Legislative Calendar

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025

Joint Committee on the Public Schools Meeting

11:30 AM via Zoom

Co-Chairs: Sen. Cryan, Joseph P./

Asw. Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina

The Joint Committee will meet to discuss students' mental health

issues with specific focus on school avoidance.

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Senate President

******Senate Budget and Appropriations Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

A1675 [Lampitt, Pamela R./Bagolie, Rosaura+19], TPAF-extend membership,

7 yrs after discontinuance & 25 yrs for those laid off

A2813 [Greenwald, Louis D./Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina+10], Social Work Licensure Compact-enter NJ in

A3940 [Stanley, Sterley S./Schaer, Gary S.+1], Funeral arranging-provides

for regulation

A3973 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Schnall, Alexander+3], Patient referrals, substance

use disorder treatment facilities-revises laws

A4652 [Hutchison, Dan/Murphy, Carol A.+8], Public brawl-establish offense; upgrade penalty for disorderly conduct

A4653 [Miller, Cody D./Donlon, Margie+8], Crowd management, cert large gatherings-estab training prog & prov resources

A4751 [DeAngelo, Wayne P./Quijano, Annette+8], SPRS-permits purchase

of service credit for cert military and police service

S165 [Polistina, Vincent J./Beach, James+5], Child-expands definition under

PFRS and SPRS

S699 [Singer, Robert W.+13], Development easements-estab program,

acquisition on privately-owned woodlands

S1192 [Mukherji, Raj/Gopal, Vin+4], Serious mental illness-req prescription

drug coverage w/o prior authorization

S1635 [Zwicker, Andrew/Pou, Nellie+1], Funeral arranging-

provides for regulation

S2078 [Gopal, Vin/Greenstein, Linda R.+4], TPAF-extend membership,

7 yrs after discontinuance & 25 yrs for those laid off

S2688 [McKnight, Angela V./Gopal, Vin+2], Social Work Licensure Compact-enter NJ

S3098 [Gopal, Vin/Singleton, Troy+12], Biomarker testing-

requires health insurers provide coverage

S3429 [Ruiz, M. Teresa/Mukherji, Raj+4], Child care asst prog-

expand eligibility req, include full-time/post-grad student

S3506 [Moriarty, Paul D./O'Scanlon, Declan J.], Crowd management, cert large gatherings-estab training prog & prov resources

S3507 [Moriarty, Paul D./Wimberly, Benjie E.+1], Public brawl-establish offense; upgrade penalty for disorderly conduct

S3533 [McKnight, Angela V./Bramnick, Jon M.], Health insurance step

therapy protocols-establish certain guidelines concerning

S3606 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Bucco, Anthony M.+5], SPRS-permits purchase

of service credit for cert military and police service

S3607 [Sarlo, Paul A./Cryan, Joseph P.+2], SPRS retirees, certain-

extends accidential death benefit for survivors

S3610 [Scutari, Nicholas P./McKnight, Angela V.], NJ FamilyCare-

annually identify State funds available, evaluate program

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 (continued)

******Senate Budget and Appropriations Meeting (continued)

S3812 [Beach, James/Bucco, Anthony M.+13], Retirement or death benefits-

remove cert limitations on receipt under PFRS

S3890 [Ruiz, M. Teresa/McKnight, Angela V.], Food assistance programs-

req public instit of higher ed provide information

S3906 [Sarlo, Paul A./Lagana, Joseph A.], Tree Experts & Tree Care

Operators Licensing Act-prov enforce & penal provisions

S3952 [Vitale, Joseph F.], Patient referrals, substance use disorder

treatment facilities-revises laws

S4027 [Pou, Nellie/Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I.], Economic Recovery Act of 2020-

require State purchase cert unused tax credits

S4121 [Beach, James], Community Security Initiatives, Jewish Federation

of Southern NJ-assign funding

S4170 [Scutari, Nicholas P./McKeon, John F.], State House Complex

Welcome Ctr.-desig as Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Ctr.

