A540

Requires State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices to remain open to public if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A540 ensures State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices remain open to the public during emergencies caused by failure to.

New Jersey A540 mandates that State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and Motor Vehicle Commission offices remain operational and accessible to the public if a state of emergency is declared due to the failure to enact a general appropriation law by the deadline set by the New Jersey Constitution. Essential personnel, including designated State and contracted employees, will continue to provide services at these locations. The State will also refrain from collecting parking fees at State areas serving these facilities during such emergencies.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee