Nick Scutari

Clarifies investigatory powers and duties of SCI.

Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax.

Imposes temporary $1 million cap on use of net operating loss deductions under corporation business tax for certain privilege periods.

Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*

Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **

Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.

Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.

Expands memorandum of understanding requirements for purpose of consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.

Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ.

Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026.

Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.

Establishes public awareness campaign concerning federal rules for US Postal Service postmark and its effect on mail-in ballots; directs Secretary of State to evaluate adequacy of mail-in ballot drop box placement and usage; appropriates $100,000.

Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects.*

Imposes tax on collection of consumer data in certain instances; dedicates portion of annual revenues to support 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline.

Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

Expands certain requirements concerning automatic enrollment for utility bill payment assistance programs.