LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Current Legislative News

Posted on 2007-09-18

  
S17- Mandates all newly elected appointed local officials be enrolled in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program. There are several other provisions that will change current pension policy and affect new hires.
A122- Prohibits public employees from enrolling for health benefits with more than on public entity.
S1668- Changes PERS retirement age calculator from 55 to 60 has been withdrawn on May 4, 2006.
A1323- Reinspection by same inspectors. Subcommittee to hear testimony on May 11, 2006
S233- gives tenure to Fire officials and inspectors after four years
A1196- Increase annual compensation for retired PERS members from $15000 to $25000.
A670/S149- Municipalities to supervise and discipline Code Official
S971 Licensed PE must be on Board of Appeals  A160- Increase annual compensation for retired PERS members from $15000 aggregate to $15000 per employer
S719- Changes PERS retirement allowance who receive significant increase in last 5 years
A2720- Recognizes Technical Assistants and appointments.
A1429-   Require all existing pools, spas and hot tubs to have barriers that are now limited to new construction.
A670/S149- Municipalities to supervise and discipline Code Official
A160- Increase annual compensation for retired PERS members from $15000 aggregate to $15000 per employer
S719- Changes PERS retirement allowance who receive significant increase in last 5 years
A2720- Recognizes Technical Assistants and appointments.
A1429-   Require all existing pools, spas and hot tubs to have barriers that are now limited to new construction.

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Damage Assesment Bill

Posted on 2006-04-10

The damage assesment bill has passed in the Assembly and has been forwarded to the Senate Cumminty and Urban Affairs Committee for comments.

Click here and type in A409 into the Bill Search Box to track status of Bill

How to Prevent the Construction of Nightmare New Homes

Posted on 2005-01-01

The DKM Properties V. Twp of Montgomery case was reversed by Unanimous decision at the NJ Supreme court. The court found, “that the municipal enforcing agency has the authority to issue Notice of Violations (NOVs) after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to the developer”. The court did state that it does not attempt to address the full breadth of that authority. The DCA will undoubtedly have to review this decision and follow-up will some direction for code officials in this matter.

New Jersey Register Rules Adoptions & Proposals

Posted on 2003-05-05

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/ruleproposals/ruleposts.shtml

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/ruleadoptions/rule_adoptions.shtml

As of May 5, 2003 the New Jersey edition of the International Building Code 2000, the International Residential Code 2000, and the National Electrical Code 2002 has been adopted by the State of New Jersey. (remember the 6 month grace period) Copies of the IBC and IRC should be available from the ICC at 1-800-214-4321.

SCI Investigation

Posted on 2004-10-13

President Ed VanderBerg reported at the October Board meeting that the final SCI investigative hearing was held on October 13, 2004 in Trenton.

The president advised the Board that VP Jones and Director Bob LaCosta testified. All testimony stressed the necessity of sufficient staffing and funding for local agencies. President VandeBerg also stated that a formal letter from BOANJ would be sent to the SCI committee with this recommendation and would endorse DCA's recommendations of licensing contractors and reviewing the HOW program. VP Jones also noted that the DCA and SCI commended President VanderBerg for his professional and informative testimony. The testifying members believe that once the SCI issues its findings and if the State acts on those recommendations Code enforcement will benefit with the changes.