State Issues

Bill Requiring Cost-Benefit Analyses for PILOTs Advances 

The Senate Community & Urban Affairs committee amended and advanced legislation (S-4069) requiring cost-benefit analyses for PILOTs. The bill has been referred to the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee.  

Read more: Bill Requiring Cost-Benefit Analyses for PILOTs Advances 

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

Governor Conditionally Vetoes S-3418 

On May 12, Governor Murphy conditionally vetoed S-3418, which authorizes certain types of permanent structures recently constructed or erected on preserved farmland to be used in certain cases for purposes of holding special occasion events.  

Read more: Governor Conditionally Vetoes S-3418 

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

Governor Signs Bill for Housing Resident Farm Employees  

Governor Murphy signed S-3353, which directs the State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practices for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms.  

Read more: Governor Signs Bill for Housing Resident Farm Employees  

Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

League Raises Concerns About Mandatory Food Waste Recycling Bill

On Thursday, the League testified and raised concerns about the budget implications of A-4118, which establishes statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills and requires DEP to adopt regulation to achieve targets. 

Read more: League Raises Concerns About Mandatory Food Waste Recycling Bill 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Federal Issues

NLC Hosts ARPA SLFRF Office Hours 

The League’s federal partner, the National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Annual Report virtual office hours through next week. 

Read more: NLC Hosts ARPA SLFRF Office Hours 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

House Ways & Means Committee Considers Tax Bill 

The House Ways & Means Committee released the text of “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and held a markup to consider issues under their jurisdiction. 

Read more: House Ways & Means Committee Considers Tax Bill 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

SS4A Webinar Recordings and Presentation Materials Now Available 

The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program hosted three informative "How to Apply" webinars in April, covering essential aspects of the grant process. Applicants can now visit the website to view the recordings at their leisure.  

Read more: SS4A Webinar Recordings and Presentation Materials Now Available 

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

Also of Interest

GFOA Women At Work Conference 

The GFOA will hold its Women at Work conference on Friday, May 16, at the Trenton Country Club. Registration is required.  

Read more: GFOA Women At Work Conference 

E-Micromobility Conference 

Keep Middlesex Moving is hosting an E-Micromobility Conference on June 25 in New Brunswick. Attendance is free with advanced registration.  

Read more: E-Micromobility Conference 

Contact: Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.