SJR146 [Amato, Carmen F./Sarlo, Paul A.], Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day-

designate June 1 each year

Pending Referral:

A3974 [Verrelli, Anthony S./Miller, Cody D.+13], Substance use disorder

treatment facilities-proh deceptive marketing practices

A4544 [Schnall, Alexander/Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina+8], Child care asst

prog-expand eligibility req, include full-time/post-grad student

S3955 [Vitale, Joseph F./Ruiz, M. Teresa], Substance use disorder

treatment facilities-proh deceptive marketing practices

******Senate Community and Urban Affairs Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Sen. Singleton, Troy

A4436 [Karabinchak, Robert J.+1], Construction code fees-requires local unit

to accept electronic payment

A5130 [Schnall, Alexander/Karabinchak, Robert J.+4], Construction inspection-

req enforcing agency conduct in specific time window

S314 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Greenstein, Linda R.], Tree purchase, planting and

removal-concerns expenses to municipalities

S1408 [Singleton, Troy], Office parks and retail centers-authorized conversion

to mixed-use developments

S1487 [Turner, Shirley K.+1], State-administered federal rental assistance-

req. application option enhancement

S2974 [Sarlo, Paul A./Singleton, Troy], Parking space, improvement standards-

reduce, resid devel proximity to pub transp

S3323 [Henry, Owen], Construction code fees-requires local unit to accept

electronic payment

S3481 [Zwicker, Andrew], Construction project applicants-require to disclose project financing

S4037 [Singleton, Troy], Enhanced Transit Village Program-

establish in Office of Planning Advocacy

S4094 [Amato, Carmen F.], Quitclaim deed-expand available protections

against fraudulent recording

S4128 [Moriarty, Paul D.], Construction inspection-req enforcing agency

conduct in specific time window

S4157 [Gopal, Vin], Constr subcode applicants-electronically submit

cert materials for permit review

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 (continued)

Senate Education Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Sen. Gopal, Vin

S908 [Corrado, Kristin M./Space, Parker+3], Anti-choking devices, portable-

require in schools

S3222 [Greenstein, Linda R./Mukherji, Raj], Cybersecurity curricula-

req instruction grades 9-12; higher ed develop curricula

S3457 [McKnight, Angela V./Ruiz, M. Teresa+1], Out-of-School Time

Advisory Commission-review certain programs

S3858 [Bucco, Anthony M./Diegnan, Patrick J.+4], School bus transporting

student w/ disabilities-call 911, life-threatening emerg

S3933 [Ruiz, M. Teresa], School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program-

establish; approp $500K

S3982 [Ruiz, M. Teresa/Corrado, Kristin M.+1], Individualized Education

Program-concerns annual IEP team meeting

S4162 [Turner, Shirley K./Ruiz, M. Teresa], Education records, certain-

limit use or disclosure

Pending Referral:

S4223 [Lagana, Joseph A.], Health care benefits-provide to disabled

members of TPAF and PERS

For Discussion Only:

S1778 [McKnight, Angela V.], State aid, public schools-provides voluntary

contrib by taxpayers on tax returns

S3141 [Singleton, Troy/McKnight, Angela V.], Public Education Innovation

Fund-estab; prov credits for qualified ed donations

****Senate Environment and Energy Meeting 1:00 PM

Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Smith, Bob

S216 [Smith, Bob/Greenstein, Linda R.+1], Aquaculture products-

concerns promotion through Jersey Fresh Prog;$100K

S1118 [McKeon, John F.], Pesticide applications-uniform silver flags

required to mark

S1991 [Gopal, Vin], Solid waste facilities, certain-concerns host community

benefit agreements

S4117 [Smith, Bob/McKeon, John F.+1], Climate Corporate Data Accountability

Act-concerns greenhouse gas emissions data

S4143 [Smith, Bob/McKeon, John F.], Artificial intelligence data centers,

proposed-req submission, energy usage plan

SCR124 [McKeon, John F./Smith, Bob], Paris Climate Accord-

condemn President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S.

SR125 [Smith, Bob/Greenstein, Linda R.], PJM Interconnection region-

obtain new zero- or low-emission sources of energy

Senate Transportation Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Diegnan, Patrick J.

