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Vol. XLIV No. 7 219th Legislature • First Annual Session

SENATE ACTION

The Senate did not meet. The Senate will meet on Monday, February 24, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “3” and “4” scheduled to meet).

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

AR109 Coughlin,C Assembly Rule 10:1-updates the Assembly standing reference committees

Bills Introduced:

A2798 Schaer,G/Reynolds-Jackson,V Inmates participating in college degree programming-reduce parole eligibility REF ALP

A2799 Murphy,C Entrepreneur Learner's Permit Pilot Program-Business Action Center establish REF AST

A2800 Schaer,G Charter school-permits limited admission of certain students REF AED

A2801 Murphy,C Utility work-provide notice of certain utility work that could impact traffic REF ATU

A2802 Schaer,G Electronic Plan Review System-establishes; applications electronic submission REF AHO

A2803 Murphy,C Disabled person-req restricted parking spaces located near youth athletic fields REF ATR

A2804 Schaer,G Flood insurance premiums-adds to property tax levy cap exclusions increase REF ASL

A2805 Murphy,C/Dancer,R Vet., disab. & Purple Heart recipient-not req to own veh, exempt from meter fees REF AMV

A2806 Schaer,G Prop tax levy cap-create exclusion, provide matching funds to qualify for grants REF ASL

A2807 Murphy,C Veh, autonomous-DLPS estab training prog prepare law enforcement off to interact REF ALP

A2808 Schaer,G Mortgage foreclosure actions-be filed by attorneys REF AHO

A2809 Murphy,C/Mosquera,G+1 Parole revocation-requires for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officer REF ALP

A2810 Murphy,C Sexual assault forensic evidence-requires evidence be preserved for 10 years REF ALP

A2811 Schaer,G Parking tickets by mail-permits service REF ALP

A2812 Schaer,G/Pinkin,N Furniture, tip over risk-furniture retailers prov. notice; tip restraint devices REF ACO

A2813 Murphy,C Uniform Criminal Records Accuracy Act REF ALP

A2814 Schaer,G GPS navigation devices-permits installation, not obstruct mv operator's vision REF ACO

A2815 Murphy,C Residential mortgages-authorizes HMFA to offer loans for refinancing REF AHO

A2816 Schaer,G Standard Forms Contracts Act-establish procedures for determining enforceability REF ACO

A2817 Murphy,C Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commission-establishes REF ASL

A2818 Schaer,G Appeal bonds in civil actions-limits amounts to $50M REF AJU

A2819 Murphy,C Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program-establishes REF AHO

A2820 Murphy,C Municipal announcements and accept complaints-required by electronic means REF ASL

A2821 Schaer,G Health Insurance Network Adequacy-establishes NJ Commission REF AFI

A2822 Murphy,C/Pinkin,N Prop. tax exemption-req. cost-benefit analyses/local government financial impact REF ASL

A2823 Schaer,G Insurance fraud related to health claims-criminal and civil penalities REF AFI

A2824 Murphy,C Non-residential foreclosed vacant and abandoned property-creditor maintain REF AHO

A2825 Schaer,G Health claims-classify med necessary procedures, remit payment for svcs rendered REF AFI

A2826 Murphy,C Governor's budget message-incl. fiscal analyses of recommendations to raise rev REF ASL

A2827 Schaer,G Health Care Prov Network Transparency-estab access to health care prov discounts REF AFI

A2828 Murphy,C Disclosure statements-reduces threshold for filing annually REF ASL

A2829 Murphy,C Veterinary practice licensure laws-upgrades penalties for violating REF ARP

A2830 Murphy,C Buprenorphine-req health benefits coverage for pain treatment w/out step therapy REF AFI

A2831 Murphy,C Hairstyling licensees-complete domestic violence and sexual assault awareness ed REF ARP

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A2832 Murphy,C Dog Trainers Licensure Act REF ARP

A2833 Jasey,M Charter school-modifies various aspects including student enrollment procedures REF AED

A2834 Murphy,C Blueberry muffin-designates as the State Muffin REF ASL

A2835 Murphy,C Education Board & municipalities-record public meetings & post recordings REF ASL

A2836 Murphy,C Handwritten signature from pub disclosure-exempt; redaction, posted on Internet REF ASL

A2837 Jasey,M+1 Teaching staff member assessment-limit use of student progress, no more than 10% REF AED

A2838 Mukherji,R Contraceptives long acting reversible-DHS implement pymt strategy, encourage use REF AWC

A2839 Mukherji,R Suicides by minors-requires reporting of certain attempted and completed REF AWC

A2840 Mukherji,R Unclaimed water utility deposits-dedicate to Statewide nonprofit util. asst. org REF ATU

A2841 Mukherji,R UEZ in Hoboken City-authorizes creation REF ACE

A2842 Schaer,G Pediatric emergency departments, certain-impose requirements REF AHE

A2843 Mukherji,R/Chiaravalloti,N Vote-employers required to provide paid leave to employees REF ALA

A2844 Schaer,G/Gove,D Family day care provider, registered-permits up to 10 children to be cared for REF AWC

A2845 Schaer,G Homemaker-home health aides-revises requirements for certification REF AHE

A2846 Mukherji,R Low-income person-permits local units & authorities to reduce water/sewer fees REF ATU

A2847 Schaer,G Health care agencies & svc firms-estab pilot prog, incentive-based value payment REF AHE

A2848 Mukherji,R/Pinkin,N Neonicotinoids-prohibits application on State, county or municipal property REF AEN

A2849 Schaer,G Nursing homes-establish pilot program for incentive-based value payment system REF ASE

