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Vol. XXXV No. 41                                                                           220th Legislature Second Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

      Bonnie Kass-Viola, of Manalapan.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HIGHLANDS WATER PROTECTION AND PLANNING COUNCIL:

      Joseph Basralian, of Chatham, to replace Michael Tfank.

      Daniel Bush, of Milford, to replace Robert Holtaway.

      William Kibler, of Califon, to replace Richard Vohden.

      Matthew Oswald, of Riverdale, to replace James Rilee.

      Abigail Postma, of Phillipsburg, to replace Dr. Michael Sebetich.

      Caren Ruitenberg, of Sparta, to replace Michael Francis.

      Anne Skoog, of White Township, to replace James Mengucci.

      Sara Sooy, of Watchung, to replace Robert Walton.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE KEAN UNIVERSITY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Dr. Thomas Bistocchi, of Ocean.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE LEGALIZED GAMES OF CHANCE CONTROL COMMISSION:

      Samuel Kaplan, of Bordentown, to replace Marilou Halvorsen.

      Jodi Russo, of Toms River, to replace Christine Vanek.

      Karin Sage, of Toms River, to replace Steven Layman.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD:

      Robert Jackson, of Montclair, to replace Francis Blee.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Anthony Abrantes, of East Hanover, to replace Michael Carter.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

      Carol Cuddy, of Atlantic Highlands, to replace Stephen Moliver.

      Michael Vezza, of Caldwell, to replace Michael Proscia.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:

      Michael Bange, of Cranford, to replace Mary Anna Holden.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION:

      Joseph Fagan, of Stanhope, to replace Joseph Salvatore.

      Aldo Lauria-Santiago, of New York, to replace Joseph Weisberg.

      Thomas McCourt, of Dover, to replace Jayne Carmody.

      Jonathan Mercantini, of Moorestown, to replace Larry Greene.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY:

      Ulises Diaz, of Rutherford.

 

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU: (cont’d)

 

 TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH JERSEY PORT CORPORATION:

   James MacFarlane, of Collingswood, to replace Craig Remington.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CREATIVE ARTS AND ACTIVITIES THERAPIES:

      Caitlyn Foelsch, of Branchburg.

      Dina Trunzo, of Stanhope.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF NEW JERSEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Nicholas Soranno, of Newton, to replace Donald Tretola.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Amelia Mapp, of Plainfield, to replace Maria Carvalho.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE WETLANDS MITIGATION COUNCIL:

      Dr. Patrick Crumrine, of Wenonah, to replace Yang Deng.

      Bryon DuBois, of Manahawkin.

      Claudia Rocca, of Hampton.

      Dr. Lenore Tedesco, of Cape May Court House.

 

TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE:

      Allison Friedman, of Aberdeen.

      Gauri Shirali Shah, of Colts Neck.

 

TO BE THE OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR:

      Bradley Billhimer, of Toms River.

 

TO BE THE PUBLIC DEFENDER:

      Jennifer Sellitti, of Millstone Township, to replace Joseph Krakora.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S4088  O'Scanlon,D/Corrado,K  Elected or appointed official-prov forfeiture of pension, convicted of any crime  REF SSG

S4089  Greenstein,L  Drinking water-require owners of certain buildings test for Legionella bacteria  REF SHH

S4090  Greenstein,L  Public community water systems-perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria  REF SHH

S4091  Greenstein,L/Ruiz,M  Toddlers & cert children, deaf or hard of hearing-estab programs, address needs  REF SHH

S4092  Bucco,A  Temporary guardianship-revises procedures  REF SJU

S4093  Bucco,A  Volunteer firefighters-concerns recruitment and retention; appropriates $2M  REF SLP

S4094  Bucco,A/Steinhardt,D  Body Armor Replacement Fund-expands eligibility  REF SLP

S4095  Bucco,A  Domestic violence, victims-estab protections, abusive & controlling litigation  REF SJU

S4096  Bucco,A  Child support-provide for lien against life insurance proceeds  REF SCM

S4099  Bucco,A  Medical information of children-proh reporting without consent, parent/guardian  REF SHH

S4100  Bucco,A  Pension/retirement income exclusion-expand eligibility, incomes exceeding $150K  REF SBA

S4101  O'Scanlon,D  Expenditures-req Gov to file annual report disclosing, funds prov as allowance  REF SSG

S4102  Polistina,V  Chiropractic medicine-establish option for students nearing completion of program  REF SCM

S4103  Codey,R  Food products, containing red dye 3-prohibit sale distribution & manufacture  REF SCM

S4104  Zwicker,A  Transportation projects-require surety take certain actions after assuming  REF STR

S4105  Zwicker,A  On-demand micro transit pilot program-req NJT establish guidelines w/in State  REF STR

S4106  Zwicker,A  Rutgers Institute of Management & Labor-reaffirms continuation;$750K  REF SLA

S4107  Zwicker,A  Businesses associated with Azerbaijan-prohibit government dealings  REF SSG

