N E W J E R S E Y L E G I S L AT I V E B I L L S A903 – Gove (R9), Rumpf (R9) S954 – Connors (R9), O’Scanlon (R13) Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.
A2410 – Downey (D11) Clarifies definition of “professionally managed unit” for transient accommodation taxes.
A2708 – Mukherji (D33), Chaparro (D33) S1065 – Stack (D33) Allows therapy dogs in rental housing units; expands protection under “Law Against Discrimination.”
New Jersey Realtors® Position:
STRONG OPPOSITION
New Jersey Realtors® Position:
We strongly oppose this bill over concerns that these liens may delay closing if the property is being sold and the line could transfer from one owner to another. Bill History: 1/14/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred to Assembly Housing Committee 1/27/2020 – Introduced in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee 2/13/2020 – Reported from Senate Committee and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
New Jersey Realtors® Position:
SUPPORT
We support this bill as it provides further clarification that traditional seasonal rental units will be not be taxed in New Jersey Bill History: 2/3/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee
MONITOR
We are monitoring this bill and seeking clarification from the sponsors on the definition of “therapy dogs” and “reputable organizations.” Bill History: 1/30/2020 – Introduced in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee 2/13/2020 – Introduced in Assembly and referred to Assembly Housing Committee 10/8/2020 – Reported from Senate committee with amendments, second reading in Senate 10/29/2020 – Passed by the Senate (33-0) 11/5/2020 – Senate bill received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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