State Issues

DEP Not Extending Comment Period for REAL Rule Proposal

The NJDEP has indicated that they have no intentions of meaningfully extending the public comment period for their REAL Rule proposal, despite such calls from various stakeholders, including the League.   

Read more: DEP Not Extending Comment Period for REAL Rule Proposal

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

SHBP Plan Design Committee Holds October Meeting 

This Wednesday, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Plan Design Committee (PDC) held Its regularly scheduled October meeting. The PDC passed a resolution urging the SHBC to extend open enrollment by one week.    

Read more: SHBP Plan Design Committee Holds October Meeting

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

Legislation to Stem SHBP Cash Flow Issue Advances 

On Thursday, the Senate State Government Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced identical legislation to manage an imminent Division of Pension cash flow challenges for the State Health Benefits - Local Government Employee Group. 

Read more: Legislation to Stem SHBP Cash Flow Issue Advances

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

Committee Considering Bill Subjecting PILOTs to Prevailing Wage  

On Thursday, the Assembly Labor Committee amended and advanced A-3944, which expands projects subject to the Prevailing Wage Act to include projects with PILOT agreements. The bill has been referenced to the Assembly Higher Education Committee. Please reach out to the Assembly Higher Education Committee & your Assembly Representatives urging them to vote NO.  

Read more: Committee Considering Bill Subjecting PILOTs to Prevailing Wage  

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

Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation Calculations Released

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has posted the non-binding calculations of municipalities’ present and prospective needs for affordable housing using the required methods under the new law.  

Read more: Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation Calculations Released

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

Federal

Highlight Municipal Projects Built by Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds

With aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire in 2025, Congress may consider removing the tax exemption from municipal bonds that support local infrastructure projects. Please highlight municipal projects built with tax-exempt municipal bonds.  

Read more: Highlight Municipal Projects Built by Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds

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

2024 League Conference

Bus Shuttle and Overflow Parking

Bus Shuttle and Overflow Parking Locations for the 109th Annual League Conference are now available.

Read more: Bus Shuttle and Overflow Parking

Contact: Danielle Holland-Htut, Senior Manager, Continuing Education dholland@njlm.org or 609-695-3481 ext 118.

Download the 2024 Conference App Now 

Download the 2024 app before arriving in Atlantic City for the best experience and start planning your Annual Conference schedule now! You will need to download the latest version, even if you downloaded that app last year. 
  
 The Conference app is an easy-to-use and handy reference tool to guide you throughout Conference Week. 

View the session schedule on the go, see a full exhibitor listing, create a personalized schedule, receive last-minute schedule change alerts, log in to message other attendees, or view the Consultants Listing and pre-schedule a meeting. 

To use the attendee messaging feature, create a custom schedule, and favorite exhibitors, sign into the app with your Confirmation ID/Badge ID number. Don't want to log in? No problem! You can still utilize the other features of the app without logging in. 

Visit your app store to download. 

Please Give to Those in Need: CFBNJ Fundraiser/Food Drive 

The League is working with the Community Foodbank of New Jersey to benefit state residents in need. Please take the opportunity to drop off non-perishable goods during the Annual Conference at the donation station located near the entry to Hall C at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Monetary contributions to the Community Foodbank of New Jersey are also welcome.