A2850 Mukherji,R/Pintor Marin,E Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act-concerns public community water systems REF AHE

A2851 Schaer,G Out-of-State fac-disclose business relationship when making patient referrals REF AHE

A2852 Mukherji,R Advanced cyberinfrasture strategic plan-develop REF AST

A2853 Schaer,G Adult medical day care-increases reimbursement rate for providers REF ASE

A2854 Schaer,G Tire waste sites-requires continuing identification and remediation REF AEN

A2855 Mukherji,R Credit unions, certain-exempts from sales and use tax REF AFI

A2856 Schaer,G St administered pension funds-prioritize in-state infrastructure proj investment REF ABU

A2857 Mukherji,R Film production facility-provides CBT and income tax credit, cert capital invest REF ACE

A2858 Schaer,G State pension funds & Cash Management Fund-expand range of investment vehicles REF AFI

A2859 Schaer,G Police services-pub. util reimburse municipality 60 days after bill is submitted REF ATU

A2860 Schaer,G Neighborhood Solar Energy Investment Program-establish REF ATU

A2861 Moen,W FamilyCare-elim. req. to be w/out health insur. for 3 months prior to enrolling REF AWC

A2862 Schaer,G Rape care advocates-concerns victim's right under certain circumstances REF AJU

A2863 Moen,W/Swain,L Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels REF AEN

A2864 DeCroce,B Algal blooms-authorize use of CBT revenues for grants for prevention/remediation REF AEN

A2866 Dancer,R Involuntary commitment-transfer person awaiting hearing to State psych. hospital REF AJU

A2867 DiMaio,J Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation REF ASL

A2868 Dancer,R Dyslexia website-DOE required to establish REF AHE

A2869 Dancer,R Veterinarians-expands prescription monitoring program to include REF AHE

A2870 Bramnick,J One-time alert on personal wireless devices-law enforcement officers receive REF ALP

A2871 Dancer,R Telepsychiatry-Medicaid cover and reimburse mental health svcs. provided through REF AHE

A2872 Dancer,R Nursing home resid personal fds-fund misapprop is grounds for cause of action REF ASE

A2873 Dancer,R Psychiatric hospitals-State reimburse counties for maintenance for patients REF AHE

A2874 Dancer,R Inmates transferred to psychiatric hospitals-concerns financial responsibility REF ALP

A2875 Dancer,R Cystic fibrosis financial assistance program;$425K REF AHE

A2876 Dancer,R Sobriety & drug testing req. for substance use disorder treatment ctr.-DHS estab REF AHU

A2877 Dancer,R+1 Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities REF ACD

A2878 Dancer,R Tax lien sales, electronic-establish standards REF ACE

A2879 Dancer,R Homemaker-home health aides-exempts minimum wage requirements compensation paid REF ALA

A2880 Space,P Hospitals & St. psychiatric hosp-repeals requirement to hold annual pub meetings REF AHE

A2881 Bramnick,J Education and employment-credit against income tax for pursuing REF ACE

A2882 Munoz,N Vote-by-mail ballot-county clerk send confirmation, different requested address REF ASL

A2883 Munoz,N Matthew's Law Limiting Use of Restraints-establish REF AHU

A2884 Munoz,N Shaken baby syndrome & Period of PURPLE Crying program-establish awareness REF AWC

A2885 Munoz,N Count the Kicks-estab. campaign; ed pregnant women, track unborn child movements REF AWC

A2886 Munoz,N Paratransit veh, special-display flashing warning lights, discharging passengers REF ATR

A2887 Munoz,N Paratransit vehicles, special-creates motor vehicle offenses REF ATR

A2888 Munoz,N Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act-expand eligibility, broaden qualifier provision REF ACE

A2889 Munoz,N Light frame construction for multiple dwellings-evaluation of appropiateness req REF AHO

A2890 Lopez,Y Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record REF ARP

A2891 Lopez,Y Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act REF AFI

A2892 Lopez,Y Restaurant Meals Program-estab in DHS; use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants REF AHU

A2893 Lopez,Y Licensed plate, special-change current sys. for discontinuance of various types REF ATR

A2894 Webber,J Algal blooms-appropriate from Trenton Capital City Aid for mitigation/prevention REF AEN

A2895 Space,P Hunting licenses-reduces residency requirement from 6 months to 60 days REF AAN

A2896 Space,P School Safety & Security Act-establishes penalties for criminal acts on sch prop REF AED

A2897 Space,P Apprenticeships and programs-provides dedicated funding for promotion REF ALA

A2898 Space,P Incarcerated individual-prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits REF ALA

A2899 Space,P Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties REF ALP

A2900 Space,P County vocational school districts-limits annual increase in tuition rates to 2% REF AED

A2901 Space,P School busing-extends limit for nonpublic school to 30 miles REF AED

A2902 Space,P Oral recitation from the Declaration of Independence, in schools-requires;$10K REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A2903 Space,P Smarter Lunchroom Act-promotes healthy food choices in school cafeterias REF AED

A2904 Space,P Handgun permit-revise procedures for securing REF AJU

A2905 Space,P Best Use of Ugly Produce Award Program-establish REF AAN

A2906 Space,P Farm equipment and lawn mowers-concerns right to repair REF AAN

A2907 Space,P Plant species, endangered in NJ-concerns REF AAN

A2908 Space,P Bus. owners, self-employed-deduct their own pension contrib. from income tax REF ACE

A2909 Space,P Electronic benefit cards-restrict use by cash assistance recipients REF AHU

