Here’s what happened under the Gold Dome on Thursday (March 5th):

 

SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

Nominations Notice of Intention Received 3/3/2020:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

David Louis Worthington, of Annandale.

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:

Vidya Prasad, of Plainsboro.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CAPE MAY COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

John Snyder, of Marmora.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS:

Nathaniel Walker, of Trenton.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

Debra S. Behnke, of Pennsville, to replace George Christopher Connor.

Honorable Steven H. Caltabiano, of Woodstown.

Brenda H. Hall, of Woodstown.

Angela S. Voros, of Elmer.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH JERSEY PORT CORPORATION:

William R. Higgins, of Monroeville.

TO BE THE WARREN COUNTY PROSECUTOR:

James Lewis Pfeiffer, of Phillipsburg.

Bills Introduced:

S1983 Singer,R Tunnel-NJT adopt plan to evacuate passengers when rail veh. becomes immobilized REF STR

S1984 Singer,R NJT annual report-changes reporting date and certain date requirements REF STR

S1985 Singer,R EEO settlement agreements-approved by NJT board of directors REF STR

S1986 Pennacchio,J/Oroho,S+1 CBT revenues-allocates $10M for grants for certain lake management activities REF SEN

S1987 Bateman,C Public utilities & pipeline operators-reimburse mun., certain emergency services REF SEG

S1988 Bateman,C Affordable housing obligations-clarifies scope REF SCU

S1989 Holzapfel,J Elderly person, institutionalized-increased fines for abuse or exploitation REF SHH

S1990 Weinberg,L Government office, unsalaried-allows member of Bd of Public Utilities to serve REF STR

S1991 Weinberg,L Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative & Advisory Council on Arthritis-re-estab. REF SHH

S1992 Weinberg,L Firearm law-prohibit State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase REF SSG

S1993 Gopal,V Furlough, invol.-req. payment to State employees’, late enactment of approp act REF SSG

S1994 Gopal,V Motorcycle license endorsement-issue to certain out-of-State military personnel REF SMV

S1995 Gopal,V Aircraft systems, unmanned-clarify crime of trespassing/invasion of privacy incl REF SLP

S1996 Gopal,V State benefit recipient-requires to comply with State and local requirements REF SEG

S1997 Gopal,V Main Street Economic Growth Prog-estab to encourage bus development in small mun REF SEG

S1998 Gopal,V Construction code, State-clarifies proper authority to administer and enforce REF SCU

S1999 Gopal,V Terms & conditions of contract w/federal gov-require contractor comply REF SSG

S2000 Gopal,V Ballot bearer-authorize combination of identification and documents to estab. ID REF SSG

S2001 Smith,B/Bateman,C Forest stewardship program-establishes for State-owned lands REF SEN

S2002 Lagana,J Substance abuse-authorizes appointment of limited guardian to direct treatment REF SHH

S2003 Lagana,J Mental health & substance use disorder patient-transfer to community resid fac REF SHH

S2004 Lagana,J Binary firearm triggers-establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession REF SLP

S2005 Weinberg,L State-sponsored travel-prohibits to certain states w/out discrimination prot. REF SSG

S2006 Cunningham,S Inmates participating in college degree programming-reduce parole eligibility REF SLP

S2007 Lagana,J Flood insurance premiums-adds to property tax levy cap exclusions increase REF SCU

S2008 Lagana,J Religious affiliation info-prohibits disclosure of cert religious by St agencies REF SSG

S2009 Lagana,J Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines REF SSG

S2010 Lagana,J Federal funds, receipt-establish State Ombudsman to oversee application REF SSG

S2011 Ruiz,M/Gill,N Food labeling-containing genetically engineered material required REF SHH

S2012 Ruiz,M Civil Leadership Summer Prog.-Rutgers Univ-Camden & Rutgers Univ-Newark-estab/fd REF SHI

S2013 Ruiz,M Teachers & school leaders-estab task force, examine professional development req REF SED

S2014 Ruiz,M Lead in drinking water-health care facilities required to test and remediate REF SHH

S2015 Ruiz,M Teacher certification candidate-requires completion of technology training prog. REF SED

S2016 Kean,T Military spouse-extend validity of temporary instructional certificate to 1 year REF SED

S2017 Lagana,J DOC privatization contract-State Auditor required to review REF SLP

S2018 Lagana,J Employees of nonpublic schools-mandatory criminal history record checks REF SED

S2019 Lagana,J Veterans serving in fed. mil campaign who received a medal-extends cert benefits REF SMV

S2020 Gopal,V LGBTQ veterans-concerns benefits, update definition; DMVA develop review process REF SMV

S2023 Beach,J Defibrillator, automatic external-required at places of public assembly REF SHH

S2024 Beach,J Gold Star Family Member-co. clerk or register of deeds/mortgages issue ID card REF SMV

S2025 Beach,J Developmental Disab Division-make comprehensive program list available to public REF SHH

S2027 Cardinale,G/Beach,J 180-day school year requirement-permits use of virtual or remote instruction REF SED

S2078 Weinberg,L/Addiego,D Stillbirth Resource Center-establishes; expands professionals; approp $2.5M REF SHH

SCR91 Weinberg,L/Kean,T Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization REF SSG

SCR92 Bateman,C Delaware River Basin wastewater-block rule, generated from hydraulic fracturing REF SEN

SCR93 Singer,R Motor vehicle fees & surcharges-dedicate portion of revenue to transit system REF STR

SCR94 Ruiz,M Immigration & Nationality Act-condemns considering credit reports in immigration REF SSG

SCR95 Ruiz,M Early Intervention System-urges to include at-risk infants or toddlers REF SHH

SCR96 Rice,R/Cunningham,S Slavery or involuntary servitude-amends State Constitution to prohibit REF SSG

SCR97 Lagana,J Veteran, civil service hiring-provide preference, received badge, medal, ribbon REF SMV

SCR101 Pou,N/Cruz-Perez,N Puerto Rico-urges Congress and President to permanently exempt from Jones Act REF SSG

SJR60 Weinberg,L Equal Rights Amendment-urge US Senate eliminate deadline for ratification REF SJU

SJR61 Bateman,C Every Kid Healthy Week-designates fourth week in April of each year REF SHH

SJR62 Lagana,J Suicide Prevention Week-designates calendar week that includes September 10th REF SHH

SR56 Pennacchio,J/Kean,T Special education aid-urges to fully fund for students in 2019-2020 fiscal year REF SED

Motions:

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste To Sa (Sarlo)

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste To Table Sa (21-18) (Weinberg)

SJR41 Sca (1R) Cruz-Perez,N/Addiego,D+3 Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year To Sa (Pennacchio)

SJR41 Sca (1R) Cruz-Perez,N/Addiego,D+3 Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year To Table Sa (25-15) (Weinberg)

Bills Passed:

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste (22-17)

S60 Singer,R/Singleton,T+6 Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb (38-1)

S61 Singer,R/Singleton,T+5 Prof lic/application fees-concerns spouse/dependent of active duty servicemember (40-0)

S108 Gill,N/Turner,S+3 Student freedom of expression-school district adopt a written policy (40-0)

S221 Diegnan,P/Greenstein,L Tree purchase, planting and removal-concerns expenses to municipalities (25-12)

