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Vol. XLIV No. 8                                                                                  219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Kalimah H. Ahmad, of Jersey City.

      Craig A. Ambrose, of Moorestown.

      Avion M. Benjamin, of Avenel.

      Bruce D. Buechler, of West Orange.

      Sander D. Friedman, of Medford.

      Alvin Ricardo Little, of Maplewood.

      Mitchell L. Pascual, of Ridgewood.

      Joshua David Sanders, of Maplewood.

      Angelo Servidio, of Weehawken.

 

TO BE A WORKERS' COMPENSATION JUDGE:

      Fred Hopke, of Metuchen.

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

SJR55  Rice,R  Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission-extends report deadline 

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S1794  Ruiz,M  Ed st of emerg-dist w/low proficiency rate in language arts, corrective measures  REF SED

S1795  Ruiz,M  Juvenile-family crisis information-allow law enforcement to provide sch. w/info.  REF SED

S1796  Ruiz,M  High school equivalency exam fees-State pay for low-income individuals  REF SED

S1797  Ruiz,M  High sch equivalency test centers, St approved-increase number in less pop areas  REF SED

S1798  Ruiz,M  Health screening by sch. physician-prov timely notification to parents w/results  REF SED

S1799  Ruiz,M  County college funding-provide State aid for students in postsecondary & tech ed  REF SHI

S1800  Ruiz,M  Juror disqualification-prohibits based on gender ID or sexual orientation  REF SJU

S1801  Ruiz,M  Residential property-disclose cellular telephone transmitters upon sale or lease  REF SCU

S1802  Ruiz,M  Fruit and vegetable donations-provides CBT and income tax credits for value  REF SEG

S1803  Ruiz,M  Holiday pay-State reimburse county employees for performing State services  REF SCU

S1804  Ruiz,M  Shared service agreements-req. mun, co, sch dist, & local auth regularly discuss  REF SCU

S1805  Ruiz,M  New single or two family homes-fire suppression systems required  REF SCU

S1806  Ruiz,M  Shipping container storage-authorizes local tax  REF SCU

S1807  Ruiz,M  Schools, private postsecondary-establishes tuition reimbursement program  REF SHI

S1808  Ruiz,M  Ultrasounds on pregnant women-performed by licensed health care professional  REF SHH

S1809  Ruiz,M  Job applicants-prohibits employers from inquiring about gender  REF SLA

S1810  Ruiz,M  At-risk youths-law enforcement agencies coordinate w/sch dist to ID and assist  REF SLP

S1811  Ruiz,M  Banks and public funds-establishes certain requirements  REF SCM

S1812  Ruiz,M  Baby boxes-various St dept prov info linkages & safe sleep education on websites  REF SHH

S1813  Ruiz,M  Reach Out and Read Program-encourage health care facilities/prof. to develop  REF SHH

S1814  Ruiz,M  Child care centers, licensed-60 day notice required for tuition rate changes  REF SHH

S1815  Ruiz,M  Jury duty-exempts nursing mothers  REF SJU

S1816  Ruiz,M  Working Group on End of Life and Palliative Care-establish in DOH  REF SHH

S1817  Ruiz,M  Safe Babies Court Team-concerning child welfare  REF SHH

S1818  Ruiz,M  Listening to Mothers Survey Act-estab. survey, improve maternity care access/svc  REF SHH

 

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S1819  Diegnan,P  Electric school bus pilot program-directs BPU develop and implement  REF SEG

S1820  Greenstein,L/Turner,S  Governor, State Legislature-estab. ranked-choice voting procedure for elections  REF SSG

S1821  Ruiz,M  Charity care to certain hospitals-revises criteria for payment  REF SHH

S1822  Greenstein,L  Ancient Order of Hibernians-authorizes special license plate  REF SLP

S1823  Cunningham,S  Student loan repayment programs, income-contingent-provide information  REF SHI

S1824  Ruiz,M  Adoptions, subsidized-permits payments until child becomes 21 years of age  REF SHH

S1825  Madden,F  Labor harmony agreements for hospitality projects-concerns  REF SLA

S1826  Ruiz,M  Fraudulent arbitration agreements, certain-invalid  REF SCM

S1827  Lagana,J  Charity care services, qual-allows gross income tax deduction prov by physicians  REF SHH

S1828  Lagana,J/Corrado,K  John Wagner's Law-monitor opioid antidotes under Prescrip. Monitoring Prog.  REF SHH

S1829  Lagana,J  Mercury in floors of certain facilities-establish task force to study presence  REF SHH

S1830  Diegnan,P  Athletic Training Licensure Act-revises  REF SCM

S1831  Cryan,J  Drinking water-higher education institutions test for lead and disclose results  REF SEN

S1832  Greenstein,L  Mobile service providers, commercial-prohibits disclosing customer's GPS data  REF SCM

S1833  Greenstein,L  Solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland-provides  REF SEN

S1834  Greenstein,L  Animal shelters and kennels-establish requirements for operation and oversight  REF SEN

S1835  Cruz-Perez,N/Oroho,S  Agritourism activity-provide limited civil liability immunity to farmer hosting  REF SEG

S1836  Cruz-Perez,N/Greenstein,L  Recycling bins-provide bins in State buildings  REF SEN

S1837  Cruz-Perez,N  Vineyards, wineries new-estab loan program and provide CBT and income tax credit  REF SEG

S1838  Greenstein,L  State logo, official-changes designation, denote manufacture of product in NJ  REF SSG

S1839  Gopal,V  Comprehensive State Plan for Economic Development-establishes  REF SEG

S1840  Cryan,J  Economic incentive recipient-required to pay penalty for nonperformance  REF SEG

S1841  Cryan,J  Residential Water Quality Assurance Program-establish in DEP  REF SEN

S1842  Cryan,J/Scutari,N  Nonprofit Security Grant Program-establishes  REF SLP

S1843  Scutari,N  Nail products containing dibutyl phthalates or toluene-proh sale & distribution  REF SCM

S1844  Scutari,N  Opioid addiction risk-hospitals include warning in patient discharge papers  REF SHH

S1845  Scutari,N  Opioid antidotes-county health department maintain reserve stock  REF SHH

S1846  Scutari,N  Food delivery drivers-prohibits use, electronic smoking devices/tobacco products  REF SHH

S1847  Doherty,M  State Police services-exempts certain municipalities from payment  REF SLP

S1848  Gopal,V  Public school employment-creates hiring pool, previously employed in districts  REF SED

S1849  Gopal,V  Community College Opportunity Grant program-extend to volunteer emerg responders  REF SHI

S1850  Gopal,V  Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act  REF SCM

S1852  Ruiz,M  Children's products-prohibits sale of unsafe supplemental mattresses  REF SCM

S1853  Ruiz,M  Halloween, children's costumes-requires reflective material  REF SLP

S1854  Ruiz,M  Latex gloves-DOH develop phase out plan, in health care fac/food establishments  REF SHH

S1855  Ruiz,M  Urban farming grant and loan program-NJEDA establish  REF SEG

S1856  Ruiz,M  Special ed. classification-train teachers & admin & monitor dist on bias/discrim  REF SED

