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NJ S2133

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Holly Schepisi

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes an annual registration fee of $300 for passenger electric vehicles and $450 for commercial electric vehicles, effective July 1, 2025, with revenues deposited into New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund
  • Reduces the Motor Fuel Tax on gasoline from 10.5 cents to 7 cents per gallon and on diesel from 13.5 cents to 9 cents per gallon, representing a 33% reduction
  • Reduces the Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax revenue target by 33% and permanently extends the annual rate adjustment mechanism that was set to expire after State Fiscal Year 2026
  • Requires the state to appropriate Sales and Use Tax revenues from the General Fund to cover any Transportation Trust Fund Authority debt service obligations not met by other dedicated resources
  • Mandates the Department of Transportation conduct a feasibility study by August 31, 2026, analyzing alternative revenue sources for the Transportation Trust Fund, including mileage-based user fees, carbon taxes, and electricity taxes on EV charging

Legislative Description

Establishes legislative internship program; makes appropriation.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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