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Vol. XLIV No. 56                                                                                219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

 

Nominations Advise and Consent:

 

TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT:

      Honorable Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina, of Barrington.

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Craig A. Ambrose, of Moorestown.

      Avion M. Benjamin, of Avenel.

      Sander D. Friedman, of Medford.

      Mary Ann O'Brien, of Medford Township.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY:

      David G. Brown, II, of Long Branch, to replace Ulysses M. Lee.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Jonathan R. Boguchwal, of Hoboken, to replace Clinton Crocker.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SHELLFISHERIES COUNCIL:

      George W. Mathis, Jr., of Egg Harbor City.

 

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

      Sarah Aziz, of Monroe Township, to replace Elizabeth Smith.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S3079  Cardinale,G  Internet gaming, inactive accounts-abandoned unclaimed property after 3 years  REF SSG

S3080  Singleton,T  Homebuyers, resident first-time-provides closing credit; appropriates $20M  REF SCU

S3081  Singleton,T  Title insurance-repeals law concerning excess rates & charges  REF SCM

S3082  Singleton,T  Notarial acts, remote-allows using communication technology  REF SJU

S3083  Singleton,T  Law enforce. officers, county & mun-imposes minimum age & education requirements  REF SLP

S3084  Singleton,T/Gopal,V+1  Child care entities-prov reimb related to addl hrs of care during 2020-2021;$50M  REF SHH

S3085  Smith,B/Kean,T  First responder affordable housing preference-permit municipalities to establish  REF SCU

S3086  Ruiz,M/Scutari,N+2  Internet-estab. office in BPU, assist in provision/expansion of service in State  REF SEG

S3087  Oroho,S  School districts, Highlands Region-revises State school aid reductions schedule  REF SED

S3088  Cryan,J  Firefighters, corrections & police officers-provides for enhanced benefits  REF SSG

S3089  Cryan,J/Turner,S+1  Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M  REF SLP

S3090  Gopal,V  Horse races-authorizes fixed odds wagering through fixed odds wagering system  REF SSG

S3091  Addiego,D  Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use  REF SSG

SR96  Cryan,J/Singleton,T  Tuskegee Airman James A. Cotten-honors life  REF SMV

 

Motions:

 

S2340 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+25  Resid prop owner/tenant prot, emerg impact-mortgage forbearance & rent reduction  Suspend 17:14
  (Voice) (Singleton)

S2482  Doherty,M/Testa,M+13  State of emergency-concerns the issuance of certain orders, rules & regulations  To Relieve from Committee (Testa)

S2482  Doherty,M/Testa,M+13  State of emergency-concerns the issuance of certain orders, rules & regulations  To Table (20-14) (Weinberg)

 

Bills On Emergency Resolution:

 

S3011  Madden,F+1  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic (31-0) (Madden) 

 

Bills Passed:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+4  Psychologist training requirements-revises  (35-0)

A2355  Dancer,R/Houghtaling,E+6  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers  (35-0)

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Karabinchak,R+18  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents  (35-0)

A4442 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Benson,D+4  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test  (35-0)

A4528 Sca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  (34-0)

A4809 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Sumter,S+2  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  (34-0)

AJR172 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+6  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system  (34-0)

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties  (34-0)

S282  Pennacchio,J/Turner,S+7  Innocence Study & Review Commission-study & review wrongful convictions  (34-0)

S300  Pennacchio,J/Kean,T+2  Women-owned & minority-owned business-Purch & Prop Division issue annual report  (35-0)

S396  Weinberg,L/Addiego,D  Construction defect in common interest community-adjust statute of limitations  (30-2)

S606 Sca (1R)  O'Scanlon,D/Singleton,T+2  Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-establishes in DOH  (34-0)

S818  Lagana,J/Pou,N  County ordinances-permits transmittal of certain proposed by electronic mail  (34-0)

S841  Pou,N  Homestead credit-payment req. to claimant following sale of qualifying homestead  (35-0)

S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports  (34-0)

S857  Sweeney,S/Singleton,T+1  State administered pension and annuity funds-subjects to certain requirements  (22-12)

S890 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Codey,R+1  Maternal mental health-ID & take appropriate steps to secure fed funding sources  (34-0)

S938  Pennacchio,J/Turner,S  Electric veh charging stations-exemp local approval installation at gas stations  (34-1)

