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NJ S129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Holzapfel

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a toll relief program requiring the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to provide 50% account credits to E-ZPass users who make 35 or more qualifying toll transactions per transponder in a calendar month

  • Appropriates $500 million total from the General Fund: $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA to fund the account credits

  • Qualifying transactions include paid transponder-based tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway for passenger automobiles only, excluding fines, penalties, or administrative fees

  • Requires both authorities to submit quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature documenting credits issued, with auditable supporting data

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month after enactment and expires one year after enactment; appropriated funds cannot be used for administrative expenses

Legislative Description

Creates toll relief program; appropriates $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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