This bill (S 2735) exempts sales of fuel cell devices and systems from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It applies to devices that generate electricity from fuel without combustion (e.g., for heating, cooling, or power) and covers related tangible property. The exemption also extends to fuels like natural gas, propane, and hydrogen used in these systems. This directly benefits businesses and consumers purchasing fuel cell technology for energy use.
This bill (S 2333) requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to install and maintain highway exit signs that direct motorists to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. It directly affects EV drivers traveling on designated highways, including Interstates and limited-access roads. The signs must follow federal design standards for traffic control devices, ensuring clear, consistent placement and sizing. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
S 2075 prohibits the sale, distribution, import, or manufacture of children’s products (like toys or play equipment) intended for children under age six that contain lead, mercury, or cadmium. It requires manufacturers, distributors, or importers to issue immediate recalls if such products are discovered, and mandates retailers to remove recalled items from sales within 48 hours and return inventory within 14 business days. Manufacturers must destroy recalled products within 60 days to prevent public access. Violations carry penalties: $10,000-$20,000 fines for sales or recall failures, or criminal charges (up to 10 years imprisonment) for repeated noncompliance.
This bill establishes a program to help New Jersey state agencies, local governments, and school districts finance energy efficiency upgrades in their buildings. It authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to provide loans and financial assistance for projects like solar panels, improved insulation, and efficient HVAC systems, using up to $20 million annually from societal benefits charge revenues. Projects must demonstrate that total costs will be offset by energy savings within 10 years or the equipment's useful life. The program requires applicants to complete an energy assessment showing cost-effectiveness before receiving funding.
This bill requires New Jersey municipal planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment to review and incorporate recommendations from local environmental commissions when considering development applications. It directly affects these municipal boards and environmental commissions by changing how they interact during development reviews. Key mechanisms include mandating that boards provide environmental commissions with actual copies (not just informational copies) of all development applications, and requiring boards to consider and incorporate environmental recommendations into their decisions where possible. The bill updates existing law, which previously allowed boards to ignore environmental recommendations without consequence.
This bill amends New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law to explicitly classify certain energy storage projects as "inherently beneficial use." It directly affects municipalities (which handle land use approvals) and developers building energy storage projects eligible for the state's Energy Storage Program. The key mechanism changes the definition of "inherently beneficial use" to include projects receiving incentives from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' energy storage programs, streamlining their approval process. This means qualifying energy storage facilities would no longer face standard development hurdles like zoning variances, as they'd be treated similarly to schools or hospitals under local land use rules. The change applies to projects under the Garden State Energy Storage Program or successor programs.
This bill (S 2303) proposes creating financial incentives administered by New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for two types of energy systems: district energy collaboratives (community-scale energy systems serving multiple buildings) and specific combined heat and power (CHP) facilities. It would allow the BPU to offer these incentives to encourage the development and operation of these energy-efficient systems, which generate both electricity and usable heat from a single fuel source. The bill amends existing energy law definitions to clarify these systems' eligibility for incentives. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Environment and Energy Committee.
This bill revises New Jersey's Dry Cell Battery Management Act to update rules for disposing of specific batteries. It defines "covered batteries" (including portable, medium-format, and rechargeable types) while excluding medical device batteries, lead acid batteries over 11 pounds, vehicle batteries, and recalled batteries. The law directly affects retailers, distributors, and institutions that handle large volumes of these batteries, requiring proper disposal under the updated framework. Key changes clarify definitions and exclusions to streamline battery management and reduce regulatory burden for excluded categories. The bill amends existing law and repeals two sections, but does not create new disposal requirements.
S 653 expands the contracting authority of New Jersey's local redevelopment authorities, enabling them to more flexibly finance and manage redevelopment projects. The bill allows these agencies to make loans for redevelopment work, issue bonds to fund renewable energy upgrades and C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) projects, and negotiate contracts above a bid threshold without public bidding. This directly affects redevelopment authorities, municipalities, and property owners involved in redevelopment initiatives. The key change streamlines project financing by reducing bidding requirements for certain contracts, aiming to accelerate redevelopment efforts.
New Jersey's Senate Resolution 42 requests that the U.S. Congress pass legislation creating legal remedies for people harmed by exposure to PFAS chemicals (commonly called "forever chemicals" found in water, food packaging, and consumer products) and fund research on their health effects. The resolution specifically references the proposed "PFAS Accountability Act of 2024" (S.3725) as the model for federal action. It directly affects individuals exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water or consumer products - especially in New Jersey, where over 20 water systems exceeded safety limits in 2022. The resolution does not create new law but urges Congress to establish a federal cause of action against PFAS manufacturers and support research on health impacts.
