Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 4935: Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.

This New Jersey bill requires all state agencies to distribute information about living organ donations to the public. Under the law, the Department of Human Services must supply these materials, which will be available as printed forms at agency offices and posted on official websites. The Department is also tasked with updating this educational content at least every two years. To support these efforts, the legislation appropriates $1 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Human Services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1 million to fund public education on organ donation, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential health services.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4393: Provides for monthly salary for certain members of State Board of Medical Examiners; appropriates funds.

This bill establishes a monthly salary of $3,000 for most members of New Jersey's State Board of Medical Examiners, with the exception of the Commissioner of Health and their designee who serve without pay. The funding for these salaries and related board expenses will come from the General Fund through the Division of Consumer Affairs. Additionally, the legislation authorizes a separate payment of $250 for each regular examination held by the board, paid from board receipts or a specific appropriation if available. The act amends existing state statutes to formalize these compensation structures and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from the General Fund to pay salaries and expenses for the State Board of Medical Examiners, directly increasing government spending for a public service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4241: Requires State agencies to provide information regarding living donations; appropriates $1 million.

This bill requires New Jersey state agencies to educate the public about living anatomical donations, such as organ transplants from living donors. To achieve this, agencies must distribute informational materials in both paper and digital formats, with the Department of Human Services providing the content and updating it at least every two years. The legislation also allocates $1 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Human Services to support these educational efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1 million to fund public education on living donations, directly increasing state spending on a public service program.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4356: Prohibits application of State aid growth limit to State school aid provided in 2026-2027 school year; appropriates $332.6 million.

This bill prevents the state from applying a six percent growth limit to school funding for the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects school districts by ensuring they receive their full calculated aid for equalization, transportation, special education, and security categories without reduction. To fund this change, the legislation appropriates $332.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. The act takes effect immediately and overrides any existing rules that would have restricted these aid increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $332.6M to increase school funding and prevents cuts to essential education categories.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents funding cuts and appropriates $332.6M to ensure full school aid for the 2026-2027 year.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Special Education

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4127: Establishes New Jersey Student Emergency Aid Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

This bill creates the New Jersey Student Emergency Aid Program to provide one-time financial grants to undergraduate students at public colleges and universities facing unexpected crises. The program covers essential living expenses such as food, housing, and childcare, but explicitly excludes payment for tuition, fees, or student loans. A new revolving fund will be established to manage these grants, initially seeded with $1.5 million from the state's general fund. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will set specific rules for eligibility and distribution, while colleges must report annually on how the aid is used and its impact on student retention.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.5M from the state general fund to create a new student emergency aid program, directly increasing funding for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program to help undergraduate students with living expenses, enhancing educational access and student stability.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds essential living expenses including housing for students facing crises, directly supporting housing stability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4318: Appropriates funds to support increases in tax levy resulting from health care costs in certain school districts.

This bill allocates up to $50 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to help school districts cover tax increases caused by rising health care costs. To qualify, a district must have seen its adjusted tax levy rise by more than 9.9 percent between the 2024-2025 and 2026-2027 school years. The specific amount each eligible district receives is calculated based on its proportional share of the statewide increase in health care expenses. This measure aims to offset the financial burden on taxpayers resulting from a significant allowable adjustment to property taxes for health care purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50M to offset tax increases for school districts, directly funding essential public services and protecting local budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M to offset tax increases caused by health care costs, helping districts maintain funding for operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M to offset tax increases caused by rising healthcare costs, effectively supporting the financial stability of school districts facing these expenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Student Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 4989: Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million to DVA for suicide prevention training for personnel at State-run veterans' facilities.

This bill allocates $1 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training. The money will be used specifically to train staff at state-run Veterans' Haven facilities, which provide transitional housing for veterans. By funding this training, the legislation aims to equip facility personnel with the skills needed to better support residents and address suicide risks. The funding is designated under the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1 million from the General Fund to fund suicide prevention training for veterans, directly increasing funding for a public service.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1M to fund suicide prevention training for veterans' facility staff, directly strengthening mental health services and patient safety.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $1M to fund suicide prevention training for veterans' facility staff, directly strengthening veteran support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Mental Health Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 14, 2026

A 5067: Requires feasibility study to examine establishment of regional medical examiner office facility in Southern New Jersey and collaborative development of new medical examiner education initiatives; appropriates $40,000.

This bill directs the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner to conduct a feasibility study on creating a new regional facility in Southern New Jersey and expanding local medical examiner training programs. The study will assess the need for a combined morgue and administrative center, evaluate costs for advanced equipment like CT scanners, and explore partnerships with area universities to develop new forensic science courses and fellowship programs. To fund this initial research, the legislation appropriates $40,000 from the state's General Fund to hire an entity to perform the analysis. Once completed, the findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $40,000 to fund a feasibility study for a new medical examiner facility and education initiatives, directly advancing public safety services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds a feasibility study for a new medical examiner facility and education initiatives, enhancing forensic infrastructure and professional training.70% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4330: Prohibits reductions in State school aid for certain school districts in 2026-2027 school year.

This bill prevents the state from cutting school funding for specific districts during the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring they receive the same amount of aid as in the previous year. It applies to districts that are projected to lose money, are currently spending below a legal adequacy standard, cannot raise local taxes enough to cover their share, and spend less than 85% of the statewide average per student. By guaranteeing these funds, the legislation aims to stabilize budgets for schools that face financial constraints and lower per-pupil spending levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents cuts to school funding, ensuring financial stability for specific districts and protecting essential educational resources.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents cuts to school funding for specific districts, ensuring financial stability and protecting educational resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 4, 2026

S 4111: Imposes temporary surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for hosting of special events.

This New Jersey bill introduces temporary surcharges on hotel stays and sales within the Meadowlands district between June 12 and July 21, 2026, to fund preparations for special events. The measure adds a 2.5 percent fee on hotel room rates in most counties and a 3 percent fee on sales of goods, food, drinks, and amusement tickets in the Meadowlands, excluding transactions in the lowest-classified counties and purchases by tax-exempt entities. All collected funds will go to the state's General Fund, and the Department of the Treasury will handle collection and administration using existing tax procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes temporary surcharges to fund preparations for special events, directly increasing state revenue for fiscal management.90% confidence

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