Here’s what’s on tap under the Gold Dome on Monday (December 14th):

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Senate President

Senate Commerce Meeting 1:00 PM Chair: Sen. Pou, Nellie

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on 12/11/2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideSCM@njleg.org.

S2996 [Testa, Michael L./Sweeney, Stephen M.+1], Cosmetology & hairstyling-allow licensees to operate mobile facilities

S3081 [Singleton, Troy], Title insurance-repeals law concerning excess rates & charges

S3218 [Pou, Nellie/Sarlo, Paul A.], Health services corporation-provides for reorganization

Senate Judiciary Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors and members of the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person, unless properly registered to testify on a bill or nomination under consideration. The public may monitor the Committee proceedings on the New Jersey Legislature home page, at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take testimony in person on bills or nominations only from those members of the public who properly register. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature home page under the applicable Committee heading. If you also wish to testify in person, check the box ‘Do you wish to testify?’ on the form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2020. Instructions for providing in-person testimony, which will require adherence to health and safety protocols, will be forwarded to you. The public is encouraged to submit written testimony, particularly for persons unable to provide in- person testimony. Written testimony will be included in the record, but in the case of information concerning the character or qualifications of a person nominated by the Governor, such will remain confidential. Testimony should be submitted to OLSAideSJU@njleg.org.

Considered:

to be a member of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority:

Stephen J. Gallo of Lake Como to replace James Gorman, for the term prescribed by law.

to be a member of the Gloucester County Superintendent of Elections:

Stephanie Salvatore of Sewell to succeed herself, for the term prescribed by law. to be a member of the NJ City University – Board of Trustees:

Carlos A. Lejnieks of Hoboken for the term prescribed by law.

to be a member of the NJ Council on the Arts:

Felicia Grant of Red Bank to replace Marilyn Dore, for the term prescribed by law. to be a member of the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:

Scott D. Salmon, Esq. of Springfield to replace James Allen, for the term prescribed by law.

to be a member of the State Athletic Control Board:

Gene J. Mulroy of Colts Neck to replace Leonard Hedinger, Jr., for the term prescribed by law.

to be a member of the State Lottery Commission:

Ian K. Leonard of Camden to replace Albert John Alvarez, for the term prescribed by law.

Interviewed:

to be Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs:

Paul R. Rodriguez of Weehawken to succeed Steve C. Lee, for the term prescribed by law.

to be a Judge of the Superior Court:

Angelo Servidio of Weehawken for the term prescribed by law.

Honorable Donna M. Taylor, J.S.C. of Linwood for the term prescribed by law. Honorable Peter J. Tober, J.S.C. of Bernardsville for the term prescribed by law. Honorable Jeffrey J. Waldman, J.S.C. of Egg Harbor Township for the term prescribed by law.

Honorable Robert M. Hanna, J.S.C. of Madison for the term prescribed by law. Honorable Bruce J. Kaplan, J.S.C. of Highland Park for the term prescribed by law. Honorable Timothy P. Lydon, J.S.C. of Trenton for the term prescribed by law.

Honorable John J. Matheussen, J.S.C. of Sewell for the term prescribed by law. Mitchell L. Pascual of Ridgewood for the term prescribed by law.

Kalimah H. Ahmad of Jersey City for the term prescribed by law.

Honorable Michael V. Cresitello, Jr., J.S.C. of Middlesex for the term prescribed by law.

Darren J. Del Sardo of East Hanover for the term prescribed by law. to be a member of the Gateway Development Commission:

Dr. Balpreet Grewal-Virk of Upper Saddle River for the term prescribed by law. Janine G. Bauer of South Orange for the term prescribed by law.

to be the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control:

James B. Graziano, Esq. of Metuchen to succeed David Rible, for the term prescribed by law.

A883 [Giblin, Thomas P./Timberlake, Britnee N.+14], Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information

A4250 [Downey, Joann/Mukherji, Raj], Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures

S21 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Sweeney, Stephen M.], Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act

S280 [Kean, Thomas H./Scutari, Nicholas P.+10], Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information

S2508 [Gopal, Vin/Greenstein, Linda R.], Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures

S2807 [Greenstein, Linda R.], Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute S2868 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Addiego, Dawn Marie+1], Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases

S2875 [Singleton, Troy], Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers

S3197 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Smith, Bob], Judges, certain-clarifies eligibility for deferred retirement in JRS

S3256 [Scutari, Nicholas P.], Psilocybin-reclassify possession as disorderly persons

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*Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Meeting 10:15 AM

Chair: Sen. Beach, James

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM, on Friday, December 11 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideSSG@njleg.org.

