Acting Governor Scutari Signs Five New Bills into Law, Including Designation of State Juice

Legislation targeting towing fees, prevailing wage requirements, motor vehicle noise violations, and “New Jersey Rail Safety Week” receive Acting Governor Scutari’s approval.

Yesterday, Acting Governor Scutari made decisive legal strides as he signed five new pieces of legislation into law in Trenton. These bills range from establishing new responsibilities concerning towing and storage fees to designating cranberry juice as the State juice of New Jersey.

The Details:

1. Responsibility for Towing and Storage Fees (S-3374/A-5038):
Who: Sponsored by Lagana/Tully.
What: This law provides that the operator, owner, lessor, and lienholder of a vehicle may be held responsible for certain towing and storage fees, with retroactive application.

2. Prevailing Wage Requirements (S-3776/A-5583):
Who: Sponsored by Lagana, Schepisi/Tully, Egan.
What: Concerning the prevailing wage requirements for certain fabrication, this law aims to provide fair compensation for labor in specific industries.

3. Designation of Cranberry Juice as State Juice (A-2271/S-3442):
Who: Sponsored by Murphy, McKnight/Madden, Singleton.
What: Cranberry juice has been officially designated as the State juice of New Jersey, highlighting the importance of cranberries to the state's agricultural industry.

4. Penalties for Motor Vehicle Noise Violation (A-4686/S-3131):
Who: Sponsored by Spearman, Moen, Clifton/Cruz-Perez, Beach, Singleton.
What: A law that establishes penalties for individuals who commit motor vehicle noise violations, in an effort to control noise pollution.

5. New Jersey Rail Safety Week (AJR-195/SJR-97):
Who: Sponsored by Benson, Verrelli, Moen/Diegnan, Johnson.
What: Designates the third week of September each year as “New Jersey Rail Safety Week” to promote awareness and education about rail safety.

These new laws reflect Acting Governor Scutari’s commitment to a wide array of state interests, from protecting consumers and enhancing labor rights to promoting New Jersey's agricultural heritage and environmental consciousness.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new regulations and their potential impact, particularly in areas such as vehicle ownership and local industry standards.