A2910 Space,P Abortion-cover full cost of incarcerated woman in county correctional fac. REF ALP

A2911 Webber,J Crimes, during state of emergency-upgrade to first degree REF AHS

A2912 Webber,J Motor vehicle registration renewal, certain-eliminates REF ALP

A2913 Webber,J Community Emergency Response Team members-perform traffic duties REF AHS

A2914 Webber,J Name change-MVC required to accept death certificate as proof REF ATR

A2915 Webber,J Juveniles-admitted to drug court programs under certain circumstances REF AJU

A2916 Webber,J US flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance-required at the beginning of meetings REF ASL

A2917 Webber,J Political party committee memb, newly elected-assume office upon certification REF ASL

A2918 Webber,J School Children First Act-establishes factor for determining compensation REF AED

A2919 Webber,J Public school district budget reduction-elim. appeals to the Ed. Commissioner REF AED

A2920 Webber,J New charter school authorizers and additional modifications-designation REF AED

A2921 Webber,J Home-school students-allow participation in school-sponsored activities REF AED

A2922 Webber,J School budget communications-places restrictions on unsolicited REF AED

A2923 Webber,J Loc. govt officers elected-proh employment w/law firm where contract was awarded REF ASL

A2924 Webber,J Generators, automatic standby-install in residences w/out zoning bd approval REF AHO

A2925 Webber,J Affordable housing developments, municipally owned-waive certain inspection fees REF AHO

A2926 Webber,J Fire/sch dist & county govt-share in burden of property assessment appeal refund REF ASL

A2927 Webber,J Municipal tax assessor-permits shared service agreement for tax assessment REF ASL

A2928 Webber,J Tax overpayments-increases interest rate paid on certain overdue refunds REF ASL

A2929 Webber,J Vehicles, county & municipal-prohibits use by part-time elected loc govt officer REF ASL

A2930 Webber,J State Debt Capacity Advisory Commission-establish REF ASL

A2931 Webber,J Highlands municipalities-allows residents designate on income tax returns REF AEN

A2932 Webber,J NJ Council of County Colleges-makes membership optional REF AHI

A2933 Webber,J S corporations-eliminate $375 minimum CBT with gross receipts of less than $100K REF ACE

A2934 Webber,J Income tax rate-re-establishes 6.37 percent REF AAP

A2935 Webber,J Petroleum product taxes-eliminate automatic increase REF ATR

A2936 Webber,J Wrongful life/birth suits-prohibits REF AJU

A2937 Webber,J Wills-not valid unless signed by testator or writtin in testator's handwriting REF AJU

A2938 Webber,J Buildings, facilities or sports and games premises-limits liability for operator REF AJU

A2939 Webber,J Property rights-time frames for establishing or enforcing adverse possession REF AJU

A2940 Webber,J Vessel registration and renewal fees, dedicate $500K annually, Greenwood Lake Fd REF AEN

A2941 Space,P Electric public utilities-disseminate thru social media/text messages, cert info REF ATU

A2942 Space,P Combat Action Ribbon-authorizes creation of license plate REF AMV

A2943 Spearman,W School property-impose enhanced penalty for threat transmitted to kill/do harm REF AJU

A2944 Space,P Idling motor vehicles-permitted on residential property REF AEN

A2945 Space,P Electric public utilities-establish toll-free number, report damaged equipment REF ATU

A2946 Space,P Death penalty for certain murders-reinstates REF AJU

A2947 Space,P Bat houses-DEP designate areas in each State park and forest for constructions REF AAN

A2948 Space,P/Sumter,S Highlands Water Prot. Council-4 of the 7 memb. cannot be of the same pol. Party REF AEN

A2949 Space,P Local unit insurance funds-expands eligibility to join REF ASL

A2950 Space,P Affordable housing units-make available, preferential basis to cert elig persons REF AHO

A2951 Space,P Civil Service-eliminates seniority for reductions in force REF ASL

A2952 Space,P Senior freeze reimbursement-convert credit applied directly to property tax bill REF ASE

A2953 Space,P Affordable housing rules-exempts contaminated and industrially-zoned sites REF AHO

A2954 Space,P Motorcycles-authorizes creation of vertical license plates REF ATR

A2955 McKeon,J Governor Brendan Byrne Memorial Highway-desig Interstate Rt. 280 in West Orange REF ATR

A2956 McKeon,J Firearm possession during pub. demonstration, causing civil disorder-estab crime REF AJU

A2957 McKeon,J Youth Sports Task Force-examine issues incl. abusive coaching & bullying players REF AWC

A2958 McKeon,J/Zwicker,A Construction, new-permits municipalities to require be solar ready REF AHO

A2959 DePhillips,C Campaign contributions-prohibits candidate charges w/crime to use for legal fees REF ASL

A2960 DePhillips,C Veterans, certain surviving spouses-provides gross income tax deduction REF AMV

A2961 DePhillips,C Suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners-requires annually REF AHE

A2962 DePhillips,C First responder suicides-requires reporting to DOH REF ALP

A2964 Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A Foreclosed property-notify municipality and common interest community REF AHO

A2965 Webber,J School district performance audits-expands authority of State Auditor REF AED

A2966 Space,P Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation-authorizes creation of license plates REF AMV

A2967 Space,P Electric public util-maintain registry of retired emp to use during power outage REF ATU

A2968 Space,P Public util-maintain registry of licensed electricians used during power outages REF ATU

A2969 Space,P Work First NJ program benefits-provide drug testing of adult recipients REF AHU

A2970 Downey,J Crime victim, certain-strengthens location confidentiality REF AJU

