This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey voters to approve any dedicated revenue source before the state or transportation authorities can issue bonds for transportation projects. It would apply specifically to funding for roads, bridges, transit systems, and related infrastructure (planning, construction, repair, etc.). The state would need to identify a specific revenue source (like a tax or fee) and secure voter approval at a general election prior to borrowing. This requirement would not apply to refinancing existing debt or emergencies, but would affect all future transportation bond issuances.
This bill (A 2415) requires local governments receiving loans or guarantees from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) to establish programs ensuring military- or veteran-owned businesses (or their spouses) can compete for contracts supplying materials and services on infrastructure projects. It expands existing NJIB requirements - currently mandating programs for minority hiring and socially/economically disadvantaged contractors - to specifically include military/veteran-owned businesses. The key provision adds this new category to the affirmative action programs local governments must adopt for NJIB-funded projects. It does not set a specific contract percentage for these businesses, unlike the 10% requirement for disadvantaged businesses. The bill directly affects local governments and contractors working on NJIB-funded infrastructure projects.
New Jersey's Assembly Resolution AR 14 formally opposes New York City's congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street starting January 5, 2025, with tolls rising to $12 by 2028 and $15 by 2031. The resolution states that New Jersey residents would be directly affected by these tolls without having any input or decision-making power over the plan. It expresses opposition to the policy and directs copies to New York officials, the Federal Highway Administration, and New Jersey lawmakers.
S 3670 allows New Jersey municipalities to use school bus video footage to issue tickets for illegally passing school buses. Law enforcement must review the footage within 90 days to determine if a violation occurred and issue a $100 ticket for a first offense (or $250 for repeat offenses), with footage deleted within 60 days after fines are paid or 3 days if no ticket is issued. Vehicle owners and operators are jointly liable for fines, though lessors can avoid responsibility by providing the lessee's details to the court. The bill specifies that school bus video footage is not a public record and cannot be used in most legal proceedings outside of this specific traffic enforcement context.
This bill changes New Jersey law to allow (but not require) physicians to report patients aged 16+ with persistent epilepsy or related conditions - such as recurrent seizures, unconsciousness, or motor coordination issues despite treatment - to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Currently, physicians must report such cases within 24 hours; this bill makes reporting optional. The MVC Chief Administrator would still receive reports using prescribed forms, and the State Health Commissioner would collaborate on form design. The change affects physicians treating qualifying patients and alters the reporting obligation without modifying MVC's underlying safety standards.
This bill would temporarily exempt small retail businesses in areas affected by highway construction from paying state sales tax during active projects. To qualify, businesses must have 50 or fewer full-time employees, be independently owned, and operate within an "impacted construction zone" where highway work blocks traffic or access. Businesses must apply to the state tax director for approval, which would issue a certificate specifying eligible locations and the exemption period matching the project's duration (from start to completion). The exemption applies only to sales at the business during the construction phase, not to other tax obligations.
This bill (A 3906) requires New Jersey state agencies to apply a price discount (up to 5%) to bids for asphalt or concrete when using pervious pavement materials on public construction projects. It directs the Department of Environmental Protection to create a stormwater management hierarchy ranking materials by their ability to reduce runoff and filter contaminants. Taxpayers purchasing pervious pavement for municipal, county, or state projects can claim a credit against certain taxes. The bill directly affects state agencies, contractors working on public projects, and businesses selling these materials, aiming to promote environmentally beneficial paving through procurement incentives and tax relief.
This bill requires large warehouse operators (over 100,000 sq ft with >50,000 sq ft of operations) to implement air pollution reduction plans starting 36 months after enactment. Operators must earn points during a 12-month compliance period through specific actions like purchasing zero-emission trucks, installing solar power, or funding air filtration near schools. The standard plan uses a traffic-based point system, while a custom plan allows tailored approaches with detailed emission reduction targets. The Department of Environmental Protection will develop the program and approved plans, with a phased point requirement increasing over time.
This bill (A 1703) declares New Jersey's intent to adopt permanent daylight saving time *if federal law permits states to do so*. It directly affects all New Jersey residents and businesses by proposing to eliminate the biannual time changes (currently observed from April to November). The bill amends state statutes to prepare for year-round daylight saving time, referencing studies on potential safety benefits like reduced traffic crashes and heart attack risks. However, it does not change current time laws - it only sets the framework for future implementation should Congress authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round. The bill remains pending federal action and is currently in committee.
This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to provide direct rail service from the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) to Manhattan during off-peak hours at a level equal to or greater than the service offered during fiscal year 2018. It directly affects RVL commuters traveling to Manhattan during non-peak times, ensuring reliable, transfer-free access without reduced service. The key provision establishes 2018 as a baseline standard for service frequency, mandating NJT maintain or improve upon that level. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Transportation Committee and has not yet been enacted.
