SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

STATEMENT TO

 

ASSEMBLY, No. 1504

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

DATED:  NOVEMBER 8, 2021

 

      The Senate Transportation Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1504.

      As reported, this bill directs the lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group to notify customers or prospective customers, on certain webpages, that discounts on toll rates advertised by an operator of an E-ZPass system that is not under the jurisdiction of the State or one of its agencies, authorities, or political subdivisions may not be available for New Jersey E-ZPass accounts. 

      The bill defines “lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group” or “lead agency” as an agency, authority, or political subdivision of this State which has the authority to enter into, manage, or negotiate contracts to provide service to accounts with New Jersey E-ZPass. Currently, the lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group is the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

      As reported, Assembly Bill No. 1504 is identical to Senate Bill No. 1722, which was also reported by the committee on this date.