NEW JERSEY

 LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

                                                                           for August 13, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 42                                                                                219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S2805  Greenstein,L  Police Body Camera Implementation Task Force-estab, study & make recommendations  REF SLP

S2806  Greenstein,L  Developmental disab. person-allow CBT & income tax credit to businesses who emp.  REF SLA

S2807  Greenstein,L  Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute  REF SJU

S2808  Singleton,T  Law enforce officer use of force data collection & reporting system-AG establish  REF SLP

S2809  Greenstein,L  Sch reopening, 2020-2021-req virtual/remote instruct for beginning; permit delay  REF SED

S2810  Gopal,V  Parents of school aged children-provide employment protection due to sch closure  REF SLA

S2811  Singleton,T  School report card-include number of psychologists & security personnel employed  REF SED

S2812  Gopal,V  Forfeiture of public office, mandatory-upon conviction of certain offenses  REF SJU

S2814  Codey,R  Masks-makes failure to wear upon entry into store w/signage a trespass offense  REF SJU

S2815  Gopal,V  Discharge designation-DMVA assist memb discharged due to LGBTQ status to change  REF SMV

S2816  Gopal,V  Life insur., State-sponsored-req DMVA partner w/National Guard offer Natl Guard  REF SMV

S2817  Gopal,V  Veterans' pref.-allow active duty prov. document other than DD-214 for civil svc  REF SMV

S2818  Gopal,V  Veterans benefits-prohibit persons from receiving comp. for advising/assisting  REF SMV

SCR127  Greenstein,L  SNAP eligibility-condemns Trump Administration's proposed rule limiting  REF SHH

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Concurrence w/Assembly Amendments/Given Second Reading:

 

S2340 AcaAca (2R)  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+25  Resid prop owner/tenant prot, emerg impact-mortgage forbearance & rent reduction 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

 

S908 Aca (1R)  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+2  Real estate developments-clarifies association assessment payment requirements 

S2436 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+18  Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and administer 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S1091  (Pou,N)  Restaurant Meals Program-estab in DHS; use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants

S1175  (Singleton,T)  Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability

S2090  (Addiego,D)  Military, serving outside of State, combat zone compensation-exclude income tax

S2707  (Ruiz,M)  Extended Employment services, ensure rate stability;$2.5M

S2759  (Pou,N)  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties

S2765  (Pou,N)  Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity

S2767  (Pou,N)  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis

S2789  (Pou,N)  Long-term care facilities-revises licensure, operational, reporting requirements

S2798  (Pou,N)  Long-term care fac-estab uniform req on submission of outbreak response plans

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S1135  (Pou,N)  SNAP-DHS develop outreach plan to inform students

S2759  (Madden,F)  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties

S2795  (Pou,N)  Nursing homes-require to employ patient advocate

The Senate adjourned at 4:20 P.M. to meet again on Monday, August 17, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Group “3” scheduled to meet).

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4516  Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA  REF ACE

A4517  Reynolds-Jackson,V/McKnight,A+1  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog  REF ASL

A4518  Scharfenberger,G  Computer crimes-incr. penalty, "bombing" online meeting under cert circumstances  REF ATU

A4519  Benson,D/Vainieri Huttle,V  Disabled persons-estab civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying  REF AJU

A4520  Benson,D/Verrelli,A+2  Vehicle reg & driver's license deadline-extend for new residents during COVID-19  REF ATR

A4521  Freiman,R/Benson,D  Motor veh. cert of ownership & salvage cert-proh MVC requiring power of attorney  REF ATR

A4522  Benson,D/Verrelli,A  Involuntary commitment-petition court for an individual w/substance use disorder  REF AHE

A4524  Benson,D  Integrated Case Management Services Program-DHS take certain measures concerning  REF AHU

A4525  Freiman,R+1  Farms, commercial-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  REF AAN

A4529  Speight,S  Public schools & COVID-19-req district, staff, & volunteers test prior to sch yr  REF AED

A4530  Speight,S/Vainieri Huttle,V  Postpartum home visit, cost-free-provides NJ residents have access to 1  REF AWC

A4532  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Police basic training-req. cultural diversity & implicit bias training included  REF ACD

A4533  Mukherji,R/Quijano,A+1  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases  REF AJU

A4534  Johnson,G/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Unemployment claims-provide effective date is date individual becomes unemployed  REF ALA

