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NJ S1697
Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $2,000 gross income tax exemption.
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $2,000 gross income tax exemption.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue, and first aid squad members to claim a $2,000 gross income tax exemption. To qualify, a volunteer must have performed either 10% of rescue duty or 60% of fire duty, and met certain training requirements, such as being an EMT or Firefighter I certified. The bill requires officials in charge of fire departments or rescue squads to file lists of qualifying members with the Department of Community Affairs or Department of Health, and gives the Director of the Division of Taxation the authority to verify claims for the deduction.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Christopher Connors (R)*,
Kristin Corrado (R)*,
Vin Gopal (D)*,
Edward Durr (R),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Declan O'Scanlon (R),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Bob Singer (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/18/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1697 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1697_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1697_U1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 12/18/23 SCS S3479 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1697_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1697_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1697_I1.PDF |
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