S1053  Singleton,T/Sweeney,S  Waterfront wage standards-establishes  (22-10)

S1065 Sca (1R)  Stack,B  Therapy dogs in rental housing units-allows; expands protection  (33-0)

S1398  Pennacchio,J/Brown,C  POW-MIA flag-purchased with State funds, manufactured in US  (35-0)

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities  (34-0)

S2227  Gopal,V/Brown,C  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates  (33-0)

S2354 AaAa (2R)  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+23  Insurance policy cancellation-prohibits for at least 60 days, cert circumstances  (33-0)

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements  (33-0)

S2553  Gopal,V/Kean,T+3  Veterans-concerns residency status, pub instit of higher edu during health emerg  (35-0)

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract  (35-0)

S2804 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L+3  Electric transmission grid-require BPU conduct analysis & comparison study  (34-0)

S2849  Ruiz,M/Greenstein,L+3  School food-request waivers from US Dept of Agric during COVID-19 school closure  (35-0)

S2909 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/O'Scanlon,D+7  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal  (35-0)

S2938  Turner,S/Diegnan,P+3  REAL ID-limit MVC appt times to sr citizens & cert persons during COVID-19  (35-0)

S3011  Madden,F+1  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  (35-0)

S3043  Sarlo,P/Thompson,S  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months  (34-1)

S3046  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines  (35-0)

S3064 Sca (1R)  Oroho,S/Sweeney,S+3  New York taxation of NJ residents' income-req St Treasurer issue report  (35-0)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+4  Psychologist training requirements-revises  SUB FOR S2582

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+17  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors  SUB FOR S2797/2925
  (SCS)

A2355  Dancer,R/Houghtaling,E+6  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers  SUB FOR S1974

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Karabinchak,R+18  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents  SUB FOR
  S2566/2677 (SCS/1R)

A4442 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Benson,D+4  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test  SUB FOR S2755

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+11  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract  SUB FOR S2698 (1R)

A4528 Sca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  SUB FOR S2838 (1R)

A4809 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Sumter,S+2  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  SUB FOR S3007 (1R)

AJR172 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+6  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system  SUB FOR SJR94 (1R)

S1974  Gopal,V/Oroho,S+1  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers  SUB BY A2355

S2566/2677 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  Diegnan,P/Gopal,V+3  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents  SUB BY
  A4282/4150 (ACS)

S2582  Gopal,V/Pou,N+1  Psychologist training requirements-revises  SUB BY A543 (1R)

S2698 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+2  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract  SUB BY A4461 (2R)

S2755  Gopal,V/Bucco,A+3  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test  SUB BY A4442 (1R)

S2797/2925 Scs (SCS)  Cryan,J/Scutari,N+3  Judicial officers personal information-prohibits disclosure; establishes crime  SUB BY A1649 (2R)

S2838 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Gopal,V+1  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  SUB BY A4528 (1R)

S3007 Sca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Singleton,T  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  SUB BY A4809 (1R)

SJR94 Sca (1R)  Rice,R/Corrado,K+1  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system  SUB BY AJR172 (1R)

 

 

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+17  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors  (33-0) (Cryan)

A4004 AcaScaSa (3R)  Sumter,S/Jimenez,A+12  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  (26-0) (Cunningham)

A4372 AcaScaSa (3R)  Timberlake,B/Quijano,A+3  Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing  (17-0) (Pou)

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+11  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract  (34-0) (Ruiz)

S241/491 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  Scutari,N/Singleton,T+4  Drug court-makes certain changes  (23-0) (Scutari)

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

S1676 ScaSa (2R)  Smith,B/Vitale,J  Hospitals-allow to construct housing & wrap-around services for homeless persons  (27-0) (Smith)

S2340 AcaAcaSa (3R)  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+25  Resid prop owner/tenant prot, emerg impact-mortgage forbearance & rent reduction  (25-0) (Singleton)

S2410 ScaSa (2R)  Cunningham,S/Pou,N+1  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  (27-0) (Cunningham)

S2566/2677 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  Diegnan,P/Gopal,V+3  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents  (33-0) (Diegnan)

S2591 ScaSa (2R)  Pou,N+2  Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing  (22-0) (Pou)

S2593 ScaSa (2R)  Cunningham,S/Pou,N+2  Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses  (18-0) (Cunningham)

