New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2766

Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

Requires municipalities to provide certain information to property owners served by municipal water systems.

Impact

If enacted, S2766 would amend existing laws related to municipal water services, specifically impacting the General Statutes of New Jersey referenced (R.S.40:62-101 and R.S.40:62-106). The intent of these amendments is to centralize accountability and ensure that property owners receive clear and concise information regarding their responsibilities and the conditions of receiving water services. Annual mailings and website postings of these terms would become mandatory, establishing a standardized communication process between water authorities and residents.

Summary

Senate Bill S2766 aims to enhance transparency and communication between municipalities and property owners served by municipal water systems. Under this bill, municipalities would be required to provide written terms and conditions to property owners detailing their financial responsibility regarding services from municipal water and sewer utilities. This includes stipulations about the maintenance, repair, or installation responsibilities related to service lines, thereby ensuring that property owners are fully informed about their obligations when utilizing these essential services.

Contention

While the bill is designed to provide critical information to property owners, there may be concerns regarding its implementation. Potential discussions could arise around the adequacy of communication practices and the timing of notifications, particularly during ownership changes. Legislators may also deliberate over the effectiveness of mandatory disclosures and whether they will sufficiently prevent confusion over financial responsibilities and service obligations, especially in cases of substantial repairs or disputes over charges.

Companion Bills

NJ S1877

Carry Over Requires municipalities to provide certain information to property owners served by municipal water systems.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1877

Requires municipalities to provide certain information to property owners served by municipal water systems.

NJ A5755

Requires certain municipalities to include certain information concerning beach costs and revenues in municipality's public access plan.

NJ S3915

Requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of property taxes with school districts; informs counties, school districts, and DCA of certain information related to property tax exemptions and abatements.

NJ A1007

Requires municipalities to notify affected property owners before implementing compliance plan to reassess valuation of certain properties.

NJ A851

Requires municipalities to notify affected property owners before implementing compliance plan to reassess valuation of certain properties.

NJ A971

Requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of property taxes with school districts; informs counties, school districts, and DCA of certain information related to property tax exemptions and abatements.

NJ A1107

Requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of property taxes with school districts; informs counties, school districts, and DCA of certain information related to property tax exemptions and abatements.

NJ S1356

Requires municipalities to notify affected property owners before implementing compliance plan to reassess valuation of certain properties.

NJ S2519

Requires municipalities to notify affected property owners before implementing compliance plan to reassess valuation of certain properties.

NJ A1643

Requires water purveyors to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues.

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