8/14/08-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would help offset the charge that small towns must pay for State Police patrols.
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Van Drew, D-Cape May, S1976 would add $40 surcharges to all motor vehicle violations to defray some of the costs of providing local police services. The revenue would be split between two funds.
One fund would send $5,000 to $1 million in grants to cities and towns that have their own law enforcement. The rest of the money would be used to pay for full- and part-time state policing in rural areas.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-7928630.
The Assembly version – A2982 – is in the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.