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NJ A3847
NJ A3847Provides license renewal fee relief for businesses and individuals impacted by public highway projects.
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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 provides various forms of fee relief to certain businesses and professionals who are adversely impacted by a public highway project, such as the ongoing closure and repair of Interstate 80 in Morris County after the discovery of numerous sinkholes along the roadway. The closures and ongoing construction have created significant traffic congestion along the detour routes. Commercial establishments, especially small businesses, have seen reduced activity as a result of longer commute times, road closures, and unpredictable local travel times. The bill recognizes the impact these conditions will have on a small business and on the licensed professionals who work for these business, and provides relief for any business license or professional license renewal which comes due during the relief period related to construction projects as defined in the bill. The bill provides for the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs within the Office of the Attorney General and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury to establish application and fee waiver processes to effectuate the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides fee relief for professionals and small businesses negatively impacted by public highway projects, such as extensive road construction that causes traffic congestion and reduced access. Professionals holding licenses or certifications regulated by the State, and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees operating within an "impacted construction zone" – an area around a highway project where traffic flow is impeded or access is restricted – can apply for waivers of their license or registration renewal fees that become due during the "relief period," which is the duration of the project. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (for professionals) and the Director of the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (for small businesses) will establish processes for applications and documentation to verify the impact of the highway project on income and business operations. The Commissioner of Transportation will notify these directors about the commencement and completion of public highway projects, which are defined as any construction, improvement, or maintenance of roads, including repairs due to natural disasters or catastrophic failures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3847 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3847_I1.HTM |
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