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Vol. XXXIII No. 3                                                                           219th Legislature • Second Annual Session

 

   SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Rosalba L. Comas, of Mountainside.

      Dara Govan, of Plainfield.

      Kerry E. Higgins, of Freehold.

      Paul D. Nieves, of Garwood.

      Daniel Roberts, of Linden.

      Robin J. Stacy, of Wall Township.

 

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

      Barbara Holcomb, of Sicklerville.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY CEMETERY BOARD:

      David M. Mallach, of Maplewood, to replace Waheed Khalid.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK:

      James McManus, Jr., of Clark, to replace Herbert Barrack.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD:

      Michele Christina, of Medford Lakes, to replace Joseph R. Fallon.

      Martin J. McHugh, of Manasquan, to replace Michael Pisauro.

      Michael J. Renzulli, of Upper Freehold Township, to replace Constantine Tsentas.

      Peter Sorge, of Somerville, to replace Christopher Motta.

 

TO BE A WORKERS' COMPENSATION JUDGE:

      William Feingold, of Carteret.

      Judge Ingrid French, of Camden.

      David Lande, of Millstone Township.

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A1229  Schaer,G/Mosquera,G+16  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website  REP

A1533  Spearman,W/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.  REP

A1625 Sca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+15  STEM-devel outreach prog, encourage young women/minorities pursue career in STEM  REP/SCA

A1995 AcsSca (ACS/1R  Pinkin,N/Downey,J  Student exchange visitor placement org, international-register w/Secretary of St  REP/SCA

A3593 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/McKnight,A+4  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz  REP

A4671 Sca (1R)  Schaer,G/Swain,L+10  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  REP/SCA

A4810  Pinkin,N/Vainieri Huttle,V+11  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish  REP

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

S54 Sca (1R)  Singer,R+1  School student w/severe allergies-require devel. of individualized care plan  REP/SCA

S225 Sca (1R)  Diegnan,P/Turner,S+1  Concussion, student-return to regular activity prior to returning to competition  REP/SCA

S283  Pennacchio,J+2  Baked goods sold at farm markets-concerns wrapped and covered containers  REP

S318  Rice,R/Singleton,T  Public contracting-req conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities  REP

S441  Oroho,S/Sarlo,P+3  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish  REP

S523  Vitale,J/Cryan,J  Interstate Medical Licensure Compact-NJ enters into  REP

S878 Sca (1R)  Cryan,J+1  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz  REP/SCA

S990  Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+4  Science courses, various aspects of computer-school districts report to DOE  REP

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

 

S1010  Lagana,J  Alternative fuel vehicles-permits counties and municipalities to bond for  REP

S1256  Singleton,T  Volunteer firefighters, emergency responders-include in health benefits plans  REP

S1925  Codey,R  Affordable unit tenants-proh charging credit and criminal background check fees  REP

S2161  Turner,S/Singleton,T  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website  REP

S2191 Sca (1R)  Weinberg,L/Corrado,K  Nursing services-establishes min. Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty  REP/SCA

S2506 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V  Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact-enters NJ into  REP/SCA

S2559 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Gill,N+6  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover  REP/SCA

S2825  Ruiz,M/Turner,S  Loan redemption program-establishes for certain bilingual education teachers  REP

S2826  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S  Teacher cert-estab proc for issuance of limited cert of elig w/advanced standing  REP

S2827  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+1  Teachers, public-biennially complete 2 hrs., cultural competence prof. devel.  REP

S2829 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+1  Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program-establishes;$50K  REP/SCA

S2830  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T  Educator preparation program-report passing rates of students, certain tests  REP

S2833 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S  Teacher Apprenticeship Prog-estab; offer stipends, education, & field experience  REP/SCA

S2834  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+1  Teachers, prospective-mandates training on culturally responsive teaching  REP

S2835  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S  Teacher workforce-require compilation of data & issuance of annual reports  REP

S2854 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Weinberg,L+1  STEM-devel outreach prog, encourage young women/minorities pursue career in STEM  REP/SCA

S2956 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M  Work First NJ program-revises certain req. related to cash assistance benefits  REP/SCA

S3000 Sca (1R)  Weinberg,L  Pediatric providers in Medicaid-codify & establish network adequacy standards  REP/SCA

S3031 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Vitale,J+1  Nursing education/professional advancement-req. DOH establish programs  REP/SCA

S3032  Sweeney,S/Vitale,J+1  Nursing homes-req. DOH develop infection control/prevention infra. improvements  REP

S3033 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Singleton,T  School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program-establish in BPU  REP/SCA

S3114  Greenstein,L  PERS Prosecutors Part-allow member to estab. purchased PERS credit at addl. cost  REP

S3142 Sca (1R)  Lagana,J/Codey,R  Epinephrine-expands access laws to include epinephrine nasal sprays  REP/SCA

S3149 Sca (1R)  Pou,N  Student exchange visitor placement org, international-register w/Secretary of St  REP/SCA

