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                                                                          for January 28, 2021

 

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Vol. XXXIII No. 7                                                                           219th Legislature Second Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

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

      Andrea D. Katz, of Chesterfield, to replace Kimberly Kersey.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS:

      Dr. Pasquale Pucciarelli, of Westfield, to replace James Winters.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF DIETETICS:

      Christina D. Frescki, of Clark.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:

      Joyce S. Jelley, of Frenchtown.

      Ryan Roy, of Saddle Brook, to replace Christopher Miller.

      Annette Smith, of Newark, to replace Regina Tegeler.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE TIDELANDS RESOURCE COUNCIL:

      Cathy M. Brienza, of New York, NY, to replace Robert Neff.

 

Nominations Withdrawn:

 

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

      Dennis Rivell, of Delran, to replace Kimberly Kersey.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF DIETETICS:

      Karen Ensle, Ed.D., of Newfoundland.

      Julie O'Sullivan Maillet, Ph.D., of Secaucus.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S3379  Diegnan,P+1  Steven's Law-prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games  REF SHH

S3380  Gopal,V  Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board-creates  REF SMV

S3381  Gopal,V/Codey,R  Devel. disab individuals-concerns info prov to guardian, involving abuse/neglect  REF SHH

S3382  Vitale,J  Alco beverage sale-allow co/mun enter revenue sharing agreement by permit holder  REF SLP

S3383  Gopal,V/Codey,R  Family Services & Communications Advisory Committee-establish in DHS  REF SHH

S3384  Gopal,V/Kean,T+2  Ombudsman for Individuals w/Intellectual or Devel. Disab., Office-renames  REF SHH

S3385  Singleton,T/Madden,F+1  Animal abuser registry-establishes  REF SEN

S3386  Stack,B  Evictions, non-emergency-prohibits during COVID-19 covered period  REF SCU

S3387  Rice,R  Landlord-tenant court records-establishes confidentiality  REF SCU

S3388  Sweeney,S  Pub. works projects-promote workforce diversity; permit project labor agreements  REF SLA

S3389  Weinberg,L/Gopal,V  Anti-discrim/harassment policy-req adoption/training by campaign committees;$2M  REF SSG

 

Bills On Emergency Resolution:

 

S1018 SaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+1  Sch discipline practice incl racial disparities/effectiveness task force-examine  (30-0) (Ruiz)  

S1020 ScaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+2  School discipline data-report on their websites and to Commissioner of Education  (31-0) (Ruiz)   

Motions:

 

S2769  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+4  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M  To Sa (Testa)

S2769  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+4  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M  To Table (22-11) (Scutari)

S3210  O'Scanlon,D/Testa,M+13  Small business & not-for-profit organization assistance-approp. $300M to EDA  To Relieve from Committee (Testa)

S3210  O'Scanlon,D/Testa,M+13  Small business & not-for-profit organization assistance-approp. $300M to EDA  To Table (20-10) (Scutari)

 

Bills Passed:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+12  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes  (32-1)

A1063  Jasey,M/Murphy,C+3  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification  (32-0)

A2244  Dancer,R/Murphy,C+21  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal  (33-0)

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  Murphy,C/Benson,D+11  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  (32-0)

A4671 Sca (1R)  Schaer,G/Swain,L+12  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  (33-0)

A4941  Mejia,P/Sacco,N  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  (33-0)

A4943  Wirths,H/Space,P  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  (33-0)

A5116  Johnson,G/Auth,R  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  (33-0)

S111 Sa (1R)  Gill,N/Ruiz,M+2  Auto insurance underwriting-proh. use of education, occupation and credit score  (22-9)

S241/491 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  Scutari,N/Singleton,T+5  Drug court-makes certain changes  (22-10)

S347 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Vitale,J+1  One Health Task Force-estab. communications between physicians and veterinarians  (32-0)

S550  Codey,R/Pennacchio,J+3  Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline  (33-0)

S854/237 Scs (SCS)  Turner,S/Singleton,T+8  Laura Wooten's Law-requires civics instruction in middle school  (33-0)