A2971 Webber,J Digital Impersonation Prevention Act-impersonate a person on Internet website REF AST

A2972 Webber,J Incarcerated individuals-prohibit receiving Medicaid, Work First NJ or SNAP benf REF AHU

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A2973 Webber,J Building owned & used by municipality or vol fire department-exempt construction REF AEN

A2974 Webber,J Counties, mun. shared services-priority consideration of permit applications REF ASL

A2975 Webber,J Highlands Water Protection & Planning Act-concerns expansion or reconstruction REF AEN

A2976 Webber,J Greenwood Lake-mitigation and prevention of harmful algal blooms;$4M REF AEN

A2977 Webber,J Transportation network company-provide live customer service representative REF ATR

A2978 Webber,J Cadaveric fetal tissue, from elective abortion-prohibits cosmetic research REF AHE

A2979 Webber,J Addiction Med. Philanthropy Act-med. malpractice liab, substance abuse treatment REF AHE

A2980 Webber,J Greystone Park Psychiatric Hosp property-restricts sale/use of St-owned property REF ASL

A2981 Webber,J Tax abatement agreements-municipalities file copies w/in 10 days of execution REF ASL

A2982 Webber,J Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital-req sale, remaining unused St-owned portion REF ASL

A2983 Webber,J Executive county superintendent of schools-Governor allowed to remove REF AED

A2984 Webber,J Education Investment Act-estab. equity financing for ed prog at higher ed instit REF AHI

A2985 Webber,J College president compensation-post information on its website REF AHI

A2986 Webber,J Interscholastic sports athletics-student not enrolled in school, may participate REF AED

A2987 Webber,J Higher education institution-annually submit capital proj report/post on website REF AHI

A2988 Webber,J Vehicles, State-requires reduction in number over 5 fiscal years REF ASL

A2989 Burzichelli,J Brewing training program-student over 18 permitted to taste wine for ed purposes REF AOF

A2990 Burzichelli,J Heating oil deliveries-limit liability for persons who deliver oil to unreg tank REF AEN

A2991 Burzichelli,J Business personal property, local exchange telephone companies-local taxation REF ASL

A2992 Taliaferro,A Animal rescue org. or breeders-estab. requirements; revise shelter and pound law REF AAN

A2993 Taliaferro,A Jersey Canned Goods Program-establish to promote canned goods, food grown in NJ REF AAN

A2994 Taliaferro,A Jersey Frozen Foods Prog-estab to promote frozen fruit & other goods grown in NJ REF AAN

A2995 Taliaferro,A Bachelor's degree programs-4 yr higher education instit offer, complete in 3 yrs REF AHI

A2996 Taliaferro,A Alcoholic beverage price list-revises certain licensee filing requirements REF AOF

A2997 Taliaferro,A Farm wineries-create alternating proprietorship for production REF AOF

A2998 Taliaferro,A Plenary winery licensees-exempts filing req imposed, litter-generating products REF AOF

A2999 Taliaferro,A+1 Student-athlete injury, lost athletic scholarship-institution prov. equivalent REF AHI

A3000 Auth,R Vouchers, pub school student-provides, parent consider learning material harmful REF AED

A3001 Vainieri Huttle,V Children under care of DCPP-may not be home-schooled REF AWC

A3002 Vainieri Huttle,V Domestic viol. shelters-allows income tax deduction for 50% of contrib. of $100 REF AWC

A3003 Vainieri Huttle,V Condoms-exempts from sales and use tax REF AHE

A3004 Mukherji,R Drug offenders, convicted-revises eligibility to receive assistance benefits REF AHU

A3005 Armato,J Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act REF AHI

A3006 Lampitt,P Audio or visual media intentionally deceptive-requires disclosure REF AST

A3007 Lampitt,P Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog REF AHI

A3008 Lampitt,P Lactation Consultants Licensing Act REF ARP

A3009 Lampitt,P Basic Skills Training Prog. for Economic Growth-increases reporting requirements REF ALA

A3010 Lampitt,P Child care, higher education instit.-proh. an amount in excess of voucher amount REF AHI

A3011 Lampitt,P Higher education students, child custody-prohibits requiring to purch meal plans REF AHI

A3012 Lampitt,P Title IX-provide students w/information on rights; provide coordinator's number REF AED

A3013 Lampitt,P Developmental Disab Division-make comprehensive program list available to public REF AHU

A3014 Lampitt,P Developmental disabilities-transfers certain individuals from DHS to DCF REF AHU

A3015 Lampitt,P Developmental disabled svcs-recover federal fund excess, support community infra REF AHU

A3016 Lampitt,P Carbon monoxide detectors-required in school buildings REF AED

A3017 Lampitt,P Contraceptives, self-administered hormonal-make available over the counter REF AWC

A3018 Lampitt,P Marijuana, medical-estab. protection from adverse emp action for auth. patients REF AHE

A3019 Lampitt,P Solar photovoltaic panels-BPU-certified person install on noise barriers & roads REF ATR

A3020 Lampitt,P Small businesses engaged in life sciences-creates matching grant program REF AST

A3021 Lampitt,P Youth serving organization employees & volunteers-registry for background checks REF AWC

A3022 Lampitt,P School distrist-provide a list of students who left school prior to graduation REF AED

A3023 Lampitt,P Familial status-concerns discrimination REF ALA

A3024 Lampitt,P Innovation zone prog-estab to stimulate tech industry clusters, receive tax cred REF AST

A3025 Lampitt,P Work First NJ General Pub. Asst.-young adult claimed as dependent receive benf. REF AHE

