Declan O'Scanlon

Increases grant limit for reassignment of employees to State in certain cases; requires publication of guidance and authorizes State intervention for income tax refund claims filed outside State.

Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027.

Moves fire district elections to date of general election in November.

Clarifies applicability of "School Ethics Act" to personal statements of board members.

Establishes process for submittal and publication of proposed revisions to Governor's budget recommendations and requires publication of proposals by June 1 annually.

Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.

Determines that DEP's "Protecting Against Climate Threats" rules, adopted January 20, 2026, are inconsistent with legislative intent.

Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.

Prohibits mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as condition of attending public K-12 schools.

Establishes "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" to support "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" Cop 2 Cop telephone hotline program; appropriates $500,000.

Requires DMVA assist discharged service members who have diagnosed service-connected mental health condition with petitions to change discharge designation.

Imposes locational restriction on construction of a new crematory.

Establishes Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program.

Adds fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.

Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3 million.

Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.

Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities.

Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.