S228 Diegnan,P/Ruiz,M+3 School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs (38-1)

S248 Sca (1R) Singleton,T/Turner,S+2 Low-income housing tax credits, fed.-allocate portion to high-opportunity areas (24-13)

S278 Sca (1R) Kean,T/Cunningham,S+6 Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration (40-0)

S324 Sa (1R) Diegnan,P/Bucco,A+2 Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof (40-0)

S562 Madden,F/Addiego,D+1 Wage and hour law-increases certain penalties for violations (29-10)

S806 Cunningham,S/Pou,N+4 Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment (40-0)

S864 ScaSa (2R) Smith,B/Greenstein,L+2 Plastic carryout bags, polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use (22-14)

S957 Connors,C+5 Veterans-municipal development trust funds be spent on affordable assistance (40-0)

S961 Sa (1R) Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+5 Veteran programs and services-estab grant programs to recognize higher ed instit (40-0)

S964 Sa (1R) Vitale,J+3 Disabled person’s residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop (40-0)

S969 Ruiz,M/Turner,S+2 Teacher loan redemption prog.-redeem amounts to assist in low performing schools (40-0)

S983 Singleton,T Tax abatement agreements-municipalities file copies w/in 10 days of execution (40-0)

S1016 Scs (SCS) Smith,B/Bateman,C+1 Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide (33-6)

S1028 Sca (1R) Ruiz,M/Turner,S+1 Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director (40-0)

S1194 Sweeney,S/Singleton,T+5 Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M (38-0)

S1235 Turner,S/Cruz-Perez,N+3 Veterans, disabled-exempts from municipal parking meter fee payment (40-0)

S1370 Sweeney,S/Scutari,N+1 Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements (31-6)

SCR53 Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+3 Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes (39-0)

SJR41 Sca (1R) Cruz-Perez,N/Addiego,D+3 Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year (31-0)

SJR55 Rice,R/Pou,N Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission-extends report deadline (40-0)

SR27 Sca (1R) Kean,T+4 Foreign-based companies-encourages to make direct investment in NJ (Voice)

Bills Substituted:

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste SUB FOR S865 (1R)

S865 Sa (1R) Smith,B/Bateman,C+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste SUB BY A2371 (2R)

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

S683 Sa (1R) Ruiz,M Multiple dwelling owners w/at least 9 units-provide maintenance svc 24 hrs a day (22-0) (Ruiz)

S766 ScaSa (2R) Gopal,V/Pennacchio,J+1 Chloe’s Pet Access Law-permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants (29-0) (Gopal)

S775 Sa (1R) Scutari,N Rental unit owners and business owners-maintain liability insurance policy (23-0) (Scutari)

S865 Sa (1R) Smith,B/Bateman,C+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste (21-2) (Smith)

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

S300 Pennacchio,J/Kean,T+1 Women-owned & minority-owned business-Purch & Prop Division issue annual report REP

S593 Sca (1R) Beach,J/Corrado,K Sexual assault-bars fund use & nondisclosure agreements settle St officer claims REP/SCA

S853 Sca (1R) Sweeney,S/Beach,J Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products REP/SCA

S1017 Gopal,V/Lagana,J PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age REP

S1246 Sca (1R) Gopal,V/Turner,S Dates, members of mun./county committees of political party take office-changes REP/SCA

S1367 Sca (1R) Sweeney,S/Kean,T Auth, bd, comm, council-deactivate if entity has not met at least once every yr REP/SCA

S1982 Sca (1R) Beach,J/Turner,S Ballots-provides co. clerks with an addl week to mail, for 2020 primary election REP/SCA

Bills Referred/SBA:

S1017 Gopal,V/Lagana,J PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age

Bills Transferred:

S486 Sacco,N/O’Scanlon,D License holder’s personal information-prohibit State disclosure FROM SLP TO STR

S1147 Ruiz,M/Cruz-Perez,N Lead paint inspection-required prior to home purchase; estab. led hazard ed prog FROM SCU TO SEG

Co-Sponsors Added:

S60 (Addiego,D; Brown,C; Greenstein,L; Gopal,V; Madden,F; O’Scanlon,D) Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb

S61 (Addiego,D; Brown,C; Greenstein,L; Madden,F; O’Scanlon,D) Prof lic/application fees-concerns spouse/dependent of active duty servicemember

S108 (Greenstein,L) Student freedom of expression-school district adopt a written policy

S115 (Pou,N; Stack,B) Immigrant Tenant Protection Act

S205 Scs (SCS) (Addiego,D) Megan’s law-requires use of electronic mail for community notification

S228 (Addiego,D; Greenstein,L) School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs

S248 Sca (1R) (Pou,N) Low-income housing tax credits, fed.-allocate portion to high-opportunity areas

S278 Sca (1R) (Addiego,D; Diegnan,P; Greenstein,L; O’Scanlon,D) Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration

S300 (Turner,S) Women-owned & minority-owned business-Purch & Prop Division issue annual report

S324 Sa (1R) (Gill,N; O’Scanlon,D) Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof

S330 (Turner,S) St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

S365 (Rice,R; Testa,M) Health care plans-offered by SEHBP and local boards of education

S462 (Bucco,A) Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-establishes

S472 (Gill,N) Animal Cruelty Offender Registry-establishes

S566 Sca (1R) (Brown,C; Bucco,A) Homestead property tax reimbursement-revises criteria to establish base year

S598 Sca (1R) (Diegnan,P) Election workers-raise pay to $275 a day

S636 (Gill,N) Animal shelters-establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight

S688 Scs (SCS) (Pou,N) Pre-apprenticeship programs-enhances and allocates funds

S766 ScaSa (2R) (O’Scanlon,D) Chloe’s Pet Access Law-permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants

S806 (Greenstein,L; Turner,S) Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment

S864 ScaSa (2R) (Gill,N; Lagana,J) Plastic carryout bags, polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use

S874 (Gill,N) Animal adoption-concerns sourcing of animals; repeal Pet Purchase Protection Act

S878 (Gill,N) Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz

S920 (Diegnan,P; Greenstein,L) Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing

S957 (Greenstein,L; Holzapfel,J; Bateman,C; Madden,F; Turner,S) Veterans-municipal development trust funds be spent on affordable assistance

S961 Sa (1R) (Addiego,D; Madden,F; Pou,N) Veteran programs and services-estab grant programs to recognize higher ed instit

S962 Sca (1R) (O’Scanlon,D) Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel.