A3026 Lampitt,P Health clinics, retail-develop policies and procedures for identifying services REF AHE

A3027 Lampitt,P Workforce & Economic Development-funds for NJ Community College Consortium REF ALA

A3028 Lampitt,P Statewide Assessment Review Task Force-establishes REF AED

A3029 Lampitt,P Concussion evaluation and management-concerns written clearance REF AHE

A3030 Lampitt,P Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Life Long Skills Commission-establishes REF ALA

A3031 Lampitt,P Energy efficient building construction-provides credit under CBT and income tax REF ACE

A3032 Lampitt,P Sustainable Tiny Home Pilot Program-HMFA establish in 3 regions of the State;$5M REF AHO

A3033 Lampitt,P Patient Safety Act-clarify health fac/prof apology inadmissible in legal actions REF AHE

A3034 Lampitt,P Food service advisory committee-consider menu options reflect dietary preference REF AED

A3035 Lampitt,P Child support judgments-estab separate class of claims against insolvent estates REF AJU

A3036 Lampitt,P/Murphy,C Affidavit of merit-plaintiff obtain in malpractice suit against enrolled agent REF AJU

A3037 Lampitt,P/Karabinchak,R+1 Bullying, harassment & intimidation-estab pilot program to address climate issue REF AED

A3038 Lampitt,P Milk sharing dangers-establish public awareness campaign advising pregnant women REF AWC

A3039 Lampitt,P Child care centers, licensed-establish grant program, construct kitchen fac.;$1M REF AWC

A3040 Lampitt,P Local government employee on paid leave-proh a different county from employing REF ASL

A3041 Lampitt,P Home-schooling children under DCPP care-prohibits REF AWC

A3042 Lampitt,P Patient-Centered Medical Home Act-establishes REF AHE

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A3043 Lampitt,P Community Health Worker Prog.-links med. underserved w/health care resources REF AHE

A3044 Lampitt,P Student mental health treatment at higher education institution-notify parents REF AHI

A3045 Lampitt,P Council of Women in Higher Education-estab. in St. Dept. to study/promote issues REF AHI

A3046 Lampitt,P Education enrichment demonstration program-creates CBT and income tax credits REF AED

A3047 Lampitt,P Innovation Schools Act-establishes process to develop REF AED

A3048 Lampitt,P Sexual assault allegations, certain-employers required to report REF ALA

A3049 Lampitt,P+1 Prescription drug pricing disclosure requirement, measures and reduce cost-estab REF AHE

A3050 Lampitt,P School employees-in-service training on safety & security incl threat assessment REF AED

A3051 Lampitt,P Teacher misconduct-DOE collect information and report to the Legislature REF AED

A3052 Lampitt,P Textbook vendors-requires DOE to maintain a list that use inclusive material REF AED

A3053 Lampitt,P NJ PLACE program-concerns & allocates $300K REF ALA

A3054 Lampitt,P School employees-in-service training on safety & security incl threat assessment REF AJU

A3055 Lampitt,P Stillbirth Resource Center & program-estab for prevention/reduction of incidents REF AWC

A3056 Greenwald,L School election, annual-move to November; submit proposals, addl budget spending REF ASL

A3057 Greenwald,L MLUL-modifies requirements for preliminary site plans and subdivisions REF ASL

A3058 Greenwald,L Open space trust funds-authorizes expenditures to develop or maintain land REF ACD

A3059 Greenwald,L Wine Promotion Account-increases dedication of certain revenues REF AAN

A3060 Greenwald,L Economic & Fiscal Policy Review Commission-establish; provide ongoing review REF AAP

A3061 Greenwald,L Educational assistance programs, employees-allow income tax deduction REF AHI

A3062 Pintor Marin,E/Moen,W Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, three year-establishes REF AFI

A3063 Pintor Marin,E Discrimination or harassment complaints-clarify provisions concerning disclosure REF ASL

A3064 Pintor Marin,E/Reynolds-Jackson,V Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes REF ACE

A3065 Houghtaling,E Beach umberllas requires anchoring-retailers post signs regarding risks REF ACO

A3066 Houghtaling,E Farm management disputes-auth award of reasonable costs/attorney fees to farmers REF AAN

A3067 Houghtaling,E Motor vehicle lease-requires certain disclosures REF ACO

A3068 Houghtaling,E Pension and retirement income exclusion-modifies-income eligibility cap REF AAP

A3069 Quijano,A United Way, NJ-provides voluntary contribution by taxpayers on income tax return REF AHU

A3070 Quijano,A Homestead credit-payment req. to claimant following sale of qualifying homestead REF AAP

A3071 Quijano,A Volunteer firefighter, rescue & first aid member-claim $500 income tax deduction REF ALP

A3072 Quijano,A Consumer Electronic Voice Recognition Information Act-prohibits operation REF AST

A3073 Quijano,A Schools public, private or charter-proh cloud computing svc from disclosing data REF AED

A3074 Quijano,A Election infrastructure vendor-disclose financial ties for vendor approval REF ASL

A3075 Quijano,A Urban farming grant and loan program-NJEDA establish REF AAN

A3076 Quijano,A Energy efficiency standards-adopt for general service incandescent lamps REF ATU

A3077 Quijano,A Coastal Climate Change Commission-create; study issues present to municipalities REF AEN

A3078 Quijano,A Black box warnings-DOH required to make list of drugs accessible thru website REF AHE

A3079 Quijano,A Parkinson's Disease Public Awareness and Education Act REF AHE

A3080 Quijano,A Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-establishes in DOH REF AHE

