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NJ S129
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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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
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Appropriates $500 million total from the General Fund: $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA to fund the account credits
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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
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Requires both authorities to submit quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature documenting credits issued, with auditable supporting data
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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