AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEWARK CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE CITY’S ABILITY TO BORROW MONEY AND INCUR INDEBTEDNESS.
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HB 58 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE NEWARK CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE CITY’S ABILITY TO BORROW MONEY AND INCUR INDEBTEDNESS.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2023. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act amends the City of Newark Charter. Specifically, this Act increases the amount the City can borrow for municipal improvements that are directly assessed against adjoining owners of property from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This Act also exempts any short or long-term debt incurred from receipt of government revolving loan funds from the special referendum requirements set forth in the City Charter. This would allow Council to approve such borrowing directly and would eliminate the cost and time associated with holding a referendum.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsors
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Edward S. Osienski · Primary
- Cyndie Romer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- Paul S. Baumbach
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic
- Cyndie Romer Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 58 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 58 do?
- This Act amends the City of Newark Charter. Specifically, this Act increases the amount the City can borrow for municipal improvements that are directly assessed against adjoining owners of property from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This Act also exempts any short or long-term debt incurred from receipt of government revolving loan funds from the special referendum requirements set forth in the City Charter. This would allow Council to approve such borrowing directly and would eliminate the cost and time associated with holding a referendum.
- Who sponsors HB 58?
- HB 58 is sponsored by Paul S. Baumbach, David P. Sokola (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), and Cyndie Romer (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 58?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 58?
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