New Jersey Assembly Bill A5648

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 6/22/23
• Refer: 6/22/23
• Report Pass: 6/27/23
• Engrossed: 6/30/23
• Enrolled: 12/11/23
• Chaptered: 1/8/24
• Passed: 1/8/24

Caption

Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Township of Morris in Morris County.

Impact

The bill facilitates a direct sale of the property to the Township of Morris, contingent upon terms defined by the State House Commission. It stipulates that any proceeds from the sale will contribute to a state fund aimed at relieving state debt or funding additional capital improvement projects. The legislative action reflects ongoing efforts to efficiently manage state assets and to support local governance initiatives, especially in the realm of property management.

Summary

Assembly Bill 5648 authorizes the State Treasurer of New Jersey to sell a specific parcel of surplus land comprising 7.8 acres, located in Morris Township. This property, which includes all improvements on the site, has been declared surplus due to its unutilized status by the state authorities, notably the Department of Children and Families. The parcel is identified as the location of the former Regional Day School, which provided educational services to at-risk youth, indicating the land's previous civic use.

Contention

While the selling of state surplus property often appears straightforward, it can draw various public reactions based on community needs and perspectives on state resource management. Notably, the former use of the land for educational purposes has raised questions about the long-term suitability of such a sale, as community members may have differing opinions on maintaining public access to significant local sites versus potential monetary gains from their sale.