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Vol. XLVII No. 16 Internet Update VIII          CALENDAR SUBJECT TO CHANGE                                                 220th Legislature

Prepared: March 7, 2023                              Check Internet site or call this office for updated schedule                                         Second Annual Session


*Denotes Changes

 

 


THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023

 

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

10:00 AM: Group (3) Committees scheduled to meet

 

Senate Commerce Meeting

Chair: Sen. Pou, Nellie

The Committee will not meet.

 

Senate Economic Growth Meeting

Chair: Sen. Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I.

The Committee will not meet.

 

*Senate Environment and Energy Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Smith, Bob

AJR38 [Stanley, Sterley S./Kennedy, James J.+2], Upcycling Day-designates April 16 of each year

S2200 [Pennacchio, Joseph/Smith, Bob], Lead or asbestos hazard abatement, primary residency-gross income tax deduction

S2967 [Zwicker, Andrew/Gopal, Vin], Deer managment plans-proh req written consent of landowner in or within 2000 ft

S3282 [Greenstein, Linda R.], Microplastics filtering systems/technologies-DEP & BPU study and promote use of

S3283 [Greenstein, Linda R./Zwicker, Andrew], Microplastics in water-DEP adopt regulation concerning identification/testing of

S3437 [Cryan, Joseph P.], Grease-require person selling/transporting to possess documentation of origin

S3542 [Gopal, Vin], Spotted lanternfly control grant program-establish in Dept. of Agriculture;$5M

S3603 [Singleton, Troy], NJ Green Bank-estab in EDA; approp from societal benefits charge to fund;$50M

S3643 [Bucco, Anthony M./Smith, Bob], Bee-friendly habitat pilot program-establish in Department of Agriculture;$1M

SJR77 [Greenstein, Linda R.], Upcycling Day-designates April 16 of each year

 

Senate Higher Education Meeting

Chair: Sen. Cunningham, Sandra B.

The Committee will not meet.

 

ASSEMBLY QUORUM 1:00 PM Assembly Chambers

Committee Group (A) Scheduled to meet

Committee Group (B) Scheduled to meet

 

An individual interested in registering their position with the Committee may fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading. Witness slips also will be available in the Committee Room and written testimony will be accepted at the Committee Meeting

 

Assembly Aging and Senior Services Meeting

Chair: Asw. McKnight, Angela V.

The Committee will not meet.

 

 

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 (continued)

 

Assembly Appropriations Meeting

Chair: Asw. Swain, Lisa

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Meeting

Chair: Asw. Timberlake, Britnee N.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Community Development and Affairs Meeting

Chair: Asw. Sumter, Shavonda E.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Consumer Affairs Meeting

Chair: Asm. Moriarty, Paul D.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Meeting

10:00 AM Committee Room 16, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. McKeon, John F.

A4294 [McKeon, John F.], Health benefits plans, individual & small employer-revises various requirements

A4701 [Pintor Marin, Eliana/Speight, Shanique+4], Medicaid, adult medical day care-increase per diem rate; suppl. approp. $3.6M

A5137 [McKeon, John F.], Small Business Health Insurance Affordability Act-revises certain requirements

Pending Referral:

A4913 [Conaway, Herb/Stanley, Sterley S.], Health insur carriers-req reimb providers using check/electronic fund transfer

 

Assembly Health and Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Joint Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chairs: Asm. Conaway, Herb/Asm. Caputo, Ralph R.

For Discussion Only:

A2151 [Moen, William F./Moriarty, Paul D.+51], Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

 

**Assembly Health Meeting 1:00 PM

Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Conaway, Herb

A2255 [Murphy, Carol A.+1], Heart specialty hospital-exempts hospital assessment under certain circumstances

A4738 [McKeon, John F./Murphy, Carol A.], Adult medical day care services-

revises eligibility

A4914 [Conaway, Herb/Stanley, Sterley S.+2], Hospital at Home Act-establishes

A5096 [Wimberly, Benjie E./Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina+5], Alcohol and substance use-replace statutory terms

 

 

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 (continued)

 

Assembly Higher Education Meeting

Chair: Asw. Jasey, Mila M.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Housing Meeting

Chair: Asw. Lopez, Yvonne

The Committee will not meet.