S2691 Sa (1R)  Greenstein,L  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19  (24-0) (Greenstein)

S2734 Sa (1R)  Diegnan,P  Calculation of reserve, uncollected taxes for 2021, fiscal yr. 2022-concerning  (24-0) (Diegnan)

S2861 Sa (1R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D  Covenants on real property, restrictive-concerns certain  (21-0) (Singleton)

 

Bills Given Second Reading w/Governor's Recommendation:

 

S1163 ScaAa w/GR (3R)  Turner,S/Tucker,C+4  Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear  (32-0)

S2842 w/GR (1R)  Sarlo,P/Egan,J  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues  (35-0)

 

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

 

S2913  Sweeney,S/Burzichelli,J  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose 

 

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

 

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties 

S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports 

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements 

 

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

 

A4809 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Sumter,S+2  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects 

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S2228  Singleton,T/Gopal,V  First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program-establishes   FROM SCU 

S3052  Ruiz,M  Tuition rates, student financial aid elig.-allow certain T/U/O visa to qualify   FROM SHI

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S300  (Singleton,T)  Women-owned & minority-owned business-Purch & Prop Division issue annual report

S606 Sca (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-establishes in DOH

S705 Sca (1R)  (Testa,M)  Postpartum depression screening-DOH develop and implement plan, improve access

S828 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D)  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating

S849  (Bucco,A)  Blue envelope-issue, hold documents requiring a person w/autism to operate a veh

S853 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L; Singleton,T)  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products

S866  (Singer,R)  Income access services-creates certain requirements

S890 Sca (1R)  (Ruiz,M)  Maternal mental health-ID & take appropriate steps to secure fed funding sources

S1066  (Turner,S)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

S1067  (Pou,N)  Pharmaceuticals-requirements, State entities enter bulk purchasing arrangements

S1163 ScaAa w/GR (3R)  (Pou,N)  Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear

S1300  (Pou,N)  Electric public utilities-required to file emergency response plan with BPU

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

S1726  (Stack,B)  Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S1815  (Testa,M)  Jury duty-exempts nursing mothers

S1866 Scs (SCS)  (Brown,C)  St contracts for service-disabled vet-owned business-estab price preference prog

S1957  (Pou,N)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S2504  (Gopal,V)  Unemployment comp fd-exclude benf paid during coronavirus from emp contributions

S2553  (Pou,N)  Veterans-concerns residency status, pub instit of higher edu during health emerg

S2559  (Brown,C)  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover

S2566/2677 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  (Greenstein,L)  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S2640  (Singleton,T)  Monk parakeet-removes from list of potentially dangerous species

S2681  (Kean,T)  Alcoholic beverage licensing-estab privileges for licensee; auth cert activities

S2708  (Pou,N)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2736  (Brown,C; Connors,C; Pou,N)  Disabled veteran, totally/permanently-provide income tax credit for rent

S2797/2925 Scs (SCS)  (Greenstein,L)  Judicial officers personal information-prohibits disclosure; establishes crime

S2804 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Pou,N)  Electric transmission grid-require BPU conduct analysis & comparison study

S2821 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Vets.-create prog., receive evaluation & treatment for PTSD & total brain injury

S2868  (Singleton,T)  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases

S2903 Sca (1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Motor vehicle regis., licensing, & ID card fees-exempts Purple Heart recipients

S2908  (Turner,S)  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit

S2909 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal

S2938  (Addiego,D; Pou,N)  REAL ID-limit MVC appt times to sr citizens & cert persons during COVID-19

S2953  (Pou,N)  Inmate reentry assistance & benefits-expands scope

S2980  (Oroho,S; O'Scanlon,D)  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

S2991  (Bucco,A)  Personal protective equipment-concern approval process for & State stockpiles

S3011  (Addiego,D)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

S3012  (Bucco,A)  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension

S3013  (Diegnan,P)  Security aid-rename as health and safety aid, provide for student mental health

S3045  (Greenstein,L)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

S3051  (Brown,C)  Health insurance step therapy protocols-establish certain guidelines concerning

S3054  (Diegnan,P; Pou,N)  Unemployment compensation-exempt poll worker wages from affecting

S3070  (Pou,N)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

S3071  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault-require law enforcement provide victim w/police report