S887 ScsSca (SCS/1R)  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+1  Prescription drug services, Medicaid-transition managed care to fee-for-service  (32-0)

S975  Kean,T/Singleton,T+6  Trunk fighting-establish as animal cruelty offense and third degree crime  (33-0)

S1018 SaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+1  Sch discipline practice incl racial disparities/effectiveness task force-examine  (31-0)

S1020 ScaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+2  School discipline data-report on their websites and to Commissioner of Education  (32-0)

S1148  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Social svcs. hotline-emerg contact info & access instructions be prov to tenants  (33-0)

S1259  Singleton,T  Labor contractors-concerns  (29-1)

S1367 ScaSa (2R)  Sweeney,S/Kean,T  Auth, bd, comm, council-deactivate if entity has not met at least once every yr  (32-0)

S1559 Sca (1R)  Scutari,N/Diegnan,P+1  Insurance Fair Conduct Act-unreasonable prices for business insurance  (21-9)

S1634 Sca (1R)  Doherty,M/Cardinale,G+3  Fireman certificates & membership-raises maximum eligibility age  (32-0)

S1654  Greenstein,L/Pou,N  E-ZPass-opt to receive electronic notification of use at NJTA/SJTA toll plazas  (33-0)

S1740 Sca (1R)  Oroho,S/Greenstein,L+4  Motor vehicle registration-req. MVC place notation indicating registrant is deaf  (33-0)

S1851 Sa (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cryan,J+1  State student assistance or other employment/training-concerns eligibility  (28-1)

S2323 ScaSa (2R)  Gopal,V/Bucco,A+1  Opioids-requires antidote prescriptions for certain patients  (33-0)

S2358 Sca (1R)  Cunningham,S/Gopal,V+1  Private education lenders-requires registration; estab protections for borrowers  (21-7)

S2503  Ruiz,M/Cryan,J+5  Strangulation assault-increases to crime of second degree  (33-0)

S2728  Sweeney,S/Bucco,A  State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors-adds 2 members  (31-0)

S2769  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+4  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M  (30-1)

S2820 Sa (1R)  Beach,J/Turner,S+1  Vote by mail application-allows online reg. up to seven day before election  (28-3)

S2831 SaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Beach,J+4  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates  (33-0)

S2832 ScaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Beach,J+3  Teachers, substitute-allow student in higher ed instit., 30 semester hr to serve  (29-2)

S2853 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Pennacchio,J  Dentist/dental insurance-prohibits certain provisions in agreements  (28-0)

S2968  Gopal,V/Corrado,K+2  Veteran for civil service hiring preference-changes definition  (33-0)

S2973  Beach,J  Office of deputy superintendent of election-creates in counties of fifth class  (23-9)

S3012 Sa (1R)  Turner,S/Diegnan,P+3  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension  (32-0)

S3093 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Sweeney,S+8  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during  (33-0)

S3189 Sa (1R)  Codey,R/Corrado,K+5  Emergency medical svcs-req issuance of temp certifications, cert circumstances  (33-0)

S3234 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+5  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven  (33-0)

S3305 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Oroho,S+3  Gross income tax credit, nonresid. building improvement-allows  (32-0)

S3335  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+4  Utility service, local & public-conduct study of coronavirus effect on service  (32-0)

SJR93  Lagana,J/Cunningham,S+3  Frederick Douglass Day-designates February 14 of each year  (32-0)

SJR95  Lagana,J/Addiego,D+1  Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution-designates January 30  (33-0)

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

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

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A1145 Sa (1R)  Freiman,R/Egan,J+13  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes  (25-0) (Oroho)

A4004 AcaScaSaSa (4R)  Sumter,S/Jimenez,A+12  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  (27-0) (Pou)

S1018 SaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+1  Sch discipline practice incl racial disparities/effectiveness task force-examine  (31-0) (Ruiz)

S1020 ScaSa (2R)  Ruiz,M/Gopal,V+2  School discipline data-report on their websites and to Commissioner of Education  (30-0) (Ruiz)

S1739 Sa (1R)  Oroho,S/Beach,J+4  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes  (27-0) (Oroho)

