Governor Murphy Signs Three Pieces of Legislation Supported by NFIB

March 27, 2023

Bills Are Part of Speaker Craig Coughlin's Small Business Legislative Package

Governor Murphy Signs Three Pieces of Legislation Supported by NFIB

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed three bills into law to support New Jersey small businesses. The bills, for which NFIB State Director Eileen Kean had stated support in the Capitol, enhance customer service at the New Jersey Business Action Center and give small businesses more flexibility to resolve various violations without incurring fines. NFIB will continue to encourage ways that policymakers can reduce the regulatory and financial burdens on our members during the present legislative session. A4748/S3195 and A4749/S3204 enhance the customer service experience at the New Jersey Business Action Center by establishing a publicly available small business manual and collecting and disseminating customer assistance metrics and information, respectively. A4753/S3208 allows a cure period for businesses to address and resolve certain violations. Together, these bills will make life easier for small business owners while bolstering New Jersey’s standing as an attractive place for starting and growing a business. “Today we underscore once again that economic opportunity is abundant and accessible in New Jersey, especially for the small businesses that line our main streets and undergird our local communities,” said Governor Murphy. “I thank Assembly Speaker Coughlin for leading the preparation of this comprehensive bill package, which will ensure that we continue to respond to the needs and concerns of small business owners as effectively as possible. ” “Helping New Jersey’s small businesses thrive and grow was one of the top priorities we identified at the outset of this session. These bills are essential to our efforts. We thank the Governor for signing these bills,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “We also appreciate the valuable insights provided by business leaders to the Assembly members who crafted this legislation. From mom-and-pop shops to our tech start-ups, small businesses contribute to the unique and defining character that make New Jersey communities the kinds of places people want to live and raise a family.” “As inflationary pressures and other economic uncertainties continue to linger for business owners in New Jersey, the last thing they need to worry about is a steep fine or punishment for a minor, often unintentional violation. This law [A4753/S3208] will give them a little breathing room and reasonable extra time to come into full compliance,” said Senator Vin Gopal.

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