S3072  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

S3073  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

S3074  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault cases-require AG audit & issue annual report

S3076  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

S3077  (Pou,N)  Legislature anti-harassment policy-require revision

S3078  (Pou,N)  State Workplace Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy-codifies

S3084   (Corrado,K)   Child care entities-prov reimb related to addl hrs of care during 2020-2021;$50M 
S3086  (Oroho,S; Pou,N)   Internet-estab. office in BPU, assist in provision/expansion of service in State 
S3089   (Singelton,T)   Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M 

SCR69  (Connors,C)  Law enforcement officer, permanent disability-$250 property tax deduction

SCR134  (Diegnan,P; Weinberg,L)  Dr. Anthony Fauci-honors life and work

SJR94 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

SR94  (Pou,N)  Rutgers, State Univ-memorialize Ruth Bader Ginsburg by naming building after her

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S171  (Pou,N)  Veteran, homeless shelters-establish grant program

S265  (Pou,N)  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

S396  (Addiego,D)  Construction defect in common interest community-adjust statute of limitations

S758  (Scutari,N)  Workers' comp judges-enrollment in PERS required; requires JRS rights/benf apply

S1244  (Kean,T)  Vet student loan debt-exempts discharge thru fed Total & Permanent Disab process

S1570  (Greenstein,L)  Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than 24 hrs

S2868  (Addiego,D)  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases

S2886 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Standby guardianship-revises law for minor child or ward

S3012  (Diegnan,P)  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension

S3043  (Thompson,S)  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months

S3045  (Cryan,J)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

S3051  (Addiego,D)  Health insurance step therapy protocols-establish certain guidelines concerning

S3064 Sca (1R)  (Sarlo,P)  New York taxation of NJ residents' income-req St Treasurer issue report

S3070  (Turner,S)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

S3071  (Ruiz,M)  Sexual assault-require law enforcement provide victim w/police report

S3072  (Cunningham,S)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

S3073  (Corrado,K)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

S3074  (Greenstein,L)  Sexual assault cases-require AG audit & issue annual report

S3075  (Pou,N)  Sexual viol liaison officer-estab in Div of St Police & local police departments

S3076  (Gill,N)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

S3078  (Addiego,D)  State Workplace Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy-codifies

SCR97  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Veteran, civil service hiring-provide preference, received badge, medal, ribbon

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

SR94  (Codey,R)  Rutgers, State Univ-memorialize Ruth Bader Ginsburg by naming building after her

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S3064 Sca (1R)  (Sweeney,S)  New York taxation of NJ residents' income-req St Treasurer issue report

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S1053  (Cryan,J)  Waterfront wage standards-establishes

S2909 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal

 

Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2797/2925 Scs (SCS)  (Singer,R)  Judicial officers personal information-prohibits disclosure; establishes crime

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Psychologist training requirements-revises

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Cryan,J)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A2355  (Gopal,V)  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  (Diegnan,P)  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

A4442 Aca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  (Ruiz,M)  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract

A4528 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction

A4809 Aca (1R)  (Sarlo,P)  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects

AJR172 Aca (1R)  (Rice,R)  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Psychologist training requirements-revises

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Scutari,N)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A2355  (Oroho,S)  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  (Gopal,V)  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

A4442 Aca (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  (Turner,S)  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract

A4528 Sca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction

A4809 Aca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects

AJR172 Aca (1R)  (Corrado,K)  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Pou,N)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  (Vitale,J)  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Smith,B)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

 

Fifth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Singer,R)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  (Corrado,K)  Psychologist training requirements-revises

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Diegnan,P; Lagana,J; Greenstein,L)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A2355  (Addiego,D)  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  (Lagana,J; Pou,N; Greenstein,L)  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

A4442 Aca (1R)  (Pou,N; Diegnan,P; O'Scanlon,D)  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test

A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R)  (Pou,N; Addiego,D)  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract

A4528 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction

AJR172 Aca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

 

Note to the 10/8/20 Digest:

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S3011  Madden,F  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  REP *NOT* REF SBA 

 The Senate adjourned at 5:45 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, November 5, 2020 (Quorum).

