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NJ S3500

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum allowable fund diversion from stormwater, water, and sewer utilities to municipal and county budgets from 5% to 3% of annual operating costs.

  • Maintains the existing 5% diversion cap for other local authorities not related to water, sewer, or stormwater services.

  • Requires municipalities and counties to provide written notice to the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs whenever they transfer or appropriate funds from these utilities or authorities.

  • Amends P.L.1983, c.111 and P.L.2004, c.87 governing local government fiscal controls and utility fund transfers.

Legislative Description

Reduces allowed diversion of funds from stormwater, water, and sewer purposes to municipal and county budgets; requires municipalities and counties to notify Division of Local Government Services of diversions.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

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

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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