S964 Sa (1R) (Addiego,D; Diegnan,P; Greenstein,L) Disabled person’s residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop

S969 (Pou,N) Teacher loan redemption prog.-redeem amounts to assist in low performing schools

S976 (Brown,C) Art in Storefronts-establish initiative within the Main Street NJ program

S989 (Cruz-Perez,N; Sacco,N; Singleton,T) Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

S990 (Turner,S) Science courses, various aspects of computer-school districts report to DOE

S993 (Gill,N; Turner,S) Non-teaching staff-submit to binding arbitration for a disciplinary action

S1016 Scs (SCS) (Turner,S) Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide

S1028 Sca (1R) (Greenstein,L) Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1071 (Brown,C; O’Scanlon,D) Shore Protection Fund-increases amount annually credited to $50M

S1083 (Turner,S) Nurse, registered professional staffing standards-establish in hospitals

S1182 (Turner,S) Minority & Women-owned businesses-estab. division to promote State contracting

S1191 (Turner,S) Minorities and women in construction industry-concerns outreach and training

S1194 (Madden,F; Greenstein,L; Gopal,V; Pou,N) Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M

S1228 (Corrado,K) High sch graduate-conduct study, extent/cause of outmigration to out-of-St coll

S1230 (Corrado,K) Higher Education Funding Formula Commission-establishes

S1235 (Brown,C; Gill,N; Greenstein,L) Veterans, disabled-exempts from municipal parking meter fee payment

S1370 (Addiego,D) Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements

S1500 (Bucco,A) Students w/disab-sch security drills/emerg situations-req documentation of needs

S1517 (Turner,S) Hydraulic fracturing/nat. gas explor.-concerns drill cuttings/other byproducts

S1564 (Brown,C) Veterans Day-school districts required to observe as a school holiday

S1571 (Brown,C) Veterans, disabled-provides credits under CBT and income tax for qualified wages

S1586 (Turner,S) School library media specialist-requires certain ratios to students in pub. sch.

S1631 (Turner,S) Driving in unsafe manner conviction-clarify when penal points are to be assessed

S1639 (Brown,C) Transit Villages Act-mun promote intensive mixed-use devel close to mass transit

S1705 (Brown,C) Controlled Dangerous Substances Act-add illicit fentanyls to Schedule 1

S1726 (Turner,S) Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S1866 Scs (SCS) (Diegnan,P) St contracts for service-disabled vet-owned business-estab price preference prog

S1891 (Turner,S) Vineyards, wineries-provides tax credits from qualified capital expenses

S1928 (Gill,N) Public school districts-concerns subcontracting agreements

S1957 (Bucco,A; Kean,T; O’Scanlon,D; Singleton,T) Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S1971 (Gill,N) Gestating pig-establish animal cruelty offense of cruel confinement

S1986 (Sweeney,S) CBT revenues-allocates $10M for grants for certain lake management activities

SCR49 (Turner,S) 9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

SCR53 (Greenstein,L; Pou,N) Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes

SCR69 (Brown,C) Law enforcement officer, permanent disability-$250 property tax deduction

SCR77 (Brown,C) Military disability income-exclude from income limit for property tax deduction

SCR85 (Turner,S) Volunteer fire fighter/first aid squad member residence-$200 property tax credit

SJR25 (Bucco,A) Pharmacogenomics Commission-establishes

SJR36 (Singleton,T) Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs

SJR41 Sca (1R) (Gopal,V; Greenstein,L; Pou,N) Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year

SR15 (Oroho,S) Natl Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 1986-US Health/Human Svcs fulfill obligations

SR27 Sca (1R) (Greenstein,L; Pou,N; Ruiz,M) Foreign-based companies-encourages to make direct investment in NJ

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

S704 (Beach,J) School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

S221 (Greenstein,L) Tree purchase, planting and removal-concerns expenses to municipalities

S248 Sca (1R) (Turner,S) Low-income housing tax credits, fed.-allocate portion to high-opportunity areas

S421 (Stack,B) Business personal property, local exchange telephone companies-local taxation

S704 (Beach,J) School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears

S755 (Gill,N) Senior freeze reimbursement-converts program into credit program

S766 ScaSa (2R) (Pennacchio,J) Chloe’s Pet Access Law-permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants

S806 (Pou,N) Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment

S895 (Cruz-Perez,N) Tax collectors-concerns certification in collection of property taxes

S897 (Sarlo,P) Chiropractic-provides for temporary travel license to practice

S956 (Stack,B) Veteran’s property tax exemption-extends to tenant shareholders in co-ops

S1016 Scs (SCS) (Bateman,C) Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide

S1057 (Greenstein,L) Child care centers-requires test and remediation for lead and disclose results

S1091 (Singleton,T) Restaurant Meals Program-estab in DHS; use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants

S1178 (Turner,S) Breakfast after the bell-establish incentive fund

S1196 (Cruz-Perez,N) Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, three year-establishes

S1246 Sca (1R) (Turner,S) Dates, members of mun./county committees of political party take office-changes

S1265 (Turner,S) False public alarms-includes crime as form of bias intimidation

S1310 (Stack,B) Retirement systems, State-administered-reinstate automatic COLA, retirement benf

S1322 (Addiego,D) Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations

S1351 (Beach,J) Implanted medical device-voluntarily make notation on drivers license or ID card

S1373 (Greenstein,L) Driver’s license fee-requires MVC to prorate for certain individuals

S1448 (Turner,S) Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

S1482 (Turner,S) Law enforce agency-prov internal affair/personnel file of police, other agencies

S1514 (Turner,S) Distillery license-restricted, operate restaurant in Garden St Growth Zone

S1523 (Singleton,T) Municipal liens on residential property-facilitates ID cert seniors/disab person

S1591 (Brown,C) Alcoholic beverages-allows consumption outdoors in AC Tourism District

S1615 (Beach,J) Meal prog-sch dist take action to increase participation in free/reduced priced

S1634 (Cardinale,G) Fireman certificates & membership-raises maximum eligibility age

S1637 (Turner,S) Housing Choice Vouchers Program, federal, pre-application-continuously maintain

S1642 (Turner,S) Homeless shelters, emergency-prohibits from conditioning provision

S1726 (Pou,N) Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S1840 (Singleton,T) Economic incentive recipient-required to pay penalty for nonperformance

S1860 (Madden,F) Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund-revises eligibility criteria

S1889 (Turner,S) Women-State agencies post Internet links to programs and services

S1891 (Beach,J) Vineyards, wineries-provides tax credits from qualified capital expenses

S1892 (Beach,J) Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program-establishes

S1896 (Beach,J) Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act

S1899 (Beach,J) Green Building Tax Credit Act

S1903 (Beach,J) National Guard memb active duty status-elim vet income tax deduction requirement

S1966 (Kean,T) Solemn Covenant of the States to Award Prizes for Curing Diseases-enters NJ

S1982 Sca (1R) (Turner,S) Ballots-provides co. clerks with an addl week to mail, for 2020 primary election

SJR24 (Kean,T) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week-designates September 7-13 each year

SJR55 (Pou,N) Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission-extends report deadline

Third Prime Sponsors Added: S1986 (Bucco,A) CBT revenues-allocates $10M for grants for certain lake management activities

S2027 (Kean,T) 180-day school year requirement-permits use of virtual or remote instruction

SCR101 (Ruiz,M) Puerto Rico-urges Congress and President to permanently exempt from Jones Act

Co-Sponsor Added to Bills Substituted: A2371 AcaAca (2R) (Greenstein,L) Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

Prime Sponsor Added to Bills Substituted: A2371 AcaAca (2R) (Smith,B) Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

Second Prime Sponsor Added to Bills Substituted: A2371 AcaAca (2R) (Bateman,C) Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

The Senate President has made the following appointments: *Effective March 3, 2020 Joint Committee on Public Schools:

Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (1) 

The Senate President has made the following reappointments:

*Effective February 27, 2020 New Jersey Human Relations Council – Exec Committee: Anthony Cureton, of Englewood.

The Senate Minority Leader has made the following appointment: *Effective March 3, 2020 School District Annual Election Study Commission: Elizabeth Thompson, of Milford.

Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr., of Mountainside.

The Senate adjourned at 6:45 P.M. to meet again on Monday, March 16, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “1” and “2” scheduled to meet).

 

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

Bills Introduced:

A3591 Zwicker,A Voting by mail-permits county clerk to remove voters; increase public awareness REF ASL

A3592 Timberlake,B/McKnight,A Suspensions, multiple-meeting req between student & appropriate school personnel REF AED

A3593 Timberlake,B/McKnight,A Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz REF AHO

A3594 Zwicker,A/DeCroce,B Board of chosen freeholders-change title to board of county commissioners REF ASL

A3595 Timberlake,B/McKnight,A National School Lunch and breakfast programs-establish online applications REF AED

A3596 Mosquera,G/Vainieri Huttle,V Human trafficking victim-provides for vacate and expunge REF AJU

A3597 Peters,R/Stanfield,J School Funding Commission-study school funding formula & prepare report REF AED

A3598 Bramnick,J/Vainieri Huttle,V Street gang initiation ritual-establishes crime of participation REF ALP

A3599 Dunn,A Anti-bullying specialist & district anti-bullying coordinator-serve as full-time REF AED

A3600 Dunn,A Sch. crossing guard or student pedestrian-increases penalties for injuring REF AED

A3601 Quijano,A/McKnight,A Amistad Comm-allocate in, not of DOE; elect chairperson appt exec director;$400K REF AED

A3602 Quijano,A Cannbidiol labeling, marketing, & sale-adopt regulations; prohibit sale to minor REF AOF

A3603 Quijano,A Prescription Drug Consumer Transparency Act REF ACO

A3604 Quijano,A Free Means Free Act-prohibits misleading advertising of free products REF ACO

A3605 Quijano,A Paper bills and notices-prohibits insurers, SHBP and SEHBP from charging fee REF AFI

A3606 Quijano,A Law Enforcement Handler-Canine Training-establishes REF ALP

A3607 Quijano,A Amber Alert-codify AG recommendations for issuing when family memb abducts child REF AWC

A3608 Quijano,A Towed motor vehicles-requires MVC to establish registry REF ATR

A3609 Quijano,A Nonpublic school nursing service-includes administration of medication REF AED

A3610 Quijano,A Polling places-directs Secretary of State to study wait times REF ASL

A3611 Quijano,A+1 Menstrual products-requires ingredients be listed on package REF AWC

A3612 Quijano,A+1 Hearing aids-requires health insurance to provide coverage REF AFI

A3613 Quijano,A Human capital investment-prov. credits against CBT & income taxes for employers REF ACE

A3614 Quijano,A Notary public appointment or renewable-accept electronic application fee REF ASL

A3615 Quijano,A Parking within safety zone designated for school bus use-increases penalty REF ALP

A3616 Quijano,A Recording telephone conversations-give notice prior to recording REF AJU

A3617 Quijano,A Residential tenancy security deposit-requires actions to recover REF AHO

A3618 Quijano,A/Mazzeo,V+1 Fire hydrant inspect, maintain and repair-required in planned real estate devel. REF ACD

A3619 Houghtaling,E Farming activity complaints-award farmer, defending against bad faith complaints REF AAN

A3620 Quijano,A+1 Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide REF AHO

A3621 Quijano,A Police and private outdoor video surveillance camera company-agreement approval REF ASL

A3622 Quijano,A Campus Sexual Assault Commission-makes changes to membership & responsibilities REF AHI

A3623 Quijano,A Landlords-prohibit accepting housing assistance from other states REF AHO

A3624 Quijano,A Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program;$5M REF ACD

A3625 Zwicker,A/Conaway,H+1 Biometric information-imposes moratorium on collection by public entities REF AST

A3626 Dunn,A Corporation, registered agent-establishes penalties for naming w/out consent REF AFI

A3627 Dunn,A/Vainieri Huttle,V Health care providers-req cost disclosure, apply cert restrict. for med supplies REF AFI

A3628 Lopez,Y Student financial aid-parent prov. information to Higher Ed. Student Asst. Auth. REF AHI

A3785 Greenwald,L/Mazzeo,V Electronic Construction Procurement Act-concerns public contracts REF ASL

A3801 Mukherji,R Alarm system-limits authority of mun. to impose assessments for false alarms REF AJU

ACR155 Quijano,A Drinking water-urges DEP adopt standards for contaminants REF AEN

AJR146 Quijano,A Equal Rights Amendment-urge US Senate eliminate deadline for ratification REF AHU

AJR147 Quijano,A Longshoremen’s register-urges to accept applications for new employee inclusion REF ALA

AJR149 Quijano,A Women’s National Team-urges US Soccer Federation provide equal pay & conditions REF ALA

AR136 DiMaso,S/Vainieri Huttle,V Mental health report-boards of education urged to adopt recommendations REF AED

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A277 Aca (1R) Armato,J/Karabinchak,R Pharmaceutical manufacture-disclose financial & investment interest and benefits REP/ACA

A314 Danielsen,J/Holley,J Payroll check cashing practices-financial institutions required with proper ID REP

A637 Caputo,R/Dancer,R+2 Sports pools operators-revises permit and license REP

A1257 Schaer,G/Timberlake,B+1 Public venues & places of worship-submit emerg plans to law enforcement agencies REP

A1286 Aca (1R) Greenwald,L/Mukherji,R+1 Immigrants obtaining professional & occupational licenses-permits undocumented REP/ACA

A1635 Aca (1R) Lampitt,P/Downey,J Medical marijuana-permits authorization thru telemedicine & telehealth REP/ACA

A2106 Aca (1R) Swain,L/Tully,P+5 Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image REP/ACA

A2280 Aca (1R) Armato,J/Murphy,C+1 Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral REP/ACA

A2281 Armato,J/Mazzeo,V+7 SNAP application process for senior citizens-streamline REP

A2339 Aca (1R) Moriarty,P/Benson,D+2 Cable television-incl cert fees/charges for svc in advertised price to consumers REP/ACA

A2340/2489 Acs (ACS) Moriarty,P/Vainieri Huttle,V+1 Mobile service providers, commercial-prohibits disclosing customer’s GPS data REP/ACS

A2355 Dancer,R/Houghtaling,E+3 Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers REP

A2462 Benson,D/Moriarty,P+3 Service contracts w/automatic renewal-establish notification standards REP

A2471 Benson,D/Webber,J Good Samaritan injured at scene of accident-insurance company provide coverage REP

A2480 Aca (1R) Murphy,C/Wirths,H+1 Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req REP/ACA

A2635 Moriarty,P Consumer loan application-motor vehicle dealer required to provide REP

A2636 Aca (1R) Jasey,M/Wimberly,B Affordable housing units-concerns online marketing REP/ACA

A2669 Aca (1R) Mukherji,R Motor vehicle ancillary production products-concerns; expands definition REP/ACA

A2719 Downey,J+2 Elderly person, institutionalized-increased fines for abuse or exploitation REP

A2765 Houghtaling,E State logo, official-changes designation, denote manufacture of product in NJ REP

A3628 Lopez,Y Student financial aid-parent prov. information to Higher Ed. Student Asst. Auth. REP

ACR32 Jimenez,A Radiologist assistants-encourages regulations to authorize practice REP

