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Vol. XLIV No. 71                                             219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

Anthony M. Bucco was sworn in as a member of the Senate for the 25th Legislative District.

  SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

SR106  Rice,R/Addiego,D+17  Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S3323  Sweeney,S  DCF & DHS-supp. approp. for increased rates for social svc providers;$180M  REF SHH

S3324  Smith,B  Energy & water efficiency-establish minimum standards for certain products  REF SEN

S3325  Diegnan,P  Information Technology Commission-estab.; concerns State tech. infrastructure  REF SSG

S3327  Turner,S  St agencies-vacate cert prop. in Trenton, EDA offer incentives to pub entities  REF SSG

S3328  Turner,S  Law enforcement training costs-req. new employer reimburse cert former employers  REF SLP

S3329  Diegnan,P  Motor vehicle safety recalls-require notice upon inspection & registration  REF STR

S3330  Diegnan,P  MVC timeframe-extends for receiving certain documents issued by MVC  REF STR

S3331  Cryan,J  Discrim, unlawful-denial of svc based on person's disab by domestic viol shelter  REF SJU

S3332  Greenstein,L  Disab.-req. accessible public restroom facilities be equipped w/signs reserving  REF SHH

S3333  Sweeney,S  Highly acute devel. disab. person-exception rates, programmatic & staffing req.  REF SHH

S3334  Greenstein,L  State agency websites-make accessible to people w/disabilities on mobile devices  REF SSG

S3335  Ruiz,M  Utility service, local & public-conduct study of coronavirus effect on service  REF SEG

S3336  Cruz-Perez,N  Hospitality business, small-estab winter preparation purchase/reimb program;$50M  REF SEG

S3337  Cruz-Perez,N  Restaurant tents during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-concerns  REF SCM

S3338  Gopal,V  Bereavement Counseling Prog for family/caregivers of certain vet-req DMVA create  REF SMV

S3339  Gopal,V  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office-submit annual report to vet fac oversight bd  REF SMV

SR105  Sweeney,S  Essential workers w/disabilities or blind-express appreciation & support  REF SHH

 

Bills Passed:

 

A1226  Schaer,G/Jimenez,A+25  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration  (34-0)

A1537 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Moen,W+2  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term  (32-2)

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+25  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  (26-6)

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+11  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract  (33-0)

A4528 ScaAa (2R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  (34-0)

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S+14  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  (34-0)

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+10  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M  (34-0)

S310  Rice,R/Turner,S+1  Dwellings-municipalities adjust deadline to apply for short-term exemp/abatement  (34-0)

S321  Rice,R/Turner,S+1  Lead service lines-requires certain residential developers to replace  (31-1)

S767  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+1  Infrastructure Bank transportation projects-eliminates 5% down payment required  (34-0)

S771  Scutari,N  Worker's compensation coverage-expands to parking areas provided by employer  (22-10)

S775 Sa (1R)  Scutari,N/Stack,B  Rental unit owners and business owners-maintain liability insurance policy  (23-11)

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Cunningham,S/Gopal,V+1  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

 (34-0)

S1322 Sca (1R)  Turner,S/Addiego,D+1  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations  (26-1)

S1558 Sa (1R)  Scutari,N  Auto insurers-disclose policy limits upon attorney request  (24-9)

S1877  Turner,S/Pou,N  Tuition and fees at higher education institutions-concerns  (33-0)

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+2  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  (33-1)

S2441 Sca (1R)  Kean,T/Diegnan,P+1  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council-revises and updates membership  (34-0)

 

Bills Passed: (cont’d)

 

S2644  Bateman,C/Beach,J  Libraries-allows disposal of certain materials without advertising for bids  (34-0)

S2725 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V+1  Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program-concerns  (34-0)

S2727  Pennacchio,J/Pou,N+1  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes  (34-0)

S3197  Scutari,N/Smith,B  Judges, certain-clarifies eligibility for deferred retirement in JRS  (34-0)

S3208 Sca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Diegnan,P+3  SPRS member, 9/11 WTC-provides death benefits to surviving spouses & children  (34-0)

S3223  Smith,B/Bateman,C+1  Electric vehicle charging infrastructure-provides, inherently beneficial  (32-0)

S3230  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K+16  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M  (34-0)

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  (34-0)

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  (32-0)

SR106  Rice,R/Addiego,D+17  Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal  (24-5)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A1226  Schaer,G/Jimenez,A+25  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration  SUB FOR S265

A1537 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Moen,W+2  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term  SUB FOR S2217 (1R)

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+25  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  SUB FOR S2743 (2R)

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S+14  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  SUB FOR S3235

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+10  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M  SUB FOR S3229

S265  Kean,T/Pou,N+2  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration  SUB BY A1226

S2217 Sca (1R)  Cruz-Perez,N  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term  SUB BY A1537 (1R)

S2743 ScaSca (2R)  Cunningham,S/Ruiz,M+4  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  SUB BY A4410 (3R)

S3229  Codey,R/Corrado,K+3  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M  SUB BY A5114

S3235  Beach,J/Pou,N+4  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  SUB BY A5113

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+9  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes  (28-0) (Oroho)

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  Murphy,C/Benson,D+9  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  (23-0) (Beach)

S111 Sa (1R)  Gill,N/Ruiz,M+2  Auto insurance underwriting-proh. use of education, occupation and credit score  (21-0) (Cruz-Perez)

S1018 Sa (1R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+1  Sch discipline practice incl racial disparities/effectiveness task force-examine  (22-0) (Gopal)

S1851 Sa (1R)  Ruiz,M  State student assistance or other employment/training-concerns eligibility  (22-0) (Ruiz)

S2315 ScaSa (2R)  Beach,J/Scutari,N+2  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  (24-0) (Scutari)

S2831 SaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Beach,J+3  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates  (22-0) (Ruiz)

S2832 ScaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Beach,J+2  Teachers, substitute-allow student in higher ed instit., 30 semester hr to serve  (22-0) (Ruiz)

S2864 ScaSa (2R)  Oroho,S/Singleton,T+2  Broadband Access Study Commission-establishes  (27-0) (Oroho)

S3012 Sa (1R)  Turner,S/Diegnan,P+2  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension  (22-0) (Turner)

S3189 Sa (1R)  Codey,R/Corrado,K+5  Emergency medical svcs-req issuance of temp certifications, cert circumstances  (23-0) (Codey)

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Substitute:

 

S2874 ScaSs (SS)  Singleton,T/Cryan,J+1  Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding contract procedures  (28-1) (Singleton)

 

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

 

A4528 ScaAa (2R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction 

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets 

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S+14  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M 

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+10  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M 

 

Bills Transferred:

 

S2605 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Bateman,C  Utility-scale solar energy development-direct BPU to establish program  FROM SBA TO SEN

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S3262  Weinberg,L  Discrimination and harassment, unlawful-concerns  FROM SLA

 

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S310  (Pou,N)  Dwellings-municipalities adjust deadline to apply for short-term exemp/abatement

S321  (Pou,N)  Lead service lines-requires certain residential developers to replace

S397  (Pou,N)  Age discrimination-expands scope of law prohibiting

S539  (Cryan,J)  Landlord-tenant court records-establishes confidentiality

S767  (Pou,N)  Infrastructure Bank transportation projects-eliminates 5% down payment required

S990  (Pou,N)  Science courses, various aspects of computer-school districts report to DOE

S1066  (Gopal,V)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Turner,S)  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S1332  (Gill,N; Greenstein,L)  Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes

S1789 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Toll violations-authorizes reciprocal agreements for enforcement w/other states

S2020  (O'Scanlon,D)  LGBTQ veterans-concerns benefits, update definition; DMVA develop review process

S2315 ScaSa (2R)  (Addiego,D)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

S2318  (O'Scanlon,D)  Theft $500K or more-upgrades crime to first degree

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  (Pou,N)  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns

S2682  (Pou,N)  Rare Disease Advisory Council-establishes

S2727  (Gill,N)  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes

S2743 ScaSca (2R)  (Turner,S)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

S2913  (Pou,N)  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose

S3020  (Oroho,S)  Craft distilleries-allow to sell mixed drinks & ingredients for off premise

S3189 Sa (1R)  (Bucco,A; Madden,F; Oroho,S)  Emergency medical svcs-req issuance of temp certifications, cert circumstances

S3208 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L; Pou,N)  SPRS member, 9/11 WTC-provides death benefits to surviving spouses & children

S3223  (Pou,N)  Electric vehicle charging infrastructure-provides, inherently beneficial

S3230  (Turner,S)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3317  (Corrado,K)  Alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit-require ABC to waive fee

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Addiego,D; Bateman,C; Brown,C; Bucco,A; Corrado,K; Doherty,M; Holzapfel,J; Kean,T; Oroho,S; O'Scanlon,D; Pennacchio,J; Scutari,N;
  Singleton,T; Singer,R; Smith,B; Testa,M; Thompson,S; Turner,S)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

SR106  (Beach,J; Codey,R; Cruz-Perez,N; Cryan,J; Diegnan,P; Gill,N; Gopal,V; Greenstein,L; Lagana,J; Madden,F; Pou,N; Sacco,N;
   Singleton,T; Smith,B; Stack,B; Shirley,T; Vitale,J)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S2051  (Turner,S)  Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

S3234  (Singleton,T)  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S3234  (Singleton,T)  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven

S3320  (Sweeney,S)  Cannabis legalization-updates and clarifies recent legislation

 

Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S3234  (Sarlo,P)  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven

S3320  (Scutari,N)  Cannabis legalization-updates and clarifies recent legislation

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S244  (Pou,N)  Efficiency & scaling in delivery of local govt services-requires Bloustein study

S310  (Turner,S)  Dwellings-municipalities adjust deadline to apply for short-term exemp/abatement

S321  (Turner,S)  Lead service lines-requires certain residential developers to replace

S767  (Greenstein,L)  Infrastructure Bank transportation projects-eliminates 5% down payment required

S1352  (Pou,N)  Gift card fraud-requires certain retailers to train employees

S2727  (Pou,N)  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes

S2854  (Weinberg,L)  STEM-devel outreach prog, encourage young women/minorities pursue career in STEM

S3245  (Pou,N)  Homelessness Prevention Program-revises;$300M

S3258  (Pou,N)  Water Apprenticeship, Training, & Resources Pilot Program-establish in DOLWD

S3317  (Bateman,C)  Alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit-require ABC to waive fee

SR91  (Pou,N)  Higher education stimulus aid, federal-urge Congress address inequities

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2051  (Turner,S)  Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

SR106   (Sweeney,S)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

SR106   (Weinberg,L)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

SR106   (Cunningham,S)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Sixth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

SR106   (Ruiz,M)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Seventh Prime Sponsors Added:

 

SR106   (Sarlo,P)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Eighth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

SR106   (Scutari,N)   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1226  (Kean,T)  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

A1537 Aca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  (Cunningham,S)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A5113  (Beach,J)  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

A5114  (Codey,R)  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1226  (Pou,N)  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  (Ruiz,M)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A5113  (Pou,N)  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

A5114  (Corrado,K)  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1226  (Corrado,K; Greenstein,L)  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  (Singleton,T; Diegnan,P; Pou,N; Turner,S)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A5113  (Singleton,T; Gopal,V; Turner,S; Brown,C)  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

A5114  (Bateman,C; Pou,N; Turner,S)  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M

 

Notes to the 1/7/2021 Digest:

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

S3340   Sarlo,P/Pou,N    Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S3320  (Ruiz,M)  Cannabis legalization-updates and clarifies recent legislation

The Senate adjourned the January 7, 2021 QUORUM at 6:35 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021.

The Senate adjourned at 6:00 P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President/Governor's State of the State Address).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (SESSION)

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

AR213  Greenwald,L/Schaer,G+23  Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5225  Dunn,A  MVC hours for health care workers & first responders-reserves certain  REF ATR

A5226  Dunn,A  School bus video footage-allow mun. use to ticket driver for illegally passing  REF ALP

A5227  Munoz,N  Annual assessment paid by mutual holding co-req solely fd health care initiative  REF AFI

A5228  Schepisi,H  Affordable housing litigation-imposes moratorium through December 31, 2021  REF AHO

A5229  DiMaso,S+1  Paramedics & vaccines-permit to administer during communicable disease outbreak  REF AHU

A5230  Dancer,R  Horse racing dates-waives minimum number required due to certain emergencies  REF ATG

A5231  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C  Alco beverage sale-allow co/mun enter revenue sharing agreement by permit holder  REF AOF

