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New JerseyA4687221st Legislature (2026-2027)House

Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment.**

Sponsored By: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), John J. Burzichelli (Democratic), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Latham Tiver (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Local governments get longer fire equipment leases

Effective immediately, New Jersey local governments can lease or service new fire engines and apparatus for up to 20 years. This includes fire equipment leased with those engines or apparatus. Leases with purchase options for vehicles, machinery, or equipment mainly used to fight fires can also last 20 years. That limit rises from 10 years. These contracts remain subject to rules from the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

Fire districts get longer borrowing with oversight

New Jersey fire districts can keep temporary notes outstanding until the original notes’ 10th anniversary, instead of the third. The notes must support voter-approved bonds, and each note or renewal can last no more than one year. The law extends repayment deadlines but still requires specified amounts to be paid with money other than new borrowing. Districts must submit renewal terms to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval. If the Director rejects a renewal, the Local Finance Board must hold a hearing. These changes take effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • David Bailey Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • John J. Burzichelli

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert J. Karabinchak

    Democratic • House

  • Latham Tiver

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Carmen F. Amato Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Angela V. McKnight

    Democratic • Senate

  • William B. Sampson IV

    Democratic • House

  • Sterley S. Stanley

    Democratic • House

  • Britnee N. Timberlake

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 236 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

AMEND

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2026

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 78 • No: 0

House vote • 6/11/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 79 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor: APP

    8/27/2026Governor

  2. Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.80.

    8/27/2026Governor

  3. Passed Assembly, PBH — (78-0-0)

    6/30/2026House

  4. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    6/30/2026House

  5. Passed Senate — (40-0)

    6/30/2026Senate

  6. Substituted for S757 (1R)

    6/30/2026Senate

  7. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (39-0) (Burzichelli)

    6/30/2026Senate

  8. Received in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/11/2026Senate

  9. Passed Assembly — (79-0-0)

    6/11/2026House

  10. REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    5/28/2026House

  11. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

    3/16/2026House

Bill Text

  • Senate 6/30/26 1R

    7/1/2026

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  • Senate 6/30/26 2R

    7/1/2026

    HTMLPDF

  • Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness (5/28/26 1R)

    6/12/2026

    HTMLPDF

  • Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Substitute (5/28/26)

    5/29/2026

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  • As Introduced

    5/21/2026

    HTMLPDF

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