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NJ S286

NJ S286
Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/09/2024
Crossed Over
10/28/2024
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.

AI Summary

This bill permits certain local units and authorities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons. It allows county or municipal sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, local units operating county or municipal sewerage facilities, and local units operating county or municipal water supply facilities to establish reduced rates for residents whose household income is at or below a certain percentage of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill also allows counties, municipalities, and authorities that establish stormwater utilities to provide reduced fees for low-income residents. The bill includes provisions regarding the establishment of eligibility, advertising of the reduced rates, and the use of utility funds or current funds to offset the revenue loss from the reductions. Additionally, the bill provides for installment payment agreements and modifications to such agreements for delinquent payments during emergencies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 12/09/2024)

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