AJR22 Vainieri Huttle,V/Murphy,C Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month-designates March REP

AJR27 Chiaravalloti,N/Holley,J County College Month-designates April REP

AR86 Quijano,A/Vainieri Huttle,V Eyeglasses, hearing aids, & dentures-memorializes to provide Medicare coverage REP

AR90 Mosquera,G/Murphy,C State of NJ – NJ Business Portal website-raise awareness in business community REP

S619 ScaAca (2R) O’Scanlon,D Medical cannabis-permits authorization thru telemedicine & telehealth REP/ACA

S908 Aca (1R) Singleton,T/Oroho,S+1 Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req REP/ACA

S960 Sca (1R) Rice,R Student financial aid-parent prov. information to Higher Ed. Student Asst. Auth. REP

S971 Aca (1R) Lagana,J/Cunningham,S+2 Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image REP/ACA

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

A655 Aca (1R) Vainieri Huttle,V/Danielsen,J+2 Senior citizens-DHS ensure distribution concerning risks and prevention of fraud REP/ACA REF AAP

A793 Verrelli,A/Mejia,P+4 Juvenile offender-Juvenile Justice Commission estab an arts education pilot prog REP REF AAP

A895 Giblin,T/Timberlake,B Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment REP REF AAP

A1079 Aca (1R) Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+4 Health care professionals-undergo implicit bias training REP/ACA REF AAP

A1194 Zwicker,A Chiropractic-provides for temporary travel license to practice REP REF AAP

A1431 DeCroce,B/Zwicker,A+8 Modern manuf bus-provide assistance, St agencies promote devel, concerns careers REP REF AAP

A2396 Aca (1R) Wimberly,B/Timberlake,B Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender REP/ACA REF AAP

A2549 Schaer,G Health care claims data-requires certain providers, SHBP, SEHBP disclose to DOBI REP REF AAP

A2624 Aca (1R) Murphy,C/Holley,J+2 Manufacturing reinvestment account program-incentivize workforce training REP/ACA REF AAP

A2858 Schaer,G State pension funds & Cash Management Fund-expand range of investment vehicles REP REF AAP

A3062 Aca (1R) Pintor Marin,E/Moen,W+1 Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, three year-establishes REP/ACA REF AAP

Bills Combined:

A2489 Quijano,A+1 Mobile service providers-prohibits from disclosing customer’s location data COMB/W A2340 (ACS)

Bills Received from Senate/Referred to Committee:

S60 Singer,R/Singleton,T+6 Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb REF AMV

S61 Singer,R/Singleton,T+5 Prof lic/application fees-concerns spouse/dependent of active duty servicemember REF AMV

S108 Gill,N/Turner,S+3 Student freedom of expression-school district adopt a written policy REF AED

S221 Diegnan,P/Greenstein,L Tree purchase, planting and removal-concerns expenses to municipalities REF ACO

S228 Diegnan,P/Ruiz,M+3 School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs REF ATR

S248 Sca (1R) Singleton,T/Turner,S+2 Low-income housing tax credits, fed.-allocate portion to high-opportunity areas REF AHO

S278 Sca (1R) Kean,T/Cunningham,S+6 Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration REF AMV

S324 Sa (1R) Diegnan,P/Bucco,A+2 Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof REF ATR

S562 Madden,F/Addiego,D+1 Wage and hour law-increases certain penalties for violations REF ALA

S806 Cunningham,S/Pou,N+4 Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment REF AHI

S864 ScaSa (2R) Smith,B/Greenstein,L+2 Plastic carryout bags, polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use REF AEN

S957 Connors,C+5 Veterans-municipal development trust funds be spent on affordable assistance REF AMV

S961 Sa (1R) Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+5 Veteran programs and services-estab grant programs to recognize higher ed instit REF AMV

S964 Sa (1R) Vitale,J+3 Disabled person’s residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop REF AHU

S969 Ruiz,M/Turner,S+2 Teacher loan redemption prog.-redeem amounts to assist in low performing schools REF AED

S983 Singleton,T Tax abatement agreements-municipalities file copies w/in 10 days of execution REF ASL

S1016 Scs (SCS) Smith,B/Bateman,C+1 Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide REF AAN

S1028 Sca (1R) Ruiz,M/Turner,S+1 Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director REF AED

S1194 Sweeney,S/Singleton,T+5 Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M REF AHE

S1235 Turner,S/Cruz-Perez,N+3 Veterans, disabled-exempts from municipal parking meter fee payment REF AMV

S1370 Sweeney,S/Scutari,N+1 Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements REF ALA

SCR53 Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+3 Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes REF ALP

SJR41 Sca (1R) Cruz-Perez,N/Addiego,D+3 Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year REF AHS

SJR55 Rice,R/Pou,N Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission-extends report deadline REF ASL

Bills Transferred:

A681 Vainieri Huttle,V/McKnight,A+12 Age discrimination-expands scope of law prohibiting FROM ALA TO ASE

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

A2756 Dunn,A Death penalty for persons who commit certain murders-restores FROM AJU

Co-Sponsors Added:

A150 (Webber,J) Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act

A169 (McKeon,J) Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A204 (Scharfenberger,G) Arson investigator’s powers, municipal-broadens

A376 (DeCroce,B) Mental health screening, annual-require health insurance coverage

A517 (Dunn,A) Pregnant women-notify if insurance coverage, not subject to 48 hr maternity law

A545 (Tucker,C; Giblin,T) Landlord-crime of renting to illegal occupancy which causes death of a person

A639 (DiMaso,S) Shore Protection Fund-increases amount annually credited to $50M

A681 (Speight,S; Gove,D) Age discrimination-expands scope of law prohibiting

A959 (Verrelli,A) Hepatitis C-hospital labs, bio-analytical or clinical labs offer tests

A1004 (Chiaravalloti,N) WorkAbility Program-increase hourly limit of reimb. personal care assistant svcs

A1049 (Holley,J; Reynolds-Jackson,V) Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act-transfer to affordable housing

A1060 (Vainieri Huttle,V) State form-modernize to incorp. new standards for collection of sex/gender info

A1079 Aca (1R) (Holley,J; Timberlake,B; Danielsen,J) Health care professionals-undergo implicit bias training

A1110 (Stanfield,J) Elder abuse in domestic settings-clarifies

A1116 (Zwicker,A) Small wireless facility deployment-provides for uniform regulation

A1137 (Stanfield,J) Health care plans-offered by SEHBP and local boards of education

A1255 (Scharfenberger,G) Religious services-establish security plan; select 1 person to carry handgun

A1421 (Pinkin,N) Strangling victim, domestic violence-concerns pretrial detention

A1459 Aca (1R) (Holley,J; Jimenez,A; Vainieri Huttle,V; Pinkin,N) Children’s products-prohibits sale containing lead, mercury or cadmium

A1632 Aa (1R) (Johnson,G) School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears

A1741 (Holley,J; Calabrese,C) Children’s meals-restaurants provide healthy beverages

A1747 (Holley,J) School dress code or uniform policy-prohibit school dist from denying admittance

A1760 (Murphy,C) Consumer Access to Health Care Act-elim advanced practice nurse to prescribe med

A1960 (Webber,J) Desecrating any public monument, insignia, symbol or structure-incr. penalties

A1961 (Murphy,C) Madalyn’s Law-toxic shock syndrome, install age-appropriate signs in ladies room

