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NJ A5984

NJ A5984
Requires that certain motor vehicle surcharge revenues be dedicated to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund.


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Introduced
11/25/2019
In Committee
11/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that State motor vehicle surcharge revenues collected pursuant to P.L.2004, c.70 (C.34:1B-21.23 et al.) that are in excess of the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on motor vehicle surcharges securitization bonds issued pursuant to P.L.2004, c.70 (C.34:1B-21.23 et al.) are to be deposited after June 30, 2012 into the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund. Under current law, these excess funds are deposited in the General Fund. The bill would also authorize the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund to accept other funds that may be authorized by law. The Special Needs Housing Trust Fund was established by P.L.2005, c.163 and supports the development and construction of community residences and permanent supportive housing for individuals with special needs. This program was initially funded in 2006 by $200,000,000 from the proceeds of bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The majority of those funds have been expended on the development and construction of community residences and permanent supportive housing for individuals with special needs, and this bill would provide additional funds to continue that mission.

AI Summary

This bill requires that State motor vehicle surcharge revenues collected pursuant to the "Motor Vehicle Surcharges Securitization Act of 2004" that are in excess of the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on related bonds issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority be deposited into the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund, rather than the General Fund, starting in fiscal year 2020. The Special Needs Housing Trust Fund supports the development and construction of community residences and permanent supportive housing for individuals with special needs, such as those with mental illness. This bill would provide additional funds to continue that mission, as the majority of the $200 million initially funded for the program in 2006 have been expended.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee (on 11/25/2019)

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