Permits board of chosen freeholders to establish "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program to encourage shared services and municipal consolidation.

This bill allows New Jersey county boards of commissioners to create a "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program. It directly helps municipalities (towns and cities) that want to study shared services (like joint police or waste management) or municipal consolidation (merging governments). The program funds study costs, consultant fees, and one-time startup expenses - but excludes debt financing or capital leases. Counties must ensure proposed shared services are cost-effective, and the state’s Community Affairs Commissioner sets application guidelines. Funding can come from state/federal sources, private donations, or local taxes.