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NJ S4462
Provides license renewal fee relief for businesses and individuals impacted by public highway projects.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
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, such as the ongoing Interstate 80 repairs in Morris County. Specifically, professionals (like those licensed under Title 45 of the Revised Statutes) and small business owners with fewer than 50 employees can apply for fee waivers for license or business registration renewals that come due during the construction period. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that they operate within an "impacted construction zone" - an area where highway construction impedes traffic flow or restricts business access - and have experienced a significant income reduction due to the project. The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to notify relevant state directors about ongoing highway projects, and each director (from the Division of Consumer Affairs or Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services) will establish an application process to review and approve fee waivers. The bill defines key terms like "public highway project" broadly to include infrastructure construction, improvement, or maintenance of federal, state, county, or municipal roads, and applies to projects resulting from various causes including natural disasters or infrastructure failures. The fee relief aims to provide economic support to professionals and businesses adversely affected by disruptive road construction.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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/S4462 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4462_I1.HTM |
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