S1857  Ruiz,M  Community school pilot program-establish 5 year  REF SED

S1858  Singleton,T  Venture Investment and Employment Program Act-establishes  REF SEG

S1859  Bucco,A  Payroll-reduces taxable wage base applied to certain tax contributions  REF SLA

S1860  Oroho,S  Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund-revises eligibility criteria  REF SHH

S1861  Gopal,V  Health benefit plans/out-of-network svc-DOBI provide info concerning self-funded  REF SCM

S1862  Gopal,V  Shift overlap, 30 minutes-required in State correctional facilities  REF SLP

S1863  Gopal,V  Human Trafficking Comm-study human trafficking illicit massage parlor connection  REF SJU

S1864  Gopal,V  Law enforcement officers, injured-extend 6 to 12 months compensation program  REF SLP

S1865  Gopal,V  Military leave-concerns paid, certain members of the US Reserves  REF SMV

S1866  Gopal,V+3  St. contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned business-estab price preference  REF SMV

S1867  Lagana,J  Psychiatrists who contract with DCF-provides tuition reimbursement  REF SHI

S1868  Lagana,J  Student loan payments-establishes gross income and CBT credits  REF SHI

S1869  Singleton,T  Uniform Partition of Heirs Prop Act-provide alt process, prop w/multiple owners  REF SJU

S1870  Gopal,V  Health care services arbitration law-revises provisions of out-of-network  REF SCM

S1871  Lagana,J  Veteran of US or organized militia misrepresentation-upgrades certain crimes  REF SMV

S1872  Lagana,J  Domestic violence committed in the presence of a child-establish new crime  REF SJU

S1873  Singleton,T  EDA-modifies provisions of incentive programs; report with review and analysis  REF SEG

S1874  Lagana,J  Firearms-applicant with permits and ID cards sign document acknowledging risk  REF SLP

S1875  Lagana,J  Small business start-ups-provides income tax credits to support development  REF SEG

S1876  Lagana,J  Medications, maintenance-prohibits SHBP, SEHBP or Medicaid from denying coverage  REF SHH

S1877  Turner,S  Tuition and fees at higher education institutions-concerns  REF SHI

S1878  Turner,S  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception  REF SHH

S1879  Turner,S  Hotel, emerg. asst.-DHS give priority temp rental assist to Work First recipient  REF SHH

S1880  Turner,S  State Investment Council-publish reports and make recommendations  REF SSG

S1881  Turner,S  Historic Trenton-authorizes license plates  REF STR

S1882  Turner,S  Military personnel-extend drivers lic, ID card & motor veh regis expiration date  REF STR

S1883  Doherty,M  Emergency warning lights-permits use of LED lights  REF SLP

S1884  Beach,J  Opiates and other CDS-patients indicate they should not be prescribed  REF SHH

S1885  Cruz-Perez,N  Postpartum care for women-DOH develop interconception care resources to enhance  REF SHH

S1886  Cruz-Perez,N  Mental illness-clarify law governing involuntary commitment incl substance abuse  REF SHH

S1887  Cruz-Perez,N  Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board-establish  REF SHH

S1888  Cruz-Perez,N  Mary's Law-concerns specialized, modified motor vehicles  REF SHH

S1889  Cruz-Perez,N  Women-State agencies post Internet links to programs and services  REF SHH

S1890  Cruz-Perez,N  Agency prov temp home for child or pregnant woman during crisis-background check  REF SHH

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S1891  Cruz-Perez,N  Vineyards, wineries-provides tax credits from qualified capital expenses  REF SEG

S1892  Cruz-Perez,N  Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program-establishes  REF SJU

S1893  Cruz-Perez,N  Will registry, established optional-repeals law  REF SJU

S1894  Cruz-Perez,N  Linnette Lebron's Law-modify procedure, terminally ill marriage or civil union  REF SJU

S1895  Cruz-Perez,N  Vehicles, compressed natural gas-provides corporation business tax credits  REF SEN

S1896  Cruz-Perez,N  Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act  REF SEN

S1897  Cruz-Perez,N  Electric veh charging stations-prov corp bus tax credit, installation/purchase  REF SEN

S1898  Cruz-Perez,N  Affidavit of merit-plaintiff obtain in malpractice suit against enrolled agent  REF SJU

S1899  Cruz-Perez,N  Green Building Tax Credit Act  REF SEN

S1900  Cruz-Perez,N  Env. responsible bus. equip-prov. tax credit under corp. bus. tax for cert costs  REF SEN

S1901  Cruz-Perez,N/Corrado,K  Disabled persons-provides employers with various tax incentives  REF SCM

S1902  Cruz-Perez,N  Natl. Guard, active duty-allows corp. bus. tax credit paying salary differential  REF SMV

S1903  Cruz-Perez,N  National Guard memb active duty status-elim vet income tax deduction requirement  REF SMV

S1904  Cruz-Perez,N  Sr, disabled citizens-incr annual income limitation elig $250 prop tax deduction  REF SHH

S1905  Cruz-Perez,N  Workers' cooperative societies-concerns  REF SLA

S1906  Cruz-Perez,N  Business email address-required to report to Div of Revenue & Enterprise Service  REF SCM

S1907  Cruz-Perez,N/Pou,N  Office of Women's Research and Policy-creates;$150K  REF SHH

S1908  Cruz-Perez,N  Business accelerators and incubators-provides assistance  REF SEG

S1909  Cruz-Perez,N  Local trans. projects-DOT compensate for contractual delay damages from shutdown  REF STR

S1910  Cruz-Perez,N  Perinatal health curriculum, community health workers-DOH develop standardized  REF SHH

S1911  Cruz-Perez,N  Maternity care public awareness campaign-Commissioner of Health establish  REF SHH

S1912  Cruz-Perez,N  Maternity care-establish standards for general hospitals providing care  REF SHH

S1913  Stack,B  Lead service lines-require DEP establish and maintain searchable database  REF SEN

SCR86  Lagana,J  Opportunity Zone Lead Remediation Impact Act of 2019-urges President to enact  REF SEN

SCR87  Lagana,J  Senior & disabled citizen income-increase limitation for property tax deduction  REF SCU

SCR88  Turner,S  Public employees pensions-require payments by State; provide for enforcement  REF SSG

SCR89  Cruz-Perez,N  Veterans and surviving spouses-receive enhanced homestead rebate amount  REF SMV

SJR52  Bateman,C  Renewable Energy Day-designates May 23 of each year  REF SEN

SJR53  Cruz-Perez,N  Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month-designates March of each year  REF SHH

SJR54  Cruz-Perez,N  Preeclampsia Awareness Month-permanently designates May  REF SHH

SR51  Gopal,V  Assault weapon ban-urges President and Congress to reauthorize  REF SLP

SR52  Cryan,J/Diegnan,P  Martin McGuinness Principles-supports; delivery of Good Friday Agreements  REF SSG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S60  Singer,R/Singleton,T  Military Pro Bono Program-provide legal representation, active-duty service memb  REP

S61  Singer,R/Singleton,T  Prof lic/application fees-concerns spouse/dependent of active duty servicemember  REP

S170  Corrado,K+1  Veterans Assistance Grant Prog-estab nonprofit organizations, provide cert. svcs  REP

S232 Scs (SCS)  Singleton,T/Weinberg,L  Environmental permits in burdened communities-concerns  REP/SCS

S331  Smith,B/Codey,R+2  State House Complex-requires environmental sustainability plan  REP

S337 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L  Sch dist bldgs-NJ infrastr Bank issue bonds to finan cost-effective improvements  REP/SCA

S551  Codey,R/Bucco,A  Municipal emergency management coordinators, non-resident-permits appointment  REP

S594  Beach,J/Greenstein,L  Life Sciences Internship Challenge-creates program, tax credit to cert companies  REP

S717  Addiego,D/Singleton,T+1  Veteran, surviving spouse-provides income tax deduction  REP

S766 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V  Chloe's Pet Access Law-permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants  REP/SCA

S828  Lagana,J/Greenstein,L  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating  REP

S896 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Turner,S  Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender  REP/SCA

S913  Connors,C+2  Surviving spouse, cert blind or disabled vet-annual comp paid from date of death  REP

S920  Singleton,T/Gopal,V  Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing  REP

S1002  Vitale,J  Postage for sending goods to Armed Forces-income tax credit for cost  REP

S1016 Scs (SCS)  Smith,B  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide  REP/SCS

S1157 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cruz-Perez,N  Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes  REP/SCA

S1235  Turner,S/Cruz-Perez,N  Veterans, disabled-exempts from municipal parking meter fee payment  REP

S1251  Gopal,V+2  Birth certificate to military veteran-requires issuance of 1 free copy  REP

S1661  Greenstein,L  Prisoner reentry peer support hotline-establishes  REP

S1866 Scs (SCS)  Gopal,V+3  St. contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned business-estab price preference  REP/SCS

SCR53    Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+1  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes  REP

SJR41 Sca (1R)  Cruz-Perez,N/Addiego,D  Gun Violence Awareness Day-designates June 2 of each year  REP/SCA

SR27 Sca (1R)  Kean,T  Foreign-based companies-encourages to make direct investment in NJ  REP/SCA

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

S170  Corrado,K+1  Veterans Assistance Grant Prog-estab nonprofit organizations, provide cert. svcs 

S232 Scs (SCS)  Singleton,T/Weinberg,L  Environmental permits in burdened communities-concerns 

S331  Smith,B/Codey,R+2  State House Complex-requires environmental sustainability plan 

S337 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L  Sch dist bldgs-NJ infrastr Bank issue bonds to finan cost-effective improvements 

S594  Beach,J/Greenstein,L  Life Sciences Internship Challenge-creates program, tax credit to cert companies 

S717  Addiego,D/Singleton,T+1  Veteran, surviving spouse-provides income tax deduction 

S828  Lagana,J/Greenstein,L  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating 

Bills Referred/SBA: (cont’d)

 

S896 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Turner,S  Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender 

S913  Connors,C+2  Surviving spouse, cert blind or disabled vet-annual comp paid from date of death 

S920  Singleton,T/Gopal,V  Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing 

S1002  Vitale,J  Postage for sending goods to Armed Forces-income tax credit for cost 

S1157 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cruz-Perez,N  Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes 

S1251  Gopal,V+2  Birth certificate to military veteran-requires issuance of 1 free copy 

S1661  Greenstein,L  Prisoner reentry peer support hotline-establishes 

S1866 Scs (SCS)  Gopal,V+3  St. contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned business-estab price preference 

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Referred to Committee:

 

A270  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V+5  F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets-air quality studies, support campaign;$50K  REF SMV

A377 Aca (1R)  Danielsen,J/McKeon,J+2  Cannabis-related businesses-creates certain protections for insurers  REF SCM

A492  Webber,J/Houghtaling,E+7  Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding  REF SEG

A516  Jimenez,A/Rooney,K+5  EMT certification, certain out-of-State-provide reciprocity  REF SHH

A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+3  Psychologist training requirements-revises  REF SHH

A703 Aca (1R)  Sumter,S/Mukherji,R+4  Probation officers-union officials who represent participate in union activities  REF SLA

A724  Johnson,G/Vainieri Huttle,V+9  False public alarms-includes crime as form of bias intimidation  REF SJU

A741  Johnson,G/Conaway,H+6  Fuel Cell Task Force-establishes and increases use of fuel cells in State  REF SEN

A853  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+30  Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating  REF SCU

A860  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+11  Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Task Force  REF SHH

A863  Chiaravalloti,N/Johnson,G+5  Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics  REF SLP

A1104 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/McKnight,A+13  Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act-school meal info be provided to parents  REF SED

A1145  Freiman,R/Egan,J+13  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes  REF SCU

A1176 Acs (ACS)  Zwicker,A/Freiman,R+4  Cardiac procedures, full service adult-DOH license certain qualifying hospitals  REF SHH

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

A1263  Schaer,G/Johnson,G+1  Life insurance, stranger-originated-prohibits act, practice or arrangement  REF SCM

A1296  Mosquera,G/Murphy,C+5  Complaints, public-State department required to provide a link on its website  REF SSG

A1369  Benson,D/Zwicker,A+1  Patrolman Billie D Ellis Memorial Highway-desig. portion of Rt 27 in Princeton  REF STR

A1443  DeCroce,B/Benson,D+9  Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners  REF SHH

A1630/1631 Acs (ACS)  Lampitt,P/Greenwald,L+13  School meals, bill in arrears-clarifies school dist cannot restrict meal access  REF SED

A2116  Tully,P/Swain,L+7  Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines  REF SSG

AJR28  Giblin,T/Vainieri Huttle,V+2  Eating Disorders Awareness Week-permanently designates last week in February  REF SHH

AJR30  Murphy,C/Mosquera,G+14  Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs  REF SJU

AJR32  Freiman,R/Zwicker,A  Autoimmune Encephalitis Awareness Day-designates February 22 of each year  REF SHH

 

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

 

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S120  (O'Scanlon,D)  Firearm, loaded-incr criminal penalties w/in access of minors resulting in death

S249 Sca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Pharmacy benefits manager prov. services w/in Medicaid prog-disclose info to DHS

S487  (Bucco,A)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S887  (Gopal,V)  Prescription drug services, Medicaid-transition managed care to fee-for-service

S913  (Cruz-Perez,N; Pennacchio,J)  Surviving spouse, cert blind or disabled vet-annual comp paid from date of death

S1194  (Addiego,D)  Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M

S1251  (Cruz-Perez,N; Pennacchio,J)  Birth certificate to military veteran-requires issuance of 1 free copy

S1439  (O'Scanlon,D)  Fentanyl unlawful manufacturing, distributing or dispensing-increase penalty

S1479  (Kean,T)  Food Desert Elimination Act-provide incentives to supermarkets to eliminate

S1866 Scs (SCS) (Cruz-Perez,N; Corrado,K; Singleton,T)  St. contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned business-estab price preference 

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S120  (Bucco,A)  Firearm, loaded-incr criminal penalties w/in access of minors resulting in death