A3081 Quijano,A Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program-establish in DHS;$11.7M REF ASE

A3082 Quijano,A Executor or administrator-take control of online accounts of deceased person REF AJU

A3083 Quijano,A American Red Cross-establish special license plates REF ATR

A3084 Quijano,A Toll violation payments, cashless toll exit-prohibit charging administrative fee REF ATR

A3085 Quijano,A Tongue tie-newborn infant screening required REF AWC

ACR118 Murphy,C Preexisting conditions-prohibit denial of coverage by certain health insurers REF AFI

ACR119 Schaer,G Pharmaceutical manufacturers-urges review & extend product expiration dates REF AHE

ACR120 Schaer,G Pharmaceutical products-allow additional entities retain beyond expiration date REF AHE

ACR121 Bergen,B State tax, fee, surcharge, or civil penalty-requires 2/3 majority vote REF ASL

ACR122 Space,P Delaware River Basin flooding-1954 US Supreme Court Decree to address risk REF AEN

ACR123 Webber,J Minor children medical procedures-regarding parental notification; pregnancy REF AWC

ACR124 Burzichelli,J Public utility commission voting rights-petition w/in regional transmission org. REF ATU

ACR125 Reynolds-Jackson,V Cannabis equity programs-urges states to support REF ASL

ACR126 Reynolds-Jackson,V Debt settlement companies-urges efforts to protect minority communities REF ACO

ACR128 Lampitt,P Pet shops-municipalities require shops only sell shelter, pound, rescue animals REF AAN

AJR94 Moen,W/Chaparro,A Frank Sinatra Day-designate December 12 of each year REF ASL

AJR95 Dancer,R Chiari Malformation Awareness Month-permanently designates September, each year REF AHE

AJR96 Dancer,R Gastroparesis Awareness Month-designates August of each year REF AHE

AJR97 Dancer,R Joanne Chesimard, William Morales-urges for extradition from Cuba to US REF ALP

AJR98 Space,P Cooking with Kids Weekend-designates second weekend in July REF AWC

AJR99 Webber,J Remembering Victims of Communism Day-designates November 7 of each year REF AOF

AJR100 Space,P Farmers Market Week-designates first full week in August of each year REF AAN

AJR101 Space,P Bat Night Out-designates last full weekend in August each year REF AAN

AJR102 Taliaferro,A Healthy Pollinators Task Force-establishes; address pollinator health problem REF AAN

AJR103 McKeon,J Personal Carbon Footprint Awareness Day-designate April 22 of each year REF AEN

AJR104 Vainieri Huttle,V Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Awareness Month-designates May REF AHE

AJR105 Lampitt,P Paraprofessional & School-Related Personnel in Our Schools Day-2nd Fri. of Dec. REF AED

AJR106 Lampitt,P Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day-permanently designates March 28th REF AHE

AJR107 Lampitt,P Fragile X Awareness Day-designates July 22 of each year REF AHE

AJR108 Lampitt,P Every Kid Healthy Week-designates fourth week in April of each year REF AWC

AJR109 Lampitt,P School Absentee Awareness Month-designates September of each year REF AED

AJR110 Lampitt,P Equal Rights Amendment-urges US Congress to pass REF AWC

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

AJR111 Quijano,A Learning Disabilities Awareness Month-designates month of October REF AHU

AJR112 Quijano,A Sickle Cell Awareness Month-designates September of each year REF AHE

AR100 Murphy,C+1 Prison Gang Violence Task Force-establishes to study security & safety REF ALP

AR101 Dancer,R Stargardt's Disease-promotes increased public awareness REF AHE

AR102 Dancer,R Anti-police rhetoric and violence-condemns REF ALP

AR103 Space,P Non-dairy products-urges FDA to prohibit labeling as milk REF AAN

AR104 Space,P Recovery Court-urge to refer to supervisory treatment program as in publications REF AJU

AR105 Taliaferro,A Child Nutrition Act of 1966-urges Congress and President to reauthorize REF AAN

AR106 Space,P Natl Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 1986-US Health/Human Svcs fulfill obligations REF AHE

AR107 Space,P Vision 2030-oppose certain parts for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area REF AOF

AR108 Lampitt,P Absenteeism, chronic-urges DOE and school districts develop creative solutions REF AED

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A229 Aca (1R) DeAngelo,W/Wimberly,B+2 Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than 24 hrs REP/ACA

A312 Danielsen,J/Mukherji,R+5 Public utility termination-provide customer certified letter 10 days prior REP

A1725 Aca (1R) Kennedy,J/Benson,D Pub. util. & cable tv svc providers-notify public entities of svc discontinuance REP/ACA

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste REP/ACA

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

A2101 Aca (1R) Swain,L/Tully,P+4 Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating REP/ACA REF AAP

Bills Recommitted:

A2371 AcaAca (2R) Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste RCM ATU

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

A537 Jimenez,A/Munoz,N Radiologist assistants-approve procedures and establish supervisory level FROM ARP

A1390 Moen,W Mail-in ballot procedure-creates fund to reimburse counties for cost FROM ASL

Co-Sponsors Added:

A150 (Rooney,K; DiMaso,S) Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act

A152 (Dunn,A) Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-establishes

A154 (Dunn,A) Veteran owned small business-EDA required to administer and provide loans

A169 (DiMaso,S; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Peters,R; Stanfield,J) Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A222 (Dunn,A) Military veterans or homeless-hospitals and shelters prov info on svcs/resources

A229 Aca (1R) (Timberlake,B) Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than 24 hrs

A260 (Dunn,A) Vegetation Management Response Act-vegetation mgmt., electric public util. infra

