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NJ A1095
NJ A1095Provides one-third of motor vehicle fine moneys generated through State Police issued tickets go to municipality where violation occurred.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the way motor vehicle fines collected for tickets issued by the State Police are distributed. Under current law, all funds collected from motor vehicle fines, penalties, and forfeitures that are generated through tickets written by the State Police are paid to the State Treasurer and available for general State purposes. This bill revises that distribution to provide two-thirds of the funds would be paid to the State and the remaining one-third would be paid to the municipality in which the violation occurred. The bill authorizes the recipient municipalities to use the funds to defray the cost of operating their municipal courts.
AI Summary
This bill revises the distribution of motor vehicle fines collected from tickets issued by the State Police. Under the current law, all such fines go to the State Treasury for general State use. This bill proposes that one-third of the fines be paid to the municipality where the violation occurred, rather than the State. The municipalities would be authorized to use these funds to cover the costs of operating their municipal courts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1095 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1095_I1.HTM |
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