June 25, 2025

State Issues

Senate & Assembly Budget Committees Scheduled to Meet Thursday

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Budget Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday to finalize decisions on the FY2026 budget.

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

Bill Requiring Public Notices on Municipal Websites Committee Hearing Thursday

Bill S-4654, which provides a permanent solution to the requirement of publishing public notices online will be considered by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Thursday, June 26.

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

HMFA Proposed New UHAC Regulations

Pursuant to P.L. 2024, c. 2, (A-4), the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJ-HMFA) has approved for publication the proposed 2025 Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC) regulations. This follows the adoption of emergency regulations last year.

Contacts: Mike Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120

Private Inspection Bill Amended to Permit Municipalities to Retain Fees

The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee favorably reported S-4501, with amendments to permit private on-site inspection agencies to complete construction code inspections under any circumstances.

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

Fire District Water Service Charge Bill Advances

The League opposes A-5538 which prohibits municipal utilities authority from charging fire district and fire department water service charges for fire protection as it forces other utility users to subsidize the cost of the fire district.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, x112.

League Opposes Legislation Creating Mobile Driver's License

The League has serious reservations about A-3518/S-1297 which creates mobile driver’s license and identification cards. Municipal governments will have to purchase scanning devices to read the electronic cards and there are potential privacy concerns.

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, lbuckelew@njlm.org, x112.

Mayor Jeffrey Martin Steps Up to NJLM 2nd VP

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: Michael Cerra, Executive Director, mcerra@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x120.

Bureau of Land Management Grant Opportunities

Municipalities can now access new federal support through the Bureau of Land Management’s FY25 grant portfolio to tackle wildfire mitigation, restore natural habitats, and strengthen infrastructure.

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

NJ Municipalities Blog: Heat Awareness

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. This week catch up on healthy heat management.

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

Conference Connections

Hotel Booking System & Conference Registration to Open July 1

One week remains before it’s time to officially join the 2025 Annual Conference! Registration and housing for the 2025 Annual Conference will open on July 1, the same day for the first time.

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

NJ DEP Recycling Awards Nominations Open

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

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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