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NJ S4369
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to reimburse increased transportation expenses caused by public highway construction projects affecting commuters, full-time employees of retail businesses, and retail business establishments operating within impacted construction zones
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Applicants must provide documentation comparing their regular transportation expenses before the construction period to their increased costs during the "relief period" (from project start to completion), with grants covering the difference between the two amounts
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Defines eligible public highway projects as any State, county, or municipal road construction, improvement, or maintenance work, including repairs following natural disasters or catastrophic failures
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Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to notify the EDA of all ongoing, commencing, and completed public highway projects within 30 days of the bill's effective date
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Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the EDA to administer the grant program
Legislative Description
"Road to Relief Act"; establishes EDA grant program to support increased transportation expenses incurred by certain commuters, employees, and businesses impacted by certain public highway projects, including ongoing Interstate 80 project; appropriates $1 million.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
5/12/2025