A312 (Timberlake,B) Public utility termination-provide customer certified letter 10 days prior

A452 (Webber,J) DOE-release school districts software program used to calculate State school aid

A492 (Dunn,A) Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding

A493 (Dunn,A) Autism Awareness-creates special license plates

A545 (Auth,R) Landlord-crime of renting to illegal occupancy which causes death of a person

A629 (Dunn,A) Children unattended in mv-establish public awareness campaign concerning dangers

A717 (DiMaso,S) Minors-provides for jurisdiction for prosecution of certain crimes against

A723 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Speight,S; Jimenez,A) Bus. for certification-prohibits disqual. of certain minority and women owned

A745 (Jimenez,A; Speight,S) Transportation network company driver-pretending, fraudulent, criminalizes

A810 (Dunn,A) Student mental health assistance program-establish program to create

A853 (DiMaio,J; Speight,S; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Rooney,K; Peters,R; Burzichelli,J; Auth,R; Mukherji,R; Jimenez,A; Stanfield,J) Temporary businesses-
prohibits municipal licensure of children operating

A860 (Pinkin,N; Jimenez,A) Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Task Force

A1104 Aca (1R) (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Speight,S) Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act-school meal info be provided to parents

A1105 (Dunn,A) Student mental health-estab task force, examine pub sch prog/services to address

A1153 Aca (1R) (Catalano,J) E-ZPass-opt to receive electronic notification of use at NJTA/SJTA toll plazas

A1176 Acs (ACS) (Houghtaling,E; Downey,J) Cardiac procedures, full service adult-DOH license certain qualifying hospitals

A1229 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website

A1255 (Wirths,H; Space,P) Religious services-establish security plan; select 1 person to carry handgun

A1309 (Houghtaling,E) Homestead property tax reimbursement-revises criteria to establish base year

A1443 (DePhillips,C) Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

A1741 (Conaway,H) Children's meals-restaurants provide healthy beverages

A1961 (Timberlake,B) Madalyn's Law-toxic shock syndrome, install age-appropriate signs in ladies room

A2131 Aca (1R) (Catalano,J) Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

A2258 (Giblin,T) Therapy dog-estab pilot program to use in public elementary school wellness prog

A2317 (Auth,R) PFRS-enhances the death benefit for surviving spouse, elig. after effective date

A2327 (Timberlake,B) Institutional Discrimination in Health Care-establishes Task Force

A2350 (Moen,W) Motor vehicle Surcharge Community Svc. Prog.-community svc. in lieu of surcharge

A2361 (Space,P) Religious services-establish security program for 1 person to carry a handgun

A2415 (Dunn,A) Marriage Penalty Elimination Act-revises rates for joint and similar filers

A2480 (Space,P) Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req

A2483 (Mosquera,G) Sch discipline practice incl racial disparities/effectiveness task force-examine

A2632 (Timberlake,B; Conaway,H; McKnight,A) Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign-DOH establish

A2677 (Speight,S) Employees affected by a declared state of emergency-proh cert employment actions

A2716 (Speight,S) Marissa's Law-mand. min. term of imprisonment, leaving scene of accident, death

A2719 (Speight,S) Elderly person, institutionalized-increased fines for abuse or exploitation

A2721 (Speight,S) Developmental disability service system, State-estab. one-stop website to assist

A2767 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Climate change-bd of education incl instruction & adopt instructional materials

A2771 (Speight,S) Professional services, direct support-persons between 18-21 w/disab are eligible

A2774 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C) Executive director of St Agriculture Development Committee-appointed by Governor

A2784 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Env. regulations-auth DEP rulemaking to prevent backsliding, federal law changes

A2809 (Dancer,R) Parole revocation-requires for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officer

A2837 (Caputo,R) Teaching staff member assessment-limit use of student progress, no more than 10%

A2877 (Caputo,R) Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities

A2999 (Caputo,R) Student-athlete injury, lost athletic scholarship-institution prov. equivalent

A3037 (Caputo,R) Bullying, harassment & intimidation-estab pilot program to address climate issue

A3049 (Caputo,R) Prescription drug pricing disclosure requirement, measures and reduce cost-estab

ACR89 (Scharfenberger,G) Volunteer fire fighter/first aid squad member residence-$200 property tax credit

ACR98 (DiMaio,J) Article V Convention-limit certain powers of federal govt. & terms of office

ACR113 (Speight,S) Joint Committee on Economic Justice & Equal Employment Opportunity-reconstitutes

ACR115 (Timberlake,B) SNAP eligibility-condemns Trump Administration's proposed rule limiting

ACR127 (Speight,S; Jimenez,A) 19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

AJR30 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Pinkin,N) Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs

AJR91 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month; Melanoma Monday-designates May

AR17 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Speight,S; Pinkin,N) Violence-declares public health crisis

AR78 (Pinkin,N) 2020 Census Complete Count Committees-urges counties and municipalities create

AR79 (Pinkin,N) Get Out the Count Week-designates March 12 thru 20; encourage full Census count

AR100 (Caputo,R) Prison Gang Violence Task Force-establishes to study security & safety

Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

A2488 (Quijano,A) Generic prescription drugs-prohibits excessive increases in prices charged

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

A101 (Dunn,A) Loan redemption program-provides tax credits to companies contributing

A109 (Dunn,A) Business accelerators and incubators and startup businesses-provides assistance

A472 (Dunn,A) Toxoplasmosis in newborns-includes in screening program

A1247 (Timberlake,B) Tuition Aid Grant-establish program to provide free tuition to certain students

