NJ S1182

Bill

Prohibits sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to State or local entities, including housing authorities.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would clarify that sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government that create sewer utilities are permitted to charge interest on unpaid rates or rentals imposed for direct or indirect connection with, or the use or services of, sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, or sewerage facilities, but those entities cannot impose interest on unpaid rates or rentals attributable to the State or a local unit, or any of their agencies and authorities, including, but not limited to, a housing authority.

AI Summary

This bill would prohibit sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to the State or local entities, including housing authorities. The bill clarifies that these authorities can charge interest on unpaid rates or rentals imposed for direct or indirect connection with, or the use or services of, their sewerage or solid waste systems, but they cannot impose interest on unpaid rates or rentals owed by the State, local units, or their agencies and authorities, such as housing authorities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Raj Mukherji (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1182

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1182
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1182_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2505	Prohibits sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to State or local entities, including housing authorities.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Same As
A3177	Prohibits sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to State or local entities, including housing authorities.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over

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