S349  (Greenstein,L)  Electric veh. charging stations-developers offer option in new home construction

S551  (Bucco,A)  Municipal emergency management coordinators, non-resident-permits appointment

S633  (Turner,S)  Healthy Workplace Act-unlawful practice to subject emp. to abusive workplace env

S896 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender

S920  (Gopal,V)  Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing

S1078  (Turner,S)  SNAP application process for senior citizens-streamline

S1157 Sca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA-establishes

S1235  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Veterans, disabled-exempts from municipal parking meter fee payment

S1415  (Bucco,A)  Health savings accounts, individual-extends federal income tax advantages

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S1469  (Greenstein,L)  Homeless emergency shelters-admit certain persons unless they pose a danger

S1476  (Beach,J)  Economic Gardening Program-create, prov customized service to certain businesses

S1479  (Beach,J)  Food Desert Elimination Act-provide incentives to supermarkets to eliminate

S1505  (Stack,B)  Veteran's property tax exemption-extends to tenant shareholders in co-ops

S1513  (Singleton,T)  Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act-transfer to affordable housing

 

The Senate President has made the following appointment:

*Effective February 12, 2020

New Jersey Human Relations Council-Exec. Committee:

Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (16), to replace Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (8)
 

The Senate President has made the following reappointments:

*Effective February 14, 2020

New Jersey Corporate and Business Law Study Commission:

Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (18)

 

Drinking Water Quality Institute:

Leslie Brunell, Ph.D., of Closter.

 

New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing Board:

Kathryn Burns Collins, FACHE, of Interlaken.

Anne M. Sullivan, BSN, of Brick.

 

State Council for Adult Literacy Education Services:

Brigette Satchell, of Cherry Hill.

Julio Sabater, of Union.

 

Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission:

James A. Carney, of Egg Harbor.

 

Aquaculture Advisory Council:

Lisa M. Calvo, of Newfield.

 

The Minority Leader has made the following appointment:

*Effective February 20, 2020

Ellis Island Advisory Commission:

Senator Anthony M. Bucco (25)

 

The Minority Leader has made the following reappointments:

*Effective February 20, 2020

New Jersey Military Skills Council:

Senator Michael J. Doherty (23)

 

New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and Business Partnerships:

John W. Kennedy, of Madison.

The Senate adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 (SESSION/JOINT SESSION/Budget Message).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (SESSION)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A3086  McKeon,J  Forest stewardship program-establishes for State-owned lands  REF AAN

A3087  McKeon,J  Green Building Tax Credit Act  REF ACE

A3088  McKeon,J/Pinkin,N  Internet pharmacies and electronic prescriptions-regulates  REF ARP

A3089  McKeon,J+1  Juror disqualification-prohibits based on gender ID or sexual orientation  REF AJU

A3090  McKeon,J  Baccalaureate degree-higher ed. instit required to offer accelerated 3-year prog  REF AHI

A3091  McKeon,J  Juvenile defendants, certain-concerns resentencing and parole  REF ALP

A3092  McKeon,J  District energy collaborative-BPU prov. incentives and combined heat/power fac.  REF ATU

A3093  McKeon,J  Elderly relative-$3K income tax deduction for taxpayers providing home care  REF ASE

A3094  McKeon,J  Punitive damages paid in connection w/legal actions-disallows tax deduction  REF AJU

A3095  Mazzeo,V  Ballots-provides co. clerks with an addl week to mail, for 2020 primary election  REF ASL

A3096  McKeon,J  Tuition prog, federally qualified-income tax deduction for contrib./credit purch  REF AHI

A3097  McKeon,J  Consumer Litigation Funding Act  REF AFI

A3098  McKeon,J  Superior, Supreme, Tax Court Judges-increases mandatory retirement age to 72  REF AJU

A3099  McKeon,J  Stalking-creates a civil cause of action  REF AJU

A3100  McKeon,J  Electric distrib. utility poles/towers-BPU study feasibility, installation req.  REF ATU

A3101  McKeon,J  Solar electric systems-electric pub utilities enter into agreements w/bldg owner  REF ATU

A3102  McKeon,J  Pension & annuity funds-prohibit, companies selling assault firearms  REF AJU

A3103  McKeon,J  Drones-contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation of fourth degree crime  REF AHS

A3104  McKeon,J+1  Drones-retailers required to provide FAA safety guidelines to consumers  REF AHS

A3105  McKeon,J  Electric util poles & transmission towers-estab req for newly installed/replaced  REF ATU

A3106  McKeon,J  Highlands Conservation Trust-preserve land in Highlands Region; estab. lic plate  REF AEN

A3107  McKeon,J  Buy-out accumulated leave time-issue bonds, reduce future terminal leave expense  REF ASL

A3108  McKeon,J  Evictions-enhances use of breach of implied warranty of habitability defense  REF AHO

A3109  McKeon,J  Landlord-tenant court records-establishes confidentiality  REF AHO

A3110  McKeon,J  Emergency shelters-establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures  REF AHE

A3111  McKeon,J  Pipeline companies, private-restricts use of eminent domain  REF ATU

A3112  DeAngelo,W  School buses, newly-purchased-equip with air conditioning and heating systems  REF ATR

A3113  DeAngelo,W/Murphy,C  Vol. first aid squad-bill third parties, do not lose right to use warning lights  REF ALP

A3114  DeAngelo,W  Volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad-revises definition  REF ALP

A3115  DeAngelo,W  Parole officers-who monitors sex offenders limits caseload to 40  REF ALP

A3116  DeAngelo,W  Health care service provider-limits rescheduling, cancellation and no-show fees  REF ACO

A3117  DeAngelo,W  Alcoholic beverages, fd raising events held by non-profits/charitable org-allow  REF AOF

A3118  DeAngelo,W  Economic Development Incentive Review Commission-establish  REF ACE

A3119  DeAngelo,W  Shopping centers, distressed-allows CBT credit as incentive for redevelopment  REF ACE

A3120  DeAngelo,W  Recall election-change date, initiate after completion of first term in office  REF ASL

A3121  DeAngelo,W  Recall petition-changes signature requirement  REF ASL

A3122  DeAngelo,W  Campaign contributions-required to be reported to ELEC  REF ASL

A3123  DeAngelo,W  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk  REF AMV

A3124  DeAngelo,W  Race tracks & off-track wagering fac.-create cigar night smoking ban exemption  REF ATG

A3125  DeAngelo,W  Consumer contracts-invalidates, waiver required of right to file a complaint  REF ACO

A3126  DeAngelo,W  Construction Lien Law-permits constr worker to file lien against property owner  REF ALA

A3127  DeAngelo,W  Employer reporting requirements-concerns teminated employees  REF ALA

A3128  DeAngelo,W  Construction contracts-concerns prompt payment  REF ALA

A3129  DeAngelo,W/Murphy,C  Unfair labor practice claims-provides exclusive jurisdiction to PERC  REF ALA

A3130  DeAngelo,W  Public works contractors-concerns apprenticeship programs  REF ALA

A3131  DeAngelo,W  Employment discrimination based on applicant employment status-prohibits  REF ALA

A3132  DeAngelo,W  UI benefits overpayment-Department of Treasury required to collect  REF ALA

A3133  DeAngelo,W  Prevailing wage violations-concerns debarment  REF ALA

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A3134  DeAngelo,W  Contractors-concern registration & sets criteria, responsible bidder in pub work  REF ALA

A3135  DeAngelo,W  Construction Industry Independent Contractor Reform Commission-establishes  REF ALA

A3136  DeAngelo,W  Housing projects, for-sale-extends prevailing wage requirements  REF ALA

A3137  DeAngelo,W  MVC database-check Social Security Admin. records and mark deceased persons  REF ATR

A3138  DeAngelo,W+1  Honorably discharged veterans-establishes special license plate  REF AMV

A3139  DeAngelo,W  License probationary-may transport siblings, dependents & 1 additional passenger  REF ATR

A3140  DeAngelo,W  BPU public meetings held in State-owned building-broadcast live on Internet  REF ATU

A3141  DeAngelo,W+1  Combat Action Badge-authorizes special license plate  REF AMV

A3142  DeAngelo,W+1  Water supply and wastewater treatment systems-revises licensure req. to operate  REF ARP

A3143  Kennedy,J  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  REF ARP

A3144  Murphy,C  Regulatory Improvement Commission-establishes  REF AOF

A3145  Murphy,C  Highly acute devel. disab. person-exception rates, programmatic & staffing req.  REF AHU

A3146  Murphy,C  Disability law and etiquette-requires training for State employees  REF ASL

A3147  Murphy,C  Five-year housing advisory plan-establishes  REF AHO

A3148  Murphy,C  Law Enforcement Addiction Intervention Pilot Program-estab in Burlington County  REF ALP

A3149  Murphy,C  Timothy J. Piazza's Law-expands scope of activities constituting hazing  REF ALP

A3150  Murphy,C  Military spouse-extend validity of temporary instructional certificate to 1 year  REF AMV

A3151  Murphy,C  State forms & documents-requires replacement for certain terms  REF AWC

A3152  Murphy,C  Smoking in the automobile when children are present-prohibits  REF AWC

A3153  Murphy,C  West Virginia University alumni-authorizes issuance of license plates  REF ATR

A3154  Murphy,C  School dress codes policy-apply to all schools within school district  REF AED

A3155  Murphy,C  Discrim, unlawful-denial of svc based on person's disab by domestic viol shelter  REF AJU

A3156  Murphy,C  Cranberry juice-designates as State beverage  REF AAN

A3157  Murphy,C  School breakfast/lunch bill in arrears-provide anti-stigmatization protections  REF AED

A3158  Murphy,C  Substance use-secondary schools annually conduct written/verbal screening prog.  REF AED

A3159  Murphy,C  Nurses, advanced practice-tuition reimbursement who provide home health care svc  REF AHI

A3160  Murphy,C  Hazing conviction-student is ineligible for State financial aid  REF AHI

A3161  Murphy,C  Supporting Educational & Entrepreneurial Development Program-establish  REF AHI

A3162  Murphy,C  Budget info, user friendly-loc units of govt prov access thru Internet site link  REF ASL

A3163  Murphy,C  Michael Fischer Law-defibrillators required at youth athletic events  REF AWC

A3164  Murphy,C  Common Interest Community Task Force-establishes  REF ASL

A3165  Murphy,C  Wireless communications, collocate equipment-clarifies application  REF ATU

A3166  Murphy,C  Animal, domestic companion-bars provision in decedent's will, req. euthanasia  REF AJU

A3167  Murphy,C  Craft distilleries-authorizes direct shipping  REF AOF

A3168  Murphy,C  School district regionalization, cert.-estab. pilot program to study feasibility  REF AED

A3169  Murphy,C  Disab. student-approved private schools-incl. in tuition consultants hourly rate  REF AED

A3170  Murphy,C  Abandoned properties-requires municipal accounting before receiving State aid  REF AHO

A3171  Murphy,C  Bd. of education-post on website info summarizing payroll & weekly accts payable  REF AED

A3172  Murphy,C  Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities Task Force-establishes  REF AED

A3173  Murphy,C  Library Network for continuation of services;$750K  REF ASL

A3174  Murphy,C  Homeless students trans.-State required to reimburse school districts for costs  REF AED

A3175  Murphy,C  Partnership for Assessment of Readiness, Coll/Career-proh admin of assess. devel  REF AED

A3176  Murphy,C  Anti-hazing policy-higher education institutions & nonpublic high schools adopt  REF AED

A3177  Murphy,C  Residential foreclosed vacant and abandoned property-creditor maintain interior  REF AHO

A3178  Burzichelli,J  Sch, proprietary-limits elig for direct State aid and State student asst program  REF AHI

A3179  Burzichelli,J/Wirths,H  Rooming and boarding house-revises definition of landlord to include  REF AHO

A3180  Bramnick,J  Liability insurance policies-prohibit certain provisions  REF AFI

A3181  Bramnick,J  School board member, participate in volunteer activities-clarifies circumstances  REF AED

A3183  Munoz,N  Rabies preventive treatment-prohibits payment of more than 1 copayment  REF AFI

A3184  Munoz,N  Military nonresidential spouses-concerns licensure and certifications  REF ARP

A3185  Munoz,N  Medical malpractice judgment-exempts homestead from attachment  REF AJU

A3186  Munoz,N/Pinkin,N  Student sun protection-adopt policies on sunscreen use & sun-protective clothing  REF AED

A3187  Munoz,N  Higher Education Student Advisory Commission-establish  REF AHI

A3188  Munoz,N  Mil personnel killed in act of duty-prov free tuition, surviving spouse/children  REF AHI

A3189  Munoz,N  Public meetings-requires public bodies to publish detailed agenda  REF ASL

A3190  DiMaso,S+1  Community Food Bank of NJ-establish criteria for distribution of FY2020 funding  REF AAN

A3191  DiMaso,S  Autistic person-voluntarily make notation on driver's lic, ID card & MV registry  REF ATR

A3192  DiMaso,S  Sex offender registration-expand regis. req., include human trafficking crimes  REF AJU

A3193  Murphy,C  Parental rights-clear evidence of assault, child visitation, provide termination  REF AJU

ACR129  McKeon,J  Extra-judicial activities-permit justices and judges to engage, as by court rule  REF AJU

ACR130  McKeon,J  Judges-increase mandatory retirement age from 70 to 72  REF AJU

ACR131  DeAngelo,W  Recall petitions-constitutional amendment to change signature requirement  REF ASL

ACR132  Murphy,C  Family Violence Prevention and Services Act-urges to reauthorize  REF AWC

ACR133  Murphy,C  Communication Decency Act of 1996-urges Congress to amend  REF AWC

ACR134  Timberlake,B  Eviction Crisis Act, 2019/Family Stability & Opportunity Voucher Act, 2019-enact  REF ACD

ACR135  Jasey,M  Community Reinvestment Act-urges Congress to oppose federal regulatory changes  REF ACD

AJR113  DeAngelo,W  Ostomy Awareness Day-designates October 1 of each year  REF AHE