S4108  Zwicker,A  Tourette Syndrome-make suppl approp for pediatric clinical svcs;$250K  REF SHH

S4109  Polistina,V  Mosquito control activities-establish pilot program for certain municipalities  REF SEN

S4110  Testa,M  Comm. on Human Trafficking-post public awareness signage in addl establishments  REF SLP

S4111  Bramnick,J  Health insurance claims-prohibits downcoding  REF SCM

S4112  Singer,R  Israel Evacuation Reimbursement Fund-establish; appropriates $2M  REF SSG

S4113  Durr,E/Smith,B  Homesteads, hunting activities-establish pilot program, provide tax credits  REF SEN

S4114  Connors,C  Public-provate partnership agreements-increase maximum lease, 30 to 40 yrs  REF SCU

S4115  Testa,M/Singleton,T+1  Civil Air Patrol Fund-establish; appropriate $100K  REF SMV

S4116  Schepisi,H  Hypodermic needle or syringe, undeclared possession-establish penalty  REF SLP

S4117  Singleton,T  Mortgage payment relief & foreclosure protection-establish, cert homeowners  REF SCU

S4118  Singleton,T  Sewerage authority-prohibits imposing connection fee in certain circumstances  REF SCU

S4119  Ruiz,M  Health care facilities, certain-develop certain doula policies and procedures  REF SHH

S4120  Codey,R  Patient referrals-removes exemption from law regulating  REF SHH

S4121  Madden,F  Early childhood mental health-disseminate guidelines to certain professionals  REF SHH

S4122  Smith,B  Euthanasia of animals-authorize to transfer ownership rather than euthanizing  REF SEG

S4123  Singer,R  Body worn cameras-requires campus police officers wear  REF SLP

S4124  Singer,R  Tourist Development Comm-modifies advertising disbursement outside municipality  REF SSG

S4125  Gopal,V  Database of novice teachers-requires DOE establish and host job fairs  REF SED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S4126  Gopal,V  Academic credit-require instit. of higher ed. provide for certain examinations  REF SHI

S4127  Gopal,V  Telemedicine & telehealth-revises reimbursement payments for providers  REF SHH

S4128  Gopal,V  Adult medical day care Medicaid-increase per diem rate; suppl approp $3.6M  REF SBA

S4129  Gopal,V  TPAF-extend membership, 7 yrs after discontinuance & 25 yrs for those laid off  REF SSG

S4130  Codey,R  Township of South Orange Village-change name & titles, cert municipal officials  REF SCU

S4131  Smith,B  School facilities project-authorize educational svcs commission, apply for grant  REF SED

S4132  Scutari,N/Gopal,V  Low-speed bicycles & scooters-require to be registered w/ MVC and insured  REF STR

S4133  Scutari,N  Automobile insurance policies-provide uninsured & underinsured motorist coverage  REF SCM

S4134  Beach,J  Regional rehabilitation & reentry center-authorize to develop and operate  REF SCU

S4135  Beach,J  Historical preservation projects-approp to Historic Trust for grants;$15.564M  REF SSG

S4136  Cruz-Perez,N  Inmate workforce skills training-appoint development officer to administer  REF SLP

S4137  Smith,B/Beach,J  Environmental sustainability plan-require institutions of higher education adopt  REF SHI

S4138  Johnson,G/Schepisi,H  Capital & park development projects-approp, recreation & conservation;$58M  REF SEN

S4139  Sarlo,P/Gopal,V  Pretrial Services-recommend pre-trail detention, certain repeat offenders  REF SJU

S4140  Stack,B  Pre-trial release-concerns provision of services to defendants  REF SJU

S4141  Gopal,V/Stack,B  Revocation of pretrial release-clarifies procedures, certain defendants  REF SJU

S4142  Stack,B  Property tax lien holder-revise process, foreclosure right to redeem tax lien  REF SCU

S4144  Cryan,J  Bias intimidation-expands protection to include political affiliation or belief  REF SJU

S4145  Cryan,J  E-ZPass-establish and maintain user-friendly online payment process  REF STR

S4146  Cryan,J  Army & Air National Guard-certify financial counselors prior to advising members  REF SMV

S4147  Cryan,J  Veterans Chamber of Commerce-makes FY2024 suppl approp to DCA;$2M  REF SMV

S4148  Johnson,G  Contracts, State-proh enter into, limits ability to install & run cert software  REF SBA

S4149  Cryan,J  Commercial vehicles registered in State-req. to be equipped w/underride prot sys  REF STR

S4150  Cryan,J  Lottery tickets-prohibits internet sale by Lottery Commission  REF SSG

S4151  Turner,S  Public defender fees, inability to pay-municipal court provide applicant notice  REF SJU

S4152  Turner,S  Capitol Joint Management Comm-make suppl approp, Capital Park Complex;$10M  REF SSG

S4153  Turner,S  MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program-establishes;$4.150M  REF SHH

S4154  Turner,S  Farm pesticide collection and disposal program-establish  REF SEN

S4155  Turner,S  Roadways surrounding State capital complex-requires maintenance  REF STR

