Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.
This bill expands eligibility for New Jersey's homestead property tax reimbursement program to include disabled individuals receiving disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act. Previously, only those receiving disability payments under the Social Security Act qualified. The amendment adds Railroad Retirement Act recipients to the definition of "disabled person" in the law, allowing them to claim the reimbursement if they meet other standard requirements like income limits and residency. This change directly affects disabled railroad workers who previously could not access this property tax relief.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Dec 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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