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NJ A3346
NJ A3346Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
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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 directs the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, to conduct a comprehensive study to research scaling for the most efficient delivery of services by local units within the context of shared service agreements, joint contracts, and alternative service delivery methods. New Jersey residents face the highest property tax burden in the United States and reducing this burden has been and continues to be a priority for the Legislature. In an effort to further encourage streamlining of the delivery of local government services, a determination of efficiency and scaling is required in order to inform the Legislature as to the most effective methods to achieve savings for taxpayers, while still ensuring a high level of quality in the delivery of services. Under the bill, the study will examine, but not be limited to examining, increasing efficiency in the following areas of service delivery: (1) municipal courts; (2) construction code enforcement; (3) fire code enforcement; (4) municipal and county health services; (5) property tax assessments; (6) public works; and (7) provision of emergency services, including police, fire, and emergency medical response, and dispatch for emergency response. The bill specifies that the study may utilize a variety of research methods with a mission to collect and compile the data on which comprehensive decisions can be made to encourage the most efficient and effective streamlining of delivery of services by local units. Under the bill, the Bloustein School is required to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of the commencement of the study. The bill appropriates from the Property Tax Relief Fund to Rutgers, the State University $30,000 conduct the study and issue the report.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University conduct a comprehensive study to determine the most efficient ways for local government units to deliver services, particularly by examining how services can be scaled up through shared service agreements (contracts between local units to share services), joint contracts (contracts between multiple local units for a shared purpose), and alternative service delivery methods (contracting with outside entities or volunteers). This study is prompted by New Jersey's high property tax burden and aims to identify effective methods for streamlining service delivery to achieve taxpayer savings while maintaining service quality, focusing on areas like municipal courts, code enforcement, health services, property tax assessments, public works, and emergency services. The school will use various research methods to gather data and must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year, with $30,000 appropriated from the Property Tax Relief Fund for this purpose.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3346 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3346_I1.HTM |
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