 

***Assembly Judiciary and Assembly Law and Public Safety

Joint Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chairs: Asm. Mukherji, Raj/Asm. Spearman, William W.

A1475 [Lopez, Yvonne/Speight, Shanique+3], Domestic violence-adds coercive

control to definition

A2526 [Murphy, Carol A.], Domestic viol victim-court order transfer billing responsibility of wireless no.

A2668 [Mosquera, Gabriela M./Lampitt, Pamela R.], Alimony-prohibits awarding to domestic violence offenders

A2770 [Stanley, Sterley S./McKnight, Angela V.], Restraining order-issue for situations where domestic viol statutes do not apply

A3808 [Lopez, Yvonne/Park, Ellen J.], Tenant, temporary/permanent restraining order-allow to change locks on unit

A5285 [Greenwald, Louis D./Haider, Shama A.], Victims, domestic violence-prov copies, cert enforcement records upon request

S1517 [Greenstein, Linda R./Gopal, Vin+6], Restraining order-issue for situations where domestic viol statutes do not apply

Pending Referral:

A1704 [Speight, Shanique/Pintor Marin, Eliana+11], Domestic violence orders-requires to be issued in other languages

A1943 [Haider, Shama A./Swain, Lisa+3], Domestic viol screening-obstetrical provider perform; prevent certain disclosure

A3093 [Stanley, Sterley S./Jaffer, Sadaf F.], Domestic violence restraining orders-include pregnant victim's child upon birth

A3730 [Stanley, Sterley S./Murphy, Carol A.], Children, counseling-permit court to order in households with domestic violence

 

Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Meeting

Chair: Asm. Danielsen, Joe

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Regulated Professions Meeting

Chair: Asm. Giblin, Thomas P.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Meeting

Chair: Asm. DeAngelo, Wayne P.

The Committee will not meet.

 

Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts and Assembly Health Joint Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chairs: Asm. Caputo, Ralph R./Asm. Conaway, Herb

For Discussion Only:

Pending Referral:

A2151 [Moen, William F./Moriarty, Paul D.+51], Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

 

State House Commission Meeting 9:00 AM

Committee Room 7, 2nd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

The public may submit comments in advance to the Commission at: StateHouse.Commission@treas.nj.gov

 

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023

 

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.

Considered:

to be a member of the College of NJ - Board of Trustees:

Madeline Urbish of Lambertville to replace Robert Altman, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2028.

to be a member of the NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Authority:

Sam Maddali of Bernardsville to replace Dr. Munr Kazmir, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire April 30, 2023.

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 (continued)

 

*******Senate Judiciary Meeting (continued)

to be a member of the NJ Schools Development Authority:

John F. Capo of Totowa to replace Michael Capelli, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire on Jan. 7, 2023.

to be a member of the Ramapo College of NJ - Board of Trustees:

Christopher Lopez of Oakland to replace Vincent Colman, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2027.

Albert Nieves of Wood-Ridge to replace Gary Montroy, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 30, 2026.

Interviewed:

to be a Judge of the Division of Workers' Compensation:

Sean M. Dillon of Closter for the term prescribed by law, ending 3 years from the date of appointment.

Brian E. Eyerman of Maywood for the term prescribed by law, ending 3 years from the date of appointment.

Phillip A. LaPorta of Rutherford for the term prescribed by law, ending 3 years from the date of appointment.

to be a Judge of the Superior Court:

Amy E. Lefkowitz of Fair Lawn to succeed the Honorable Ellen L. Koblitz, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from date of appointment.

Nicholas Ostuni, Sr. of Oradell to succeed the Honorable Deborah M. Gross-Quatrone, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from date of appointment.

Marc D. Ramundo of Ho-Ho-Kus to succeed the Honorable Christine A. Farrington, following her retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from date of appointment.

Anthony R. Suarez of Ridgefield to succeed the Honorable Terry Paul Bottinelli, following his retirement, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from date of appointment.

Demetrica Todd-Ruiz of Pittsgrove to succeed the Honorable Sandra Lopez, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

Dalya Youssef, Esq. of Somerset to succeed the Honorable John P. McDonald, for the term prescribed by law, ending 7 years from the date of appointment.

to be a member of the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority:

Thomas Mullahey of Rutherford to replace Arthur Kapoor, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire January 11, 2025.

