Here’s what’s on tap under the Gold Dome on Thursday, December 7th:

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

10:00 AM: Group (4) Committees scheduled to meet

Senate Judiciary Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ Chair: Sen. Stack, Brian P.

Please note that all judicial reappointment nominations will be interviewed first, starting at 10:00 AM. Beginning no earlier than 11:00 AM, the new judicial nominations and other nominations will be interviewed or considered, and bills considered, as listed

on the agenda, following the conclusion of all interviews of the judicial reappointment nominations.

Considered:

to be a member of the Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee:

Kenneth Bodkin of West Nyack to replace Jennifer Schaal, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire April 26, 2026.

to be a member of the Kean University Board of Trustees:

Barbara Sobel of Palm Beach to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2028.

George Steve Fastook of Nutley to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2027.

Ada Morell of Monroe Township to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2028.

Alan J. Markman of Roseland to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2029.

to be a member of the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency:

Diane Johnson of Newark to replace William Linder, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 28, 2025.

to be a member of the NJ Public Employment Relations Commission:

Mary E. Hennessy-Shotter of Ocean to replace Joel Weisblatt, for the term prescibed by law, currently set to expire June 3, 2024.

to be a member of the NJ State Board of Mediation:

Ernest Whelan of Jackson to replace John Drake, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2024.

to be a member of the NJ State Commission on Cancer Research:

Michele Donato of Livingston to replace Robert Hariri, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 21, 2023, thereafter, expiring June 21, 2026.

to be a member of the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council:

Dr. Emily Bubel of Cherry Hill to replace Tiffany Charles, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 28, 2025.

Dr. Jennifer Calabrese of Egg Harbor Township to replace Mariann Moran, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire February 9, 2024.

Dr. AnnMarie Murphy of Sparta to replace Betty Thomas, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire February 9, 2024.

Sheila Wilson of Haddonfield to replace Lynne Richard, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire July 25, 2024.

to be a member of the Pinelands Commission:

Dr. Jessica Rittler-Sanchez of Tabernacle to replace Robert Barr, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire on June 28, 2024.

to be a member of the Public Employment Relations Commission:

Barry Kushnir of Ocean Township to replace Paula Voos, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire September 10, 2024.

to be a member of the State Board of Education:

Mary Bennett of Irvington to replace Mary Elizabeth Gazi, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire on June 30, 2024.

to be a member of the Veterans’ Services Council:

Eddie Freeman of Evesham Township to replace Robert Swain, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire March 24, 2026.

to be a member of the Veterans’ Services Council:

Hannah Schock of Neptune to replace Robert Looby, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire May 13, 2025.

William Madigan of Freehold to replace Neil Van Ess, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire March 24, 2025.

Luddie Austin of Willingboro to replace Michael Berman, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire March 24, 2024.

Interviewed:

to be a Judge of the Superior Court:

Honorable Christopher S. Romanyshyn, J.S.C. of Verona to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Patrick J. Bartels, J.S.C. of Allentown to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Lisa Miralles Walsh, A.J.S.C. of Westfield to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Darren T. DiBiasi, J.S.C. of Glen Rock to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Joseph G. Monaghan, J.S.C. of Harrington Park to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Jodi Lee Alper, P.J.Ch. of Basking Ridge to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Arthur J. Batista, J.S.C. of Gillette to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Vincent J. Militello, J.S.C. of Hillsdale to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Tara Schillari Rich, J.S.C. of Secaucus to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Frank J. DeAngelis, P.J.Ch. of Towaco to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Thomas T. Booth, J.S.C. of Voorhees to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Linda W. Eynon, P.J.F.P. of Cherry Hill to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law. until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Noah Franzblau, J.S.C. of Mountain Lakes to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Judith S. Charny, J.S.C. of Haddon Township to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable John D. O’Dwyer, P.J.Cv. of Waldwick to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Honorable Christine S. Orlando, J.S.C. of Voorhees to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Yolanda C. Rodriguez, J.S.C. of Mount Laurel to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Keith E. Lynott, J.S.C. of Maplewood to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

Kevin P. Barry of Verona to succeed Honorable Sallyanne Floria, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

John E. Bruder of Bound Brook to succeed Honorable Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Kimberley S. Casten, Esq. of Brick to succeed Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Leonardo A. Hernandez, Esq. of West Caldwell to succeed Honorable Thomas R. Vena, following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

to be a Judge of the Superior Court:

Ana P. Esteves of Newark to succeed Honorable Martin G. Cronin, following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Sherwin G. Campbell, Esq. of Whitehouse Station to succeed Honorable Marlene Lynch Ford, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Honorable Roselyn D. Holmes Grant of West Orange to succeed Honorable Sharifa Salaam, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Wendy A. Reek of Princeton Junction to succeed the Honorable Kathy C. Qasim, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Anthony J. Parenti, Jr. of Summit to succeed Karen M. Cassidy, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law.