AJR114  Murphy,C  Give Kids a Smile Day-permanently designates first Friday in February  REF AHE

AJR115  Murphy,C  Alexandra 'Alex' Scott Day-permanently designates January 18th  REF AWC

AJR116  Murphy,C  Juliette Gordon Low Day-designates October 31st of each year  REF AWC

AJR117  Murphy,C  Say Something Week-designates week of February 24 through March 2 of each year  REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

AJR118  Murphy,C  Walk to School Month-designates October of each year  REF AED

AJR119  DiMaso,S  Constitution Day-designates January 1 of each year  REF ASL

AR110  DeAngelo,W  Veterans, dental care-urges legislation requiring Veterans Affairs to provide  REF AMV

AR111  DeAngelo,W  Local businesses and organizations-urges residents to shop locally and support  REF ACD

AR112  Murphy,C  Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule-opposes proposed changes  REF AHO

 

Motions:

 

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste  To Aa (Wirths)

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste  To Table (50-29-0) (Greenwald)

 

Bills Passed:

 

A270  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V+5  F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets-air quality studies, support campaign;$50K  (78-0-0)

A377 Aca (1R)  Danielsen,J/McKeon,J+2  Cannabis-related businesses-creates certain protections for insurers  (65-12-2)

A492  Webber,J/Houghtaling,E+7  Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding  (77-0-0)

A516  Jimenez,A/Rooney,K+5  EMT certification, certain out-of-State-provide reciprocity  (78-0-0)

A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+3  Psychologist training requirements-revises  (79-0-0)

A703 Aca (1R)  Sumter,S/Mukherji,R+4  Probation officers-union officials who represent participate in union activities  (63-2-13)

A724  Johnson,G/Vainieri Huttle,V+9  False public alarms-includes crime as form of bias intimidation  (79-0-0)

A741  Johnson,G/Conaway,H+6  Fuel Cell Task Force-establishes and increases use of fuel cells in State  (79-0-0)

A853  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+30  Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating  (79-0-0)

A860  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+11  Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Task Force  (79-0-0)

A863  Chiaravalloti,N/Johnson,G+5  Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics  (79-0-0)

A1104 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/McKnight,A+13  Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act-school meal info be provided to parents  (79-0-0)

A1145  Freiman,R/Egan,J+13  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes  (70-9-0)

A1176 Acs (ACS)  Zwicker,A/Freiman,R+4  Cardiac procedures, full service adult-DOH license certain qualifying hospitals  (70-5-4)

A1229  Schaer,G/Mosquera,G+16  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website  (79-0-0)

A1263  Schaer,G/Johnson,G+1  Life insurance, stranger-originated-prohibits act, practice or arrangement  (78-0-1)

A1296  Mosquera,G/Murphy,C+5  Complaints, public-State department required to provide a link on its website  (79-0-0)

A1369  Benson,D/Zwicker,A+1  Patrolman Billie D Ellis Memorial Highway-desig. portion of Rt 27 in Princeton  (79-0-0)

A1443  DeCroce,B/Benson,D+9  Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners  (79-0-0)

A1630/1631 Acs (ACS)  Lampitt,P/Greenwald,L+13  School meals, bill in arrears-clarifies school dist cannot restrict meal access  (79-0-0)

A2116  Tully,P/Swain,L+7  Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines  (79-0-0)

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N+1  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste  (49-28-1)

AJR28  Giblin,T/Vainieri Huttle,V+2  Eating Disorders Awareness Week-permanently designates last week in February  (79-0-0)

AJR30  Murphy,C/Mosquera,G+14  Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs  (79-0-0)

AJR32  Freiman,R/Zwicker,A  Autoimmune Encephalitis Awareness Day-designates February 22 of each year  (79-0-0)

AR17  Tucker,C/McKnight,A+7  Violence-declares public health crisis  (74-0-1)

AR38  Conaway,H/Zwicker,A+4  Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle-provide funding & incentives to promote usage  (76-1-1)

AR78  Mosquera,G/Moen,W+8  2020 Census Complete Count Committees-urges counties and municipalities create  (78-0-0)

AR79  Mosquera,G/Holley,J+8  Get Out the Count Week-designates March 12 thru 20; encourage full Census count  (78-0-0)

AR109  Coughlin,C  Assembly Rule 10:1-updates the Assembly standing reference committees  (78-0-0)

SCR39  Greenstein,L/Turner,S+11  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote  (79-0-0)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

ACR127  Pinkin,N/Reynolds-Jackson,V+10  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote  SUB BY SCR39

SCR39  Greenstein,L/Turner,S+11  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote  SUB FOR ACR127

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A242 Aa (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Downey,J+2  Legal signature-clarifies person w/disab sign w/finger or other identifying mark  (Johnson)

A702 Aa (1R)  Sumter,S/Mazzeo,V+1  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use  (Johnson)

A723 Aa (1R)  Johnson,G/Wimberly,B+9  Bus. for certification-prohibits disqual. of certain minority and women owned  (Johnson)

A744 Aa (1R)  Johnson,G+1  Law enforce agency-prov internal affair/personnel file of police, other agencies  (Johnson)

A745 Aa (1R)  Johnson,G/Pinkin,N+14  Transportation network company driver-pretending, fraudulent, criminalizes  (Johnson)

A1632 Aa (1R)  Lampitt,P/Reynolds-Jackson,V+11  School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears  (Johnson)

A1653 Aa (1R)  Quijano,A/Pinkin,N+11  Vehicle-fueling and charging infrastructure, zero-emission-development projects  (Johnson)

A2311 Aa (1R)  Calabrese,C/Jasey,M  Higher ed instit & mun mutually beneficial relationship-exam by study commission  (Johnson)

A2963 Aa (1R)  Johnson,G  Board member of Public Utilities-serve as board member of NJ Transit Corporation  (Johnson)

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

A1353  Benson,D/DeCroce,B+1  Railroad crossing-driver required to stop when on-track equipment is approaching    FROM ATR 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A169  (Benson,D; Verrelli,A; Giblin,T; Carter,L)  Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A229 Aca (1R)  (Holley,J)  Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than 72 hrs

A242 Aa (1R)  (Murphy,C)  Legal signature-clarifies person w/disab sign w/finger or other identifying mark

A270  (Murphy,C; Space,P; Wirths,H; Lopez,Y; Houghtaling,E)  F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets-air quality studies, support campaign;$50K

A377 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E; Quijano,A)  Cannabis-related businesses-creates certain protections for insurers

A492  (Space,P; Wirths,H; Scharfenberger,G)  Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding

A516  (Murphy,C; Space,P; Wirths,H; Houghtaling,E; Lopez,Y)  EMT certification, certain out-of-State-provide reciprocity

A543 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C; Lopez,Y; Greenwald,L)  Psychologist training requirements-revises

A578  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Stop Social Media Censorship Act-create for users whose speech has been censored

A703 Aca (1R)  (Tucker,C; Lopez,Y)  Probation officers-union officials who represent participate in union activities