 

    ASSEMBLY ACTION (SESSION)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4896  Dancer,R  Teacher certification, temp.-estab. prog, issuance to cert students in prep prog  REF AED

A4897  Dancer,R  New York taxation of NJ residents' income-req St Treasurer issue report  REF ASL

A4898  Schaer,G  Surplus Revenue Fund-increases amount of required deposit by 20%  REF ASL

A4899  Benson,D/Verrelli,A  Plug-in electric vehicle incentives-extend to plug-in electric motorcycles  REF AEN

A4900  Schaer,G  Civil seizures-concerns exemptions following cert emergency declarations  REF AFI

A4901  Vainieri Huttle,V  Syringes & related supplies-permit to be exchanged via postal mail  REF AHE

A4902  Schaer,G+1  Bridges, certain-installation of certain rescue supplies required  REF ATR

A4903  Johnson,G  Construction defect in common interest community-adjust statute of limitations  REF AJU

A4904  Vainieri Huttle,V  Teacher certification candidate-requires completion of technology training prog.  REF AED

A4905  Moen,W  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP  REF ASL

A4906  Mukherji,R/Pinkin,N  Minors-allowed to serve as election workers on election days between  REF ALA

A4907  Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V  Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M  REF ACD

A4908  Mazzeo,V  Craft distilleries-allow to sell mixed drinks & ingredients for off premise  REF AOF

AR199  Vainieri Huttle,V  Higher education stimulus aid, federal-urge Congress address inequities  REF AHI

 

Bills Passed:

 

A229 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Wimberly,B+9  Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than 72 hrs  (70-1-0)

A803  Verrelli,A/Wimberly,B+22  Vet student loan debt-exempts discharge thru fed Total & Permanent Disab process  (72-0-0)

A876  Giblin,T/Benson,D+7  On-line courses-Secretary of Higher Education study prevalence, cost and quality  (72-0-0)

A1178  Zwicker,A/DePhillips,C+5  Blockchain technology-permits corporations to use for recordkeeping requirements  (72-0-0)

A2639 Aca (1R)  Moen,W/Mazzeo,V+1  Rowan University-authorizes issuance of alumni license plates  (72-0-0)

A3123  DeAngelo,W/Murphy,C+7  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk  (72-0-0)

A3384  McKeon,J  Uniform Voidable Transactions Act-renamed Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act  (71-0-0)

A3392 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Timberlake,B+9  Student representative-be appointed to board of education of school district  (72-0-0)

A4233  Houghtaling,E/Dancer,R+5  Trespass & vandalism on agricultural & horticultural lands-increases penalty  (72-0-0)

A4246 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Benson,D+9  Prof. & occup. license-expedite licensure for out-of-St individuals during emerg  (72-0-0)

A4454 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/Reynolds-Jackson,V+10  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide  (52-10-10)

A4478 Aca (1R)  Vainieri Huttle,V/Speight,S+18  Nursing homes-estab addl. req. for DOH to assess sanctions & impose penalties  (72-0-0)

A4480  Mejia,P/Pinkin,N+14  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects  (72-0-0)

A4484 Aca (1R)  McKnight,A/Kennedy,J+16  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, St.-estab. long-term care advocacy & edu training prog  (72-0-0)

A4485 AcaAaAa (3R)  Vainieri Huttle,V/Greenwald,L+24  Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg  (72-0-0)

A4545 Aca (1R)  Conaway,H/Murphy,C+9  Public school instruction-req. districts include racial discrim & social justice  (56-7-9)

A4556/4145 Acs (ACS)  Karabinchak,R/Pinkin,N+3  BPU-estab. electronic public records access; provide notice of meetings/hearings  (72-0-0)

A4589  Lopez,Y/Danielsen,J+10  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19  (49-21-0)

A4671  Schaer,G/Swain,L+10  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  (72-0-0)

A4788 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E  FY2020-transfer Unclaimed Personal Prop Trust Fd for approp, Essex Co Prosecutor  (71-0-1)

A4803/4811 Acs (ACS)  Sumter,S/Karabinchak,R+14  Personal protective equip-req State estab & manage stockpile, encourage manuf of  (72-0-0)

A4804  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E+3  Working certificates for minors-modify process for obtaining  (72-0-0)

A4805 Acs (ACS)  Freiman,R/Tully,P+4  Business interruption insurance-disclose whether policy prov. pandemic coverage  (72-0-0)

A4806  Dancer,R/Chiaravalloti,N+3  Property tax reward programs-permits municipalities to authorize  (72-0-0)