A2060 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Calabrese,C) Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities

A2106 Aca (1R) (Lopez,Y) Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image

A2189 (Houghtaling,E) Liberty St. Park Protection Act; estab. Advisory Committee & DEP related actions

A2212 (Zwicker,A) Environmental permits in burdened communities-concerns

A2280 Aca (1R) (Verrelli,A) Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral

A2281 (Holley,J; Danielsen,J; Speight,S) SNAP application process for senior citizens-streamline

A2316 (Calabrese,C) Physical therapy-permits dry needling under certain circumstances

A2317 (Tucker,C; Giblin,T) PFRS-enhances the death benefit for surviving spouse, elig. after effective date

A2340/2489 Acs (ACS) (Webber,J) Mobile service providers, commercial-prohibits disclosing customer’s GPS data

A2416 (Dunn,A) Home repair and functional improvements-allows income tax deduction

A2462 (Danielsen,J; Holley,J; Timberlake,B) Service contracts w/automatic renewal-establish notification standards

A2487 (McKnight,A; Murphy,C; Verrelli,A) Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

A2488 (DeCroce,B) Generic prescription drugs-prohibits excessive increases in prices charged

A2544 (Swain,L) Civics instruction in middle schools-board of education required to provide

A2562 (Timberlake,B) PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age

A2607 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Chaparro,A; Tucker,C; Taliaferro,A) Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements

A2617 (Verrelli,A) Injured worker who has reached maximum medical improvement-concerns employment

A2624 Aca (1R) (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Chiaravalloti,N) Manufacturing reinvestment account program-incentivize workforce training

A2664 (Danielsen,J; Holley,J) Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes-estab comm to study impact

A2719 (Danielsen,J) Elderly person, institutionalized-increased fines for abuse or exploitation

A2750 (Schepisi,H) Female patients-prohibits certain medical exams without informed consent

A2763 (Dunn,A) New Voter Empowerment Act-permits cert 17 year olds to vote in primary elections

A2770 (Chiaravalloti,N) Home health aide services-increases hours provided to individual w/disabilities

A2771 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Benson,D) Professional services, direct support-persons between 18-21 w/disab are eligible

A2772 (Chiaravalloti,N) Medicaid benefits-concerns recipients remote participation in meetings

A2775 Aca (1R) (Peterson,E) Wineries on preserved farmland-pilot program authorizing special occasion events

A2809 (Webber,J) Parole revocation-requires for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officer

A2843 (Swain,L) Vote-employers required to provide paid leave to employees

A2850 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act-concerns public community water systems

A2852 (Pinkin,N) Advanced cyberinfrasture strategic plan-develop

A2864 (DePhillips,C; Wirths,H) Algal blooms-authorize use of CBT revenues for grants for prevention/remediation

A2867 (DiMaio,J) Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

A2957 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Youth Sports Task Force-examine issues incl. abusive coaching & bullying players

A3059 (Houghtaling,E) Wine Promotion Account-increases dedication of certain revenues

A3062 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C) Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, three year-establishes

A3064 (Verrelli,A) Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes

A3137 (Vainieri Huttle,V) MVC database-check Social Security Admin. records and mark deceased persons

A3146 (McKeon,J) Disability law and etiquette-requires training for State employees

A3149 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Verrelli,A) Timothy J. Piazza’s Law-expands scope of activities constituting hazing

A3152 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Smoking in the automobile when children are present-prohibits

A3193 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Parental rights-clear evidence of assault, child visitation, provide termination

A3194 (Jimenez,A) Ticket Consumer Choice Act

A3259 (Murphy,C) Sonographers-requires licensure

A3265 (Chiaravalloti,N) Personal Care Assistance Task Force-establish in Department of Human Services

A3266 (Chiaravalloti,N) Medicaid-req. managed care organizations to notify beneficiaries of max coverage

A3283 (Benson,D) Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act-estab Office of Data Protection

A3303 (Murphy,C) Independent contractors-concerns comp earned according to work terms agreed upon

A3328 (Murphy,C) Veteran, surviving spouse-provides income tax deduction

A3363 (Murphy,C) Crime victims-expands rights

A3365 (Murphy,C) Law Against Discrimination-amends to include crime victims as protected status

A3377 (Murphy,C) Senior citizen housing proj-landlord prov written explanation for rent increase

A3387 (Murphy,C) Transit Villages Act-mun promote intensive mixed-use devel close to mass transit

A3389 (Murphy,C) Sharing of services-encourages; makes appropriations

A3392 (Murphy,C) Student representative-be appointed to board of education of school district

A3394 (Timberlake,B) Laura Wooten’s Law-requires civics instruction in middle school

A3395 (Murphy,C) Asst housing accommodations, non-public rentals-expand provisions of Discrim Law

A3548 (Murphy,C) Adolescent depression screenings-requires health benefits coverage

A3550 (Chaparro,A; Speight,S; Pintor Marin,E; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Jasey,M) Science courses, various aspects of computer-school districts report to DOE

A3561 (Dunn,A) History Property Reinvestment Act-prov. credits against taxes, rehab hist. prop.

A3589 (Murphy,C) Gender Pay Discrimination Study Commission-establishes

A3611 (McKnight,A) Menstrual products-requires ingredients be listed on package

A3612 (McKnight,A) Hearing aids-requires health insurance to provide coverage

A3618 (Armato,J) Fire hydrant inspect, maintain and repair-required in planned real estate devel.

A3620 (McKnight,A) Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide

A3625 (Carter,L) Biometric information-imposes moratorium on collection by public entities

ACR55 (Dunn,A) People’s Republic of China-condemns abuses against Falun Gong practitioners

ACR66 (Peters,R; Stanfield,J) 9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

ACR80 (Verrelli,A; Tully,P; Clifton,R; Moen,W) Natural resources, public-make State trustee; guarantee environmental rights

ACR98 (Munoz,N) Article V Convention-limit certain powers of federal govt. & terms of office

ACR145 (Danielsen,J) Slavery or involuntary servitude-amends Constitution to prohibit

AJR17 (Space,P) Home-Schooling Month-designates May of each year

AJR39 (Zwicker,A) Manufacturing Week-designates first week of October of each year

AJR117 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Say Something Week-designates week of February 24 through March 2 of each year

AJR120 (Timberlake,B) Military Child Appreciation Month/Week-designate April & last full week of April

AJR131 (Murphy,C; Timberlake,B) Caregivers Awareness Month-designates November of each year

AJR133 (Timberlake,B) Preeclampsia Awareness Month-permanently designates May

AJR136 (Timberlake,B) Kids Entrepreneurship Awareness Week-designates second week of June of each year

AJR137 (Timberlake,B) Individualized Education Plan Awareness Month-designates May of each year

AR12 (Dunn,A) Organ harvesting from political prisoners-denounces People’s Republic of China

AR111 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Local businesses and organizations-urges residents to shop locally and support

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

A2867 (Bramnick,J) Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

A331 (Stanfield,J) Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans’ Businesses-removed principal place bus. req

A610 (Peters,R) Marijuana, medical-exempts from sales and use tax for sales

A655 Aca (1R) (Danielsen,J) Senior citizens-DHS ensure distribution concerning risks and prevention of fraud

