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Vol. XLIV No. 19                                                                                219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Honorable Samuel J. Ragonese, J.S.C., of Glassboro.

      David Louis Worthington, of Annandale.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S2397  Scutari,N/Cryan,J  COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program-establishes in DHS  REF SHH

S2398  Sweeney,S  Casinos-req State Treasurer make loans for making pymt in lieu of prop tax to AC  REF SSG

S2399  Addiego,D/O'Scanlon,D  Vapor products-establishes certain regulations  REF SHH

S2400  Sweeney,S  Casino gaming taxes & fees-concerns temp modifications to payment & use  REF SSG

S2401  Beach,J  School students & employees-prohibits returning to school after leaving country  REF SED

S2402  Addiego,D+1  Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act  REF SHI

S2403  Greenstein,L  Manufacturing sector-design a manuf. career pathway to provide students w/skills  REF SHI

S2404  Pou,N  Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19  REF SED

S2405  Diegnan,P  Notary public commission-establish 180 days, deadline for taking oath of office  REF SJU

S2406  Diegnan,P  JRS members, certain-provides maximum pensions  REF SSG

S2407  Diegnan,P  PFRS, PERS, SPRS-extend accidental death benefit who die from COVID-19  REF SSG

S2408  Diegnan,P  Rutgers University board of governors-adds 2 student representatives  REF SHI

S2409  Diegnan,P  E-ZPass-resident taxpayers deduct from income 50% paid thru tolls  REF SBA

S2410  Cunningham,S  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  REF SHH

S2411  Cryan,J  Students of higher education institutions-concerns certain refunds  REF SHI

S2412  Cryan,J  Rental reservations, short-term-refund/credit when public health emerg in effect  REF SCU

S2413  Gopal,V/O'Scanlon,D+2  Alcoholic beverage-allows certain delivery & sale during state of emergency  REF SBA

S2414  Singleton,T  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid  REF SLA

S2415  Scutari,N  School Connectivity Grant Program-establish online instruction  REF SED

S2416  Turner,S  Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission-establishes  REF SED

S2417  Stack,B  Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program to EDA; $75M  REF SEG

S2418  Stack,B  Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program to EDA; $75M  REF SEG

S2419  Scutari,N  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  REF SCM

S2420  Sarlo,P  Athletic coaches & estab. insur. req for cert org-grants immunity, personal liab  REF SJU

S2421  Ruiz,M  Purple Ribbon Schools Program-establishes; schools w/positive climate  REF SED

S2422  Rice,R  Auto insurers-issue credits reflecting reduced driving due to "stay-at-home"  REF SCM

S2423  Pou,N  Bankruptcy proceedings-concerns exemptions  REF SBA

S2424  Lagana,J/Gopal,V  Forfeiture funds-auth AG to use for public health response during declared emerg  REF SLP

S2425  Lagana,J  Local units-authorizes to temporarily make special emergency appropriations  REF SCU

S2426  Lagana,J  Student debt letter-higher ed instit send out; complete loan debt repymt. course  REF SHI

S2427  Lagana,J  NJCLASS loan borrowers-reduce loan repayment, child enrolled in Grow NJ Kids  REF SHI

S2428  Lagana,J+1  Veterans-provides up to 60 tuition-free credits at county colleges  REF SHI

S2429  Lagana,J  Sexual assault prev. training prog-devel for high sch athletic directors/coaches  REF SED

S2430  Greenstein,L  Accidental disability & death benefits-extend elig, PFRS/PERS during st of emerg  REF SSG

S2431  Gopal,V/Pou,N  Healthcare providers-concerns health insur. audit/claim coronavirus-2019 related  REF SHH

S2432  Gopal,V/Oroho,S+1  Long-Term Care Fac Infectious Disease Preparedness & Home Health Care Study Comm  REF SHH

S2433  Gopal,V  Elections-concerns electronic gathering of signatures and petition submission  REF SSG

S2434  Gopal,V  Property taxes due and payable for third quarter-concerns  REF SCU

