This bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to allocate a total of $53,883,706 for loans to local government units to finance transportation infrastructure projects as part of the State Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation Financing Program. The bill outlines various definitions related to the financing process, including terms such as "capitalized interest," "debt service reserve fund expenses," and "loan origination fee." It also specifies the types of projects eligible for funding and the conditions under which loans can be made, including compliance with existing laws and regulations. The bill allows for adjustments to loan amounts based on project costs and authorizes the bank to utilize funds from bond proceeds to cover various expenses related to the loans.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to use generated funds to cover its operating expenses and appropriates necessary sums from the General Fund for short-term loans under the Disaster Relief Emergency Financing Program. The act is set to take effect immediately and will expire on July 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the financing capabilities of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to support critical transportation infrastructure projects across the state.