Legislative Calendar

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

Senate Judiciary Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Sen. Stack, Brian P.

Interviewed:

to be the Commissioner of the Department of Health:

Dr. Raynard Washington of Charlotte, North Carolina to replace Dr. Kaitlan Baston, for the term prescribed by law.

to be the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation:

Priya Jain of Parsippany to replace Francis K. O'Connor, for the term prescribed

by law.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. DeAngelo, Wayne P.

A2127 [Carter, Linda S./Morales, Carmen Theresa], Public utility meter reading fees-proh charging residents, multi-unit dwellings

A3967 [Karabinchak, Robert J./Bailey, David+3], Electric capacity & transmission-research and recommend certain action

A3974 [Karabinchak, Robert J./DeAngelo, Wayne P.], Renewable energy incentive programs-modifies various provisions

A4528 [Miller, Cody D./DeAngelo, Wayne P.], Nuclear facilities-modifies certain

CAFRA permit review requirements

A4529 [DeAngelo, Wayne P./Egan, Kevin P.], Transmission-scale energy storage procurement-modifies cert requirements

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

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

Senate Commerce Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Sen. Lagana, Joseph A.

S300 [Turner, Shirley K./Scutari, Nicholas P.+1], Cash transactions-prohibit businesses from charging convenience fees

S1193 [Corrado, Kristin M./Lagana, Joseph A.+1], Restaurant reservations-concerns third-party restaurant reservation service

S1197 [Corrado, Kristin M./Lagana, Joseph A.], Restaurant reservation-ban unauthorized arrangement, third-party reservation svc

S1405 [Lagana, Joseph A.], Tobacco treatment counseling-estab professional licensure and certification

S1788 [Singleton, Troy], Fee refund program-estab for businesses applying, permits/licenses/certification

S1796 [Singleton, Troy/Stack, Brian P.+11], Prostate cancer screening-expands requirements for health insurance carriers

S2629 [Gopal, Vin], Health insur carriers-reimb for vaccines, no less than CDC cost per dose rate

S3142 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Bramnick, Jon M.], Personal injury protection coverage-proh. health insurance coverage as primary

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 (continued)

Senate Commerce Meeting (continued)

S3173 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Bramnick, Jon M.], Insurance liability cases-require insurance companies be named defendants

S3612 [Cryan, Joseph P./Lagana, Joseph A.+1], Consumer personal data-proh entities from using to set prices, merchandise/svcs

S3632 [Ruiz, M. Teresa/Scutari, Nicholas P.], Commodities & commercial

products-concerns

S3717 [Lagana, Joseph A.+1], Fair Price Protection Act-establish

For Discussion Only:

S3694 [Lagana, Joseph A.], Mortgage loans-clarifies, loan primarily for personal/family/household purposes

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

Chair: Sen. Smith, Bob

S303 [Turner, Shirley K./Amato Jr., Carmen F.]. Mobile sport fishing permits-provide time period, purchased only by NJ residents

S666 [Smith, Bob/McKeon, John F.], Paint stewardship program-requires paint producers implement or participate

S680 [Smith, Bob/McKeon, John F.+3], Artificial intelligence data centers, proposed-req submission, energy usage plan

S1281 [Greenstein, Linda R./Turner, Shirley K.], Apparel, added perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl-proh sale/manufacture/distribution

S1815 [Singleton, Troy], Solar energy grant prog-estab, prov grants to sch for solar energy projects;$15M

S2368 [McKeon, John F./Smith, Bob+1], Portable solar generation devices, cert-exempt, interconnection & net metering

S2924 [Mukherji, Raj/McKeon, John F.+1], Liberty St. Park Protection Act; estab. Advisory Committee & DEP related actions

S3183 [Scutari, Nicholas P.], Renewable energy incentive programs-modifies

various provisions

S3819 [Smith, Bob], Transmission-scale energy storage procurement-modifies

cert requirements

S3870 [Scutari, Nicholas P./Sarlo, Paul A.], Nuclear facilities-modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements

SR18 [Smith, Bob/Greenstein, Linda R.], PJM Interconnection region-obtain new zero- or low-emission sources of energy

SR85 [Smith, Bob], Greenhouse gas endangerment-condemn EPA rule finding

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Meeting

10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Vitale, Joseph F.

S162 [Diegnan, Patrick J./Mukherji, Raj+1], Cancer screening program, mobile-requires DOH develop;$100K

S301 [Turner, Shirley K.], 7 Hydroxymitragynine-classifies as Schedule I drug

S445 [Stack, Brian P./Scutari, Nicholas P.+2], SNAP/WFNJ/WIC recipients-provide info regarding card skimming & cloning

S712 [Burzichelli, John J./Ruiz, M. Teresa+4], Reproductive health travel

advisory-establishes

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 (continued)

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Meeting (continued)

S2662 [Timberlake, Britnee N./McKnight, Angela V.+2], Birthing options-midwives/physicians required to provide pregnant women w/info.

