This bill requires all public colleges and universities in New Jersey to provide free menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in all campus buildings, including women’s restrooms, all-gender restrooms, and at least one men’s restroom in locations like lecture halls, residence halls, and libraries. Institutions must offer a variety of products - regular to super-plus, ultra-thin to overnight, and allergy-friendly options - and install dispensers or maintain existing ones that provide free access. The bill also mandates educational materials about toxic shock syndrome and proper disposal, with the state covering all costs through an $85,000 appropriation to the Office of Higher Education. Public institutions must submit reimbursement requests for expenses incurred.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden to provide shared forensic services for southern New Jersey law enforcement. It authorizes real-time testing in fingerprinting, firearms identification, DNA analysis, toxicology, and other crime scene evidence types to support regional investigations. The bill appropriates up to $500,000 from the General Fund to reimburse the laboratory for eligible costs incurred in providing these services. The lab must submit a two-year report to the Governor and Legislature detailing its activities, research, and future resource needs.
S 3582 would establish a scholarship program for family members and legal guardians of New Jersey military personnel who died while on active duty. The program, initially funded by a $100,000 state appropriation, would provide undergraduate scholarships at New Jersey colleges and universities, with awards capped at the average tuition cost for four-year public institutions. The bill also creates two new funding sources: voluntary taxpayer contributions through state income tax returns and a $2 annual fee on personalized license plates.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to create a program identifying and recruiting unemployed residents for jobs in healthcare facilities, home care, and hospice services. It mandates that the recruitment process evaluate training feasibility for specific roles, consider job proximity to applicants' homes and transportation options, and address immediate barriers to employment. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the state General Fund to fund training programs and resources, using existing DOLWD infrastructure. It directly affects unemployed individuals seeking healthcare sector employment and healthcare stakeholders collaborating with DOLWD.
This bill (A4139) allocates $15 million from the state General Fund to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion. The funds specifically support adding 11,850 square feet to the Vietnam Era Museum, enabling the foundation to achieve accreditation, preserve artifacts with new equipment, and enhance educational programs. The foundation serves over 10,000 New Jersey students annually through its exhibits and storytelling initiatives about Vietnam War service. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly benefiting the Memorial Foundation and its museum operations.
This bill creates the Gold Star Family Scholarship Program, providing financial aid to family members of New Jersey military personnel who died while on active duty. Eligible recipients include spouses, parents, children, siblings, and legal guardians who attend approved colleges or universities. The program is funded through a $2 annual surcharge on personalized license plates, voluntary taxpayer contributions via state tax returns, and a $100,000 initial appropriation from the General Fund. Scholarships cover undergraduate costs up to the average tuition at New Jersey's four-year public universities, with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority managing eligibility and award amounts.
This bill (A 2762) expands New Jersey's Jersey Fresh Program to officially include marketing and promotion of locally produced liquor, beer, and wine. It directs the Department of Agriculture to develop a quality grading system for these products - similar to its existing system for fruits and vegetables - and appropriates $100,000 annually from the General Fund to fund this promotion. The program will specifically target alcoholic products made from agricultural commodities grown in New Jersey, such as grapes for wine or grains for beer. This change formally adds alcohol products to the Jersey Fresh branding and marketing efforts, which previously focused on non-alcoholic agricultural goods.
This bill adds $500,000 in supplemental funding from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the Jersey Fresh program, increasing its total FY2026 budget to $600,000. It directly supports New Jersey farmers by expanding marketing and promotion efforts for locally grown produce through the Jersey Fresh brand, which has been limited to $100,000 annually in recent years. The funding replaces the state's use of USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant funds for this program, freeing up federal resources to benefit more farmers. The program, launched in 1984, helps connect consumers with local farms through advertising and promotion.
This bill appropriates $2.125 million from the General Fund to Howell Township in Monmouth County specifically for extending drinking water mains to the Freewood Acres neighborhood. It directly affects residents in this economically stressed area, where current water sources rely on failing septic systems and shallow groundwater wells. The funding covers the cost of installing water infrastructure alongside an existing sewer project (to replace failing septic systems polluting a sensitive watershed), as the township and water provider cannot afford the full expense alone. The bill enables a coordinated infrastructure upgrade to improve public health, environmental safety, and water system efficiency in Freewood Acres.
This bill eliminates the current tiered fee structure for property transfer taxes on real estate valued over $1 million in New Jersey. Instead of charging increasing percentages (1% to 3.5%) based on property value ranges, it establishes a flat 1% fee on all transfers exceeding $1 million. The change directly affects sellers (grantees) of high-value residential, commercial, or farm properties over $1 million, while maintaining existing exemptions for nonprofits, corporate mergers, and intercompany transfers. The fee would be collected by county recording offices and remitted to the state general fund.
