NJ A1201

Bill

NJ A1201

Permits counties to charge a fee to fund infrastructure through voter approval.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would create the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," permitting the governing body of any county to impose a county-wide fee for the purpose of funding infrastructure construction within the county after first obtaining voter approval. Like many states, New Jersey's infrastructure needs are growing increasingly critical. Various other states have created a self-help fee at the local level to address these needs. Because local aid for these projects from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and other State agencies is woefully inadequate, New Jersey's counties could benefit tremendously from following other states' examples. The infrastructure construction fee created through this bill could take any reasonable form so long as it is presented to the voters through a public question that clearly states the maximum fee to be established.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," would create a new mechanism for New Jersey's counties to impose a county-wide fee to fund infrastructure construction projects, subject to voter approval. The fee could take any reasonable form, but the maximum amount must be clearly stated in a public question that is presented to voters. The proceeds from the fee would be used solely for infrastructure projects within the county that established the fee, and the State Treasurer and Department of Community Affairs would be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations to effectuate the bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Robert Clifton (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1201

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1201
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1201_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1201_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1546	Permits counties to charge a fee to fund infrastructure through voter approval.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
S920	Permits counties to charge a fee to fund infrastructure through voter approval.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Same As

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