A1674 (Zwicker,A) Ballots-requires gender neutral elected office titles

A2351 (DePhillips,C) Patients-revises requirements for administration of vaccines

A2604 (Pinkin,N) School building-requires gradual replacement of incandescent light bulbs

A2607 (Verrelli,A) Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements

A2614 (Benson,D) 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act

A2617 (Benson,D) Injured worker who has reached maximum medical improvement-concerns employment

A2682 (Karabinchak,R) Hospitality franchise agreements-concerning

A2705 (Wirths,H) Fish and Game Council-authorizes temporary members to fill certain vacancies

A2724 (Wirths,H) Small businesses that collect and remit sales tax-establish credit

A2763 (Swain,L) New Voter Empowerment Act-permits cert 17 year olds to vote in primary elections

A2766 (Houghtaling,E) Epinephrine-requires health insurers provide coverage for ages 18 and younger

A2767 (Houghtaling,E) Climate change-bd of education incl instruction & adopt instructional materials

A2769 (Houghtaling,E) Transgender communities-req St Employment & Training Comm. specialize in serving

A2770 (Houghtaling,E) Home health aide services-increases hours provided to individual w/disabilities

A2771 (Houghtaling,E) Professional services, direct support-persons between 18-21 w/disab are eligible

A2772 (Houghtaling,E) Medicaid benefits-concerns recipients remote participation in meetings

A2775 Aca (1R) (Dancer,R) Wineries on preserved farmland-pilot program authorizing special occasion events

A2782 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Landscapes, sustainable-State projects be designed and managed to include

A2783 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Recycled materials-DEP develop guidelines, St & loc government purchase of goods

A2788 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Coastal Commission-creates new; reallocates funds from DEP to commission;$20M

AJR90 (Giblin,T) 529 Opening Paths to Invest in Our Nation's Students Act-urges to enact

AR98 (Houghtaling,E) Assault weapon ban-urges President and Congress to reauthorize

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

A377 Aca (1R) (Downey,J) Cannabis-related businesses-creates certain protections for insurers

A483 (Dunn,A) Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act in NJ

A668 (Dunn,A) Human Trafficking Comm-study human trafficking illicit massage parlor connection

A681 (DeCroce,B) Age discrimination-expands scope of law

A697 (Benson,D) Crime victim's info.-proh disclosure pertaining to assault on health care worker

A1315 (Timberlake,B) Grab bar installation-required in certain restrooms

A1443 (Rooney,K) Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

A1535 (Tucker,C) Snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle/dirt bike-revise penalties for illegal operation

A2361 (Wirths,H) Religious services-establish security program for 1 person to carry a handgun

A2614 (Timberlake,B) 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act

A2642 (Timberlake,B) Substance use disorder-hospitals inquire, establish protocols for prov treatment

A2644 (Timberlake,B) Contraception, emergency w/out req. prescription/authorization-Medicaid cover

A2682 (Dancer,R) Hospitality franchise agreements-concerning

A2697 (Wirths,H) Maritime training for veterans and active military-waives boat safety course req

A2721 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Developmental disability service system, State-estab. one-stop website to assist

A2766 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Epinephrine-requires health insurers provide coverage for ages 18 and younger

A2767 (Timberlake,B) Climate change-bd of education incl instruction & adopt instructional materials

A2768 (Dancer,R) Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

A2769 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Transgender communities-req St Employment & Training Comm. specialize in serving

A2774 Aca (1R) (Mukherji,R) Executive director of St Agriculture Development Committee-appointed by Governor

A2775 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C) Wineries on preserved farmland-pilot program authorizing special occasion events

A2809 (DeAngelo,W) Parole revocation-requires for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officer

A2850 (Caputo,R) Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act-concerns public community water systems

A2863 (Tully,P) Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels

ACR117 (Murphy,C) Wineries, special events-concerns legislative review, inconsistent w/leg. intent

ACR127 (DiMaso,S) 19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

AJR93 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Better Hearing Month-designates May of each year

AJR94 (Mukherji,R) Frank Sinatra Day-designate December 12 of each year

AR98 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Assault weapon ban-urges President and Congress to reauthorize

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

A2773 (Dancer,R) Farms, commercial-allows holding 14 special occasion events per year

Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:

A2773 (Murphy,C) Farms, commercial-allows holding 14 special occasion events per year

The Assembly Speaker has made the following reappointments:

*Effective February 18, 2020

Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:

Maxwell Billek, of Westfield.
Joan Quigley, of Jersey City.

Drinking Water Quality Institute:

Judith Klotz, of Lawrenceville.

The Assembly Republican Leader has made the following appointment:

*Effective February 19, 2020

Campus Sexual Assault Commission:

Kristen O’Rourke, of Point Pleasant.

Note to the 1/27/2020 Digest:

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A1176 Acs (ACS) Zwicker,A/Freiman,R Angioplasty, elective procedures-estab. req, issue licenses to certain hospitals REP/ACS *NOT* REF AAP

Notes to the 2/13/2020 Digest:

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

SCR39 Greenstein,L/Turner,S+1 19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote AWR 2RA *NOT* REF AWC

Prime Sponsors Added:

A2715 (Murphy,C) *NOT* Downey,J Forfeiture of public office, mandatory-upon conviction of certain offenses

A2717 (Murphy,C) *NOT* Downey,J Marriage and civil union licenses-provides for immediate issuance

A2722 (Mukherji,R) *NOT* Downey,J Shift overlap, 30 minutes-required in State correctional facilities

The Assembly adjourned at 5:05 P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 24, 2020 (SESSION).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (2/13/2020):

None