A4535  Murphy,C  Chief Executive Nurse-establishes position in DOH  REF AHE

A4536  Murphy,C  Minority Affairs, State Commission-establishes within Department of State  REF ASL

A4537  Mazzeo,V/Vainieri Huttle,V  Sanitizing products-exclude from sales tax for remainder of COVID-19 emergency  REF AAP

A4538  Lampitt,P/Quijano,A  Dental insurers-prov. credits for reduced usage during coronavirus 2019 pandemic  REF AFI

A4539  Moen,W/Spearman,W  Solid waste incinerator fac-install baghouse filters when making modifications  REF AEN

A4540  Vainieri Huttle,V/Murphy,C+2  Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability  REF AAN

A4541  Vainieri Huttle,V  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception  REF AHE

A4542  Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity  REF ACD

A4543  Caputo,R  Civil service certification-req. to notify by certified mail & electronic mail  REF ASL

A4544  Caputo,R  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment  REF ASL

A4545  Conaway1  Public school instruction-req. districts include racial discrim & social justice  REF AED

A4546  Murphy,C  Charitable org., NJ-based-allow income tax deduction for charitable contribution  REF ABU

A4547  Vainieri Huttle,V/Benson,D  Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M  REF ASE

AJR182   Mukherji,R/Verrelli,A  Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution-designates January 30  REF ASL

AR183  Mukherji,R/Vainieri Huttle,V  Election Day-urges Congress to make federal holiday  REF ASL

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A1533  Spearman,W/Reynolds-Jackson,V+2  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.  REP

A2060  Pintor Marin,E/Munoz,N+4  Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities  REP

A3143 Aca (1R)  Kennedy,J+1  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  REP/ACA

A4528  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  REP

AR112  Murphy,C/Holley,J  Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule-opposes proposed changes  REP

S698  Ruiz,M/Scutari,N+3  Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities  REP

S2419 SaAca (2R)  Scutari,N  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  REP/ACA

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A1649  Quijano,A  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet  REP REF AAP

A3396 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A  Residential deeds-encourages timely recording  REP/ACA REF AAP

A3957 Aca (1R)  Wimberly,B/Vainieri Huttle,V  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4259 Aca (1R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Pinkin,N+1  Mail-in ballots, voted-allows office of municipal clerk receive by hand delivery  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4276 Aca (1R)  Zwicker,A/Benson,D+1  Ballot Cure Act-establishes to modify & establish various voting procedures  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4320 Aca (1R)  Zwicker,A/Benson,D+1  Voting by mail-increase public awareness & use; extend deadline for ballots  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4475 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Benson,D+2  Ballot drop boxes-establish in each county at least 7 days before election  REP/ACA REF AAP

S2362 Aca (1R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  REP/ACA REF AAP

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A1649  Quijano,A  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet  FROM AJU TO ASL

A3143 Aca (1R)  Kennedy,J+1  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  FROM ARP TO ASL

A4007  Vainieri Huttle,V/McKnight,A+2  Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg  FROM AHU TO ASE

A4259 Aca (1R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Pinkin,N+1  Mail-in ballots, voted-allows office of municipal clerk receive by hand delivery  FROM ABU TO ASL

A4320 Aca (1R)  Zwicker,A/Benson,D+1  Voting by mail-increase public awareness & use; extend deadline for ballots  FROM AAP TO ASL

S2419 SaAca (2R)  Scutari,N  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  FROM ARP TO ASL

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

A4504  Murphy,C/Holley,J  Stray Animal Study Commission-establishes  FROM AAN 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A108  (Dancer,R)  Public utility franchise process-revise/

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

A453  (Dunn,A)  Autism Education Council-establishes

A850 Aca (1R)  (Pinkin,N)  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes

A911  (Dunn,A)  Veteran's property tax exemption-extends to tenant shareholders in co-ops

A1003  (Carter,L)  SNAP-DHS develop outreach plan to inform students

A2196  (Speight,S; Spearman,W; Holley,J)  St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2285  (Johnson,G)  SNAP-establishes standard medical expense deduction for senior citizens

A2418  (Jasey,M)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2623  (Benson,D)  Developmental disab. person-allow CBT & income tax credit to businesses who emp.