S4156  Singleton,T  Hypodermic syringes & needles-provide 2-1-1 phone system, safe disposal location  REF SHH

S4157  Singleton,T/Corrado,K  Military service-req instit of higher ed readmit student, enrollment interrupted  REF SHI

S4158  Smith,B  Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program-codifies; makes approp.  REF SSG

S4159  Sarlo,P/Stack,B  Pretrial release-permit voluntary participation in treatment, cert circumstances  REF SJU

S4160  Lagana,J  Sheriff's officer position-eliminates age requirement to transfer  REF SSG

S4161  Lagana,J  Affordable housing projects, cert-exempts sale of materials from sales & use tax  REF SCU

S4162  Diegnan,P  Real property & improvements-authorize to sell as surplus in City of Jersey City  REF SSG

S4163  Diegnan,P  Bridge Rehab & Improvement & Rr Right-of-way Preserv Bond Act-approp funds  REF STR

S4164  Stack,B  Prosecutors Part of PERS-permit service credit for judicial clerk service  REF SSG

S4165  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S  Blue Acres projects/Green Acres Prog-approp, land & conservation purposes;$48M  REF SEN

S4166  Cruz-Perez,N  County Option Hospital Fee Program-amends definition, participating county  REF SHH

S4167  Cruz-Perez,N  Disabled veteran owned businesses-require NJTA & SJTA waive E-ZPass tolls  REF STR

S4168  Cruz-Perez,N  Pretrial detention-concerns consideration of factors by court at hearing  REF SJU

S4169  Stack,B  Elder abuse in domestic settings-clarifies  REF SJU

S4170  Stack,B  Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Prot. Act-law enforcement vehicles have tinted windows  REF SLP

S4171  Stack,B  Operators, underground facilities-remove street marking, completion of cert work  REF SEG

S4172  Stack,B  Home improvement contractors-limit entering contract w/ full indemnification  REF SCM

S4173  Stack,B  Local school board elections-permit 16 and 17-year-olds to vote  REF SSG

S4174  Stack,B  Early intervention program services-restricts certain billing practices  REF SHH

S4175  Pou,N  Aspire Program, NJ-revises various requirements  REF SEG

SCR148  Testa,M+1  Property tax credit-provide for volunteer firefighter or first aid squad member  REF SCU

SJR131  Beach,J  Hate and bias crimes-condemns hate in all forms  REF SSG

SJR132  Turner,S  Paul Robeson Day-designates April 9 of each year  REF SSG

SR128  Pennacchio,J/Singer,R  Hamas-condemns for its attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to exist  REF SSG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A1570 Sca (1R)  Moen,W+1  Rowan University-authorizes issuance of alumni license plates  REP/SCA

A1704 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+16  Domestic violence orders-requires to be issued in other languages  REP

A1902 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Tully,C/Swain,L+5  Respite care-increase maximum number of monthly service hours funded through DCF  REP/SCA

A2138 AcaAcaAcaSca (4R)  Moriarty,P/Mukherji,R+8  Home improvement & elevation contractor-estab prof bd to regulate; req licensure  REP/SCA

A3772 Sca (1R)  Mukherji,R/Stanley,S+6  Emerg Medical Technician Training Fund-revise requirements concerning reimb elig  REP/SCA

A4052 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Conaway,H+19  Sickle cell center pilot program, 3-year-establishes;$10.2M  REP

A4177 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Mosquera,G/Swain,L+7  Child care subsidies-extend duration of law requiring pymt based on enrollment  REP/SCA

A4729 AcaSca (2R)  Sauickie,A/Freiman,R+8  Farmland appraisals, acquired for farmland preservation purposes-revises method  REP

A5208  Coughlin,C/Munoz,N+1  Legislature, former employee-concerns temporary return after retirement  REP

S540  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  SNAP-authorize benefits be used to pay grocery delivery charges  REP

S1000 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+3  Domestic violence orders-requires to be issued in other languages  REP

S1890 ScaScs (SCS)  Johnson,G/Singer,R  Home improvement & elevation contractor-estab prof bd to regulate; req licensure  REP/SCS

S2216 Sca (1R)  Madden,F/Singleton,T  Rowan University-authorizes issuance of alumni license plates  REP/SCA

S2223 Sca (1R)  Oroho,S/Madden,F+3  Emerg Medical Technician Training Fund-revise requirements concerning reimb elig  REP/SCA

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading: (cont’d)

 

S2264 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Vitale,J  Child abuse & neglect during public health emerg-establish policies & procedures  REP/SCA

S2429 Sca (1R)  Codey,R/Turner,S+2  Code Red alert-creates to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather  REP/SCA

S2478 ScaSca (2R)  Ruiz,M/Vitale,J+7  Child care subsidies-extend duration of law requiring pymt based on enrollment  REP/SCA

S2710 Sca (1R)  Turner,S/Zwicker,A+3  Sickle cell center pilot program, 3-year-establishes;$10.2M  REP

S2716 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J+1  FamilyCare reimbursement-allows licensed clinical social worker directly bill  REP/SCA

S2789  Cruz-Perez,N/Johnson,G+2  Driver's lic, probationary-req cert permit holders complete practice driving hrs  REP

S2844 ScaSca (2R)  Lagana,J/Sarlo,P+2  Respite care-increase maximum number of monthly service hours funded through DCF  REP/SCA

S3279 Sca (1R)  Stanfield,J/Cruz-Perez,N+2  Farmland appraisals, acquired for farmland preservation purposes-revises method  REP

S3868 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M  Subsidized child care svcs-prov categorical eligibility, cert child care workers  REP/SCA

S3895 Scs (SCS)  Zwicker,A/Ruiz,M  Public research universities, certain-increases public bidding threshold  REP/SCS

S3960 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J  Emergency assistance-extends eligibility for certain individuals  REP/SCA

S4005 Sca (1R)  Burgess,R+1  Employer-Based Child Care Assistance Partnership Program-establish in DCF  REP/SCA

S4016  Pou,N/Ruiz,M  Support team addiction recovery programs, certain-provide for expansion;$1.995M  REP

S4082  Scutari,N/Bucco,A  Public Employees' Retirement System-extend provisions, cert circumstances  REP

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

A3772 Sca (1R)  Mukherji,R/Stanley,S+6  Emerg Medical Technician Training Fund-revise requirements concerning reimb elig 

S2223 Sca (1R)  Oroho,S/Madden,F+3  Emerg Medical Technician Training Fund-revise requirements concerning reimb elig 

S2264 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Vitale,J  Child abuse & neglect during public health emerg-establish policies & procedures 

S2429 Sca (1R)  Codey,R/Turner,S+2  Code Red alert-creates to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather 

S3868 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M  Subsidized child care svcs-prov categorical eligibility, cert child care workers 

S3960 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J  Emergency assistance-extends eligibility for certain individuals 

S4005 Sca (1R)  Burgess,R+1  Employer-Based Child Care Assistance Partnership Program-establish in DCF 

S4016  Pou,N/Ruiz,M  Support team addiction recovery programs, certain-provide for expansion;$1.995M 

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Concurrence w/Assembly Amendments/Given Second Reading:

 

S3013 Aca (1R)  Scutari,N/Pou,N+8  Women's business enterprises-prov. definition include owned in whole or in part 

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A3288 Aca (1R)  Tully,C/Park,E+2  Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program-establishes  FROM SEG TO SCM

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S3421  Stack,B  Animal adoption-concerns sourcing of animals; repeal Pet Purchase Protection Act  FROM SEG

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S1455  (Schepisi,H)  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish

S1626  (Durr,E)  Law enforce.-clarify off. appointed by ed. instit & NJT, entitled to cert rights

S1627  (Durr,E)  Filing false report against law enforcement officers-establish crime

S2223 Sca (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Emerg Medical Technician Training Fund-revise requirements concerning reimb elig

S3258  (Durr,E)  Dam restoration/repair & inland waters projects-approp. $28.670M bond act monies

S3863 Sca (1R)  (Durr,E)  Development easements-estab program, acquisition on privately-owned woodlands

S3913  (Durr,E)  NJ FamilyCare-establish minimum reimbursement rate, cert out-of-state hospitals

S3919  (Diegnan,P)  Prosthetic appliance, additional-req health benefit coverage, cert circumstances

S4063  (Diegnan,P)  Revolutionary War sites, cert-estab grant program for preservation; approp funds

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S264  (Madden,F)  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S834  (Ruiz,M)  Postpartum information-establishes requirements and develop care plans

S3904  (Gopal,V)  Emergency services volunteers, certain-extend pension eligibility for survivors

S4097  (Gopal,V)  Environmental infrastructure projects-amend list eligible, receive loans FY 2024

 

 

 

The Senate adjourned at 6:45 P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 4, 2023 (QUORUM, Committee Group “3” scheduled to meet).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5738  Murphy,C  Child tax credit-doubles amount; raises age and income eligibility criteria  REF AWC

A5739  Speight,S/Sumter,S  Health care facilities, certain-develop certain doula policies and procedures  REF AHE

A5740  Lampitt,P+1  TPAF-extend membership, 7 yrs after discontinuance & 25 yrs for those laid off  REF ASL

A5741  Lampitt,P+1  Database of novice teachers-requires DOE establish and host job fairs  REF AED

A5742  Tully,C  Sheriff's officer position-eliminates age requirement to transfer  REF ASL

A5743  Swain,L+1  BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes-requires health insurance coverage for testing  REF AFI

A5744  Tully,C  Social media use-estab public awareness campaign on danger to minor;approp $500K  REF AWC

A5745  Tully,C+1  Parks and forests-provide certain veterans free admissions and free parking  REF AMV

A5746  Swain,L/Tully,C+1  Training Clinicians, Support Adults w/ Autism Workforce Devel Program;$500K  REF AHE

A5747  Conaway,H  Virtual currencies-classify all issued & sold to instit investors as securities  REF AFI