Eric Pennington of Newark to replace Michael Neglia, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire 11/15/2024.

Gail Gordon of Fair Lawn to replace Robert Yudin, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire September 14, 2024.

to be a member of the NJ Turnpike Authority:

Francisco Maldonado-Ramirez, Esq. of Highland Park to replace Raymond Pocino, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire February 14, 2026.

to be a member of the State Parole Board:

Frank Del Vecchio of Ridgewood to replace Sam Plumeri, for the term prescribed by law, currently set to expire June 29, 2025.

to be an Administrative Law Judge:

R. Tali Epstein of Edison for the term prescribed by law, ending 1 year from the date of appointment.

Nicole Minutoli of Hamilton for the term prescribed by law, ending 1 year from date of appointment.

Robert D. Herman of Mays Landing for the term prescribed by law, ending 1 year from date of appointment.

Rebecca C. Lafferty of Mays Landing for the term prescribed by law, ending 1 year from date of appointment.

S3558 [Smith, Bob/Scutari, Nicholas P.], JRS member, deferred retir-permit to request reactivation of suspended annuities

 

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.

ACR140 [Park, Ellen J./Jaffer, Sadaf F.+8], Korean veterans of Vietnam War-honors

S52 [Corrado, Kristin M./Pou, Nellie+8], Veteran, homeless shelters-establish

grant program

S683 [Bucco, Anthony M.+2], Veterans-prov. free admission to St parks/forests/historic sites on Veterans Day

S1318 [Turner, Shirley K.], Vet., wartime service-connected disability-incr & annual adjustment in allowance

S3589 [Cryan, Joseph P./Corrado, Kristin M.], Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson-SOS Vet Unmet Needs Fund;$500K

S3698 [Singleton, Troy/Connors, Christopher J.+1], PFRS memb in federal/State military service-provide disability or death benefits

S3699 [Zwicker, Andrew], Mortgage loan counseling-requires DMVA provide under certain circumstances

SCR110 [Johnson, Gordon M.], Korean veterans of Vietnam War-honors

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

 

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Meeting

Chair: Sen. Beach, James

The Committee will not meet.

 

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Ramapo College of New Jersey, Trustees Pavilion, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2024 State Budget

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

 

****SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

10:00 AM: Committees at the Call of the Senate President

 

ASSEMBLY QUORUM Assembly Chambers

10:00 AM: Committee Group (C) Scheduled to meet

2:00 PM: Committee Group (D) Scheduled to meet

 

New Jersey Law Revision Commission Meeting 4:30 PM

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, 100 Southgate Parkway, Morristown, NJ 07962-1997

Any member of the public that wishes to submit comments or participate virtually should contact Laura C. Tharney in advance of the meeting at lct@njlrc.org

 

********Special Meeting on Higher Education Meeting 12:30 PM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Members of the Legislature will receive testimony from invited guests regarding the fiscal stability of New Jersey's institutions of higher education, including current funding policies and formulas, revenues and operations, mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure needs, and affordability concerns.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023

 

SENATE SESSION 2:00 PM Senate Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

 

ASSEMBLY QUORUM Assembly Chambers

10:00 AM: Committee Group (A) Scheduled to meet

2:00 PM: Committee Group (B) Scheduled to meet

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

 

ASSEMBLY QUORUM Assembly Chambers

10:00 AM: Committee Group (C) Scheduled to meet

2:00 PM: Committee Group (D) Scheduled to meet

 

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023

 

*****Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 9:30 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Pintor Marin, Eliana

The Assembly Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 State Budget.

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023

 

*****Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 9:30 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Pintor Marin, Eliana

The Assembly Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 State Budget.

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

 

ASSEMBLY SESSION Assembly Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

 

 

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

 

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2024 State Budget. The hearing will be conducted remotely without the possibility of in-person attendance. Committee members, invitees, and staff will participate from remote locations using video conference technology. The Committee will take oral testimony by telephone and video, limited to three minutes. If you are interested in registering for the Public Hearing, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature homepage. Registrations must be received by 3:00 pm the day before the hearing. The public may view the hearing through the State Legislature's homepage. https://www/njleg.state.nj.us/