Kelly A. Waters of Mountainside to succeed Stuart L. Peim, following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law.

Raquel Vallejo of Union to succeed Theresa E. Mullen, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law.

to be a Judge of the Tax Court:

Honorable Michael J. Gilmore, J.T.C. of Trenton to succeed himself, for the term prescribed by law, until reaching the age of 70 years.

to be a member of the Board of Directors of University Hospital:

Joseph Baumann, Jr. of Chatham to replace the Honorable Robert Rubino, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire on July 1, 2023, therafter, July 1, 2028.

to be an Administrative Law Judge:

Andrea Perry Villani, Esq. of Denville for the term prescribed by law, ending 1 year from the date of appointment.

A4004 [Murphy, Carol A./McKnight, Angela V.+9], Sex trafficking & domestic violence victims-specifies additional services;$1M

A4444 [Jasey, Mila M./Flynn, Victoria A.+10], Sports officials-upgrades certain types of assault to aggravated assault

A5610 [Greenwald, Louis D./Spearman, William W.+1], Alcoholic beverages-revise penalties, possession/consumption by underage persons

S709 [Codey, Richard J./Lagana, Joseph A.], Sports officials-upgrades certain types of assault to aggravated assault

S2626 [Madden, Fred H.], Sex trafficking & domestic violence victims-specifies additional services;$1M

S3043 [Stack, Brian P.+2], Jury service-eliminates past conviction of indictable offense as disqualifer

S3343 [Sacco, Nicholas J.], Medical malpractice cases-establish cap on recovery of compensatory damages

S3954 [Beach, James+1], Alcoholic beverages-revise penalties, possession/consumption by underage persons

S4040 [Polistina, Vincent J./Lagana, Joseph A.], Regional municipal court jurisdiction, State Police and other matters-clarifies

Senate Law and Public Safety Meeting Chair: Sen. Greenstein, Linda R.

The Committee will not meet.

Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 1, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ Chair: Sen. Cryan, Joseph P.

The Committee will receive testimony from invited speakers on Veterans Health Administration Uber Health Connect Initiative.

A480 [Murphy, Carol A./Benson, Daniel R.+7], Military spouse-extend validity of temporary instructional certificate to 1 year

S3235 [Stanfield, Jean/Pou, Nellie+1], Military spouse-extend validity of temporary instructional certificate to 1 year

S3431 [Stanfield, Jean], Legislature Youth Council-reduce residency req. for certain military children

S3924 [Cryan, Joseph P.], Pet adoption fees-waived for certain military personnel and veterans

S4009 [Greenstein, Linda R./Lagana, Joseph A.+1], County veteran transportation grant program-establishes; approp $2M

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 6,

1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ Chair: Sen. Beach, James

A3690 [Moen, William F./Verrelli, Anthony S.+7], New Voter Empowerment Act-permits cert 17 year olds to vote in primary elections

S1888 [Zwicker, Andrew/Beach, James+1], New Voter Empowerment Act-permits cert 17 year olds to vote in primary elections

S3598 [Gopal, Vin], Voting machines-req to be recertified annually and after software modifications

S3758 [Cryan, Joseph P.], Unaffiliated mail-in voters-changes deadline to declare political party

S4080 [Beach, James], School election, annual-move to November; submit proposals, addl budget spending

SCR147 [Madden, Fred H.], Rowan University, 100th anniversary-commemorate

SJR80 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Johnson, Gordon M.], Hindu Heritage Month- designates January

Pending Referral:

S4074 [Beach, James+1], Local contracting, cert-determine/utilize cost-saving practices, goods & svcs

S4081 [Beach, James/Diegnan, Patrick J.], Board of county commissioners-allow to hold annual meeting, cert addl locatioins

ASSEMBLY SESSION 12:00 PM Assembly Chambers

Voting Session:

A1112 [Chaparro, Annette/Benson, Daniel R.+3], People with developmental disabilities-concerns transportation options

A1174 [Jasey, Mila M./Benson, Daniel R.+13], Students w/disab-sch security drills/emerg situations-req documentation of needs

A1222 [Pintor Marin, Eliana/Mukherji, Raj+5], Human trafficking offense-civil actions against person profiting from commission

A1755 [McKeon, John F./Calabrese, Clinton+2], Lawn sprinklers-requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor

A1917 [Swain, Lisa/Tully, P. Christopher+1], Enhanced Crossing and Crosswalk Pilot Program-establishes in Bergen County

A2040 [Benson, Daniel R./McKnight, Angela V.+4], SNAP-authorize benefits be used to pay grocery delivery charges

A2257 [Murphy, Carol A.+1], SNAP Em & Training Prog-designate community college as provider of allowable svc

A2281 [Murphy, Carol A./Dunn, Aura K.], Privacy invasion-revises civil remedies for victims of unauth. recordings

A2894 [DeAngelo, Wayne P./Karabinchak, Robert J.+1], Boil water-public water systems required to provide notice & qual. standard viol

A3082 [Mukherji, Raj/Benson, Daniel R.+2], Driver license renewal-allow by online/mail, undergone certain background checks

A4092 [Benson, Daniel R./Jaffer, Sadaf F.+2], Airports, certain-allow to carryover certain grant money into future years

A4125 [Haider, Shama A./Swain, Lisa+2], Perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substance in firefighting foam-proh sale/manuf

A4620 [Greenwald, Louis D./Tully, P. Christopher], FamilyCare-concerns enrollment in conjunction with licensure application

A4642 [Jasey, Mila M./Mukherji, Raj], Genetic testing of newborn and crime victim DNA-restricts

A4752 [Tully, P. Christopher/Benson, Daniel R.+16], Small business Internet presence- promotes; establish program to help

A4785 [McKeon, John F./Flynn, Victoria A.], Foreign investments, certain-permit certain insurance companies to make

A4977 [Lampitt, Pamela R./Benson, Daniel R.+3], School Safety and Security Task Force-establishes

A5179 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Murphy, Carol A.+4], Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act

A5225 [McKnight, Angela V./Speight, Shanique+8], Palliative care benefits, community- based-provide coverage under

A5248 [Stanley, Sterley S./Atkins, Reginald W.+2], Pharmaceutical services in long- term care facilities-regulates provision

A5274 [Benson, Daniel R./Stanley, Sterley S.], Reserved parking-allow caregiver of person w/ intellectual disab make use of

A5283 [Tully, P. Christopher/Greenwald, Louis D.+4], Professional/occupational credentials-concerns, approval of initial application

A5311 [Verrelli, Anthony S./McKnight, Angela V.+4], Counseling Compact- enters NJ into

A5391 [DeAngelo, Wayne P.], Disabled vehicles-imposes conditions on drivers approaching

A5417 [Lampitt, Pamela R./Jasey, Mila M.+5], Educator preparation prog/teacher cert requirements-proh limiting number credits

A5469 [Verrelli, Anthony S.], PFRS-prov for purchase of credit for svc, class 2 spec law enforecement officer

A5495 [Danielsen, Joe+1], Handgun while hunting-allow person with carry permit to possess

A5498 [Jasey, Mila M./Chaparro, Annette], Gambling addiction prevention prog- require public instit of higher ed establish

A5659 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Mukherji, Raj], 21st Century Injured Workers’ Access to Justice Act-establishes

A5794 [Quijano, Annette/Verrelli, Anthony S.], Wage claim suit-allow unions file on behalf of workers regardless of affiliation

A5806 [Moriarty, Paul D.], Blue Acres projects/Green Acres Prog-approp, land & conservation purposes;$48M

A5807 [Freiman, Roy], Capital & park development projects-approp, recreation & conservation;$58M

A5808 [Park, Ellen J.], Historical preservation projects-approp to Historic Trust for grants;$15.564M

A5809 [Swain, Lisa], Environmental infrastructure projects-amend list of projects eligible for FY2024

A5810 [Sampson, William B.], Environmental infrastructure project-amend list, long- term funding for FY2024

ACR178 [Moen, William F./Conaway, Herb+1], Rowan University, 100th anniversary- commemorate

S1211 [Singleton, Troy/Gopal, Vin+3], Human trafficking offense-civil actions against person profiting from commission

S1228 [Greenstein, Linda R./Diegnan, Patrick J.+2], Airports, certain-allow to carryover certain grant money into future years

S1438 [Singleton, Troy+3], Wage claim suit-allow unions file on behalf of workers regardless of affiliation

S1680 [Pou, Nellie/Ruiz, M. Teresa+1], SNAP Emp & Training Prog-designate community college provider of allowable svc

S2057 [Turner, Shirley K./Greenstein, Linda R.+5], Students w/disab-sch security drills/emerg situations-req documentation of needs

S3079 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Lagana, Joseph A.+4], School Safety and Security Task Force-establishes

S3409 [Pou, Nellie/Oroho, Steven V.+1], Foreign investments, certain-permit certain insurance companies to make