This bill provides tax relief to small retail businesses (50 or fewer full-time employees) located in areas affected by public highway construction projects, such as the I-80 project. It creates two main credits: (1) a refundable credit against sales tax remittances for businesses in impacted zones during construction, and (2) a credit against business privilege tax based on verified revenue loss. Businesses must apply for approval, document their impact, and claim credits during the project’s active "relief period" (from start to completion). The credits are limited to 50% of tax liability and expire after seven years if unused.
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to develop and publish accessibility standards for a pedestrian overpass bridge connecting the Johnson Trolley Trail at its intersection with Interstate 295 in Mercer County. It mandates that project sponsors submit bridge designs to NJDOT for review (within 90 days) to ensure compliance with these standards before construction begins. NJDOT would then assume responsibility for the bridge's long-term maintenance and operations after construction. The bill explicitly states NJDOT is neither required to build the bridge nor maintain other sections of the Johnson Trolley Trail corridor.
This is a non-binding resolution (not a law) urging New Jersey restaurants that accept mobile orders to add pop-up warnings reminding customers not to place orders while driving. It directly affects restaurants in New Jersey using mobile ordering platforms, asking them to implement simple safety features during the ordering process. The resolution cites data showing distracted driving - including mobile ordering - contributes to 42 highway fatalities in New Jersey during 2021 and 3,142 nationwide deaths in 2020. It does not impose penalties but encourages voluntary adoption of safety measures to reduce distracted driving risks.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure - such as permeable pavement, rain gardens, and vegetated swales - in the design, construction, and repair of state highways funded by the Special Transportation Fund. It directly affects DOT projects on public highways, mandating they use methods that reduce stormwater runoff by treating it through soil or vegetation instead of traditional drainage. The DOT must establish a program to implement this prioritization "to the extent practicable," as determined by the Commissioner. The bill takes immediate effect and defines green infrastructure broadly to include practices that store, reuse, or treat stormwater naturally.
This bill allows New Jersey driving schools to use vehicles owned or leased by their employed driving instructors for behind-the-wheel lessons and road tests administered by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It directly affects driving schools and their instructors by permitting this vehicle use under specific conditions. Key requirements include: the instructor must hold a valid license and certification, the vehicle must be properly insured, meet safety standards (like dual brakes, seatbelts, and "Student Driver" signage), and be registered in the instructor's name. The bill does not change existing insurance or safety rules but clarifies vehicle ownership flexibility for instructional purposes.
This bill requires New Jersey municipalities to reimburse private communities for paving, repaving, or improving their roads if those roads are either dedicated to public use or meet municipal standards (excluding width). It applies specifically to qualified private communities where the municipality previously provided such services on public streets. Municipalities must choose between performing the paving work themselves or paying the community the full cost, with reimbursement handled through the municipality's budget process. The law aims to ensure consistent road maintenance standards for private neighborhoods that meet public dedication criteria.
This bill creates the Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Fund to reimburse municipalities for emergency services (police, fire, or rescue) provided on state and federal highways after accidents. Municipalities can claim up to $1,500 per incident or $20,000 annually for costs related to emergency vehicle use and personnel, including volunteer organizations. The fund, supported by state appropriations and by transferring municipalities' right to seek payment from involved parties or insurers, will reimburse approved claims within one year of submission. Municipalities must submit claims using a commissioner-approved cost schedule, and the commissioner must report annual claim data to the legislature.
This bill creates a framework for New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to partner with private companies to collect and share de-identified traffic data. It allows private entities to handle the development and operation of data projects using location information (like vehicle positions within 1,750 feet) and driving conditions, as long as the data cannot be linked to specific individuals. The goal is to provide real-time, accurate information to motorists and the DOT about road closures, weather, and traffic conditions. All projects must comply with state data privacy laws, and private partners are explicitly not considered state agencies.
This bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) for installing highway guard rail along Route 208 in specific areas of Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland. It directly affects motorists and residents whose properties border Route 208 in sections lacking guard rail, aiming to improve safety. The key provision is the targeted funding for guard rail installation where needed, with the DOT exempt from standard design manual guidelines for this project. The bill creates a concrete policy change by allocating dedicated funds for this specific infrastructure safety upgrade.
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.
