The 21st Briefing: EMS, Schools, Housing and Transit in Trenton

This week in Trenton, we look at four key areas legislators will be tackling: a new statewide EMS planning bill; two school funding bills, including one aimed at districts in development-restricted areas like the Highlands and Pinelands; the Senate housing agenda, including ADUs and a bill that would direct property-transfer revenue to affordable housing; and an NJ Transit accountability bill that would let riders see where delays are coming from.

We also have quick coverage of bills connected to flooding data, the Climate Superfund, data centers, consumer protection and nonpublic school services.

Legislative Calendar

https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/legislative-calendar/052926.pdf

EMS

S1772 – Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1772

School funding

S4118 – Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4118

S4330 – Prohibits reduction in State school aid for certain school districts in 2026-2027 school year
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4330

Housing, land use and property taxes

S1786 – Concerns development of accessory dwelling units and related regulations
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1786

S1803 – Expands financing opportunities for low and moderate income housing
 https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1803

S1836 – Concerns inclusionary development with affordable housing 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836

S3103 – Dedicates part of revenue from certain property-transfer taxes and fees to Affordable Housing Trust Fund
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3103

S4066 – Requires annual report on State-owned property for potential affordable housing
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4066

Public meetings

S4116 – Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4116

Flooding, stormwater and infrastructure technology

A3078 – Establishes online flood, rainfall, river level and sewer capacity dashboard 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3078

A3079 – Establishes Smart Stormwater Sensor Pilot Program in DEP 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3079

A3080 – Establishes hyperlocal text alert system for flood and severe weather conditions
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3080

A3081 – Establishes stormwater infrastructure mapping program 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3081

A3087 – Establishes artificial intelligence flood prediction and mapping tool 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3087

Environmental infrastructure and climate costs

A3735 – Climate Superfund Act 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3735

A5192 – Environmental infrastructure projects, FY2027 loans 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5192

A5193 – Environmental infrastructure projects, FY2027 DEP appropriations 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5193

A5194 – Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects, FY2027 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5194

ACR151 – Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR151

Energy grid and data centers

A3980 – Requires electric public utilities to develop and implement grid modernization plans
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3980

A4096 – Requires data center owners and operators to submit water and energy usage data
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4096

A4801 – Establishes protections concerning large-load customers 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4801

Consumer protection

A1982 – Requires businesses to offer transcript of text-based chat to consumers
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1982

A5048 – Prohibits certain apparel containing intentionally added PFAS 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5048

A5084 – Requires label or indication of food that contains animal cell-cultivated product
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5084

A5110 – Prohibits surcharge when customer uses debit card for service https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5110

A3069 – Requires food manufacturers to disclose new food additives not reported to FDA
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3069

Transportation and NJ Transit

A5064 – Requires NJ Transit to publish certain performance-related information
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5064

A2130 – Creates public meeting requirements for passenger advisory committees
 https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2130

A3315 – Establishes requirements for on-demand microtransit programs 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3315

A4761 – Authorizes funding for senior and disabled resident transportation assistance and on-demand microtransit
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4761

Nonpublic school services

S4260 – Establishes pilot program for nonpublic school nursing services in certain counties
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4260

S4366 – Permits unexpended State aid for nonpublic school nursing and security services **
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4366

**I May have referred to this incorrectly as S4336 on the audio