S2435  Gopal,V/Lagana,J  Health care professionals-restricts use of restrictive employment covenants  REF SHH

S2436  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+1  Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and administer  REF SBA

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S2437  Gopal,V  Food takeout & delivery, third-party-limits service fees during state of emerg.  REF SBA

S2438  Holzapfel,J  DOE-release school districts software program used to calculate State school aid  REF SED

S2439  Holzapfel,J  Municipal agencies & certain land use applications-prohibits default approvals  REF SCU

S2440  Holzapfel,J  Jersey Shore Safety & Economy Task Force-establishes  REF SCU

S2441  Kean,T  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council-revises and updates membership  REF SHH

S2442  Kean,T  Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program-establish  REF SEG

S2443  Kean,T  Eco-Ag Tourism Council-estab, examine, devel eco and agric tourism opportunities  REF SEG

S2444  Corrado,K  First responders, qualified-provides temporary exclusion from gross income tax  REF SLP

S2445  Testa,M  State pension & annuity funds-proh investing in Chinese pharmaceutical companies  REF SSG

S2446  Testa,M  Agriculture food products from NJ farmers affected by pandemic-concerns purchase  REF SEG

S2447  Bucco,A/Singleton,T+3  PTSD & coronavirus-establish toll free helpline for frontline workers  REF SHH

S2448  O'Scanlon,D  Cannabis program, medicinal-authorizes use of telemedicine and telehealth  REF SHH

S2449  O'Scanlon,D  Local government issue notes w/extended terms during public health emerg-permits  REF SCU

S2450  O'Scanlon,D  Property taxes-concerns payment collected by mun. to counties and sch. dist.  REF SCU

S2451  Ruiz,M/Vitale,J  Pub contract penalties/terms-provides for waivers & modification due to COVID-19  REF SSG

S2452  Kean,T  Count the Kicks-estab. campaign; ed pregnant women, track unborn child movements  REF SHH

S2453  Weinberg,L  Sick leave benefits-concerns  REF SLA

S2454  Weinberg,L  Worker benefits and protections, including in public emergencies-enhances  REF SLA

S2455  Pou,N  Professional or occupational license-prohibits lawful presence as qualification  REF SCM

S2456  Cryan,J  Marriage/civil union lic, patients w/life-threatening symptoms-permit remote app  REF SJU

SCR111  Holzapfel,J/Gopal,V  Superstorm Sandy disaster loans-urges President enact leg forgiving loans  REF SCU

SJR79  Greenstein,L  Sexual assault by staff against inmates in St correctional fac-create study comm  REF SLP

SJR80  Gopal,V  Veteran memorial homes, DMVA-release funds to offset COVID-19 related losses  REF SMV

SR66  Bucco,A/Gopal,V  PTSD due to coronavirus 2019-urges federal govt. provide aid to State to combat  REF SHH

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S1055  Stack,B+1  Affordable residential rental units-qualified municipalities prohibit conversion  REP

S2034 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+1  Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program-establishes  REP/SCA

S2330 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Cryan,J+2  COVID-19 Financial Security for Consumers Act  REP/SCA

S2346 Scs (SCS)  Sarlo,P/Sweeney,S+11  Permits, certain-extends during COVID-19 emergency  REP/SCS

S2350 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Pou,N+3  Workers benefits and leave-enhances certain rights  REP/SCA

S2371 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/O'Scanlon,D+5  Hospitality Emergency Loan Prog.-provide no-interest loan to qual small business  REP/SCA

S2383 Scs (SCS)  Sarlo,P/Ruiz,M+3  Bridge Year Pilot Program-establish for students impacted by coronavirus 2019  REP/SCS

S2387 Sca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Cryan,J+3  Property tax appeals-extends time period for filing & processing in 2020  REP/SCA

S2388 Sca (1R)  Addiego,D/O'Scanlon,D+3  COVID-19 testing-authorizes certain forms  REP/SCA

S2394  Greenstein,L/Stack,B+3  Childbirth-requires hospital permit individual accompany woman during  REP