A739 (Murphy,C) Police officers, certain-affords civil immunity

A743 (Webber,J) Homicide, crime-imprison for committing more than 1 crime upon place of worship

A1090 (Dancer,R) Disabled veteran, totally/permanently-provide income tax credit for rent

A1095 (Verrelli,A) Disab.-req. accessible public restroom facilities be equipped w/signs reserving

A1106 (Stanfield,J) Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

A1109 (Dancer,R) Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb

A1112 (Dancer,R) Interstate Medical Licensure Compact-NJ enters into

A1121 (Dancer,R) Veteran of US or organized militia misrepresentation-upgrades certain crimes

A1257 (Timberlake,B) Public venues & places of worship-submit emerg plans to law enforcement agencies

A1440 (Dunn,A) Highlands Water Prot, Planning Act-repeals planning & env permitting provisions

A2034 (Dunn,A) Pol. party affiliation-decreases from 55 to 21 days to change, prior to primary

A2284 (Armato,J) County ordinances-permits transmittal of certain proposed by electronic mail

A2301 (Zwicker,A) Economic Devel. Authority-augment State’s investment in tech start-ups;$25M

A2315 (DeAngelo,W) Cottage food products-permits and establishes requirements for sale

A2418 (Moen,W) Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2471 (Webber,J) Good Samaritan injured at scene of accident-insurance company provide coverage

A2616 (Dancer,R) Joint McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst- Rt. 539 overpass project;$2M

A2621 (Stanfield,J) Military, active duty-allows $250 gross income tax deduction

A2624 Aca (1R) (Holley,J) Manufacturing reinvestment account program-incentivize workforce training

A2801 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Utility work-provide notice of certain utility work that could impact traffic

A2819 (Holley,J) Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program-establishes

A2839 (Conaway,H) Suicides by minors-requires reporting of certain attempted and completed

A2852 (Chiaravalloti,N) Advanced cyberinfrasture strategic plan-develop

A2857 (Johnson,G) Film production facility-provides CBT and income tax credit, cert capital invest

A2864 (Jasey,M) Algal blooms-authorize use of CBT revenues for grants for prevention/remediation

A2891 (Zwicker,A) Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act

A2892 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Restaurant Meals Program-estab in DHS; use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants

A2907 (Wirths,H) Plant species, endangered in NJ-concerns

A2940 (Giblin,T) Vessel registration and renewal fees, dedicate $500K annually, Greenwood Lake Fd

A2956 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Firearm possession during pub. demonstration, causing civil disorder-estab crime

A2963 Aa (1R) (Tully,P) Government office, unsalaried-allows member of Bd of Public Utilities to serve

A2993 (Peterson,E) Jersey Canned Goods Program-establish to promote canned goods, food grown in NJ

A2994 (Dancer,R) Jersey Frozen Foods Prog-estab to promote frozen fruit & other goods grown in NJ

A2996 (Dancer,R) Alcoholic beverage price list-revises certain licensee filing requirements

A2997 (Dancer,R) Farm wineries-create alternating proprietorship for production

A2998 (Dancer,R) Plenary winery licensees-exempts filing req imposed, litter-generating products

A2999 (Peterson,E) Student-athlete injury, lost athletic scholarship-institution prov. equivalent

A3059 (Murphy,C) Wine Promotion Account-increases dedication of certain revenues

A3087 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Green Building Tax Credit Act

A3089 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Juror disqualification-prohibits based on gender ID or sexual orientation

A3090 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Baccalaureate degree-higher ed. instit required to offer accelerated 3-year prog

A3093 (Verrelli,A) Elderly relative-$3K income tax deduction for taxpayers providing home care

A3099 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Stalking-creates a civil cause of action

A3103 (Quijano,A) Drones-contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation of fourth degree crime

A3104 (Quijano,A) Drones-retailers required to provide FAA safety guidelines to consumers

A3110 (Verrelli,A) Emergency shelters-establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures

A3112 (Verrelli,A) School buses, newly-purchased-equip with air conditioning and heating systems

A3116 (Verrelli,A) Health care service provider-limits rescheduling, cancellation and no-show fees

A3119 (Verrelli,A) Shopping centers, distressed-allows CBT credit as incentive for redevelopment

A3134 (Verrelli,A) Contractors-concern registration & sets criteria, responsible bidder in pub work

A3136 (Verrelli,A) Housing projects, for-sale-extends prevailing wage requirements

A3145 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Highly acute devel. disab. person-exception rates, programmatic & staffing req.

A3146 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Disability law and etiquette-requires training for State employees

A3147 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Five-year housing advisory plan-establishes

A3149 (Greenwald,L) Timothy J. Piazza’s Law-expands scope of activities constituting hazing

A3150 (Dancer,R) Military spouse-extend validity of temporary instructional certificate to 1 year

A3151 (Vainieri Huttle,V) State forms & documents-requires replacement for certain terms

A3155 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Discrim, unlawful-denial of svc based on person’s disab by domestic viol shelter

A3157 (Vainieri Huttle,V) School breakfast/lunch bill in arrears-provide anti-stigmatization protections

A3158 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Substance use-secondary schools annually conduct written/verbal screening prog.

A3159 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Nurses, advanced practice-tuition reimbursement who provide home health care svc

A3163 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Michael Fischer Law-defibrillators required at youth athletic events

A3166 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Animal, domestic companion-bars provision in decedent’s will, req. euthanasia

A3167 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Craft distilleries-authorizes direct shipping

A3173 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Library Network for continuation of services;$750K

A3176 (Karabinchak,R) Anti-hazing policy-higher education institutions & nonpublic high schools adopt

A3177 (Verrelli,A) Residential foreclosed vacant and abandoned property-creditor maintain interior

A3191 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Autistic person-voluntarily make notation on driver’s lic, ID card & MV registry

A3192 (Dancer,R) Sex offender registration-expand regis. req., include human trafficking crimes

A3203 (Murphy,C) Veteran, psych fac-excludes benefits from calculation of financial obligations

A3206 (Murphy,C) Expanded Addiction Initiative-co-occurring mental health/substance use disorder

A3217 (Mejia,P) Special needs person-voluntarily make a notation on driver’s license/ID card

A3218 (Mejia,P) Caller ID information manipulation-may constitute cyber-harassment and stalking

A3226 (Murphy,C) Pet adoption fees-waived for certain military personnel and veterans

A3227 (Murphy,C) Disabled-revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities

A3229 (Murphy,C) Mental health facilities and legal settlements-updates certain provisions

A3256 (Giblin,T) Historic motor vehicles-permits pleasure driving 1 day per week

A3283 (Johnson,G) Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act-estab Office of Data Protection

A3297 (Benson,D) Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M

A3301 (McKeon,J) Pharmaceuticals-requirements, State entities enter bulk purchasing arrangements

A3303 (Johnson,G) Independent contractors-concerns comp earned according to work terms agreed upon

A3342 (Timberlake,B) Motor vehicle recalls-repair required prior to sale

A3351 (Murphy,C) Drivers Distractions Task Force-creates; impact road and highway safety

A3378 (Murphy,C) Newborn safety devices-newly constructed police stations provide

A3386 (Tucker,C) Police and firefighters-establish a 5 year residency requirement

A3387 (Kennedy,J) Transit Villages Act-mun promote intensive mixed-use devel close to mass transit

