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NJ S424
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Urban Area Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Pilot Program in Union City, Trenton, and Camden to address open cockloft spaces between residential buildings that reduce energy efficiency and increase fire spread risk
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Appropriates $30 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, with $10 million allocated to each participating municipality
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Requires municipal building code enforcing agencies to conduct an inventory of residential buildings within one year to identify open cockloft spaces needing weatherization measures
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Low- and moderate-income property owners (households at or below 80% of area median income) receive weatherization improvements at no cost; other owners may pay through a 10-year property tax special assessment
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Weatherization measures include fire-rated separations between buildings, fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and optional insulation, vapor barriers, or attic ventilation improvements
Legislative Description
Prohibits institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions from withholding transcript due to outstanding student account balance; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024