SCR103  Rice,R+2  Debt settlement companies-urges efforts to protect minority communities  REP

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S1055  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Affordable residential rental units-qualified municipalities prohibit conversion

S2034 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D)  Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program-establishes

S2330 Sca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  COVID-19 Financial Security for Consumers Act

S2346 Scs (SCS)  (Diegnan,P; Kean,T; Cruz-Perez,N)  Permits, certain-extends during COVID-19 emergency

S2350 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; O'Scanlon,D; Cruz-Perez,N)  Workers benefits and leave-enhances certain rights

S2371 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Brown,C; Cruz-Perez,N)  Hospitality Emergency Loan Prog.-provide no-interest loan to qual small business

S2383 Scs (SCS)  (Addiego,D; Kean,T; Cruz-Perez,N)  Bridge Year Pilot Program-establish for students impacted by coronavirus 2019

S2384  (Addiego,D; Gill,N; O'Scanlon,D; Cruz-Perez,N)  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders

S2387 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Diegnan,P; Cruz-Perez,N)  Property tax appeals-extends time period for filing & processing in 2020

S2388 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L; Kean,T; Cruz-Perez,N)  COVID-19 testing-authorizes certain forms

S2392  (Diegnan,P; Addiego,D; Cruz-Perez,N)  Local government deadlines, meetings and acceptance of prop tax payments

S2394  (Addiego,D; Kean,T; Cruz-Perez,N)  Childbirth-requires hospital permit individual accompany woman during

S2402  (Corrado,K)  Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act
S2413   (Oroho,S; Corrado,K)  Alcoholic beverage-allows certain delivery & sale during state of emergency
S2428  (Corrado,K)  Veterans-provides up to 60 tuition-free credits at county colleges
S2432  (Corrado,K)   Long-Term Care Fac Infectious Disease Preparedness & Home Health Care Study
S2436   (Kean,T)    Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and administer

SCR103  (Addiego,D; Cruz-Perez,N)  Debt settlement companies-urges efforts to protect minority communities

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2034 Sca (1R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program-establishes

S2375  (Singleton,T)  NJCLASS-suspend accrual of interest on loans in deferment or forbearance

S2394  (Stack,B)  Childbirth-requires hospital permit individual accompany woman during

 

The Senate did not adjourn.  The Senate will meet on Monday, May 11, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A3969  Danielsen,J  Local government deadlines, meetings and acceptance of prop tax payments  REF AAP

A4033  Wimberly,B  2020 NJ Burial Assistance Program-establishes; $20M  REF AHU

A4034  Wimberly,B  Resid prop owner/tenant prot, emerg impact-mortgage forbearance & rent reduction  REF AHO

A4035  Houghtaling,E  Property taxes due and payable for third quarter-concerns  REF ACD

A4036  Houghtaling,E  Farm employers-CBT & gross income tax credit, provide lodging & trans. benefits  REF AAN

A4037  Houghtaling,E  Elections-concerns electronic gathering of signatures and petition submission  REF ASL

A4038  Vainieri Huttle,V  Financial security-concerns  REF AFI

A4039  Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Health care professionals-establish loan redemption program  REF AHE

A4040  Vainieri Huttle,V  Littering of personal protective equipment-establish as separate offense  REF ALP

A4041  Karabinchak,R/Conaway,H  Medical Reservice Corp volunteers-provides gross income tax deduction  REF ABU

A4042  Downey,J  St contracts for service-disabled vet-owned business-estab price preference prog  REF AMV

A4043  Kennedy,J/Carter,L  COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program-establishes in DHS  REF AHU

A4044  McClellan,A  Howell House-designates as Harriet Tubman Museum, Cape May NJ  REF ASL

A4045  Bergen,B  Military academies-authorize license plate representing 5 branches, US military  REF AMV

A4046  Peterson,E  St. assessment test-Ed. Commissioner devel best practice guidelines student prep  REF AED

