Two Panel Discussions on Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Police & Importance of 2020 Census
Two Panel Discussions on Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Police & Importance of 2020 Census
Measures Criminalizing Act of Pretending to be a Transportation Network Driver; Allowing EZ Pass Customers to Opt-in to Receive a Receipt in Real-Time; Resolution Urging the Creation of Local Complete Count Committees; & Tuition Reimbursement for Child Psychiatrists Who Work with DCF
Also Bills to Create Credentialing for Sober Living Homes & Create NJ Fuel Cell Task Force
(TRENTON) – Assembly Committees are set to convene on Monday, February 3 beginning at 10:00 AM in the Statehouse Annex in Trenton.
The Assembly Women and Children Committee will hold a hearing on the upcoming 2020 Census. The committee will hear from invited guests on the importance of a complete count and how accurate results will help children and families in the State. The panel meets at 10:00 AM in Committee Room 9, 3rd floor.
The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will take testimony from stakeholders on facial recognition technology and surveillance, its intended uses, its prevalence in New Jersey communities, the potential risks posed to civil liberties and rights, and the elevated consequences for minority communities. It will meet at 2:00 PM in Committee Room 9, 3rd Floor.
The full agendas can be found here. Audio live stream is available: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp
The following bill will be heard for discussion:
| A-1210
Zwicker/Conaway |
Requires public hearing prior to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agency. |
Committee day highlights also include:
| A-745
Johnson/Pinkin/ Karabinchak |
Criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be transportation network company driver. |
| A-1153
Freiman/Benson |
Allows E-ZPass customers to opt to receive real-time electronic notification of use of E-ZPass system at toll plazas operated by NJTA and SJTA. |
| A-741
Johnson/Conaway/ Zwicker |
Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State. |
| A-1993
Pinkin/Benson |
Requires developers to offer electric vehicle charging stations as option in certain new home construction. |
| A-2270
Mazzeo/Armato
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Requires Department of Community Affairs to approve credentialing entity to develop and administer a voluntary recovery residence certification program. |
| AR-78
Mosquera (pending intro and referral) |
Urges counties and municipalities to create 2020 Census Complete Count Committees. |
| AR-79
Mosquera (pending intro and referral) |
Designates March 12 through 20 of 2020 “Get Out the Count Week” to encourage full Census count of New Jersey’s population. |
| A-1033
Downey/Houghtaling/ Vainieri Huttle |
Provides tuition reimbursement to certain psychiatrists who contract with DCF. |
