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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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, the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," would permit the governing body of any county in New Jersey to impose a county-wide fee, after obtaining voter approval, for the purpose of funding infrastructure construction projects within the county. The fee could take any reasonable form, and the proceeds from the fee would be used solely for infrastructure construction projects in the county that established the fee. The bill aims to address the growing critical infrastructure needs in New Jersey, as local aid from the state has been inadequate, by allowing counties to create a self-help funding mechanism similar to what other states have done.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/25/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2304 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2304_I1.HTM |
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