A4047  Space,P+1  Wage payment-concerns alternate methods  REF ALA

A4048  Space,P+1  Emerg. mgmt. depts-expands authority requesting asst outside normal jurisdiction  REF AHS

A4049  Space,P/Wirths,H  Admin. Procedure Act-concerns socio-economic impact statements for rule-making  REF AOF

A4050  Murphy,C/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Study Commission-establish  REF AHE

A4051  Space,P+1  Motor vehicle registration fees-exempts public higher education institutions  REF AHI

A4052  Space,P  Civil Service Commission Chair-clarify duties & responsibilities of chairperson  REF ASL

A4053  Space,P  Handgun permit to carry-State recognize, cert. residents issued by other States  REF AJU

A4054  Space,P  Firearm ID cards-allows county sheriffs to issue & permits to purchase handguns  REF AJU

A4055  Wirths,H+1  Sch. dist. bd of education-1 nonvoting advisory representative, sending sch dist  REF AED

A4056  Wirths,H+1  Peace Officers Memorial Day-encourages wearing blue to honor law enforcement  REF ALP

A4057  Wirths,H  School district, federal govt offer assistance, environmental issue-notify State  REF AED

A4058  Wirths,H+1  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations  REF ALP

A4059  Space,P+1  Workers' compensation/temporary disability benefits-exhaustion notification req  REF ALA

A4060  Wirths,H+1  Medical services prov. in county jails-seek reimbursement from inmate welfare fd  REF ALP

A4061  Wirths,H  Construction workforce recruitment and training program in DOLWD-establish  REF ALA

A4062  Wirths,H  Firearm display-clarifies licensed dealers provide at fund raising events  REF AJU

A4063  Wirths,H+1  Electric public util-agreement to place power restoration equip on priv property  REF ATU

A4064  Dancer,R  Real property-concerns material depreciation following a disaster  REF ASL

A4065  Dancer,R  Business personal property, certain-concerns taxation  REF AAP

A4066  Dancer,R  Emergency Demolition Fund-municipalities deposit payments from recovered costs  REF ASL

A4067  Dancer,R  Parking fees-requires anticipation in county and municipal budgets  REF ASL

A4068  Dancer,R/Benson,D  Veterans' property tax deduction-maintains eligibility when transferred to trust  REF AMV

A4069  Dancer,R  Skin care specialty & manicuring services-provides for shop to offer combination  REF ARP

A4070  Dancer,R  Scrap metal law-makes various revisions  REF ARP

A4071  Dancer,R  Consumer contracts-proh provisions which penalize consumer for negative comments  REF ARP

A4072  Dancer,R  Septic waste removal services, include human waste-provides sales tax exemption  REF ASL

A4073  Dancer,R  Motor fuel purchases-income tax deduction for State fuel taxes paid  REF ATR

A4074  Dancer,R  Veterans professional/occupational license/certification-profession board issue  REF AMV

A4075  Dancer,R  Horseshoer and farriers-exempts from licensed practice of veterinary medicine  REF ARP

A4076  Dancer,R  Financial instit-prov schedule of fees, charges & penalties for deposit accounts  REF AFI

A4077  Dancer,R  E-Verify program-prohibit employment of unauthorized aliens; employer req to use  REF ALA

A4078  Dancer,R  Microchip technology, personal ID-prohibit employers requiring employee implant  REF ALA

A4079  Dancer,R  Insurance crimes-DOBI publish and maintain webpage, most wanted persons list  REF AFI

A4080  Dancer,R  Professional & occupational licensing fees-waive for military status individuals  REF AMV

A4081  Dancer,R/Vainieri Huttle,V  Driving activities, volunteer-prohibits use in insurance underwriting  REF AFI

A4082  Dancer,R  Tiered network managed care plans-carriers consult w/health providers, devel sys  REF AFI

A4083  Dancer,R  Animal control officers and investigators, certified-continue education  REF AAN

A4084  Dancer,R/Murphy,C  Sober living homes-clarifies DHS authority over  REF AHU

A4085  Dancer,R/Murphy,C  Mental health commitment proceedings-Public Defender represent indigent patient  REF AHU

