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NJ S2442
NJ S2442Permits certain local authorities and utilities to charge reduced sewerage service rates for low-income persons.
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Introduced
06/27/2016
06/27/2016
In Committee
06/27/2016
06/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow county and municipal sewerage authorities, utilities authorities, and sewerage utilities, to reduce sewerage service rates for households with incomes at or below a certain percentage of the most recent federal poverty guidelines, which percentage would be set by the authority or utility, as applicable. The bill would allow these local authorities and utilities to provide affordable sewerage services for persons of limited means. Current law allows these local authorities and utilities to reduce or totally abate general sewerage service rates for persons who are 65 years of age or older or are disabled, and who also meet certain statutorily-based income requirements. This bill would extend the option of providing reduced general sewerage service rates to all low-income persons based on eligibility requirements set by the local authority or utility. These local authorities and utilities would still be permitted to reduce or abate general sewerage service rates for persons who are 65 years of age or older or are disabled as is currently provided by law.
AI Summary
This bill would allow county and municipal sewerage authorities, utilities authorities, and sewerage utilities to reduce sewerage service rates for households with incomes at or below a certain percentage of the federal poverty guidelines, as determined by the local authority or utility. This would extend the option of providing reduced sewerage service rates to all low-income persons, in addition to the existing provision that allows these reductions for persons who are 65 years of age or older or are disabled and meet certain income requirements. The local authorities and utilities would be required to adopt procedures for establishing eligibility and obtaining the reduction, and advertise the availability of the reduction to residents.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 06/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2500/2442_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2500/2442_I1.PDF |
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