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NJ A155
NJ A155Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.
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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 exempts public institutions of higher education from paying the registration fee for motor vehicles not used for pleasure or hire. Current law defines a public institution of higher education as the six State colleges, the county colleges, the public junior colleges, the New Jersey college of medicine and dentistry, the college of aeronautical and airspace science established in Atlantic County, the industrial schools, Newark college of engineering, Rutgers, the State University, and any other public universities, colleges, county colleges, and junior colleges established or authorized by law. Under current law, certain State and local government entities and civic organizations are exempted from paying a motor vehicle registration fee. This bill extends that exemption to public institutions of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill exempts public institutions of higher education from paying motor vehicle registration fees for vehicles not used for personal enjoyment or commercial purposes, aligning them with other government entities and civic organizations that already receive this exemption. The bill defines "public institution of higher education" broadly to include various state colleges, county colleges, junior colleges, and universities, as well as specific institutions like Rutgers, the State University, and the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry. This change aims to reduce financial burdens on these educational institutions by removing the requirement to pay registration fees for their operational vehicles.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A155 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/155_I1.HTM |
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