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NJ A4011

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Calabrese

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority's bonding authorization through June 30, 2029, with a cap of $15.6 billion in transportation program bonds for the period beginning when the constitutional amendment takes effect through that date

  • Establishes annual appropriation limits from the Transportation Trust Fund ranging from $2 billion in fiscal years 2025-2026 to $2.185 billion in fiscal year 2029, with additional amounts in later years allocated 25% each to counties, municipalities, Department of Transportation, and NJ Transit

  • Imposes new annual registration fees on zero-emission vehicles starting at $250 in fiscal year 2025 and increasing $10 annually to $290 by fiscal year 2029 and thereafter, with revenues credited to the Transportation Trust Fund for capital projects only

  • Sets new highway fuel tax revenue caps for fiscal years 2025-2029, starting at $2.032 billion in FY2025 and increasing annually to $2.366 billion in FY2029, with the State Treasurer authorized to adjust tax rates to meet these targets

  • Increases minimum local aid appropriations from $400 million annually to higher amounts in later years, with additional allocations split between county and municipal transportation projects

Legislative Description

Revises "New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act," revises calculation of gas tax rate, and establishes annual fee for zero emission vehicles.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.7.

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/7/2024
Transportation and Independent Authorities3/4/2024

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