A5748  Spearman,W/Moen,W  County Option Hospital Fee Program-amend definition of participating county  REF AHU

A5749  Spearman,W  Cigarette and vapor product dealers-requires inspections of retail  REF AHE

A5750  Conaway,H/Park,E  Social media platform-req age verif & parent/guardian consent, minor's use  REF AHE

A5751  Conaway,H  Food takeout and delivery applications-limit service fees charged to restaurants  REF ACO

A5752  Conaway,H  Drugs and vaccines-expand authority, pharmacy technician in administering  REF AHE

A5753  Conaway,H  Health care facilities, cert.-institute COVID19 vaccine policy for employees  REF AHE

A5754  Conaway,H/Danielsen,J  Veterans Chamber of Commerce-makes FY2024 suppl approp to DCA;$2M  REF AMV

A5755  Carter,L/Sumter,S  Hotel/multiple dwelling-notice requirements & restrictions, hazardous conditions  REF AHO

A5756  Carter,L/Sumter,S+2  Residential rental habitability database-establish & provide certain penalties  REF AHO

A5757  Conaway,H  Telemedicine & telehealth-revises reimbursement payments for providers  REF AHE

A5758  Sampson,W  Firefighting training-establish certain marine course requirements  REF AHS

A5759  DeAngelo,W  Law enforcement officer-notification to collective bargaining unit, cert info  REF ALP

A5760  Sauickie,A/Clifton,R  Property tax benefits-extend elig, veterans/senior citizens/person w/ disability  REF AMV

A5761  Sauickie,A/Clifton,R  ANCHOR-amend Fiscal Year 2024 annual approp act to extend to cert individuals  REF ASL

A5762  Sauickie,A/Clifton,R  Homestead property tax reimbursement prog-include payments, prop taxes eligible  REF ASL

A5763  Sauickie,A  Deer-Resistant Native Species Propagation-provide suppl approp;$250K  REF AAN

A5764  Sauickie,A  Landscaping, St parks and forests-prohibits planting of non-native species;$250K  REF AAN

A5765  Sauickie,A+2  Hate speech or antisemitic events-proh instit of higher ed authorizing/funding  REF AHI

A5766  Sauickie,A  School security aid, nonpublic-makes suppl approp for increase;$19.45M  REF AED

A5767  Sauickie,A  Green building standards, cert-prov credit, construction/retrofitting, warehouse  REF ACE

A5768  Sauickie,A  Siting warehouses-adopt model buffer ordinances detailing regulatory options  REF ACD

A5769  Sauickie,A  Air pollution control permit-requires certain warehouses obtain from DEP  REF AEN

A5770  Sauickie,A  Stormwater impact-req to evaluate cumulative impact, applications w/ warehouses  REF AEN

A5771  Spearman,W  Harassing/intimidating/bullying minor-estab offense & diversionary program  REF AJU

A5772  Carter,L  Driving record-reduces time period, prior offenses for sentencing purposes  REF AJU

A5773  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B  Poll worker on election day-provide excused absence for pupil who serves  REF AED

A5774  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B  Child tax credit-expand eligibility to resident taxpayers, children ages 6 to 11  REF AWC

A5775  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A  Roadways surrounding State capital complex-requires maintenance  REF ATR

A5776  Carter,L/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Career programs, cert-provide students enrolled with consumer protections  REF AHI

A5777  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L  Academic credit-require instit. of higher ed. provide for certain examinations  REF AHI

A5778  Clifton,R/Sauickie,A  Property taxes-requires detailed disclosure of information provided to purchaser  REF ASL

A5779  Dunn,A  Revenue Advisory Board-establish, provide consensus revenue forecasting advice  REF ASL

A5780  Matsikoudis,M  Bridges and railways overpasses, cert-allow municipalities to advertise for free  REF ATR

A5781  Matsikoudis,M  Gov., Lieutenant Gov., Senate & General Assembly-disclose fed. income tax return  REF ASL

A5782  Matsikoudis,M  Special ed-req board of ed provide cert info in native language, parent/guardian  REF AED

A5783  Matsikoudis,M  Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired Kindergarten through Grade 12-concerns  REF AED

A5784  Matsikoudis,M  Retirement income exclusion under gross income tax-concerns person w/cert income  REF ACE

A5785  Matsikoudis,M  Board of education-accept donations for purpose of providing property tax relief  REF AED

A5786  Rumpf,B  School security expenditures-excludes certain increases from tax levy cap  REF AED

A5787  Torrissi,M/Umba,B  PFRS, death benefit eligibility-req enrollment be retroactive, first date of emp  REF ASL

A5788  Sawyer,B  Mosquito control activities-establish pilot program for certain municipalities  REF AEN

A5789  McClellan,A/Simonsen,E  Crime data-establish deadlines for publishing; issue annual report  REF ALP

A5790  Conaway,H  Patient referrals-removes exemption from law regulating  REF AHE

A5791  Dunn,A  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforce. Asst. & Marketplace Modernization Act-clarifies  REF AJU

