The New Jersey State Senate has followed the State Assembly, passing a bill that would eliminate the sales tax on horse boarding, something that has been in the works for a very long time. The Assembly effort was spearheaded by Ronald Dancer (R-Burlington/Middlesex/Monmouth/Ocean) and in the Senate, by Steve Oroho (R-Sussex/Warren/Morris) took the lead.
Now you have to do your part. It awaits the Governor’s signature in order to become law. If he does not sign it by Jan. 31, a pocket veto goes into effect and the legislative process must start all over again.
This is a measure that will help not only struggling horse operations, but also make boarding less expensive for horse owners. The next step is to contact Gov. Phil Murphy and urge him to sign the bill. Numbers count here. Reach him at (609) 292-6000. You can also reach him by email at http://nj.gov/governor/contact/.
Here is a letter composed by Lisa Post. Feel free to copy it and email it to the Governor today. He needs to hear from you.
Dear Gov. Murphy:
Re: NJ Bill A1045/S2856
Living animals are not “stored” and their living facilities should Not be considered “Storage Space” to be taxed.
Additionally, this tax has been quite confusing and onerous to the NJ horse industry, which contributes over $600 million to the state’s economy, and provides recreational, environmental and ecological benefits to all of the state’s citizens through the preservation of taxpaying open space. It’s caused hardship to the NJ equine industry and has been contributory in causing many equine businesses to relocate out of state. Please sign this bill and help keep the “Garden” in our Garden State.
Thank You.
Read the legislation at: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3000/2856_R13.PDF