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NJ S2737

NJ S2737
Requires base salary of Palisades Interstate Park law enforcement officers to be equivalent to average base salary of officers in contiguous municipalities.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the base salary paid to Palisades Interstate Park officers to be equivalent to the average base salary paid to law enforcement officers employed by a contiguous municipality with the equivalent training, experience, and years of service. Under the bill, any salary increases paid to Palisades Interstate Park officers following the bill's enactment are to be allocated from the General Fund. The bill defines "base salary" as the salary provided pursuant to a salary guide or table and any amount provided pursuant to a salary increment, including any amount provided for longevity or length of service.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the base salary, which includes salary from a guide or table plus any increments for longevity or length of service, for Palisades Interstate Park law enforcement officers must be equal to the average base salary of law enforcement officers in nearby towns who have similar training, experience, and years of service. Any salary increases resulting from this change will be funded by the General Fund, which is the state's main operating budget.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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