A711  (Tucker,C)  Reparations Task Force-establishes

A723 Aa (1R)  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Conaway,H; Lopez,Y)  Bus. for certification-prohibits disqual. of certain minority and women owned

A724  (Lopez,Y; Quijano,A; Lampitt,P)  False public alarms-includes crime as form of bias intimidation

A741  (Lopez,Y; Calabrese,C)  Fuel Cell Task Force-establishes and increases use of fuel cells in State

A745 Aa (1R)  (Mejia,P; Mosquera,G; Houghtaling,E; DiMaso,S; Lopez,Y)  Transportation network company driver-pretending, fraudulent, criminalizes

A792  (Lopez,Y)  Children's products made with formaldehyde-prohibits sale & distribution

A806  (Jasey,M)  Medicaid-DOC ensure inmates participate in pre-enrollment; card at release

A853  (Giblin,T; Downey,J; Carter,L; Dunn,A; Conaway,H; Space,P; Wirths,H; DiMaso,S; McKeon,J; Houghtaling,E; Lopez,Y)  Temporary businesses- 
  prohibits municipal licensure of children operating

A860  (Murphy,C; Conaway,H; Quijano,A; Lampitt,P; Lopez,Y)  Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Task Force

A863  (McKeon,J; Lampitt,P; Lopez,Y)  Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics

A914  (Stanfield,J)  Veterans-municipal development trust funds be spent on affordable assistance

A1075  (Lopez,Y)  Legionnaires's disease-DEP, DOH, DCA & public water systems prevent/control

A1087  (Armato,J; Mazzeo,V)  Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing

A1104 Aca (1R)  (Holley,J; Johnson,G; Conaway,H; Mosquera,G; McKeon,J; Jasey,M; Lopez,Y)  Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act-school meal info 
   be provided to parents

A1133  (Danielsen,J)  Insurance producers-prohibits application of fiduciary standard

A1137  (Rooney,K)  Health care plans-offered by SEHBP and local boards of education

A1145  (Mazzeo,V; Lopez,Y)  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes

A1176 Acs (ACS)  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Cardiac procedures, full service adult-DOH license certain qualifying hospitals

A1229  (Speight,S; Conaway,H; Armato,J; Lopez,Y)  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website

A1255  (DiMaio,J)  Religious services-establish security plan; select 1 person to carry handgun

A1263  (Murphy,C)  Life insurance, stranger-originated-prohibits act, practice or arrangement

A1292  (Zwicker,A)  Handgun ammunition-regulate sale & develop system for electronic firearm info.

A1296  (Lopez,Y)  Complaints, public-State department required to provide a link on its website

A1359  (Lopez,Y)  Woman Veteran-authorizes creation of license plates

A1369  (Lopez,Y)  Patrolman Billie D Ellis Memorial Highway-desig. portion of Rt 27 in Princeton

A1381  (Giblin,T)  Private Vehicle Rental Modernization Act

A1443  (Conaway,H; DiMaso,S; Lopez,Y)  Suicide prevention training-required for mental health practitioners

A1455  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Sales tax holiday, annual-establish, sale of computers & certain school supplies

A1482  (McKeon,J)  Fair Repair Act-concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics

A1514 Aca (1R)  (Lopez,Y)  Recycling bins-provide bins in State buildings

A1527  (Chaparro,A; Quijano,A)  Election workers-raise pay to $300 a day

A1616  (Webber,J)  Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline

A1630/1631 Acs (ACS)  (Speight,S; Mejia,P; Mosquera,G; Murphy,C; Lopez,Y)  School meals, bill in arrears-clarifies school dist cannot restrict meal
   access

A1632 Aa (1R)  (Speight,S; Mosquera,G; Murphy,C; Lopez,Y)  School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears

A1713  (Wirths,H)  Deer-authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting on certain lands

A1725 Aca (1R)  (Holley,J)  Pub. util. & cable tv svc providers-notify public entities of svc discontinuance

A1760  (Lopez,Y)  Consumer Access to Health Care Act-elim advanced practice nurse to prescribe med

A1841  (Zwicker,A)  Lead or asbestos hazard abatement, primary residency-gross income tax deduction

A2101 Aca (1R)  (Calabrese,C)  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating

A2116  (Lampitt,P)  Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines

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

A2310  (Schepisi,H; DiMaso,S)  Anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policy-require certain candidates adopt

A2316  (Greenwald,L)  Physical therapy-permits dry needling under certain circumstances

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  (Benson,D)  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

A2487  (Holley,J)  Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

A2538  (Thomson,E)  Board of education-accept donations for purpose of providing property tax relief

A2542  (Thomson,E)  Telemarketers-provide name, address and phone number and company name

A2544  (Thomson,E)  Civics instruction in middle schools-board of education required to provide

A2640  (Bramnick,J)  Senior citizens or disabled persons-creates crime of fiscal victimization

A2750  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Female patients-prohibits certain medical exams without informed consent

A2775 Aca (1R)  (Wirths,H; Rooney,K; Freiman,R; Mazzeo,V; Armato,J; Space,P)  Wineries on preserved farmland-pilot program authorizing special
  occasion events

A2863  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels

A2867  (Wirths,H; Thomson,E)  Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

A2896  (Wirths,H)  School Safety & Security Act-establishes penalties for criminal acts on sch prop

A2897  (Wirths,H)  Apprenticeships and programs-provides dedicated funding for promotion

A2902  (Wirths,H)  Oral recitation from the Declaration of Independence, in schools-requires;$10K

A2903  (Wirths,H)  Smarter Lunchroom Act-promotes healthy food choices in school cafeterias

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A2944  (Wirths,H)  Idling motor vehicles-permitted on residential property

A3073  (Caputo,R)  Schools public, private or charter-proh cloud computing svc from disclosing data

A3082  (Caputo,R)  Executor or administrator-take control of online accounts of deceased person

A3089  (Murphy,C)  Juror disqualification-prohibits based on gender ID or sexual orientation 

A3104  (Murphy,C)  Drones-retailers required to provide FAA safety guidelines to consumers 

A3138  (Murphy,C)  Honorably discharged veterans-establishes special license plate 

A3141  (Murphy,C)  Combat Action Badge-authorizes special license plate 

A3142  (Murphy,C)  Water supply and wastewater treatment systems-revises licensure req. to operate 

A3190    (Murphy,C)   Community Food Bank of NJ-establish criteria for distribution of FY2020 funding 

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

ACR105  (Thomson,E)  Joint legislative strategic planning committees-establish 4; long-term solutions

ACR127  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Peterson,E; Giblin,T; Mosquera,G; Quijano,A; Lampitt,P; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J)  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th
  anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

AJR28  (Pinkin,N; McKeon,J)  Eating Disorders Awareness Week-permanently designates last week in February

AJR29  (Dunn,A)  Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day-designates January 9 of each year

AJR30  (DiMaso,S; Jasey,M)  Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs

AJR73  (Thomson,E)  Gold Star Father's Day-Designates last Sunday in January of each year

AJR99  (Space,P)  Remembering Victims of Communism Day-designates November 7 of each year

AJR112  (Caputo,R)  Sickle Cell Awareness Month-designates September of each year

