This bill exempts the sales tax on specific energy-saving products and services when purchased by consumers or businesses. It covers items like LED light bulbs, insulation, window weather stripping, tankless water heaters, and furnace filters, which are defined as products or services primarily designed to reduce energy use in homes and buildings. The tax exemption applies to retail sales made after the bill takes effect, removing the sales tax burden on these items. This change directly benefits homeowners and businesses looking to install or buy energy-efficient upgrades.
S 3238 requires Type I school districts and charter schools in New Jersey to establish citizen budget oversight committees. These committees, composed of at least five members (including parents, educators, and taxpayers with at least two having financial expertise), must review monthly financial data, monitor budgets, and report to the governing board. Committees will have access to non-confidential financial documents, can recommend changes to tax levies or special initiatives, and must complete a two-hour training program on school budgeting. The bill aims to increase transparency in school financial management by involving community members in oversight.
This bill requires school bus drivers, aides, and personnel to call 911 during potential life-threatening emergencies involving students. It also mandates that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with specific safety features (though the exact features are not detailed in the provided text). The bill updates training requirements to include recognizing life-threatening emergencies and proper procedures for students with disabilities, requiring twice-yearly training and certification for all personnel. These changes apply to school bus contractors and school districts in New Jersey, with implementation tied to a pending training program update. The bill includes funding (an appropriation) for these requirements.
This bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special "South Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Association" license plates for motor vehicles. Owners pay a $50 one-time application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee (in addition to standard registration costs), with all fees deposited into a dedicated fund. The fund's money is split equally each year between the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (to support veterans' organizations) and the Emergency Management Section of the Division of State Police (to aid local emergency management groups). The program includes mechanisms to reimburse the Motor Vehicle Commission for administrative costs and allows discontinuation if annual plate costs exceed revenue for two consecutive years.
New Jersey's S 1664 establishes a matching grant program for public research universities that receive federal research grants. The bill requires the Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology to distribute $5 million in state funds to help these universities match federal grants, prioritizing projects aligned with state economic development goals and priority industries. Universities must apply for funding, with selections based on criteria like economic impact potential and student research opportunities. The commission must annually report on grant recipients and the program's effectiveness in advancing economic development.
This bill provides a $250 annual state income tax credit for homeowners within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or similar non-maintenance materials. Property owners who already made this change before the bill's effective date also qualify for the credit. The credit aims to reduce chemical runoff from lawns - like fertilizers and pesticides - that flow into the bay, addressing a key factor in the bay's environmental degradation. It applies to taxable years starting January 1 after the bill takes effect, with tax credit rules to be established by the Division of Taxation.
This bill changes how New Jersey allocates revenue from hotel and motel occupancy fees, redirecting 100% of the funds (previously 40%) to arts, historical heritage, and tourism programs starting in fiscal year 2023. It sets specific annual minimums: $31.9 million for the State Council on the Arts, $5.5 million for historical preservation, $17.6 million for tourism promotion, and $720,000 for the Cultural Trust. Hotels, motels, and online platforms like Airbnb must collect and report these fees, with strict reporting requirements for digital bookings. The bill directly affects hospitality businesses paying the fee and state agencies managing arts, history, and tourism funding.
This bill provides a tax credit against New Jersey's corporation business tax for businesses that retrofit existing warehouses (100,000+ square feet used for storage) with a designated solar-ready zone and install solar panels. The credit covers up to 50% of retrofit costs or $250,000 per warehouse, with a maximum $25 million total for all taxpayers. To qualify, businesses must prove solar panels are installed after retrofitting and meet specific roof-area requirements for the solar-ready zone. The credit applies to up to eight warehouses owned by the same business in one tax period.
S 2042 establishes a grant program to provide up to $75 per funeral to qualified nonprofit veteran organizations that offer military funeral honors in New Jersey. These organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS codes 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19). The program uses a revolving fund financed by state appropriations, donations, and fees, with grants decreasing for multiple funerals on the same day to cover actual costs like mileage. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will manage applications, eligibility, and payments, requiring organizations to submit proof of expenses and sign grant agreements. This directly supports veteran groups by helping offset costs for providing military funeral honors to service members' families.
This bill provides a $4 million supplemental appropriation to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners for infrastructure development at Paterson Great Falls National Park. It specifically allocates funds to support sports, entertainment, and tourism facilities within the park, building on an existing $900,000 FY2026 appropriation. The funding requires approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting before use. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already approved under P.L.2025, c.392.