A4086  Dancer,R  Developmental Disab., resid. services-eliminate county notification of admission  REF AHU

A4087  Dancer,R  Psych facility-codify standard for rehospitalization after conditional discharge  REF AHE

A4088  Dancer,R  Statewide Respite Care Program-modifies definition of caregiver  REF AHU

A4089  Dancer,R  Law enforcement-officers employed by edu. instit. may possess firearms on campus  REF AHI

A4090  Dancer,R  Realty transfer fee-schedules termination  REF AHO

A4091  Dancer,R  Property tax relief programs-include notice in St. personal income tax materials  REF ASL

A4092  Dancer,R/Benson,D  Veteran, disabled-establish tenant gross income tax credit  REF AMV

A4093  Dancer,R  MV driv lic-cooperative arrangements w/foreign countries, reciprocal recognition  REF AHS

A4094  Dancer,R  Public utility emergency work-mun. charge fee to cover traffic control costs  REF ATU

A4095  Dancer,R  Electric & gas public utilities-prohibits from disqualifying cert resid customer  REF ATU

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A4096  Dancer,R  Pub util infra-restore parity w/regard to formula used to calculate devel refund  REF ATU

A4097  Dancer,R  STEM graduate retention tax credit-employers pay cert. employees' ed. loan debt  REF AST

A4098  Dancer,R  S corporation status-eliminates requirement for purpose of CBT and income tax  REF ACE

A4099  Dancer,R  Motor vehicle lic plate frames-permit dealer issued, not obscure numbers/letters  REF ATR

A4100  Dancer,R  Incest-establishes crime  REF AJU

A4101  Dancer,R  Game bird sale-sale tax exemption lic person, operate semiwild shooting preserve  REF AAN

A4102  Dancer,R  Horse boarding businesses-clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities  REF AAN

A4103  Dancer,R  CBT tax filings, certain-concerns timely report  REF AAP

A4104  Dancer,R  Legislative district office security improvements;$1M  REF ASL

A4105  Dancer,R  Hotel occupancy taxes-requires Division of Taxation to provide info. to mun.  REF ATG

A4106  Wirths,H  Electric svc. prov.-integrate energy storage sys into long-term planning process  REF ATU

A4107  Wirths,H  Public utilities-lease equipment for National Guard in event of emergency  REF AMV

A4108  Dancer,R  Income tax-allows carryforward of certain losses  REF AAP

A4109  Dancer,R  Olympic Games prizes-excludes from income tax the value of prizes or awards  REF AAP

A4110  Dancer,R  IRS Form 1099-K w/NJ corporation business tax and gross income tax return -req.  REF AAP

A4111  Dancer,R  Inheritance tax-eliminates transfer  REF ABU

A4112  Dancer,R  Deferred compensation-exclude public school/federal tax-exempt org. employee  REF AAP

A4113  Dancer,R  Horseracing industry-provide tax relief; estab. racetrack prop tax reimb program  REF ATG

A4114  Dancer,R  Racetrack Growth & Devel. Fd-estab on behalf of elig lessees of Sports/Expo Auth  REF ATG

A4115  Dancer,R  Home instructors emp. under DOE/DHS-crim. hist background check disqual offenses  REF AHU

A4116  Dancer,R  Involuntary commitment-provide alternate standard to treat in outpatient setting  REF AHU

A4117  Dancer,R  Public bodies-allow public comments at every meeting  REF ASL

A4118  DiMaso,S  Prop. tax rev-permit county to waive interest when mun does not turn over timely  REF ASL

A4119  McGuckin,G/Catalano,J  Municipal agencies & certain land use applications-prohibits default approvals  REF ASL

A4120  McGuckin,G/Catalano,J+1  PTSD & coronavirus-establish toll free helpline for frontline workers  REF AHE

A4121  McGuckin,G/Catalano,J  Jersey Shore Safety & Economy Task Force-establishes  REF ACE

