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NJ S1736

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Port Authority and its subsidiaries from compensating commissioners, officers, or employees for personal vehicle expenses, commuting costs, toll exemptions, or providing personal drivers (unless the driver is a law enforcement officer assigned for documented security needs)

  • Requires overnight travel on authority business to be approved in writing by commissioners at a public meeting before reimbursement, except in emergent situations

  • Bars commissioners, officers, and employees from accepting compensation, gifts, honoraria, or things of value from outside sources related to official duties, and imposes a two-year post-employment ban on working for authority vendors or contractors

  • Limits tuition reimbursement to 50% of costs at accredited public institutions in New York or New Jersey, requires courses be job-related, and mandates a five-year continued employment commitment

  • Violations carry penalties of $500 to $10,000 fines and potential removal from office or employment; the law takes effect only upon enactment of substantially similar legislation by New York State

Legislative Description

Imposes restrictions concerning Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioners, officers, and employees regarding employment, gifts, and compensation.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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