NJ S1051

Bill

Requires private bus operators that participate in NJT bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJT to provide notice and hold public hearings for certain service changes.

Introduced
01/30/2020

In Committee
01/30/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a private entity that operates regulator route motorbus service, or portions or functions thereof, and that also participates in the New Jersey Transit Corporation's (NJ Transit) bus lease program, is a recipient of State funds, or operates the service pursuant to a contract with NJ Transit to: (1) provide at least six months written notice to its customers prior to substantial curtailment of the service; and (2) hold at least one public hearing in the affected area, as close as possible to the highest trafficked stop on the route, prior to implementing the substantial curtailment. A private entity that is found to be in violation of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, which is to be in addition to any penalties that may be available pursuant to law. The bill requires NJ Transit to adopt rules and regulations to implement the bill and requires NJ Transit to take any action necessary to ensure that private entities are in compliance with the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill requires private bus operators that participate in the New Jersey Transit Corporation's (NJ Transit) bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJ Transit to provide at least six months' written notice to customers before substantially curtailing their service, and to hold at least one public hearing in the affected area prior to implementing the service curtailment. Entities found to be in violation are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also requires NJ Transit to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions and ensure private entities comply with the notice and public hearing requirements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Joe Cryan (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/30/2020)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1051

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S1051
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1051_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1500/1051_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1051_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1500/1051_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A5116	Requires private bus operators that participate in NJT bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJT to provide notice and hold public hearings for certain service changes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Carry Over
A854	Requires private bus operators that participate in NJT bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJT to provide notice and hold public hearings for certain service changes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Same As
S3549	Requires private bus operators that participate in NJT bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJT to provide notice and hold public hearings for certain service changes.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee	Carry Over

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