SENATE COMMUNITY AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 399

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JANUARY 27, 2022

      The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 399.

      This bill would increase the maximum amount that a county or municipality may annually contribute to a volunteer first aid, ambulance or rescue company.  Currently, a county or municipality may annually contribute up to $70,000 and, if any company experiences extraordinary need, an additional $35,000 annually.  This bill would increase these amounts to $125,000 and $70,000 respectively.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2022-2023 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.