A4661

New Jersey A4661 requires State agencies to minimize economic impact on municipalities when developing rules.

New Jersey A4661 amends existing law to require State agencies to consider the economic impact on municipalities when developing and proposing rules. The bill mandates that agencies use approaches that achieve statutory objectives while minimizing adverse economic effects on municipalities. This includes analyzing the number of municipalities affected, the compliance costs, and the potential for exemptions or alternative methods. The bill removes the term "small" from the law, applying these requirements to all municipalities.