ASSEMBLY LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 399

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 14, 2022

      The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 399.

      As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 3146 increases 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.

      As reported by the committee, Assembly Bill No. 3146 is identical to Assembly Bill No. 3146, which also was reported by the committee on this date.