A2722  (Murphy,C)  Shift overlap, 30 minutes-required in State correctional facilities

A3199  (Verrelli,A)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

A3388  (Mukherji,R)  Feminine hygiene products-school districts provide, cert schools; State pay cost

A3756  (Johnson,G)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

A4168  (Speight,S)  SNAP participation-certain students exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement

A4179/4200 Acs (ACS)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Speight,S; Murphy,C)  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover

A4191  (Wirths,H; Dancer,R)  Farmer mentoring program-Department of Agricultural develop & implement

A4240 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G)  SNAP-provide for technological upgrade of application process

A4246  (Giblin,T)  Prof. & occup. license-expedite licensure for out-of-St individuals during emerg

A4281  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Vet. disab. compensation-exclude income qualification limit under prop tax reimb

A4336  (Wirths,H)  Dairy farmers-Department of Agric. pay Dairy Margin Coverage Prog annual premium

A4375  (Johnson,G; Quijano,A)  Unemployment comp fd-exclude benf paid during coronavirus from emp contributions

A4377  (DePhillips,C)  Immunity related to coronavirus 2019-establish for certain entities and persons

A4399  (Mukherji,R)  Compassion for Community Cats Law-spaying/neutering stray/feral cats; estab fund

A4422  (Dunn,A)  Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Long-Term Planning Commission-establishes in DHS

A4475 Aca (1R)  (Zwicker,A)  Ballot drop boxes-establish in each county at least 7 days before election

A4476  (McKnight,A)  State preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks-estab requirements

A4477  (Vainieri Huttle,V; McKnight,A)  Long-term care facilities-revises licensure, operational, reporting requirements

A4478  (McKnight,A)  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties

A4479  (McKnight,A)  Long-term care fac-supp pymts to staff providing direct care svc during COVID-19

A4480  (McKnight,A)  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects

A4481  (Dunn,A)  Long-Term Care Quality & Safety-establishes NJ Task Force

A4485  (McKnight,A)  Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg

A4486  (McGuckin,G; Catalano,J)  MVC-extend expiring drivers' lic & ID cards for sr citizens; limit appt times

A4487  (Johnson,G; McGuckin,G; Catalano,J)  MVC Virtual Check-In Pilot Program-establishes

A4498  (Dunn,A)  Public school, face coverings & hand sanitizer-provide reimb of district costs

A4516  (Vainieri Huttle, V) Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA 

A4517   (Speight,S)  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog 

A4520  (Catalano;J; McGuckin,G)  Vehicle reg & driver's license deadline-extend for new residents during COVID-19 

A4525  (Verrelli,A)  Farms, commercial-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19 

A4532  (Verrelli,A)  Police basic training-req. cultural diversity & implicit bias training included 

A4533  (Verrelli,A)  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases 

A4534  (Verrelli,A)  Unemployment claims-provide effective date is date individual becomes unemployed 

A4540  (Quijano,A; Benson,B)  Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability 

A4542  (Speight,S)  Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity 

A4545  (Vainieri Huttle, V)  Public school instruction-req. districts include racial discrim & social justice 

ACR115  (Benson,D)  SNAP eligibility-condemns Trump Administration's proposed rule limiting

ACR177  (Pinkin,N)  Peruvian agrarian reform bonds, unpaid-concerning remedial actions

AJR39  (Johnson,G)  Manufacturing Week-designates first week of October of each year

AJR113  (DiMaio,J)  Ostomy Awareness Day-designates October 1 of each year

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2715  (Benson,D)  Forfeiture of public office, mandatory-upon conviction of certain offenses

A3007  (Dunn,A)  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog

A3138  (Houghtaling,E)  Honorably discharged veterans-establishes special license plate

A3187  (Dunn,A)  Higher Education Student Advisory Commission-establish

A4052  (Wirths,H)  Civil Service Commission Chair-clarify duties & responsibilities of chairperson

A4134 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Workers' comp-revise effective date for loss of hand/foot; apply to pending case

A4188  (Wirths,H)  Franklinite-designates as State official mineral

A4191  (Zwicker,A)  Farmer mentoring program-Department of Agricultural develop & implement

A4238  (Schaer,G)  Adult medical day care services-establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate

A4242 Aca (1R)  (Chiaravalloti,N)  SNAP noncitizen participation-require DHS to conduct public outreach

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4440  (Greenwald,L)  Immunity related to coronavirus 2019-establish for certain persons and entities

A4497  (Dunn,A)  Immunity for landlords/owners-provides, injury/death related to coronavirus

A4509  (Caputo,R)  Sch reopening, 2020-2021-req virtual/remote instruct for beginning; permit delay

A4510  (Moen,W)  Extended Employment services, ensure rate stability;$2.5M

A4528  (Houghtaling,E)  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction

ACR177  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Peruvian agrarian reform bonds, unpaid-concerning remedial actions

 

Second Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A2722  (Murphy,C)  Shift overlap, 30 minutes-required in State correctional facilities

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1533  (Schaer,G)  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.