S3186 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Cunningham,S  Urban Wealth Fund Pilot Program-establishes  REP/SCA

S3192 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Electric pub. utility-install/operate smart meter infra & tech; provide emp prot  REP/SCA

S3242  Codey,R/Sacco,N  Elective public office & cert political activity-bar cert pub officials for 3 yr  REP

S3244 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes; concerns mitigation of loss  REP/SCA

S3289  Singleton,T+1  Electric pub. util equip-replace over 36 mo period if sustained svc interruption  REP

S3321  Stack,B  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.  REP

S3326 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+2  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  REP/SCA

S3335  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+3  Utility service, local & public-conduct study of coronavirus effect on service  REP

S3364 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S  Alco. bev. lic-permit licensees acquire from retail food store, bankruptcy asset  REP/SCA

SJR28  Weinberg,L  Scleroderma Awareness Month-designates June of each year  REP

SJR73    Vitale,J  Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month-designates March  REP

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

S1256  Singleton,T  Volunteer firefighters, emergency responders-include in health benefits plans 

S2191 Sca (1R)  Weinberg,L/Corrado,K  Nursing services-establishes min. Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty 

S2506 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V  Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact-enters NJ into 

S2559 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Gill,N+6  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover 

S2825  Ruiz,M/Turner,S  Loan redemption program-establishes for certain bilingual education teachers 

S2833 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S  Teacher Apprenticeship Prog-estab; offer stipends, education, & field experience 

S2835  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S  Teacher workforce-require compilation of data & issuance of annual reports 

S2956 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M  Work First NJ program-revises certain req. related to cash assistance benefits 

S3000 Sca (1R)  Weinberg,L  Pediatric providers in Medicaid-codify & establish network adequacy standards 

S3031 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Vitale,J+1  Nursing education/professional advancement-req. DOH establish programs 

S3032  Sweeney,S/Vitale,J+1  Nursing homes-req. DOH develop infection control/prevention infra. improvements 

S3033 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Singleton,T  School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program-establish in BPU 

S3114  Greenstein,L  PERS Prosecutors Part-allow member to estab. purchased PERS credit at addl. cost 

S3186 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Cunningham,S  Urban Wealth Fund Pilot Program-establishes 

S3192 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Electric pub. utility-install/operate smart meter infra & tech; provide emp prot 

S3244 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Foreclosure Prevention Act-establishes; concerns mitigation of loss 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S185  (Oroho,S)  Elections, mail-in ballot-removes 48 hour provision of acceptance

S283  (Turner,S)  Baked goods sold at farm markets-concerns wrapped and covered containers

S441  (Turner,S)  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish

S676  (Oroho,S)  Voting violations-incr penalty, third to second degree crime, aggravating factor

S1066  (Bucco,A)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

S2829 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program-establishes;$50K

S2834  (Turner,S)  Teachers, prospective-mandates training on culturally responsive teaching

S2854 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  STEM-devel outreach prog, encourage young women/minorities pursue career in STEM

S3245  (Cryan,J)  Homelessness Prevention Program-revises;$300M

S3249  (Oroho,S)  Deceased voter's record-provide additional ways for transferring to death file

S3275  (Kean,T; Pennacchio,J)  Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities-establishes

S3326 Sca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N; Pou,N)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S3330  (Kean,T)  MVC timeframe-extends for receiving certain documents issued by MVC

S3335  (Cruz-Perez,N; Oroho,S; Pennacchio,J)  Utility service, local & public-conduct study of coronavirus effect on service

SJR103  (Bucco,A)  Law Enforcement & Correctional Police Officer Appreciation Month-designates May

SR78  (Pou,N)  Homestead benefit program & property tax reimb. prog.-supports continued funding

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S225 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Concussion, student-return to regular activity prior to returning to competition

S1071  (Gopal,V)  Shore Protection Fund-increases amount annually credited to $50M

S2825  (Turner,S)  Loan redemption program-establishes for certain bilingual education teachers

S2826  (Cunningham,S)  Teacher cert-estab proc for issuance of limited cert of elig w/advanced standing

S2827  (Cunningham,S)  Teachers, public-biennially complete 2 hrs., cultural competence prof. devel.

S2833 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Teacher Apprenticeship Prog-estab; offer stipends, education, & field experience

S2834  (Cunningham,S)  Teachers, prospective-mandates training on culturally responsive teaching

S2835  (Cunningham,S)  Teacher workforce-require compilation of data & issuance of annual reports

S3142 Sca (1R)  (Codey,R)  Epinephrine-expands access laws to include epinephrine nasal sprays

S3323  (Singleton,T)  DCF & DHS-supp. approp. for increased rates for social svc providers;$180M

S3326 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

S3335  (Turner,S)  Utility service, local & public-conduct study of coronavirus effect on service

 

The Senate adjourned at 5:10 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, January 21, 2021 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

   ASSEMBLY ACTION

 

The Assembly did not meet.  The Assembly will meet on Monday, January 25, 2021 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/13/2021):

 

None