This bill authorizes a constitutional convention to reform New Jersey's property tax system, requiring two public votes: one in 2012 to approve the convention and another in 2013 to ratify its recommendations. The convention must propose revenue-neutral changes (keeping total state tax revenue the same) to reduce property tax inequities, especially for low- and moderate-income residents, while maintaining current school funding and affordable housing obligations. It mandates that the convention complete its proposals by August 2013 for voter approval in November 2013, with any statutory changes subject to future legislative review.
This bill provides an additional $250,000 in state funding for the Agricultural Experiment Station to develop deer-resistant native plant species. It directly affects the Agricultural Experiment Station (part of Rutgers University) and aims to mitigate deer-related damage to New Jersey's agricultural crops, gardens, and natural ecosystems. The key mechanism involves collecting plant cuttings and seeds from regional species, developing propagation protocols, and testing plants with natural deer-resistance traits. This project explores nonlethal methods to reduce deer damage, addressing concerns like crop loss and ecosystem disruption linked to New Jersey's estimated 125,000 deer.
This bill provides an additional $500,000 from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Borough of North Caldwell specifically for restoring the Walker’s Family Home at Walker’s Park and the surrounding 17-acre park property. The funds are intended to cover restoration costs for the historic home and park, which the borough acquired in 2016. The appropriation is added to the existing 2024 state budget through a supplemental funding measure. The borough will determine how to use the restored property after completion.
This bill (A 1070) provides a $3 million supplemental appropriation to the New Jersey Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are designated to cover specific operational costs including advanced training, equipment, vehicle purchases, software licenses, and staff mental health initiatives for the unit. The bill also requires any unspent funds from the previous fiscal year to carry forward for the same purpose. Note: This bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already approved under P.L.2025, c.331.
This bill requires New Jersey's State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to work directly at long-term care facilities. These advocates must conduct in-person visits with residents to help address their financial, health, legal, and social needs. The bill mandates an appropriation from the General Fund to cover the costs of these assigned advocates. It directly affects residents of long-term care facilities by ensuring they have on-site support to advocate for their needs. The policy change is a concrete requirement for the ombudsman's office to implement, funded by the state.
This bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to automatically increase daily reimbursement rates for assisted living facilities, comprehensive personal care homes, and assisted living programs each July 1. The increase must match the previous year's rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. These rate adjustments directly affect facilities receiving Medicaid payments for resident care, ensuring their reimbursement keeps pace with inflation. The bill also mandates funding from the state General Fund and requires state officials to seek federal approval for the changes.
This New Jersey bill creates a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 per year for residents who owe at least $5,000 in student loans from a qualifying institution of higher education. To qualify, taxpayers must have accumulated $20,000 in student debt for education expenses and submit proof of loan payments with their tax return. The credit must be used to repay student loans within two years of receiving it, with priority given to low-income residents and New Jersey graduates. Annual funding is capped at $10 million to cover refunds when the credit reduces tax liability to zero.
This bill (A1127) allocates an additional $1.2 million in state funding from the Property Tax Relief Fund specifically to the Franklin Township School District in Somerset County. The supplemental appropriation directly assists the school district in covering increased costs for student transportation and charter school tuition. The funding is provided as a supplemental addition to existing annual education appropriations under the state's budget. This is a procedural budgetary action with no new policy provisions, solely addressing specific cost increases for one school district.
This bill provides an additional $3 million in state funding to New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights specifically for upgrading the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJ BIAS). The system tracks bias crimes reported by state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. The funding ensures consistent and uniform reporting of bias incidents across all law enforcement levels. This is a procedural appropriation (not a new policy), directly supporting the operational capacity of law enforcement agencies to document bias crimes.
This bill appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to Rutgers University-New Brunswick specifically for its Nurture thru Nature (NtN) program. The NtN program provides STEM education and hands-on learning to students in grades 3-12, with a focus on addressing educational gaps in nearby inner-city school districts. The funding is a supplemental appropriation for the 2025 fiscal year to support this existing program's operations.