A4122  Swain,L/Tully,P  Forfeiture funds-auth AG to use for public health response during declared emerg  REF ALP

A4123  Mukherji,R  Property tax appeals-extends time period for filing & processing in 2020  REF ASL

A4124  Conaway,H  Consumer Inquiry & Response Center-require DOBI promote during coronavirus 2019  REF AFI

A4125  Tully,P/Swain,L  COVID-19 response-authorize local units to temporarily make special emerg approp  REF ASL

A4131  Karabinchak,R/McKnight,A  Hotel sanitization-require DOH establish guidelines  REF AAP

A4132  Taliaferro,A  Workers benefits and leave-enhances certain rights  REF AAP

AJR162  Space,P  National Day of the Cowboy-recognizes fourth Saturday of July  REF ASL

AJR163  Space,P+1  National Apprenticeship Week-designates second week of November of each year  REF ALA

AJR164  Dancer,R/Benson,D  Autism and Mental Disorders Study Commission-establishes  REF AHU

AR157  Wimberly,B  #LightTheFight campaign-encourage to hang lights to honor healthcare workers  REF AHE

AR158  Space,P  Motorcycle scenic routes-urges Division of Travel and Tourism produce map  REF ATG

AR159  Dancer,R  Local Government Week-designates week of April 7, 2020  REF ASL

AR160  Dancer,R/Murphy,C  Natural gas pipeline network-importance of upgrading by replacing infrastructure  REF ATU

AR161  Dunn,A/Vainieri Huttle,V  PTSD due to coronavirus 2019-urges federal govt. provide aid to State to combat  REF AHE

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A3905 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Work First program-revises requirements for cash assistance benefits;$17M  REP/ACA

A3908 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M/Reynolds-Jackson,V+6  COVID-19 Financial Security for Consumers Act  REP/ACA

A3919  Calabrese,C/Spearman,W+5  Permits, certain-extends during COVID-19 emergency  REP

A3956 Aca (1R)  Chaparro,A/Mukherji,R+3  2020 NJ Emergency Rental Assistance Program-establishes;$100M  REP/ACA

A3971 Aca (1R)  Benson,D/Coughlin,C+2  Coronavirus relief bonds-authorizes the issuance of by municipalities & counties  REP/ACA

S2329 Aca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Vitale,J+2  Work First program-revises requirements for cash assistance benefits;$17M  REP/ACA

S2332 Aca (1R)  Stack,B/Sweeney,S+12  2020 NJ Emergency Rental Assistance Program-establishes;$100M  REP/ACA

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A3945  Murphy,C/Chaparro,A+4  Accidental disability & death benefits-extend elig, PFRS/PERS during st of emerg  FROM ASL TO AAP

S2347  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+8  Employment & Business-Related Tax Deferral Assistance Program-establishes  FROM ACE TO AAP

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

A3202  Dancer,R/Benson,D  Rare Disease Advisory Council-establish  FROM AHE 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A1619  (Benson,D)  Classroom supplies expenses-provides income tax deduction to eligible educators

A3591  (Pinkin,N)  Voting by mail-permits county clerk to remove voters; increase public awareness

A3920  (Benson,D)  Insurance policy cancellation-prohibits for at least 60 days, cert circumstances

A3942 Aca (1R)  (Mosquera,G; Sumter,S)  Childbirth-requires hospital permit individual accompany woman during

A3946  (Murphy,C; Zwicker,A)  Student financial aid-provide relief due to 2020 health state of emergency

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A3956 Aca (1R)  (Giblin,T)  2020 NJ Emergency Rental Assistance Program-establishes;$100M

A3959 Aca (1R)  (Sumter,S)  Hospitality Emergency Loan Prog.-provide no-interest loan to qual small business

A3966 Aca (1R)  (Thomson,E; DePhillips,C; Wirths,H; Scharfenberger,G)  Alcoholic beverage-allows certain delivery & sale during state of emergency

A3967 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G)  Property taxes, overdue-require notice be provided of change in interest rate

A3971 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Verrelli,A)  Coronavirus relief bonds-authorizes the issuance of by municipalities & counties

