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NJ S2505
NJ S2505Increases membership and provides for certain meeting requirements of Council on Local Mandates.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the Council on Local Mandates (council) membership to 12 members and requires the Governor to appoint three members upon certain recommendations of the executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The bill also requires the council to meet at least quarterly to review and provide an opinion to be made available to the public concerning the State budget and any executive order of the Governor it deems appropriate.
AI Summary
This bill increases the membership of the Council on Local Mandates, a body established to review state mandates imposed on local governments, from nine to twelve members, with specific appointment procedures outlined for these new positions, including three appointed by the Governor upon recommendation from the executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, which represents local governments. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Council on Local Mandates must meet at least quarterly to review the State budget and any executive orders from the Governor that it deems relevant, and after each review, it must publish an opinion on these matters for public access, ensuring greater transparency in the Council's oversight of state actions affecting local entities.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2505 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2505_I1.HTM |
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