A702 [Sumter, Shavonda E./Mazzeo, Vincent+1], State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use

A2116 [Tully, P. Christopher/Swain, Lisa+7], Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines

A4544 [Caputo, Ralph R./Jasey, Mila M.], School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment

A4941 [Mejia, Pedro], Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell

A4943 [Wirths, Harold J./Space, Parker], Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin- authorizes State Treasurer to sell

S994 [Sweeney, Stephen M./Singleton, Troy], Goods & services-State agencies required to make good faith effort to purchase

S1761 [Gopal, Vin], Horses, retired-establish fund to care for and improve track safety S1965 [Cruz-Perez, Nilsa], State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use

S2009 [Lagana, Joseph A.], Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines

S3091 [Addiego, Dawn Marie], Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use

S3092 [Oroho, Steven V.], Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

S3122 [Sacco, Nicholas J.], Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County- auth. St. Treasurer to sell

S3150 [Pou, Nellie], School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment

S3196 [Cardinale, Gerald/Smith, Bob], Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

S3220 [Sweeney, Stephen M./Turner, Shirley K.], Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers

S3235 [Beach, James], CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

SCR91 [Weinberg, Loretta/Kean, Thomas H.], Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization

SR80 [Gopal, Vin/Cryan, Joseph P.+1], Postal Service, US-urges Congress provide immediate financial assistance

ASSEMBLY QUORUM 12:00 PM Assembly Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Speaker

Assembly Agriculture Meeting 3:15 PM Chair: Asm. Houghtaling, Eric

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideAAN@njleg.org.

A317 [Danielsen, Joe/Vainieri Huttle, Valerie+1], Veterinary facilities-requires annual inspections

A1219 [Chaparro, Annette/McKnight, Angela V.+2], Rabies-owner notification of testing protocol & options prior to testing animals

A1587 [Houghtaling, Eric/Dancer, Ronald S.], Dogs-permitted in farmers markets

Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Meeting 1:15 PM

Chair: Asm. Johnson, Gordon M.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM, December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideACE@njleg.org.

A996 [Downey, Joann/Houghtaling, Eric+1], Economic Gardening Program-create, prov customized service to certain businesses

A4244 [Karabinchak, Robert J.], Religious corporations-authorizes remote meetings during state of emergency

A4330 [Schaer, Gary S./Pintor Marin, Eliana+1], Economic Emerg. Investment Stabilization Act-EDA invest in impacted businesses

A4516 [Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina/Holley, Jamel C.+1], Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA

A4690 [Houghtaling, Eric/Downey, Joann], Redevelopment Auth assistance-expand elig criteria, mun wherein projects receive

Assembly Community Development and Affairs Meeting 11:15 AM

Chair: Asw. Sumter, Shavonda E.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00PM December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideACD@njleg.org.

A1646 [Quijano, Annette/Chaparro, Annette+3], Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program-establish

A2063 [Pintor Marin, Eliana/Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina+1], Prisoner reentry transitional housing-requires DCA establish standards

A2290 [Moen, William F./Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina], Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes

A2877 [Dancer, Ronald S./Vainieri Huttle, Valerie+2], Property, vacant and abandoned- requires registration with municipalities

Pending Referral:

A1841 [Timberlake, Britnee N./Quijano, Annette+1], Lead or asbestos hazard abatement, primary residency-gross income tax deduction

Assembly Education Meeting 9:00 AM Chair: Asw. Lampitt, Pamela R.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form. Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM, 12/11/2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideAED@njleg.org.

A4433 [Greenwald, Louis D./Mukherji, Raj+6], School-based mental health services providers-creates grant program

A4434 [Greenwald, Louis D./Lampitt, Pamela R.+7], Student Wellness Grant Program- establishes in DOE

A4435 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Greenwald, Louis D.+5], School Based Youth Services Prog.-require DCF give priority to cert. school dist

A4436 [Mosquera, Gabriela M./Greenwald, Louis D.+4], Student Mental Health Task Force-establish, study resources available

A4437 [Lampitt, Pamela R./Greenwald, Louis D.+4], Pub. school student mental health svcs-permit referral to private prof counselor

A4783 [Quijano, Annette/Lampitt, Pamela R.+2], Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates

Pending Referral:

A4975 [Chiaravalloti, Nicholas/Caputo, Ralph R.+2], Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19

Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Meeting 11:00 AM Chair: Asm. McKeon, John F.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideAFI@njleg.org.

A5119 [McKeon, John F./Downey, Joann+2], Health services corporation-provides for reorganization

Assembly Higher Education Meeting 2:30 PM Chair: Asw. Jasey, Mila M.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form.

Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony. Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideAHI@njleg.org.

A2293 [Jasey, Mila M./Kennedy, James J.+4], Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement

A3005 [Armato, John/Vainieri Huttle, Valerie+1], Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act

A3007 [Lampitt, Pamela R./Dunn, Aura K.], Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog

A4174 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Vainieri Huttle, Valerie+1], Mental health professionals- concerns demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

*Assembly Labor Meeting 9:00 AM Chair: Asm. Egan, Joseph V.

Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/. The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form. Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2020. The public may also submit written testimony electronically in lieu of oral testimony.

Written testimony will be included in the Committee record and distributed to all the Committee members. Written testimony should be submitted to OLSAideALA@njleg.org.

A508 [Webber, Jay/DeCroce, BettyLou+2], Workers’ compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships

A1171 [Freiman, Roy/Karabinchak, Robert J.], Statewide database, certified payroll information for pub works projects-creates

A3998 [Murphy, Carol A./Giblin, Thomas P.+2], Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp

A4869 [Wirths, Harold J./Verrelli, Anthony S.], Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid

A5014 [Egan, Joseph V.], Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies

A5151 [Egan, Joseph V./Armato, John], Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns

S967 [Bucco, Anthony M./Singleton, Troy], Workers’ compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships

S2476 [Singleton, Troy/Addiego, Dawn Marie], Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp

S3003 [Madden, Fred H./Greenstein, Linda R.], Unemployment comp. fund-concerns

contributions by employee leasing companies