S1937 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Sweeney,S+5  Promote Employment by State Agencies of People w/Disabilities Task Force-estab.  (27-0) (Madden)

S2410 ScaSaSa (3R)  Cunningham,S/Pou,N+2  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  (26-0) (Pou)

 

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+12  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes  SUB FOR S2864 (2R)

A1063  Jasey,M/Murphy,C+3  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification  SUB FOR S2961

A2244  Dancer,R/Murphy,C+21  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal  SUB FOR S1770

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  Murphy,C/Benson,D+11  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  SUB FOR S2315 (2R)

A4671 Sca (1R)  Schaer,G/Swain,L+12  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  SUB FOR S3326 (1R)

A4941  Mejia,P/Sacco,N  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  SUB FOR S3122

A4943  Wirths,H/Space,P  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  SUB FOR S3092

A5116  Johnson,G/Auth,R  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  SUB FOR S3196

S1770  Singer,R/Corrado,K+1  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal  SUB BY A2244

S2315 ScaSa (2R)  Beach,J/Scutari,N+2  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  SUB BY A3199 (3R)

S2864 ScaSa (2R)  Oroho,S/Singleton,T+3  Broadband Access Study Commission-establishes  SUB BY A850 (3R)

S2961  Cryan,J/Singleton,T  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification  SUB BY A1063

S3092  Oroho,S  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  SUB BY A4943

S3122  Sacco,N  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  SUB BY A4941

S3196  Cardinale,G/Smith,B  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  SUB BY A5116

S3326 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+2  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  SUB BY A4671 (1R)

 

Bills Transferred:

 

S3351  Weinberg,L+1  Assisted living facilities in Medicaid, certain-temporary 25% increase;$210K  FROM SMV TO SHH

S3352  Weinberg,L  Discrimination and harassment, unlawful-concerns  FROM SJU TO SLA

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S241/491 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Drug court-makes certain changes

S550  (Gopal,V)  Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline

S854/237 Scs (SCS)  (Holzapfel,J; Scutari,N; Weinberg,L)  Laura Wooten's Law-requires civics instruction in middle school

S975  (Diegnan,P; Gopal,V; Holzapfel,J)  Trunk fighting-establish as animal cruelty offense and third degree crime

S1034 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Compassion for Community Cats Law-spaying/neutering stray/feral cats; estab fund

S1190  (Testa,M)  Consumer contract disputes-limits forum

S1559 Sca (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  Insurance Fair Conduct Act-unreasonable prices for business insurance

S1726 Sca (1R)  (Bucco,A; Cardinale,G; Cryan,J; Scutari,N; Singleton,T)  Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S1740 Sca (1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Motor vehicle registration-req. MVC place notation indicating registrant is deaf

S1851 Sa (1R)  (Gill,N)  State student assistance or other employment/training-concerns eligibility

S2161  (Ruiz,M)  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website

S2415  (Turner,S)  School Connectivity Grant Program-establish online instruction

S2653  (Oroho,S)  Agreement Among the States, Elect the President by National Popular Vote-repeal

S2683  (Cardinale,G)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

S2769  (Gopal,V)  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M

S2820 Sa (1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Vote by mail application-allows online reg. up to seven day before election

S2825  (Pou,N)  Loan redemption program-establishes for certain bilingual education teachers

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

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

S2830  (Pou,N)  Educator preparation program-report passing rates of students, certain tests

S2831 SaSa (2R)  (Turner,S)  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates

S2832 ScaSa (2R)  (Turner,S)  Teachers, substitute-allow student in higher ed instit., 30 semester hr to serve

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

S2834  (Pou,N)  Teachers, prospective-mandates training on culturally responsive teaching

S2835  (Pou,N)  Teacher workforce-require compilation of data & issuance of annual reports

S2864 ScaSa (2R)  (Ruiz,M)  Broadband Access Study Commission-establishes

S2996 Sca (1R)  (Scutari,N)  Cosmetology & hairstyling-allow licensees to operate mobile facilities

S3012 Sa (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension

S3033 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program-establish in BPU

S3093 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Kean,T; Testa,M)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