A3249  (Swain,L)  Sex assault victim-establish circumstances, court may order physical/psych exam

A3250  (Swain,L)  Sex assault victim-establish circumstances, court may order physical/psych exam

A4134 Aca (1R)  (Verrelli,A)  Workers' comp-revise effective date for loss of hand/foot; apply to pending case

A4168  (Johnson,G)  SNAP participation-certain students exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement

A4191  (Dunn,A)  Farmer mentoring program-Department of Agricultural develop & implement

A4380  (Johnson,G)  Labor & Workforce Devel.-allocates $50M from fed. govt assistance, improve unemp

A4422  (Benson,D)  Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Long-Term Planning Commission-establishes in DHS

A4461 Aca (1R)  (Quijano,A)  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract

A4501  (Dunn,A)  Driver's license application-increases protections for domestic violence victims

A4519  (Verrelli,A)  Disabled persons-estab civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying 

A4522  (Armato,J)  Involuntary commitment-petition court for an individual w/substance use disorder 

A4530  (Armato,J)  Postpartum home visit, cost-free-provides NJ residents have access to 1 

A4532  (Vainieri Huttle, V) Police basic training-req. cultural diversity & implicit bias training included 

A4533  (Benson,D)  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases 

A4534  (Benson,D)  Unemployment claims-provide effective date is date individual becomes unemployed 

A4537  (Freiman,R)  Sanitizing products-exclude from sales tax for remainder of COVID-19 emergency 

A4540  (Mukherji,R)  Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability 

ACR177  (Spearman,W)  Peruvian agrarian reform bonds, unpaid-concerning remedial actions

 

Notes to the 8/10/2020 Digest:

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A2349  Moen,W  Social Innovation Act-establishes loan pilot program & study commission w/in EDA  REP REF AAP *NOT* REP

A2285  Armato,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  SNAP-establishes standard medical expense deduction for senior citizens  REP REF AAP *NOT* REP

A2892  Lopez,Y/Vainieri Huttle,V  Restaurant Meals Program-estab in DHS; use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants  REP REF AAP *NOT*  REP

A4134 Aca (1R)  Downey,J  Workers' comp-revise effective date for loss of hand/foot; apply to pending case  REP/ACA REF *NOT* REP

A4168  Dunn,A/Chiaravalloti,N  SNAP participation-certain students exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement  REP REF AAP *NOT* REP

A4242 Aca (1R)  Downey,J  SNAP noncitizen participation-require DHS to conduct public outreach  REP/ACA REF AAP *NOT* REP

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4478  (DeCroce,B)  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties *NOT* Co-Sponsor

A4480  (DeCroce,B)  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects *NOT* Co-Sponsor

A4481  (Gove,D)  Long-Term Care Quality & Safety-establishes NJ Task Force *NOT* Co-Sponsor

A4484  (Gove,D)  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, St.-estab. long-term care advocacy & edu training prog *NOT* Co-Sponsor

A4485  (Gove,D)  Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg  *NOT* Co-Sponsor

 

The Assembly adjourned at 6:31 P.M. to meet again on Monday, August 24, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

 

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (8/10/2020):

 

P.L.2020, c.62.  S362  Cryan,J/Freiman,R+6  8/12/2020  Access Link paratransit service during state of emergency-NJT operate 

P.L.2020, c.63.  S2518 ScaAca (2R)  Sarlo,P/Testa,M+1  8/12/2020  Student-athlete physical exams-waives requirement during 2020-2021 school year 

P.L.2020, c.64.  A2456 Aca (1R)  Benson,D/Murphy,C+10  8/12/2020  Access Link paratransit svc user-elig/enrolled in motor bus discounted fare prog 

P.L.2020, c.65.  S972 Aca (1R)  Madden,F/Sweeney,S+2  8/13/2020  Contractor work, certain industries-concerns a skilled & trained workforce 

P.L.2020, c.66.  S993 Aca (1R)  Greenstein,L/Singleton,T+56  8/13/2020  Non-teaching staff-submit to binding arbitration for a disciplinary action