A4807  Armato,J/Lopez,Y+3  Min. essential coverage & coronavirus-waive cert shared responsibility tax pymts  (72-0-0)

A4808 Aca (1R)  Zwicker,A/Conaway,H+15  Internet-estab. office in BPU, assist in provision/expansion of service in State  (70-0-1)

A4809 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Sumter,S+2  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  (72-0-0)

A4853  Greenwald,L/Mazzeo,V+5  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  (72-0-0)

AR92  DeAngelo,W/Wirths,H+10  Community Broadband Act-urges Congress to pass  (70-0-1)

AR170 Aca (1R)  Moen,W/Vainieri Huttle,V+4  Small businesses-urges residents to patronize once COVID-19 has concluded  (72-0-0)

AR193  Mazzeo,V/Karabinchak,R+7  State & local tax deduction-urges federal government raise to $25K  (71-0-1)

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties  (72-0-0)

S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports  (72-0-0)

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities  (72-0-0)

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements  (72-0-0)

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract  (71-0-0)

S2852  Sweeney,S/Cunningham,S+6  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility  (68-0-3)

S3046  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines  (71-1-0)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A1106 Acs (ACS)  Murphy,C/Stanfield,J+6  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties  SUB BY S238 (SCS/1R)

A2140 Aca (1R)  Tully,P/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports  SUB BY S848 (2R)

A3756  DePhillips,C/Zwicker,A+9  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities  SUB BY S1957

A4143 Aca (1R)  Conaway,H/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements  SUB BY S2465 (3R)

A4446  Benson,D/Vainieri Huttle,V+9  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract  SUB BY S2708

Bills Substituted: (cont’d)

 

A4613  Downey,J/Holley,J+4  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility  SUB BY S2852

A4875  Pintor Marin,E/Wimberly,B  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines  SUB BY S3046

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties  SUB FOR A1106 (ACS)

S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports  SUB FOR A2140 (1R)

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities  SUB FOR A3756

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements  SUB FOR A4143
   (1R)

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract  SUB FOR A4446

S2852  Sweeney,S/Cunningham,S+6  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility  SUB FOR A4613

S3046  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines  SUB FOR A4875

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A1091 Aa (1R)  Murphy,C/Vainieri Huttle,V+11  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required to advertise and promote  (Johnson)

A1285 AcaAa (2R)  Greenwald,L/Chiaravalloti,N+1  Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding contract procedures  (Johnson)

A3450 AcaAa (2R)  Johnson,G  Income access services & related provider contracts-creates certain requirements  (Johnson)

A4430 AcaAa (2R)  Conaway,H/Vainieri Huttle,V+5  Long-term care fac-estab uniform req on submission of outbreak response plans  (Johnson)

A4453 AcaAa (2R)  Caputo,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Masks-makes failure to wear upon entry into store w/signage a trespass offense  (Johnson)

AR145 Aa (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Johnson,G+2  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates  (Johnson)

S2798 AcaAa (2R)  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M+2  Long-term care fac-estab uniform req on submission of outbreak response plans  (Johnson)

 

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

 

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities 

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract 

S3043  Sarlo,P/Thompson,S  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months 

S3046  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A229 Aca (1R)  (Jasey,M; Mejia,P; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J; McKnight,A)  Telecommunications company-prov prorated refunds, svc outages longer than
   72 hrs

A803  (Tucker,C; Pinkin,N; Freiman,R; Lopez,Y; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Vet student loan debt-exempts discharge thru fed Total & Permanent Disab process

A876  (Jasey,M; Downey,J)  On-line courses-Secretary of Higher Education study prevalence, cost and quality

A1091 Aa (1R)  (DiMaso,S; Armato,J; Mazzeo,V; Freiman,R; Lopez,Y; Mosquera,G; Houghtaling,E)  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required
   to advertise and promote

A1106 Acs (ACS)  (McKnight,A; Tully,P)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

A1135 AcaSca (2R)  (Caputo,R)  Nonprofit hospital w/for-profit medical on-site provider-restore prop tax exemp

A1178  (Lopez,Y; Karabinchak,R; Tully,P)  Blockchain technology-permits corporations to use for recordkeeping requirements

