New JerseyCounties could keep fire academy course fees in a dedicated fund
If enacted, the bill would let counties keep fire academy course fees in a dedicated fund for academy costs beyond a single budget year.
What it does
Counties could set aside fire academy course fees in a dedicated fund that keeps the money available beyond one budget year. The money could pay only for equipment, upkeep, supplies, and services needed to run the academy.
Argument forKeeping course fees in a dedicated fund could help counties pay for academy equipment and upkeep across budget years.
Argument againstSetting course fees aside for academy costs could leave counties with less flexibility to use that money for other local needs.
More detail
A county may create a Fire Academy Trust Fund for fees paid by people registering for county fire academy courses. The fund covers fees paid by people registering for courses at a county fire academy. The fund may be used only for equipment, upkeep, supplies, and services needed to run and maintain the academy. Including these dedicated fees in the county budget for spending is subject to approval by the state director.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeLatest
- Oct 22Passed by the Senate (39-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Oct 1Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Feb 19Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs CommitteeIntroduced
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