This bill exempts fuel used to operate school buses for transporting students to and from school or school activities from two state taxes: the petroleum products gross receipts tax and the motor fuel tax. It specifically applies to school buses operated by public school districts, religious or charitable organizations, or contractors working with government agencies. The bill also clarifies how certain dyed fuel (used for non-highway purposes) is taxed and updates rules for determining taxable estates of some residents. These changes directly affect school districts, nonprofit organizations, and contractors managing student transportation services in New Jersey.
This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to provide onboard Wi-Fi service on all passenger trains it owns or operates within six months of the law taking effect. It directly affects NJT as the implementing entity and all passengers traveling on NJT rail services. The key provision mandates that every rail passenger vehicle must have Wi-Fi, expanding beyond NJT’s current station-based Wi-Fi hotspots. The law takes effect immediately upon approval.
This bill requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet from school buses loading/unloading children or individuals with developmental disabilities on undivided highways, and to slow to 10 mph on divided highways. It establishes that violations captured by school bus monitoring systems (like cameras) will result in a $300 civil penalty instead of criminal charges or license points. The law directly affects drivers near school buses, school bus operators, and enforcement agencies. Key provisions include standardized stopping distances, speed limits for divided highways, and shifting penalties for monitored violations to a civil fine system. This changes enforcement by prioritizing evidence from monitoring systems to reduce penalties for documented violations.
This bill (A 3048) creates a state-funded grant program to help municipalities provide free transportation services for senior citizens (55+ years old) in New Jersey. Municipalities can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to establish or expand programs covering medical appointments, shopping, recreation, and other essential trips, without requiring seniors to pay costs. The Department of Human Services will manage applications, determine award amounts based on need and available funds, and report to the legislature on program usage within 30 days of the six-month application period. The $2.5 million appropriation expires 180 days after the reporting deadline, with unspent funds reverting to the state general fund.
This bill requires new parking facilities with eight or more spaces to reserve at least 1% of total spaces (minimum one space) exclusively for people who cannot walk without a wheelchair. These spaces must be located closer to building entrances than standard disability parking, clearly marked with the International Symbol of Access, and meet specific width requirements (12 feet). For non-residential facilities, the exclusive use period is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; outside these hours, individuals with valid disability placards may use them. The bill applies to all new construction after implementation and mandates an educational campaign about the new rules.
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This bill prohibits the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) from charging toll payers or E-ZPass account holders any fees for processing credit card or electronic payments. The NJTA must absorb these processing costs within its existing operating budget instead of passing them to customers. The bill codifies the NJTA’s current practice of not charging these fees, ensuring toll payers won’t face additional costs for using credit cards or electronic payment methods. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey's transportation authorities to install storage cabinets containing a rescue tube and life jacket on all bridges over 100 feet long that cross waterways. The mandate applies to the Department of Transportation, Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Port Authority, Delaware River Port Authority, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, and Delaware River and Bay Authority. Each cabinet must be installed within six months of the law's effective date. The provisions directly affect first responders who would use these supplies to assist drowning victims. The bill focuses solely on equipment installation with no additional policy changes.
S 3695 establishes the Transportation Authority of New Jersey to consolidate the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, and New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority under a single entity. The bill transfers the Department of Transportation's transportation planning responsibilities - including developing capital programs, managing the Transportation Trust Fund, and overseeing strategic planning - to this new Authority, while excluding routine road maintenance and emergency services. The Authority will be governed by a Board appointed by the Governor, including a chair serving as CEO and 16 voting members, operating independently from the DOT. This reorganization centralizes oversight of major transportation operations and planning functions under one entity.
This bill requires New Jersey school districts to provide bus transportation to public and nonpublic school students living within the standard distance limits (2 miles for elementary, 2.5 miles for secondary) but along routes designated as "hazardous" by the state. It establishes a process where the state transportation official, with input from police and education leaders, defines and designates hazardous routes based on specific safety criteria like traffic volume, road conditions, and pedestrian infrastructure. School districts must then provide transportation for students on these designated routes, and the state will annually review route designations to ensure they remain accurate. The policy directly affects students living near unsafe walking paths and school districts responsible for providing this transportation.
ACR 61 is a New Jersey legislative resolution urging Congress to provide emergency funds to modernize air traffic control infrastructure and increase staffing at facilities supporting Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). It directly addresses EWR's operational challenges, including system disruptions from outdated infrastructure (like aging copper lines), insufficient controller staffing at Philadelphia TRACON (only 22 certified controllers), and resulting flight delays, cancellations, and ground stops. The resolution emphasizes that EWR serves 50 million passengers annually and is vital to New Jersey's economy, with immediate action needed before a planned long-term FAA system upgrade completes. It does not create new law but formally requests federal funding and staffing adjustments to improve safety and efficiency.