A1489  (Calabrese,C)  Invasive examination of unconscious patient by health care practitioner-prohibit

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Mejia,P)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A2063  (Sumter,S)  Prisoner reentry transitional housing-requires DCA establish standards

A2302  (Verrelli,A)  Creative crosswalks pilot program-establishes

A2418  (Giblin,T)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2614 Aca (1R)  (Verrelli,A)  21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act

A2768 Aca (1R)  (Swain,L)  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

A3123  (Wirths,H; Space,P; Wimberly,B; Mosquera,G)  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk

A3392 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A; Lopez,Y; Holley,J; Tucker,C; Lampitt,P; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Student representative-be appointed to board of education of
   school district

A3756  (Freiman,R)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

A3981 Aca (1R)  (DiMaso,S)  Service & emotional support animals-permits dogs at State vets resid. facilities

A4143 Aca (1R)  (Downey,J; Pinkin,N; McKnight,A)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

A4179/4200 Acs (ACS)  (Johnson,G; Timberlake,B; DiMaio,J)  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover

A4180  (Scharfenberger,G)  Coastal area devel.-revises regulation of seasonal structures including cabanas

A4233  (Space,P; Wirths,H; Pinkin,N; Murphy,C; Swain,L)  Trespass & vandalism on agricultural & horticultural lands-increases penalty

A4246 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A; Lampitt,P; Jasey,M; Downey,J; Mosquera,G; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Prof. & occup. license-expedite licensure for out-of-St
   individuals during emerg

A4324  (Swain,L; Tully,P)  Monk parakeet-removes from list of potentially dangerous species

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

A4446  (Mejia,P; Jasey,M; Downey,J; Lampitt,P; Lopez,Y; Freiman,R)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

A4454 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A; Jasey,M; Lampitt,P; Wimberly,B; Lopez,Y; Timberlake,B; Carter,L; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require
    school districts to provide

A4477 Aca (1R)  (Jimenez,A; Lopez,Y; Lampitt,P; Houghtaling,E)  Nursing homes-revises licensure, operational and reporting requirements

A4478 Aca (1R)  (Downey,J; Lampitt,P; Jimenez,A; Lopez,Y; Houghtaling,E; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Nursing homes-estab addl. req. for DOH to assess sanctions
   & impose penalties

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4480  (Downey,J; Wimberly,B; Jimenez,A; Houghtaling,E; Lopez,Y)  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects

A4484 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G; Jimenez,A; Lopez,Y; Space,P; Wirths,H; Mejia,P; Murphy,C; Timberlake,B)  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, St.-estab. long-
   term care advocacy & edu training prog

A4485 AcaAaAa (3R)  (Tucker,C; Lopez,Y; Timberlake,B)  Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg

A4487 Aca (1R)  (DeCroce,B)  MVC Virtual Check-In Pilot Program-establishes

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

A4533  (Johnson,G)  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases

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

A4545 Aca (1R)  (Jasey,M; Lampitt,P; Jimenez,A; Downey,J; Verrelli,A; McKnight,A; Timberlake,B; Swain,L)  Public school instruction-req. districts include
   racial discrim & social justice

A4556/4145 Acs (ACS)  (Wirths,H; Space,P; McKnight,A)  BPU-estab. electronic public records access; provide notice of meetings/hearings

A4580  (Freiman,R; Downey,J)  Home baked goods-establish requirements for sale

A4589  (Greenwald,L; Houghtaling,E; Downey,J; Holley,J; Mazzeo,V; DiMaso,S)  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following
    COVID-19

A4598  (Murphy,C)  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis

A4613  (Armato,J; Mazzeo,V; McKnight,A)  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility

A4645  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Mental health treatment, domestic viol-insur categorize as medically necessary

A4654  (Johnson,G)  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose

A4655 Aca (1R)  (Jasey,M; Verrelli,A)  Law enforcement presence at polling places & ballot drop boxes-limits

A4659  (Peterson,E)  Influenza vaccinations-proh. govt. entity/school requiring for 18 yrs or younger

A4671  (Freiman,R; Wimberly,B; Lopez,Y; Verrelli,A; Jasey,M; Mosquera,G)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

A4717  (Zwicker,A)  Protect Pollinators license plates-authorizes issuance

A4803/4811 Acs (ACS)  (DiMaso,S; Space,P; Wirths,H; Tully,P; Swain,L; McKnight,A)  Personal protective equip-req State estab & manage stockpile,
    encourage manuf of