A5792  Quijano,A/Mosquera,G  Minority & Women-owned businesses-estab. division to promote State contracting  REF ASL

A5793  Quijano,A  Criminal history background info-prohibits certain dissemination until updated  REF ALP

A5794  Quijano,A/Verrelli,A  Wage claim suit-allow unions file on behalf of workers regardless of affiliation  REF ALA

A5795  Quijano,A  Nonprofit Security Grant Program-concerns  REF AHS

A5796  Danielsen,J  Center for Great Expectations-increase FY2024 appropriation to DCF; to $2M  REF AWC

A5797  Benson,D/Karabinchak,R  Paratransit service-modifies definition under various sections of law  REF ATR

A5798  Benson,D/Karabinchak,R  Real property & improvements-authorize to sell as surplus in City of Jersey City  REF ASL

A5799  Moen,W  Toll violations-authorizes reciprocal agreements for enforcement w/other states  REF ATR

A5800  Benson,D/Karabinchak,R  Bridge Rehab & Improvement & Rr Right-of-way Preserv Bond Act-approp funds  REF ATR

A5801  Haider,S  On-demand micro transit pilot program-req NJT establish guidelines w/in State  REF ATR

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A5802  Danielsen,J/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Warehouse devel-establish pilot program to reimburse municipalities;$1M  REF ASL

A5806  Moriarty,P   Blue Acres projects/Green Acres Prog-approp, land & conservation purposes;$48M   REF AAP
A5807  Freiman,R   Capital & park development projects-approp, recreation & conservation;$58M   REF AAP
A5808  Park,E   Historical preservation projects-approp to Historic Trust for grants;$15.564M   REF AAP

A5809  Swain,L  Environmental infrastructure projects-amend list of projects eligible for FY2024   REF AAP
A5810  Sampson,W   Environmental infrastructure project-amend list, long-term funding for FY2024  REF AAP

ACR186  Conaway,H  Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease-direct St. depts/agencies decrease number  REF AHE

ACR187  Sauickie,A/Clifton,R  Prop. tax benefit,cert-allow veteran/senior citizen/person w/ disability receive  REF ASL

ACR188  DiMaio,J+2  Elected official, indicted-provide suspension/temp replacement w/ vacancy  REF ASL

AJR234  Conaway,H  Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week-designates first full week of May  REF AHE

AJR235  Conaway,H  North Atlantic Treaty Organization-urges Congress to uphold US's commitment  REF AOF

AR196  Jaffer,S/Atkins,R  Israel, Gaza, and West Bank-calls for ceasefire  REF AOF

AR197  Calabrese,C  Superfund settlements-urges EPA to expend funds to remediate sites at issue  REF AOF

AR198  Conaway,H  Salmonella-urge United States Dept. of Agric declare strain an adulterant  REF AAN

AR199  Sauickie,A  Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023-urges Congress and President enact  REF ALP

AR200  DePhillips,C/Sauickie,A+2  Hamas-condemns for its attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to exist  REF AOF

AR201  Kean,S/Sauickie,A+2  Hamas-condemn attacks against Israel; reaffirm commitment/support to Israel  REF AOF

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A657  Verrelli,A+2  Medicaid-DOC ensure inmates participate in pre-enrollment; card at release  REP

A870  Tucker,C/Gove,D+4  Business owned by women veterans or in military svc-estab St contract preference  REP

A1112  Chaparro,A/Benson,D+3  People with developmental disabilities-concerns transportation options  REP

A1355 Aca (1R)  Mosquera,G/McKnight,A+4  Inmate workforce skills training-appoint development officer to administer  REP/ACA

A2040  Benson,D/McKnight,A+4  SNAP-authorize benefits be used to pay grocery delivery charges  REP

A2140 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B  WIC electronic benf transfer cards-req DOH issue; permit online food purch  REP/ACA

A2257 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C+1  SNAP Em & Training Prog-designate community college as provider of allowable svc  REP/ACA

A3082  Mukherji,R/Benson,D+2  Driver license renewal-allow by online/mail, undergone certain background checks  REP

A3526 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Benson,D+3  Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-prepare prevention instruction report  REP/ACA

A4125 Aca (1R)  Haider,S/Swain,L+1  Perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substance in firefighting foam-proh sale/manuf  REP/ACA

A4211/506 Acs (ACS)  Benson,D/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Set-aside contracts for disabled vet bus-revises number req to desig from 3 to 2  REP/ACS

A4827 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B  Childhood lead screening-revise & codify schedule; precondition of entry in sch  REP/ACA

A4984  Calabrese,C/Greenwald,L  Parking space, improvement standards-reduce, resid devel proximity to pub transp  REP

A5166 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Family leave-revise law concerning reinstatement of employee  REP/ACA

A5274  Benson,D/Stanley,S  Reserved parking-allow caregiver of person w/ intellectual disab make use of  REP

A5391 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W  Disabled vehicles-imposes conditions on drivers approaching  REP/ACA

A5469  Verrelli,A  PFRS-prov for purchase of credit for svc, class 2 spec law enforcement officer  REP