A5232  Quijano,A  Higher ed instit. to improve campus diversity-develop guidance  REF AHI

A5233  Vainieri Huttle,V/Conaway,H  Public health instruction-req. school dist include as part of Learning Standards  REF AED

A5234  Vainieri Huttle,V/Conaway,H  Student use of Internet-Comm. of Education establish public awareness campaign  REF AED

A5235  Vainieri Huttle,V  Election days, general and primary-requires school districts to close schools  REF AED

A5237  Speight,S  Telemedicine/telehealth-extend period for expanded use for duration of COVID-19  REF AHE

A5238  Speight,S  COVID-19-addresses long-term effects  REF AHE

A5239  Speight,S  Criminal Sentencing & Disposition Comm.-increase size; broaden reporting duties  REF AJU

A5240  McKeon,J  Consumer contract disputes-limits forum  REF ACO

A5241  Benson,D/Dancer,R  MVC timeframe-extends for receiving certain documents issued by MVC  REF ATR

A5242  Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Evictions, non-emergency-prohibits during COVID-19 covered period  REF AHO

A5243  Sumter,S  Biannual Small Business Matchmaker Initiative-establishes in Department of State  REF ACD

AJR204   Jasey,M/Benson,D  Education Opportunity Fund Month-designates April of each year  REF AHI

AR212  Conaway,H  Sharing Network-supports; opposes federal rules on organ procurement orgs.  REF AHE

 

Bills On Emergency Resolution:

 

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  (75-0-0) (Freiman)

 

Bills Passed Concurring w/Amendment by Amendment:

 

A4528 ScaAa (2R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  To Concur by Aa
  (75-0-0) (DeAngelo)

 

Bills Passed:

 

A2280  AcaSca (2R)  Armato,J/Murphy,C+10  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral  (75-0-0)

A3450 AcaAaAa (3R)  Johnson,G/Sumter,S+1  Income access services & related provider contracts-creates certain requirements  (75-0-0)

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+25  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  (49-20-6)

A4454 AcaSca (2R)  Murphy,C/Reynolds-Jackson,V+15  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide  (46-29-0)

A4745 Aca (1R)  Armato,J/Chaparro,A+7  Exempt fireman certificates-raise from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age  (75-0-0)

A5033  Benson,D/Dancer,R+7  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain electronic signatures  (75-0-0)

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S+14  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  (75-0-0)

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+10  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M  (75-0-0)

A5116  Johnson,G/Auth,R  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  (75-0-0)

A5130 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M/Reynolds-Jackson,V+6  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes; concerns mitigation of loss  (60-15-0)

AR145 AaAa (2R)  Karabinchak,R/Johnson,G+4  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates  (75-0-0)

AR213  Greenwald,L/Schaer,G+23  Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal   (47-8-20)

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+2  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  (69-6-0)

S2545  Singleton,T/Gopal,V+13  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents  (69-1-5)

S2708 w/GR (1R)  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract  (75-0-0)

S2713  Sarlo,P/Codey,R  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  (62-9-4)

S3230  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K+16  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M  (75-0-0)

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  (75-0-0)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A4288  Vainieri Huttle,V/Chiaravalloti,N+12  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents  SUB BY S2545

A4631  Burzichelli,J  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  SUB BY S2713

A5115  Moriarty,P/Conaway,H+11  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M  SUB BY S3230

A5246  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+9  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  SUB BY S3340

 

Bills Substituted: (cont’d)

 

S2545  Singleton,T/Gopal,V+13  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents  SUB FOR A4288

S2713  Sarlo,P/Codey,R  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  SUB FOR A4631

S3230  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K+16  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M  SUB FOR A5115

S3340  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  SUB FOR A5246

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A1285 AcaAaAcaAa (4R)  Greenwald,L/Chiaravalloti,N+1  Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding contract procedures
  (Greenwald)

A3007 AcaAa (2R)  Lampitt,P/Dunn,A+1  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog  (Greenwald)

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets  (Freiman)

 

Bills Received from Senate/Concurrence w/Governor's Recommendation/Given Second Reading:

 

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+2  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns 

 

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

 

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+25  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes 

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+11  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract 

 

Bills Received from Senate/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

S3230  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K+16  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M 

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A812  (Murphy,C)  Public defender fees, inability to pay-municipal court provide applicant notice

A1098  (Benson,D; Conaway,H)  State agency websites-make accessible to people w/disabilities on mobile devices

A1221  (Jasey,M)  Social svcs. hotline-emerg contact info & access instructions be prov to tenants

A2280  AcaSca (2R)  (Jimenez,A; Houghtaling,E)  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral

A2304  (McKnight,A)  Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative & Advisory Council on Arthritis-re-estab.

A3450 AcaAaAa (3R)  (Swain,L)  Income access services & related provider contracts-creates certain requirements

A3620  (Holley,J; Jasey,M)  Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide

A4288  (Swain,L; Tully,P; Jimenez,A; Lampitt,P; Timberlake,B; McKeon,J; Downey,J)  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive
  residents

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  (Chiaravalloti,N; McKnight,A)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A4454 AcaSca (2R)  (Jimenez,A)  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide

A4526  (Timberlake,B)  Deadly force-establishes requirements for use

A4551  (Dancer,R)  Business interruption insur-offer rider for global virus transmission & pandemic

A4734  (Jasey,M)  Affordable housing and assistance applications, certain-consolidates

A4745 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Exempt fireman certificates-raise from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age

A4783 Aca (1R)  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates

A4861  (McKnight,A)  COVID-19 death in long term fac/vet homes-DOH continuously publish total number

A5033  (Moen,W; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J)  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain electronic signatures

A5113  (Downey,J; Houghtaling,E; McKeon,J)  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

A5114  (McKeon,J)  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M

A5115  (Houghtaling,E; Downey,J; McKeon,J; DiMaso,S)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

A5130 Aca (1R)  (McKeon,J)  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes; concerns mitigation of loss

A5135  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Restaurant use of heaters & tents-estab Statewide standards during COVID-19

A5137  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Alcholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit-require ABC to waive fee

A5160  (Timberlake,B)  Energy & water efficiency-establish minimum standards for certain products

A5229   (Chaparro,A)   Paramedics & vaccines-permit to administer during communicable disease outbreak

A5246  (Tully,P; Swain,L; Wirths,H; Space,P; DiMaso,S; Vainieri Huttle,V; Chaparro,A; Lopez,Y; Downey,J)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities &
  permit certain sales at farm markets

AR145 AaAa (2R)  (Timberlake,B)  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates

AR213  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Lampitt,P; Danielsen,J; MurphyC; Moen,W; Jasey,M; Downey,J; Swain,L; Tully,P; Benson,D; Chaparro,A; Freiman,R;
   Lopez,Y; Verrelli,A; Calabrese,C; McKnight,A; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Jimenez,A; McKeon,J; Houghtaling,E; Coughlin,C; Mazzeo,V; Armato,J)   
   Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

 

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3620  (Speight,S)  Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide

A5133  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Restaurants-establish requirements to operate during public health emergency

A5142  (Jasey,M)  Homeowner in foreclosure-protect from excessively low intervening offer

A5214  (Benson,D)  Development of Universal Child Care Task Force-establishes

A5244  (Conaway,H)  Efficiency & scaling in delivery of local govt services-requires Bloustein study

A5245  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  DOE arbitrators-training include issues related to cultural diversity and bias

A5246  (Mazzeo,V)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

ACR126  (McKnight,A)  Debt settlement companies-urges efforts to protect minority communities

AJR203  (Benson,D)  Renewable Energy Day-designates May 23 of each year

AR211  (Benson,D)  Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3145  (Benson,D)  Highly acute devel. disab. person-exception rates, programmatic & staffing req.

A3155  (Benson,D)  Discrim, unlawful-denial of svc based on person's disab by domestic viol shelter

A3347  (Space,P)  Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Prev. Act-blocking cert. Internet devices

A3620  (Timberlake,B)  Discriminatory housing practices-inclusion of info. in Truth in Renting Guide

A5116  (Schepisi,H)  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

A5136  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Restaurant safety during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-concerns

A5139  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Restaurant tents during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-concerns

A5142  (Holley,J)  Homeowner in foreclosure-protect from excessively low intervening offer

A5246  (Verrelli,A)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

AJR199  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Commission to Review Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses-establishes