S3191  (Turner,S)  Supplemental Body Worn Camera Prog-suppl. approp, cert law enforce agencies;$30M

S3203  (Pou,N; Singleton,T)  Early voting, in person-require for certain elections; makes appropriation

S3234 Sca (1R)  (Holzapfel,J)  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven

S3238 Sca (1R)  (Weinberg,L)  Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program-establishes

S3282  (Ruiz,M; Stack,B)  Colorectal cancer screenings-reduce age health benefit plans cover from 50 to 45

S3305 Sca (1R)  (Holzapfel,J)  Gross income tax credit, nonresid. building improvement-allows

S3316  (Holzapfel,J)  Restaurant use of heaters & tents-estab Statewide standards during COVID-19

S3317  (Bucco,A; Holzapfel,J)  Alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit-require ABC to waive fee

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

S3365  (Holzapfel,J)  Restaurant safety during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-concerns

S3374  (Holzapfel,J)  Restaurants-establish requirements to operate during public health emergency

S3378  (Greenstein,L)  School buses, certain-requires MVC conduct unscheduled surprise inspections

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S3379  (Greenstein,L)   Steven's Law-prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games 

S3384  (Corrado,K; O’Scanlon,D)  Ombudsman for Individuals w/Intellectual or Devel. Disab., Office-renames 

S3385  (Greenstein,L)  Animal abuser registry-establishes 

SJR93  (Codey,R; Kean,T; Ruiz,M)  Frederick Douglass Day-designates February 14 of each year

SJR95  (Kean,T)  Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution-designates January 30

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S3093 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S233  (Pou,N)  Small business financing-requires certain disclosures to recipients

S1559 Sca (1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Insurance Fair Conduct Act-unreasonable prices for business insurance

S1851 Sa (1R)  (Cryan,J)  State student assistance or other employment/training-concerns eligibility

S1882 Sca (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Military personnel-extend drivers lic, ID card & motor veh regis expiration date

S2853 Sca (1R)  (Pennacchio,J)  Dentist/dental insurance-prohibits certain provisions in agreements

S2858  (Oroho,S)  Voting system, electronic-requires vendor disclose finan. ties prior to approval

S3263  (Gopal,V)  Waterfowl Stamp-increases fee

S3321  (Turner,S)  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.

S3338  (Singleton,T)  Bereavement Counseling Prog for family/caregivers of certain vet-req DMVA create

S3339  (Singleton,T)  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office-submit annual report to vet fac oversight bd

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S2726  (Corrado,K)  Mutual savings bank holding company board of directors-concerns election

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S3093 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Oroho,S)  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes

A1063  (Cryan,J)  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification

A2244  (Singer,R)  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Beach,J)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

A4671 Sca (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

A4941  (Sacco,N)  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell

A4943  (Oroho,S)  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

A5116  (Cardinale,G)  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Singleton,T)  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes

A1063  (Singleton,T)  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification

A2244  (Corrado,K)  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Scutari,N)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

A4671 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

A5116  (Smith,B)  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A850 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Bucco,A; Pou,N; Ruiz,M)  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes

A2244  (Brown,C)  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal

A3199 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Pou,N; Addiego,D)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

A4671 Sca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N; Pou,N)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

 

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective January 25, 2021

 

NJ Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety:

 

Amina Ahmed, MD, of New Vernon.

Kartikey Nanavati, MD, of Monroe.

Ana Christina Martinho, of Dunellen.

Leilani Montes, of Jersey City.

Gwen Orlowski, of New Brunswick.

Margaret Hopton, of Hillsborough.

Sharon Gierie, of Deptford.

Glenn Osborne, of Menlo Park.

 

The Senate did not adjourn.  The Senate will meet on Thursday, February 4, 2021 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION

 

The Assembly did not meet. The Assembly will meet on Friday, January 29, 2021 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

A1063  Jasey,M/Murphy,C+3  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification

A2244  Dancer,R/Murphy,C+21  Veterans cremains-revise provisions concerning claiming and proper disposal

A4941  Mejia,P/Sacco,N  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell

A4943  Wirths,H/Space,P  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

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

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/27/2021):

 

None