Order Granting Blanket Relief for Inactive Licensees  

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

Legislative Activity of Interest

This week, several bills related to Affordable Housing and Senior Housing were heard before various committees.  

Read more: Legislative Activity of Interest

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

Town Crier Blog Post: SFY2025 DOH Budget Allocations 

Governor Murphy’s SFY2025 detailed budget recommendations for the NJ Department of Health total $1.33 billion. Please visit the League DOH budget blog post for more information.

Read more: Town Crier Blog Post: SFY2025 DOH Budget Allocations

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

Also of Interest

Lunch & Learn: DEP and NFIP Floodplain Management

On Monday, June 10 at noon, the League will host a Lunch & Learn NFIP Floodplain Management with the DEP.

Read more: Lunch & Learn: DEP and NFIP Floodplain Management  

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

The NJLM Mini-Conference is open for registration! 

The NJLM Mini-Conference is a one-day conference held at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor on June 12 from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Attendees can earn up to 8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in one day for their professional licenses. Registration costs range from $125 for members and $135 for nonmembers. More information on this conference, including registration, is available on the Mini-Conference website.