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NJ A5651
Provides license renewal fee relief for businesses and individuals impacted by public highway projects.
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Introduced
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides various forms of fee relief to certain businesses and professionals who are adversely impacted by a public highway project, such as the ongoing closure and repair of Interstate 80 in Morris County after the discovery of numerous sinkholes along the roadway. The closures and ongoing construction have created significant traffic congestion along the detour routes. Commercial establishments, especially small businesses, have seen reduced activity as a result of longer commute times, road closures, and unpredictable local travel times. The bill recognizes the impact these conditions will have on a small business and on the licensed professionals who work for these business, and provides relief for any business license or professional license renewal which comes due during the relief period related to construction projects as defined in the bill. The bill provides for the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs within the Office of the Attorney General and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury to establish application and fee waiver processes to effectuate the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides license renewal fee relief for professionals and small businesses located in areas significantly impacted by public highway construction projects. Specifically, professionals holding licenses regulated under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes and small business owners with no more than 50 full-time employees can apply for fee waivers if their business is located within an "impacted construction zone" - defined as an area where highway construction impedes normal traffic flow or restricts business access. To receive a waiver, applicants must submit documentation demonstrating they operate within the affected zone and have suffered a significant income reduction due to the highway project. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (for professionals) and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (for small businesses) will establish application processes and review submissions. The fee relief applies during the "relief period," which spans from the project's commencement to its completion. The bill was likely prompted by specific infrastructure projects causing substantial disruption, such as the ongoing Interstate 80 repairs in Morris County, and aims to provide economic protection for local businesses and professionals experiencing unexpected financial challenges due to extensive road construction.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 05/08/2025)
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/A5651 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5651_I1.HTM |
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