Budget & Taxes (Appropriations) in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 4534: Establishes Skills Service Corp; appropriates funds.

This bill creates the New Jersey Skills Service Corps, a paid volunteer program for adults aged 18 and older that allows participants to earn industry-recognized credentials while working on state projects. Administered by the Office of Volunteerism in the Department of State, the program requires volunteers to commit at least 15 hours per month for up to two years in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and community development, with priority given to residents of underserved communities. Eligible participants receive a monthly stipend determined by the program director and complete training and free certification upon finishing their service. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to finance the program through state appropriations, federal grants, and private contributions, and includes an initial appropriation from the General Fund to launch the initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4034: Appropriates $10 million to Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits.

This bill creates a state tax credit for healthcare professionals who supervise nursing students in clinical training programs. Eligible preceptors, including advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants, can claim up to $1,000 for each student they primarily supervise, provided they complete at least 100 clinical hours of instruction during the tax year. The program is funded through a $10 million annual appropriation to the Department of Treasury and includes administrative rules for verifying student supervision through nursing school certification forms.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4017: Requires DOH to purchase xylazine test strips to be distributed to entities that provide authorized harm reduction services; makes appropriation.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to create a program that buys and distributes xylazine test strips to organizations authorized to provide harm reduction services. The Department will manage bulk purchases, distribute the strips upon request from these organizations, and maintain a website to inform the public about xylazine and where to access the test strips. The program will be funded through available federal funds and state appropriations from the General Fund. This legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3767: Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $587,450 to DCF for HomeFront NJ - Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program.

This bill allocates $597,450 in additional state funding to the Department of Children and Families to support HomeFront NJ's Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. The funds will enable the organization to distribute diapers to more families across Central New Jersey, addressing the need for clean, dry diapers among infants and young children. This supplemental appropriation is intended to expand the organization's existing diaper service beyond its current informal operations. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 4755: Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $2 million from General Fund to Department of Agriculture in support of Northeast Organic Farming Association for certain programs.

This bill allocates $2 million from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey to support specific agricultural programs. The funding is distributed across seven targeted initiatives, including grants for on-farm infrastructure and equipment lending, education on value-added processing, bulk supply purchasing, and technical assistance for underserved and Hispanic farming communities. The money is intended to help organic and regenerative farmers improve farm viability, access resources, and develop skills for growing and selling their products.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 4697: Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million to DCA for Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program.

This bill allocates an additional $30 million from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs for the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program in fiscal year 2026. The funding will support nonprofit organizations that implement approved plans to improve low and moderate income neighborhoods through local development projects. The program operates by allowing businesses to receive tax credits when they invest in these qualifying revitalization initiatives, with the bill providing the state funding needed to sustain this mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Tax Credits Community Development Property Development

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 3956: Concerns public broadcasting funding; makes appropriation.

This bill directs the New Jersey Legislature to annually appropriate $9.6 million from the State General Fund to the Trust Fund for the Support of Public Broadcasting, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026. The funding is intended to support public broadcasting operations in New Jersey, which are currently managed by Public Media NJ, Inc. The appropriation replaces interest income that would have been generated if earlier asset sale proceeds had been deposited in the trust fund as originally planned. This measure ensures continued financial support for public television and radio programming without altering the operational structure of the public broadcasting system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3914: Concerns New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation; requires annual appropriation.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation as a separate nonprofit organization authorized to promote and preserve Black cultural heritage in the state. The foundation will be governed by a 12-member board of trustees including state officials, representatives from various cultural agencies, and public members representing diverse community interests. The bill requires annual funding appropriations and outlines the foundation's structure, including rules for appointing board members, hiring staff, and operating independently from the state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3808: Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to facilitate identification and enrollment for certain social services programs; makes an appropriation.

This bill creates the ReadyReturn Program in New Jersey, which would require the Division of Taxation to prepare initial income tax filings for certain low-income residents who typically do not file returns because their earnings fall below the minimum threshold. The program aims to help these individuals access the Earned Income Tax Credit and other benefits by reducing barriers related to accessing forms, receiving documents, or completing paperwork. Additionally, the bill directs several state agencies to use existing tax data to streamline identification and enrollment processes for various social services programs, reducing the burden on residents who must currently complete separate applications for each assistance program. The legislation also includes an appropriation to fund these new initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Appropriations Income Tax Tax Credits

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 3922: Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

This bill creates the Hope Card Program in New Jersey to provide victims of domestic violence with a free, wallet-sized card containing essential information about their restraining orders. The program will be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, which must issue these cards within 10 business days of a final restraining order and maintain them online and in printed form at all Superior Courts. Courts will update the central registry to allow protected individuals to access their records through the Hope Card, while law enforcement and other agencies must verify card information against the registry when investigating domestic violence cases. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify who can access domestic violence registry records and establishes penalties for unauthorized disclosure of this confidential information.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Appropriations Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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