S2809 [McKnight, Angela V./Mukherji, Raj], Coordination Among Nonprofit Social Service Organizations-establish Task Force

S2884 [Mukherji, Raj/Vitale, Joseph F.+5], Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols-requires hospital establish

S2980 [Vitale, Joseph F./McKnight, Angela V.+8], Nursing homes-revises reporting req. concerning financial disclosure & ownership

SJR30 [Pennacchio, Joseph/Burgess, Renee C.], Eczema Awareness Month-designates October of each year

****Senate Higher Education Meeting 12:00 PM

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

Chair: Sen. Cryan, Joseph P.

The Committee will receive testimony from invited guests on the use and impact of artificial intelligence in the State's system of higher education.

S229 [Turner, Shirley K.], Educational institutions, post-secondary-collect & report emp data for cert grad

S840 [Singer, Robert W.], Student-Parent Protection Act-ensure equal rights

and opportunities

S2180 [Zwicker, Andrew/Cryan, Joseph P.+1], Postsecondary education debt creditors-require registration

S3217 [Singleton, Troy], Statewide Skills Academy Network-establish;$1M

S3788 [Cryan, Joseph P.], Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding-create;$200K

S3814 [McKeon, John F.], Institutions of higher education, out-of-State-revise

licensure process

Pending Introduction and Referral:

S3871 [Cryan, Joseph P.], Higher Education Student Assistance Authority-concerns Tuition Aid Grant Prog

ASSEMBLY QUORUM 1:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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

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

**Assembly Aging and Human Services Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 15, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Speight, Shanique

The Committee will receive testimony from invited guests on Medicaid, particularly the steps stakeholders are taking to prepare for changes to the system, and the anticipated changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1.

A1205 [Schnall, Alexander/Carter, Linda S.], Division of Developmental Disabilities-create and distribute satisfaction survey

A4317 [Speight, Shanique], Personal assistance svcs-primary caregiver of minor automatically eligible

AJR109 [Simmons, Heather/Speight, Shanique], Donate Life Month-designates month of April, each year

*Assembly Budget Meeting

Chair: Asw. Pintor Marin, Eliana

The Committee will not meet.

*Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Meeting

11:00 AM Committee Room 9, 3rd Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Haider, Shama A.

A1200 [Schnall, Alexander+1], Child care centers-estab procedure, notify parent/guardian of unexcused absence

A2050 [Haider, Shama A./Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina], Commercial foods-prohibits cert substances in sale, distribution & manufacture

A2199 [Speight, Shanique/McCoy, Tennille R.+12], Child abuse reporting hotline-maintain by DCPP, prov info on available resources

A2724 [Katz, Andrea+3], Child care centers, licensed-requires 45 day notice for tuition rate changes

*Assembly Education Meeting

Chair: Asw. Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina

The Committee will not meet.

*Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Meeting 1:00 PM Committee Room 9, 3rd Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Kennedy, James J.

A2406 [Moen, William F.], Scrap metal facilities-require DEP regulate as

recycling facilities

A3383 [Stanley, Sterley S./Kennedy, James J.], Paint stewardship program-requires paint producers implement or participate

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 (continued)

*Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Meeting (continued)

Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Meeting (continued)

A3763 [Collazos-Gill, Alixon], Constr. Containment & Pollution Prevention Act-prevent release, cert pollutants

A3966 [Karabinchak, Robert J./Bhalla, Ravi S.], Water use by large-scale data centers-conduct study of short & long term effects

Pending Referral:

A2401 [Moen, William F.], Scrap metal businesses-establish safety measures

**Assembly Health Infrastructure Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Asm. Stanley, Sterley S.

A2018 [Haider, Shama A./Greenwald, Louis D.], Integrated care facility-require publication of guide for licensure

A2384 [Moen, William F.], Emergency Medical Services, Statewide-requires DOH to develop

*Assembly Health Infrastructure Meeting (continued)

A3336 [Stanley, Sterley S.+1], Physicians license-provides average time to issue shall not exceed 51 days

A3576 [Greenwald, Louis D./Stanley, Sterley S.+8], Health care professionals, certain-codifies & extends authorization to practice

A3590 [Greenwald, Louis D./Verrelli, Anthony S.+2], Unemployed individuals-req. DOLWD identify & recruit for emp. in health care fac

A4075 [Stanley, Sterley S./Murphy, Carol A.], International public health-authorize DOH to establish partnerships

*Assembly Judiciary Meeting 10:00 AM

Committee Room 12, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asw. Park, Ellen J.

The Committee will receive testimony from invited guests on the factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency, including the challenges, potential solutions, and prevention efforts.

*Assembly Labor Meeting 10:00 AM

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

Chair: Asm. Verrelli, Anthony S.

A1161 [Danielsen, Joe/Speight, Shanique], Job posting-include whether posting for existing position/sets addl requirements

A1516 [Calabrese, Clinton/Sampson, William B.+7], Unemployment compensation-exempt poll worker wages from affecting

A2198 [Speight, Shanique/Sampson, William B.+12], Bereavement leave-concerns for death of child, miscarriage, and stillbirth

*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 issues facing women veterans.

A936 [Murphy, Carol A.+2], Veterans and their spouses-waives certain prof. and occupational licensing fees

A976 [Murphy, Carol A.], Courtesy license, temporary-allows for issuance for nonresident military spouses

A1900 [Tucker, Cleopatra G./Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina+2], Business owned by women veterans or in military svc-estab St contract preference

A1910 [Tucker, Cleopatra G.+5], Sexual assault involving military personnel-makes various changes to address

**Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Meeting 2:00 PM Committee Room 13, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Tully, Chris

A4728 [Morales, Carmen Theresa/Drulis, Mitchelle], Artificial intelligence-regulate use in photo advertising of certain dwellings

A4729 [Karabinchak, Robert J./Park, Ellen J.], Artificial intelligence, generative-req diclosure when used to operate chatbots

A4730 [Tully, Chris/Sampson, William B.], Artificial intelligence, generative-notice to cert consumers of communication

A4731 [McCoy, Tennille R./Singh, Balvir], Artificial intelligence, generative-concerns regulated professions & occupations

A4732 [Sweeney, Marisa/Bailey, David], Artificial intelligence companion operators-prov notification, not with human

A4733 [Greenwald, Louis D./Rodriguez, Gabriel], Artificial intelligence, generative-concerns advertising

Pending Referral:

A2767 [Katz, Andrea/Drulis, Mitchelle+8], Child endangerment-modifies statute, include AI technology; estab criminal penal

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 (continued)

***Assembly State and Local Government Meeting 2:00 PM Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Karabinchak, Robert J.

A1295 [Miller, Cody D./Carter, Linda S.+2], Local government employee on paid leave-proh a different county from employing

A1368 [Park, Ellen J./Karabinchak, Robert J.+2], Cybersecurity practices-requires State employees to receive

A3238 [Hutchison, Dan/Stanley, Sterley S.+1], Income tax assessments-eliminate statute of limitation, refunds induced by fraud

A4072 [Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina/Miller, Cody D.+17], Public works contract-establishes minimum qualifications, persons employed

Pending Introduction and Referral:

A4678 [Greenwald, Louis D./Spearman, William W.], Renaissance school projects-clarifies payments, non-resident students enrolled

AR129 [Drulis, Mitchelle], History of women's suffrage-recognize in NJ

*Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Meeting

Chair: Asm. Moen, William F.

The Committee will not meet.

*Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Meeting 10:00 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Asm. Calabrese, Clinton

A1552 [Calabrese, Clinton/Carter, Linda S.], Limousine laws-revise penalties for certain violations

A1738 [Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina/Carter, Linda S.], Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates-authorize creation

Pending Introduction and/or Referral:

A4375 [Calabrese, Clinton], Electric vehicle parking spaces-concerns

A4530 [Calabrese, Clinton], Electric supply equipment devel processes & standards, certain-establish

A4531 [Calabrese, Clinton], Electric vehicle supply equip-estab alternative compliance standards for devel

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

*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 2027 State Budget.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

SENATE QUORUM 12:00 PM Senate Chambers

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

****Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Meeting

Chair: Sen. Mukherji, Raj

The Committee will not meet.

ASSEMBLY QUORUM Assembly Chambers

Committees at the Call of the Speaker

New Jersey Law Revision Commission Meeting 4:30 PM

The Commission meeting will be conducted remotely. 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 23, 2026

SENATE SESSION 1:00 PM Senate Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

ASSEMBLY SESSION Assembly Chambers

Voting Session: Board list to be announced

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026

*Assembly Budget Committee (Budget Hearings Only)

Hearing 9:30 AM Committee Room 11, 4th Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

The Assembly Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the

FY 2027 State Budget.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026

***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 2027 State Budget.

The Hearing will be conducted remotely without the possibility of in person attendance. Committee members, invitees, and staff will participate from remote location 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 NJ Legislature homepage.Registrations must be received by 3:00 PM the working day before the hearing.The public may view the hearing through the State Legislature's homepage:https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/.The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2027 State Budget.

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM MetLife Stadium, MetLife 50 Club,

1 Metlife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

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

FY 2027 State Budget.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget:

Budget Overview and Revenue Forecast (Office of Legislative Services)

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Budget Overview (State Treasurer)

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Transportation/

NJ Transit/Motor Vehicle Commission

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Health

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Labor and Workforce Development

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget:

Department of Environmental Protection/

Department of Agriculture

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 (continued)

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Military Affairs/

Department of Veterans Affairs

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of State

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:30 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Banking and Insurance

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Community Affairs

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Law and Public Safety

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor,

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Higher Educational Services

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Human Services

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Corrections/

State Parole Board

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Education/

Schools Development Authority

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 (continued)

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Department of Children and Families

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 10:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Revenue Update (Office of Legislative Services)

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 11:00 AM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: Revenue Update (State Treasurer)Department of the Treasury and Interdepartmental Accounts

***Senate Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) Hearing 1:00 PM Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Chair: Sen. Sarlo, Paul A.

Hearing on the FY 2027 Budget: NJ Economic Development Authority/

NJ Board of Public Utilities