AR17  (Conaway,H; Jasey,M)  Violence-declares public health crisis

AR38  (Benson,D)  Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle-provide funding & incentives to promote usage

AR78  (Jimenez,A; McKeon,J; Jasey,M)  2020 Census Complete Count Committees-urges counties and municipalities create

AR79  (Jasey,M; Quijano,A; McKeon,J)  Get Out the Count Week-designates March 12 thru 20; encourage full Census count

AR87  (Thomson,E)  Health insurance/prescription drug providers-offer option of speaking to a human

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A292  (Dancer,R)  Agritourism activity-provide limited civil liability immunity to farmer hosting

A823  (Downey,J)  Insurance coverage, complex medical needs-requires for persons 18 or younger

A2202  (Wirths,H)  Green stormwater infra.-DOT prioritize design, construction & repair of pub hwys

A2224  (Thomson,E)  Federal home loan banks-revises effects of delinquency & insolvency proceedings

A2394  (Johnson,G)  Law enforcement agencies-establish minority recruitment and selection programs

A2488  (Armato,J)  Generic prescription drugs-prohibits excessive increases in prices charged

A2499  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Child care expenditures-corp. bus. and income tax credits for employer-provided

A2502  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Oxygen delivery, patient residences during public health emergency-requires plan

A2504  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Assisted living residences & cert fac-equip w/standby emergency power generators

A2508  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Dietary Supplements Task Force-establishes; concerning safety and regulation

A2509  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Service repair contractors-prohibits from charging hourly rates for travel time

A2510  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Entrepreneur-in-resid pilot prog-outreach, issues relevant to small bus concerns

A2512  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Newborn infants-screen for genetic mutations assoc w/hereditary hemochromatosis

A2533  (Thomson,E)  Telephone operator-concerns options when calling government entities

A2539  (Thomson,E)  Legislative-provides for public comment period at cert session of each house

A2583  (Wirths,H)  Power outages-BPU study microgrid & distributed energy resource deployment

A2693  (Dancer,R)  Vineyards, wineries new-estab loan program and provide CBT and income tax credit

A2739  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies-adopt maternity policies

A2743  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Judy & Nikki's Law-life w/out parole convicted of murder child age 16 or younger

A2747  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Gender-based compensation discrimination-prov income tax exclusion award

A2810  (Mukherji,R)  Sexual assault forensic evidence-requires evidence be preserved for 10 years

A2830  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Buprenorphine-req health benefits coverage for pain treatment w/out step therapy

A2832  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Dog Trainers Licensure Act

A2861  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  FamilyCare-elim. req. to be w/out health insur. for 3 months prior to enrolling

A2880  (Wirths,H)  Hospitals & St. psychiatric hosp-repeals requirement to hold annual pub meetings

A2883  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Matthew's Law Limiting Use of Restraints-establish

A2884  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Shaken baby syndrome & Period of PURPLE Crying program-establish awareness

A2885  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Count the Kicks-estab. campaign; ed pregnant women, track unborn child movements

A2900  (Wirths,H)  County vocational school districts-limits annual increase in tuition rates to 2%

A2901  (Wirths,H)  School busing-extends limit for nonpublic school to 30 miles

A2908  (Wirths,H)  Bus. owners, self-employed-deduct their own pension contrib. from income tax

A2909  (Wirths,H)  Electronic benefit cards-restrict use by cash assistance recipients

A2910  (Wirths,H)  Abortion-cover full cost of incarcerated woman in county correctional fac.

A2921  (Taliaferro,A)  Home-school students-allow participation in school-sponsored activities

A2946  (Wirths,H)  Death penalty for certain murders-reinstates

A2949  (Wirths,H)  Local unit insurance funds-expands eligibility to join

A2950  (Wirths,H)  Affordable housing units-make available, preferential basis to cert elig persons

A2951  (Wirths,H)  Civil Service-eliminates seniority for reductions in force

A2953  (Wirths,H)  Affordable housing rules-exempts contaminated and industrially-zoned sites

A2961  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners-requires annually

A2962  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  First responder suicides-requires reporting to DOH

A2969  (Wirths,H)  Work First NJ program benefits-provide drug testing of adult recipients

Second Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A3002  (Peterson,E)  Domestic viol. shelters-allows income tax deduction for 50% of contrib. of $100

A3038  (Mosquera,G)  Milk sharing dangers-establish public awareness campaign advising pregnant women

A3039  (Mosquera,G)  Child care centers, licensed-establish grant program, construct kitchen fac.;$1M

A3041  (Mosquera,G)  Home-schooling children under DCPP care-prohibits

A3045  (Mosquera,G)  Council of Women in Higher Education-estab. in St. Dept. to study/promote issues

A3066  (Dancer,R)  Farm management disputes-auth award of reasonable costs/attorney fees to farmers

A3068  (Downey,J)  Pension and retirement income exclusion-modifies-income eligibility cap

A3077  (Lopez,Y)  Coastal Climate Change Commission-create; study issues present to municipalities

ACR106  (Thomson,E)  State issues and policies-require Legislature convene 4 times annually to debate

ACR118  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Preexisting conditions-prohibit denial of coverage by certain health insurers

AR106  (Holley,J)  Natl Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 1986-US Health/Human Svcs fulfill obligations

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1713  (Space,P)  Deer-authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting on certain lands

A1774  (Dunn,A)  Inflation taxable income brackets-indexes under gross income tax

A2303  (Mosquera,G)  Office of State Dental Director and NJ Oral Health Commission-establishes

A2371 AcaAca (2R)  (Zwicker,A)  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste

A2526  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Inheritance tax payment-coincides with the due date for St/fed estate taxes

A2750  (Swain,L)  Female patients-prohibits certain medical exams without informed consent

A2760  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Endangering welfare of a child-unlawful use/distrib of CDS in child's presence

A2810  (Peterson,E)  Sexual assault forensic evidence-requires evidence be preserved for 10 years

A2867  (DePhillips,C)  Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

A2948  (Wirths,H)  Highlands Water Prot. Council-4 of the 7 memb. cannot be of the same pol. Party

A3066  (Downey,J)  Farm management disputes-auth award of reasonable costs/attorney fees to farmers

A3068  (Dancer,R)  Pension and retirement income exclusion-modifies-income eligibility cap

A3077  (Pinkin,N)  Coastal Climate Change Commission-create; study issues present to municipalities

A3179  (Space,P)  Rooming and boarding house-revises definition of landlord to include

AR78  (Lopez,Y)  2020 Census Complete Count Committees-urges counties and municipalities create

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1242  (Downey,J)  Early Intervention Support Services program-expansion of program to all counties

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

SCR39  (Pinkin,N)  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

SCR39  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

SCR39  (DiMaso,S)  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

SCR39  (Speight,S; Jimenez,A; Vainieri Huttle,V; Peterson,E; Giblin,T; Mosquera,G; Quijano,A; Lampitt,P; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J)  19th Amendment-  
  commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

The Assembly adjourned at 4:53 P.M. to meet again on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 (SESSION/JOINT SESSION/Budget Message).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (2/20/2020):

 

None