Month: May 2018

Categories : Public Employment LawTags : Leave a comment

Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Volunteer Firefighters to Receive Public Employee Retirement Benefits

On By kbeaufort

The New Jersey Assembly recently passed a bill that would allow firefighters with a pre-existing volunteer relationship with their employer to retire from service covered by the Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) or the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) and continue to serve that employer as a volunteer. The legislation, Assembly

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Categories : Land UseTags : Leave a comment

New Law Alters Performance Guarantees under the MLUL

On By Donald Scarinci

New Jersey municipalities may need to amend their local ordinances in light of recent changes made to the state’s Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). The new law signed in January, P.L. 2017 C. 312, restricts when a municipality can require performance and maintenance guarantees from a developer.   Limits on Performance

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Categories : Election LawTags : Leave a comment

Gov. Murphy Signs NJ Voter Registration Bill

On By mjimenez

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation into law that expands voter registration in New Jersey. Pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 2014, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will automatically register to vote and update voter registration for eligible applicant when applying for motor vehicle driver’s license, examination permit, probationary

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Categories : School LawTags : Leave a comment

NJ Legislature Looking to Bonds to Boost School Facilities Security

On By Carolyn R. Chaudry

In the wake of the tragic Parkland shooting, both political parties are committed to improving school security in New Jersey. The state Legislature recently added to a current bipartisan bill to add $500 million in grants to help schools boost their facilities security. The bond act would require final approval

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