A3388 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Feminine hygiene products-school districts provide, cert schools; State pay cost

A3457 (Benson,D) Health benf plan-carrier prov new/existing subscriber w/hosp contract expiration

A3471 (Chaparro,A) Tax collectors-concerns certification in collection of property taxes

A3476 (Benson,D) Developmental disab individual-DHS develop/purchase electronic health record sys

A3535 (Murphy,C) Disab person, senior citizen & others w/mobility needs-NJT implement ed svc prog

A3544 (Johnson,G) Mass transit improvements-permits municipalities require developers make contrib

A3547 (Timberlake,B) Student prone to regression-individualized ed program devel prog, consider staff

A3549 (Murphy,C) Marie H Katzenbach Sch For the Deaf Task Force-study issues/make recommendations

A3560 (Murphy,C) Implanted medical device-voluntarily make notation on drivers license or ID card

ACR23 (Stanfield,J) Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief-requires programs be fully funded

ACR132 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Family Violence Prevention and Services Act-urges to reauthorize

ACR134 (Jasey,M) Eviction Crisis Act, 2019/Family Stability & Opportunity Voucher Act, 2019-enact

ACR145 (Timberlake,B) Slavery or involuntary servitude-amends Constitution to prohibit

AJR12 (Stanfield,J) Neon yellow-designates official color to raise awareness of suicide among vets.

AJR22 (Murphy,C) Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month-designates March

AJR27 (Holley,J) County College Month-designates April

AJR102 (Dancer,R) Healthy Pollinators Task Force-establishes; address pollinator health problem

AJR103 (Pinkin,N) Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day-designate April 22 of each year

AJR120 (Tucker,C) Military Child Appreciation Month/Week-designate April & last full week of April

AJR123 (Timberlake,B) Elder Abuse Awareness Day-designates June 15 of each year

AJR125 (Timberlake,B) Day of the Girl-designates October 11 of each year

AJR129 (Quijano,A) Rule of Evidence amendments-cancels; concerns scope of cross-examination

AJR132 (Murphy,C) Distracted Walking Awareness Month-designates September of each year

AR90 (Murphy,C) State of NJ – NJ Business Portal website-raise awareness in business community

AR107 (Wirths,H) Vision 2030-oppose certain parts for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

AR127 (Timberlake,B) Complete streets policy-urges municipalities implement, improve quality of life

Second Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

A2140 (Wirths,H) Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

A2867 (DiMaio,J) Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

A655 Aca (1R) (Speight,S) Senior citizens-DHS ensure distribution concerning risks and prevention of fraud

A895 (Jasey,M) Higher ed. instit.-NJBEST, award in any semester of attendance or enrollment

A1090 (Stanfield,J) Disabled veteran, totally/permanently-provide income tax credit for rent

A1109 (Armato,J) Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb

A1257 (Danielsen,J) Public venues & places of worship-submit emerg plans to law enforcement agencies

A1431 (Holley,J) Modern manuf bus-provide assistance, St agencies promote devel, concerns careers

A2196 (Calabrese,C) St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2284 (Webber,J) County ordinances-permits transmittal of certain proposed by electronic mail

A2396 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C) Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender

A2418 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2480 Aca (1R) (Schepisi,H) Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req

A2562 (Chaparro,A) PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age

A2607 (Giblin,T) Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements

A2617 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Injured worker who has reached maximum medical improvement-concerns employment

A2624 Aca (1R) (Karabinchak,R) Manufacturing reinvestment account program-incentivize workforce training

A2649 (McKnight,A) Nursing homes-provide training to staff in behavioral health issues

A2664 (McKnight,A) Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes-estab comm to study impact

A2763 (Holley,J) New Voter Empowerment Act-permits cert 17 year olds to vote in primary elections

A2770 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Home health aide services-increases hours provided to individual w/disabilities

A2771 (Chiaravalloti,N) Professional services, direct support-persons between 18-21 w/disab are eligible

A2772 (Benson,D) Medicaid benefits-concerns recipients remote participation in meetings

A2801 (Rooney,K) Utility work-provide notice of certain utility work that could impact traffic

A2843 (McKnight,A) Vote-employers required to provide paid leave to employees

A2861 (Mosquera,G) FamilyCare-elim. req. to be w/out health insur. for 3 months prior to enrolling

A2885 (Webber,J) Count the Kicks-estab. campaign; ed pregnant women, track unborn child movements

A2891 (Danielsen,J) Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act

A2963 Aa (1R) (Swain,L) Government office, unsalaried-allows member of Bd of Public Utilities to serve

A2994 (Peterson,E) Jersey Frozen Foods Prog-estab to promote frozen fruit & other goods grown in NJ

A3059 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Wine Promotion Account-increases dedication of certain revenues

A3062 Aca (1R) (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, three year-establishes

A3064 (Zwicker,A) Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes

A3093 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Elderly relative-$3K income tax deduction for taxpayers providing home care

A3103 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Drones-contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation of fourth degree crime

A3104 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Drones-retailers required to provide FAA safety guidelines to consumers

A3110 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Emergency shelters-establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures

A3116 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Health care service provider-limits rescheduling, cancellation and no-show fees

A3149 (Freiman,R) Timothy J. Piazza’s Law-expands scope of activities constituting hazing

A3157 (Kennedy,J) School breakfast/lunch bill in arrears-provide anti-stigmatization protections

A3176 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Anti-hazing policy-higher education institutions & nonpublic high schools adopt

A3191 (Stanfield,J) Autistic person-voluntarily make notation on driver’s lic, ID card & MV registry

A3256 (Benson,D) Historic motor vehicles-permits pleasure driving 1 day per week

A3265 (Tucker,C) Personal Care Assistance Task Force-establish in Department of Human Services

A3266 (Speight,S) Medicaid-req. managed care organizations to notify beneficiaries of max coverage

A3283 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act-estab Office of Data Protection

A3369 (Karabinchak,R) Asian Heritage-establish Commission in DOE

A3386 (Pintor Marin,E) Police and firefighters-establish a 5 year residency requirement

A3388 (Murphy,C) Feminine hygiene products-school districts provide, cert schools; State pay cost

A3457 (Murphy,C) Health benf plan-carrier prov new/existing subscriber w/hosp contract expiration

A3592 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Suspensions, multiple-meeting req between student & appropriate school personnel

A3593 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz

A3595 (Vainieri Huttle,V) National School Lunch and breakfast programs-establish online applications

ACR134 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Eviction Crisis Act, 2019/Family Stability & Opportunity Voucher Act, 2019-enact

ACR145 (Speight,S) Slavery or involuntary servitude-amends Constitution to prohibit

AJR27 (Murphy,C) County College Month-designates April

AJR35 (Pinkin,N) Better Hearing and Speech Month-designates May of each year

AJR103 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day-designate April 22 of each year

AJR120 (Dancer,R) Military Child Appreciation Month/Week-designate April & last full week of April

Notes to the 2/24/20 Digest:

Co-Sponsor Added:

A1443 (Rooney,K) Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

Third Prime Sponsor Added:

A1443 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

Third Prime Sponsor Withdrawn:

A1443 (Rooney,K) Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

The Assembly adjourned at 5:28 P.M. to meet again on Monday, March 16, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1 Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (2/25/2020):

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