A5565  Kean,S/Thomson,E+1  Lease of municipal properties, cert-10-yr term does not apply, unless waterfront  REP

A5659 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Mukherji,R  21st Century Injured Workers' Access to Justice Act-establishes  REP/ACA

A5687 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Murphy,C  Local contracting, cert-determine/utilize cost-saving practices, goods & svcs  REP/ACA

A5690 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Mukherji,R  Minimum wage and overtime-requires payment to minors; codifies cert exemptions  REP/ACA

A5794 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A  Wage claim suit-allow unions file on behalf of workers regardless of affiliation  REP/ACA

S539 ScaAca (2R)  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  WIC electronic benf transfer cards-req DOH issue; permit online food purch  REP/ACA

S1438 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T+3  Wage claim suit-allow unions file on behalf of workers regardless of affiliation  REP/ACA

S1662 ScaAca (2R)  Ruiz,M/Codey,R+5  Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-prepare prevention instruction report  REP/ACA

S1680 Aca (1R)  Pou,N/Ruiz,M+1  SNAP Emp & Training Prog-designate community college provider of allowable svc  REP/ACA

S2249  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+1  Set-aside contracts for disabled vet bus-revises number req to desig from 3 to 2  REP

S3605  Sarlo,P/Singleton,T+1  Parking space, improvement standards-reduce, resid devel proximity to pub transp  REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A161 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Calabrese,C+5  Workers comp coverage-revises for injuries to volunteer and prof pub safety memb  REP/ACA REF AAP

A545 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Stanley,S+2  School bus monitoring systems-authorizes use  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4715 Aca (1R)  Stanley,S/Benson,D  Electric vehicle charging station incentive program-establish uptime requirement  REP/ACA REF AAP

A5549 Aca (1R)  Lopez,Y/Benson,D  Emergency assistance-extends eligibility for certain individuals  REP/ACA REF AAP

A5625  Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Support team addiction recovery programs, certain-provide for expansion;$1.995M  REP REF AAP

S3102 ScaAca (2R)  Smith,B/Singleton,T+2  Electric vehicle charging station incentive program-establish uptime requirement  REP/ACA REF AAP

 

Bills Combined:

 

A506  Benson,D+4  St contracts for service-disabled vet-owned business-estab price preference prog  COMB/W A4211 (ACS)

 

 

 

 

 

Bills Given First Reading w/Governor's Recommendation:

 

A5179 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Murphy,C+4  Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act 

A5225 AcaAca (2R)  McKnight,A/Speight,S+8  Palliative care benefits, community-based-provide coverage under

  Medicaid 

 

Bills Given Second Reading w/Governor's Recommendation:

 

A5179 Aca w/GR (2R)  Verrelli,A/Murphy,C+4  Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act 

A5225 AcaAca w/GR (3R)  McKnight,A/Speight,S+8  Palliative care benefits, community-based-provide coverage under

  Medicaid 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A161 Aca (1R)  (Catalano,J; Moriarty,P)  Workers comp coverage-revises for injuries to volunteer and prof pub safety memb

A201  (Catalano,J)  Opioid antidotes-authorizes first responders to administer & dispense w/immunity

A545 Aca (1R)  (DePhillips,C)  School bus monitoring systems-authorizes use

A1217  (Giblin,T)  Legionnaire's Disease prevention-regis., testing & disinfection of cooling tower

A1681  (Jaffer,S)  Children 16 or younger-health insurance companies to cover lead screenings

A2151  (Rumpf,B)  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

A2286  (Timberlake,B; Park,E; Quijano,A; Wimberly,B)  Nurses, advanced practice-eliminates certain practice restrictions for

A2442  (Swift,C)  Accidental disability retirement allowance-PERS member receive; result from 9/11

A2869 Aca (1R)  (Mosquera,G; Quijano,A)  Cigarette & tobacco products tax rev-incr amount prov to Comm on Cancer Research

A3487  (Space,P)  Right to Try-Plus Act-estab, permit terminal patient access to cert treatments

A3540 Acs (ACS)  (Sampson,W)  Code Red alert-creates to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather

A3952  (Dunn,A)  Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act

A3954  (Jaffer,S)  Public school instruction-require to include significance of Juneteenth

A4178  (Dunn,A; Moen,W)  Early Childhood, Department of-establishes

A4533  (Mukherji,R)  Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act-establishes

A4536  (Stanley,S; Sampson,W)  Nurse, registered professional staffing standards-establish in hospitals

A4670  (Murphy,C)  SHBP claims experience data provided to pub. employer-req cert info be included

A4771  (Sampson,W)  MVC agencies-provide cert sevices & make available cert informational brochures

A4857  (McKnight,A)  Nursing students, graduated-authorizes temporary licensure

A4950  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Warehouses, development-adopt model ordinance and permit conforming updates;$5M

A5085 Aa (1R)  (Stanley,S)  Govt. construction work, employer/contractor-register & submit payroll to DOLWD

