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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 28

09.28.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezCharlyn StanberryClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Senate’s Last Week The Senate is back in Washington for its final session week before November’s midterm elections. The House of Representatives is out and is not scheduled to return until November 9th. The Senate is expected to take a final vote on the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

New Jersey Authorizes Plug-In Solar Panels in Community Associations

09.23.2026
Tana Bucca

On September 1, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S-2368/A-4836), which enables owners and renters to install small, “plug-in” solar panels that can fit on a balcony, patio, porch, or other space. According to media reports regarding the legislation, these solar panels are […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 21

09.21.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezCharlyn StanberryClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Senate’s Midterm Push The Senate returns to Washington for what could be its final working week before the midterm elections. The House of Representatives has already departed for the October recess and won’t reconvene until November. At the top of the Senate’s agenda is the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

New Jersey Law Update: Legionnaires’ Disease Act and Impacts for Community Associations

09.16.2026
Brittany N. Hulbert

Effective September 12, 2024, the New Jersey Legislature approved legislation addressing Legionella bacteria1 prevention in New Jersey water systems. This law supplements the “Safe Drinking Water Act” (N.J.S.A. § 58:12A-1 et seq.) and requires certain buildings managed by community associations to develop within 24 months, and implement within 27 months, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 14

09.14.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezCharlyn StanberryClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Congress’ Fall Return The House and Senate return to Washington this week after their August and Labor Day week recesses – although this will be the House’s final working week before the midterm elections. The House’s agenda includes taking up the next biannual Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes various […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying