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NJ S3310

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps the State of New Jersey's annual retention of energy tax revenues at $403 million, matching the fiscal year 1998 "skimming" amount, with all remaining energy tax revenues required to be distributed to municipalities as property tax relief aid.

  • Directs that total annual revenue from energy-related sales and use taxes, corporation business taxes on gas, electric, and telecommunications utilities, and taxes on sewerage and water corporations flow to the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund, minus the $403 million state portion.

  • Adjusts the municipal aid distribution schedule to: 45% on August 1, 30% on September 1, 15% on October 1, 5% on November 1, and 5% on December 1 of each fiscal year.

  • Requires that if total fund revenue increases or decreases from the prior year, individual municipal aid payments adjust proportionally based on each municipality's prior year distribution.

  • Repeals the existing alternative diversion formula under section 3 of P.L.1997, c.167 and establishes an enforcement mechanism that eliminates corporation business tax liability for most taxpayers if the annual appropriations act fails to fully fund the required municipal distributions.

Legislative Description

Caps State use portion of energy tax revenues and ensures balance of such revenues are paid annually as municipal aid.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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