AJR204   (Reynolds-Jackson,V)   Education Opportunity Fund Month-designates April of each year

AR213  (Sumter,S)     Trump & extremist protesters, breached US Capitol-condemns; urges office removal

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4519  (Mukherji,R)  Disabled persons-estab civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying

A5246  (Houghtaling,E)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S2545  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

S2713  (Burzichelli,J)  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment

S3230  (Moriarty,P)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Freiman,R)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S2545  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

S3230  (Conaway,H)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Mazzeo,V)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S2545  (Quijano,A)  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

S3230  (Calabrese,C)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Verrelli,A)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S3230  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S2545  (Verrelli,A; McKnight,A; Armato,J; Johnson,G; Jasey,M; Swain,L; Tully,P; Jimenez,A; Lampitt,P; Timberlake,B; McKeon,J; Downey,J)  Long-term
  care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

S3230  (Benson,D; Karabinchak,R; Space,P; Wirths,H; Murphy,C; Freiman,R; Scharfenberger,G; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J; McKeon,J; DiMaso,S)
  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  (Tully,P; Swain,L; Wirths,H; Space,P; DiMaso,S; Vainieri Huttle,V; Chaparro,A; Lopez,Y; Downey,J)  Outdoor dining-expands
  opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

Notes to the 1/7/2021 Digest:

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

A5246  Freiman,R  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit cert to farms adjust operations 

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5245  Sumter,S  DOE arbitrators-training include issues related to cultural diversity and bias  REF ACD

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A2280  AcaSca (2R)  (Johnson,G)  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral

A2708  (Johnson,G)  Therapy dogs in rental housing units-allows; expands protection

A4022  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Reliability Preparedness & Storm Response Act-pub. util. req. to file cert. info

A4288  (Johnson,G; Jasey,M)  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

A4454 AcaSca (2R)  (Johnson,G; Quijano,A)  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide

A4745 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C; Mosquera,G)  Exempt fireman certificates-raise from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age

A4910  (Freiman,R)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

A5033  (Freiman,R; Murphy,C; Chiaravalloti,N; Quijano,A)  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain    
  electronic signatures

A5113  (Chiaravalloti,N; Freiman,R; Scharfenberger,G)  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin
  expenses;$11.777M

A5114  (Freiman,R; Murphy,C; Chiaravalloti,N; Scharfenberger,G)  State capital & park development projects-dedicate
  CBT revenues;$37.16M

A5115  (Murphy,C; Freiman,R; Scharfenberger,G)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to
  DEP;$30.387M

A5130 Aca (1R)  (Quijano,A; Tucker,C; Timberlake,B; Mazzeo,V; McKnight,A)  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes;
   concerns mitigation of loss

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4369 AcaSca (2R)  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm
  recommendations

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3347  (DeCroce,B)  Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Prev. Act-blocking cert. Internet devices

A4369 AcaSca (2R)  (Carter,L)  Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm recommendations

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2619 (Mukherji,R)  Teachers, expedite certification, early coll high sch prog-estab alternate route

A4369 AcaSca (2R)  (Speight,S)  Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm
  recommendations

A5130 Aca (1R)  (Wimberly,B)  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes; concerns mitigation of loss

AR145 AaAa (2R)  (Chiaravalloti,N)  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A5115  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

The Assembly adjourned the January 7, 2021 QUORUM at 6:54 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021.

The Assembly adjourned at 5:46 P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 (QUORUM/Governor's State of the State Address).

 

 

 

 

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

A1226  Schaer,G/Jimenez,A+25  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

A1537 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Moen,W+2  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term

A2280  AcaSca (2R)  Armato,J/Murphy,C+10  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+25  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A4454 AcaSca (2R)  Murphy,C/Reynolds-Jackson,V+15  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide

A4528 ScaAa (2R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S+14  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+10  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Cunningham,S/Gopal,V+1  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+2  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns

S2545  Singleton,T/Gopal,V+13  Long-term care facilities-concerns rights of LGBTQI & HIV-positive residents

S2708 w/GR (1R)  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2713  Sarlo,P/Codey,R  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment

S3230  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K+16  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M

S3340 Aa (1R)  Sarlo,P/Pou,N+26  Outdoor dining-expands opportunities & permit certain sales at farm markets

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/7/2021):

 

None