June 18, 2025

State Issues

League Testifies in Opposition to Food Waste Recycling Bill

The League testified and raised concerns about the budget implication of S-203, which establishes statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills and requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.

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

Mayors Testify About Withholding of Business Personal Property Tax

On Thursday, Hamilton Township (Mercer) Jeff Martin and Robbinsville Township Mayor David Fried testified before an Assembly Committee regarding the outdated law that permits utilities to determine whether they are required to pay the BPPT.

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120, and Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, eknoedler@njlm.org, x116.

Local Unit Budget Processes & Related Operations Bill Advances

The Assembly State and Local Government Committee amended and released A-5240, which concerns local unit budget processes and related operations. Our recent blog post provides more detail information on the changes made in A-5240/S-3941.

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

NJ Opioid Council Releases Strategic Plan

The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council released its inaugural Strategic Plan. It’s a comprehensive, five-year plan for the equitable and data-driven investment of opioid settlement funds.

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

NJ Municipalities Blog: Keep Wood-Ridge Beautiful Anniversary

While the League’s magazine, NJ Municipalities, is on its summer break, a new blog will feature a series of stories from communities around the state.

Contact: Amy Spiezio, Managing Editor, aspiezio@njlm.org; ext.123.

Federal Issues

Senate Version of “Big Beautiful Bill” Released; SALT Cap Reduced

The Senate Finance Committee released its section of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which differs from the House-passed version. It reduces the SALT cap deduction to the existing $10,000 and raises the Debt Ceiling by an additional $1 trillion to $5 trillion.

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

America250 Grants

The National Endowment for the Arts is offering the “Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes” grants for creative projects that highlight the contributions of certain national heroes.

Conference Connections

Conference Preparations Underway

Registration and housing for the 2025 Annual Conference will open on the same day this year: July 1.

This change will make it easier and more convenient for delegates to secure their registration and hotel without having to wait weeks between openings. Register early for the best rate –Early Bird pricing ends August 31.

Discounted hotel rates will be available at numerous properties around the city. Book early for your preferred hotel--room blocks will sell out!

Join your peers in Atlantic City this November for three days to connect, network, and learn. We look forward to seeing you on November 18!

For more information, visit the Conference website.

Also of Interest

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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