June 11, 2025

State Issues

Bill Moving Housing Element to MLUL Passes Committee

On Thursday, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee favorably reported S-4451, which requires that the Housing Element be a mandatory component of master plans and makes additional costly and burdensome changes.

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120, and Paul Penna, Director of Government Affairs, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Highlights of the DEP FY2026 Proposed Budget

The League’s recent blog post outlines the highlights of DEP’s FY2026 proposed budget.

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

PFRSNJ Scheduled Monthly Meeting

On Monday, the Police and Fireman’s Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRSNJ) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting.

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

Federal Issues

Senate Begins Consideration of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

The U.S. Senate Committees are beginning consideration and review of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill that passed the House in May.

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

House Passes H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act

The National Leage of Cities (NLC), the League’s federal partner, is opposed to H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, because it could limit federal resources to municipalities.

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

Also of Interest

Networking Events for Technology Professionals This Summer

NJGMIS, an association of public sector technology professionals from cities, towns, counties, municipal authorities, K-12, higher education, and school boards from across the state, is hosting three events this summer.

E-Micromobility Conference

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

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

NJ DEP Recycling Awards Nominations Open

NJ Department of Environmental Protection is accepting nominations for its annual award for leaders in recycling and sustainability.

DCA to Host NJHOMES Events

This June, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is hosting events throughout the state on the NJ Housing Opportunities for Municipal Equity and Success (NJ HOMES) program. To register for the event, please email the event date, your name, title, and municipality/organization to NJHOMES@dca.nj.gov

Registration Open for Governor’s Conference on Housing

Registration is now open for the Governor’s Conference on Housing & Economic Development at Harrah’s in Atlantic City on September 16 and 17.

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

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