A5311  (Benson,D; Speight,S)  Counseling Compact-enters New Jersey into

A5354 Aca (1R)  (Webber,J)  Payment card scanning device-upgrade criminal penalties for use or possession

A5402  (Webber,J)  Affordable housing-delay 4th round of obligations/ litigation until July 1, 2028

A5445  (Lopez,Y; Atkins,R)  Optometrists-updates scope of practice

A5477  (Catalano,J; McGuckin,G)  Development easements-estab program, acquisition on privately-owned woodlands

A5565  (Egan,J)  Lease of municipal properties, cert-10-yr term does not apply, unless waterfront

A5589  (Giblin,T)  Business administrators, local government-make eligible for membership in PERS

A5600  (Sampson,W)  Right to Mental Health, Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act-concerns

A5740  (Quijano,A)  TPAF-extend membership, 7 yrs after discontinuance & 25 yrs for those laid off

A5741  (Quijano,A)  Database of novice teachers-requires DOE establish and host job fairs

A5743  (Quijano,A)  BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes-requires health insurance coverage for testing

A5745  (Quijano,A)  Parks and forests-provide certain veterans free admissions and free parking

A5746  (Quijano,A)  Training Clinicians, Support Adults w/ Autism Workforce Devel Program;$500K

A5756  (Reynolds-Jackson; Quijano,A)  Residential rental habitability database-establish & provide certain penalties

A5765  (McGuckin,G; Catalano,J)  Hate speech or antisemitic events-proh instit of higher ed authorizing/funding

ACR177  (Webber,J)  Veterans' property tax deduction-increase from $250 to $2,500 over four years

ACR178 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Rowan University, 100th anniversary-commemorate

ACR188  (Catalano,J; McGuckin,G)  Elected official, indicted-provide suspension/temp replacement w/ vacancy

AR99  (Webber,J)  Israel-recognizes strong relationship w/NJ & Israeli-American Community contrib.

AR200  (Catalano,J; McGuckin,G)  Hamas-condemns for its attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to exist

AR201  (Catalano,J; McGuckin,G)  Hamas-condemn attacks against Israel; reaffirm commitment/support to Israel

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A129  (Clifton,R)  Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-establishes

A212  (Clifton,R)  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance

A5445  (Stanley,S)  Optometrists-updates scope of practice

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A161 Aca (1R)  (DeAngelo,W)  Workers comp coverage-revises for injuries to volunteer and prof pub safety memb

 

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3320  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Community Learning Program-establish, provide extended learning time programs

A5348  (Webber,J)  Fatal motor vehicle crash, cannabis-related-require to publish statistics

A5657  (Space,P)  Mosquito control-appropriates annually to DEP;$3M

A5659 Aca (1R)  (Mukherji,R)  21st Century Injured Workers' Access to Justice Act-establishes

A5690 Aca (1R)  (Mukherji,R)  Minimum wage and overtime-requires payment to minors; codifies cert exemptions

A5710  (Webber,J)  Burglary, residence-upgrade to second degree crime; if armed, first degree crime

A5724  (Webber,J)  Pretrial-restrict release, certain defendants; set conditions, certain offenders

A5732  (Moriarty,P)  License plates for disabled veterans-create, allow to park in spots reserved

A5735  (Webber,J)  State aid-req distribution to cert municipalities in Highland preservation area

AJR192  (Webber,J)  Atomic Veterans Day-designates July 16

 

Second Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A5170  (Barranco,C)  Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Prog-establish

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3931  (Sumter,S)  MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program-establishes;$4.150M

A4919 Aca (1R)  (Park,E)  Children's Data Protection Commission-establish; social media privacy concerns

A5166 Aca (1R)  (Coughlin,C)  Family leave-revise law concerning reinstatement of employee

A5542  (Atkins,R)  Premium payments made by purchasers of tax liens-paid to property owner

A5588  (Coughlin,C)  Medicaid prescription drug services-provide via fee-for-service delivery system

A5717  (Webber,J)  Underage possession & consumption, alcohol & cannabis-reinstates penalty

A5739  (Quijano,A)  Health care facilities, certain-develop certain doula policies and procedures

A5755  (Wimberly,B)  Hotel/multiple dwelling-notice requirements & restrictions, hazardous conditions

A5756  (Wimberly,B)  Residential rental habitability database-establish & provide certain penalties

A5774  (Quijano,A)  Child tax credit-expand eligibility to resident taxpayers, children ages 6 to 11

A5802  (Sauickie,A)  Warehouse devel-establish pilot program to reimburse municipalities;$1M

AR196  (Sumter,S)  Israel, Gaza, and West Bank-calls for ceasefire

AR200  (Sawyer,B)  Hamas-condemns for its attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to exist

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A161 Aca (1R)  (Wirths,H)  Workers comp coverage-revises for injuries to volunteer and prof pub safety memb

A5166 Aca (1R)  (Moriarty,P)  Family leave-revise law concerning reinstatement of employee

 

The Assembly adjourned at 4:26 P.M. on Friday, December 1, 2023, to meet again on Monday, December 4, 2023 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (11/27/2023):

 

None