A3976  (Wirths,H)  Healthy Citizens & Healthy Business Act-concerns non-essential business return

A3990  (Dunn,A)  Veterans to in-demand fields-Dept. of Labor and Workforce Devel apply data

A4005  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Healthcare providers-concerns health insur. audit/claim coronavirus-2019 related

A4015  (DePhillips,C; Space,P; Wirths,H)  Long-Term Care Fac Infectious Disease Preparedness & Home Health Care Study Comm

A4039   (Zwicker,A)  Health care professionals-establish loan redemption program
A4050  (Dancer, R)  Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Study Commission-establish
A4120   (Vainieri Huttle,V)  PTSD & coronavirus-establish toll free helpline for frontline workers
ACR171  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Online instruction-petition for emerg resp funding to help schools expand access

AR145  (DiMaso,S)  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates

AR154  (Thomson,E; Stanfield,J; Dancer,R; Gove,D; Zwicker,A; Holley,J; Jasey,M; Mukherji,R; Caputo,R; Giblin,T)  National Teacher Appreciation
    Week-honors contributions and recognizes

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A3959 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Hospitality Emergency Loan Prog.-provide no-interest loan to qual small business

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2661  (Benson,D)  Alzheimer's-health insurer cover positron emission tomography to diagnose

A2665  (Benson,D)  Medicaid Managed Care Org. Oversight Program-estab. for availability and access

A3659  (Mukherji,R)  Affordable residential rental units-qualified municipalities prohibit conversion

A3967 Aca (1R)  (Karabinchak,R)  Property taxes, overdue-require notice be provided of change in interest rate

A3976  (Space,P)  Healthy Citizens & Healthy Business Act-concerns non-essential business return

A3980  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Healthcare education support-provides for voluntary contrib. through income tax

A4007  (McKnight,A)  Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg

A4030  (Benson,D)  Employment & Business-Related Tax Deferral Assistance Program-establishes

A4128  (Mukherji,R)  Remote meetings, certain-concerns participation during state of emergency

A4129  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders

ACR171  (Lampitt,P)  Online instruction-petition for emerg resp funding to help schools expand access

AJR108  (Benson,D)  Every Kid Healthy Week-designates fourth week in April of each year

AR154  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  National Teacher Appreciation Week-honors contributions and recognizes

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A514  (Benson,D)  Newborn screening program-expands number of disorders

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

A3959 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Hospitality Emergency Loan Prog.-provide no-interest loan to qual small business

A3967 Aca (1R)  (Mukherji,R)  Property taxes, overdue-require notice be provided of change in interest rate

A3971 Aca (1R)  (DeAngelo,W)  Coronavirus relief bonds-authorizes the issuance of by municipalities & counties

A3995  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway-designates State Highway Route 72

A3999  (Murphy,C)  Essential employees-concerns emp benefits coronavirus 2019 infections contracted

A4003  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Health care professionals-restricts use of restrictive employement covenants

A4007  (Murphy,C)  Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg

A4012  (Houghtaling,E)  Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and administer

A4015  (DeCroce,B)  Long-Term Care Fac Infectious Disease Preparedness & Home Health Care Study Comm

A4043  (Benson,D)   COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program-establishes in DHS
A4050  (Benson,D)  Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Study Commission-establish
A4085  (Conaway,H)  Mental health commitment proceedings-Public Defender represent indigent patient
A4121   (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Jersey Shore Safety & Economy Task Force-establishes

ACR171  (Karabinchak,R)  Online instruction-petition for emerg resp funding to help schools expand access

AJR164  (Vainieri Huttle,V)   Autism and Mental Disorders Study Commission-establishes

AR154  (DiMaio,J)  National Teacher Appreciation Week-honors contributions and recognizes

AR155  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Student loan forgiveness prog for doctors, nurses, emerg med svcs-urges to estab

 

The Assembly adjourned at 4:19 P.M. to meet again on Monday, May 11, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

 

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (5/4/2020):

 

None