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NJ A1083

NJ A1083
Permits counties to charge a fee to fund infrastructure through voter approval.

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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 would create the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," permitting the governing body of any county to impose a county-wide fee for the purpose of funding infrastructure construction within the county after first obtaining voter approval. Like many states, New Jersey's infrastructure needs are growing increasingly critical. Various other states have created a self-help fee at the local level to address these needs. Because local aid for these projects from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and other State agencies is woefully inadequate, New Jersey's counties could benefit tremendously from following other states' examples. The infrastructure construction fee created through this bill could take any reasonable form so long as it is presented to the voters through a public question that clearly states the maximum fee to be established.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "County Self-Help Infrastructure Act," allows counties in New Jersey to create and collect a special fee to fund infrastructure construction projects, such as roads, bridges, and utilities, but only after voters in the county approve it. The bill acknowledges that New Jersey's infrastructure is aging and that state funding is insufficient, mirroring a practice adopted by other states. If approved by voters through a public question, which must clearly state the maximum fee and can specify the duration and projects, the county's governing body will manage the collection and use of these funds, ensuring they are exclusively for infrastructure improvements within that county. Additionally, this bill amends existing law to exempt revenue generated from such voter-approved infrastructure fees from the county's general tax levy limitations, meaning these funds will not count towards the cap on how much a county can increase its overall property tax.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1083
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1083_I1.HTM
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