A3035 [Calabrese, Clinton/Speight, Shanique], Electric vehicle charging location-

prohibits non-electric vehicle parking in

A4765 [Swain, Lisa/Bailey, David+6], Driver education & testing-

concerns responsibilities approaching pedestrians

S2116 [Schepisi, Holly T.+1], Organ donor driver's license or ID card designation-

remain until renewal

S2911 [Bucco, Anthony M./Stack, Brian P.], Combat Action Ribbon-

authorizes special license plate

S3237 [McKeon, John F./Greenstein, Linda R.], Electric vehicle charging

station signs, cert-require DOT erect and maintain

S4134 [Diegnan, Patrick J.], Electric vehicle charging location-

prohibits non-electric vehicle parking in

S4146 [Diegnan, Patrick J.], Driver education & testing-

concerns responsibilities approaching pedestrians

For Discussion Only:

S3450 [Mukherji, Raj/Diegnan, Patrick J.], On-demand micro transit

programs-estab requirements for operating within State

ASSEMBLY QUORUM 1:00 PM Assembly Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Speaker

****Assembly Aging and Human Services Meeting 1:00 PM

Committee Room 15, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Speight, Shanique

A3016 [Calabrese, Clinton/Verrelli, Anthony S.+3], Suicide Hopeline-

allows follow-up calls from opertators to at risk minors

A4761 [Haider, Shama A./Hall, Garnet R.+4], Div of Children's Systems of Care-

make changes to cert policies, family support

A4986 [Karabinchak, Robert J./Swain, Lisa], Early language instruct-

codifies prog for deaf/hard of hearing/deaf-blind child

A5185 [Greenwald, Louis D./Speight, Shanique], Direct Support Professional

Career Development Prog-prov annual fellowship

A5321 [Murphy, Carol A.], Medicaid, eligible pregnant women-

codifies coverage for 365-day period

AR168 [McCoy, Tennille R./DeAngelo, Wayne P.+1], Individuals w/ disabilities-

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 (continued)

****Assembly Aging and Human Services Meeting (continued)

enact leg, retain fed disab benefits upon marriage

S3934 [Ruiz, M. Teresa/Vitale, Joseph F.+4], Medicaid, eligible pregnant

women-codifies coverage for 365-day period

****Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste

Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 9, 3rd Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Kennedy, James J.

A5195 [Schaer, Gary S./Peterpaul, Luanne M.], Firefighting equipt, cert-

concerns perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substances

For Discussion Only:

A4679 [Katz, Andrea/Collazos-Gill, Alixon+1], Air pollution-req cert fac obtain

permit & annually implement measures to reduce

******Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 13, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Tucker, Cleopatra G.

The Committee will receive testimony from invited guests concerning

the issues facing women veterans.

A3169 [Tucker, Cleopatra G./Marenco, Julio+20], Disabled veterans-allows property tax rebate

AJR211 [Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina/Sumter, Shavonda E.+3], Six Triple Eight Day-designate May 18 each year in NJ

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

***Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Meeting 10:00 AM

Monmouth Battlefield Visitor Center,

20 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Chair: Asm. Moen, William F.

The Committee will take testimony from invited guests on the upcoming

semiquincentennial celebration of the United States' independence.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

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 2026 State Budget.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025

******Senate Law and Public Safety Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Greenstein, Linda R.

The Committee will receive testimony regarding the ability of county governments

to provide housing and support services for juveniles taken into custody.

ASSEMBLY QUORUM Assembly Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Speaker

New Jersey Law Revision Commission Meeting 4:30 PM

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, 100 Southgate Parkway,

Morristown, NJ 07962-1997

Members of the public who wish to submit comments on any agenda item,

or would like to participate, contact Veronica V. Fernandes in advance

of the start time of the meeting, at: vvf@njlrc.org

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

SENATE SESSION 11:00 AM Senate Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

ASSEMBLY SESSION Assembly Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

*****State House Commission Meeting 9:30 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

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

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 2026 State Budget.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

*Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only)

Hearing 10:00 AM New Jersey Institute of Technology,

Campus Center Atrium, 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing

on the FY 2026 State Budget.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025

*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 2026 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/ .