A4804  (Wimberly,B; Carter,L; Murphy,C)  Working certificates for minors-modify process for obtaining

A4805 Acs (ACS)  (Swain,L)  Business interruption insurance-disclose whether policy prov. pandemic coverage

A4806  (Wirths,H; Space,P)  Property tax reward programs-permits municipalities to authorize

A4807  (Freiman,R)  Min. essential coverage & coronavirus-waive cert shared responsibility tax pymts

A4808 Aca (1R)  (Freiman,R; Johnson,G; Lopez,Y; Downey,J; Timberlake,B; Swain,L; Tully,P)  Internet-estab. office in BPU, assist in provision/expansion of
   service in State

A4809 Aca (1R)  (Swain,L; Tully,P)  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects

A4810  (Mosquera,G; Lopez,Y; DiMaio,J; Karabinchak,R)  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish

A4825  (Benson,D)  Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req

A4840  (Moen,W; Dancer,R; Bergen,B)  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip

A4846  (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Forest stewardship, pinelands area-concerns cooperation between govt & landowner

A4850  (Carter,L; DiMaio,J; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Construction inspection program, expedited-establishes

A4852 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4853  (Downey,J; Spearman,W)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

A4855  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Nursing homes-req. DOH develop infection control/prevention infra. improvements

A4880  (Verrelli,A)  Animal cruelty against victim's animal-include in definition of domestic viol.

A4884  (Zwicker,A)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

A4885  (Zwicker,A; Verrelli,A)  Sexual assault-require law enforcement provide victim w/police report

A4886  (Giblin,T; Zwicker,A; Johnson,G; McKnight,A)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

A4887  (McKnight,A; Johnson,G; Zwicker,A)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

A4888  (Zwicker,A; Giblin,T)  Sexual assault cases-require AG audit & issue annual report

A4889  (Timberlake,B; Zwicker,A)  Sexual viol liaison officer-estab in Div of St Police & local police departments

A4890  (Johnson,G; Giblin,T; Zwicker,A)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

A4891  (McKnight,A; Zwicker,A; Verrelli,A; Benson,D)  Legislature anti-harassment policy-require revision

A4892  (Johnson,G; Zwicker,A; Verrelli,A; Benson,D)  State Workplace Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policy-codifies

A4902  (Verrelli,A)  Bridges, certain-installation of certain rescue supplies required

ACR196  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Colorectal cancer screening-urges to lower recommended age from 50 to 45

AR92  (Jasey,M; Freiman,R; Space,P; Lopez,Y; Verrelli,A; McKnight,A)  Community Broadband Act-urges Congress to pass

AR139  (Verrelli,A)  Hate and bias crime-condemns

AR145 Aa (1R)  (Freiman,R)  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates

AR170 Aca (1R)  (DiMaso,S; Swain,L; Tully,P; Timberlake,B)  Small businesses-urges residents to patronize once COVID-19 has concluded

AR181  (Johnson,G)  Postal Service, US-urges Congress provide immediate financial assistance

AR193  (Jasey,M; Downey,J)  State & local tax deduction-urges federal government raise to $25K

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A3828  (Giblin,T)  Firefighters, corrections & police officers-provides for enhanced benefits

A4310  (Dancer,R)  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19

A4825  (Karabinchak,R)  Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req

A4840  (Benson,D)  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip

A4846  (Dancer,R)  Forest stewardship, pinelands area-concerns cooperation between govt & landowner

A4850  (Freiman,R)  Construction inspection program, expedited-establishes

A4872  (Verrelli,A)  NJT work during state of emerg.-require to pay one-and-a-half times regular rate

A4880  (Dancer,R)  Animal cruelty against victim's animal-include in definition of domestic viol.

A4883  (Verrelli,A)  Firearm transfer between family-req. conduct through lic. retail firearm dealer

A4884  (McKnight,A)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

Second Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4886  (Murphy,C)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

A4887  (Jasey,M)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

A4890  (McKnight,A)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

A4891  (Murphy,C)  Legislature anti-harassment policy-require revision

AJR111  (Benson,D)  Learning Disabilities Awareness Month-designates month of October

AR194  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Menstrual product funding-req. future federal leg, COVID-19 finan relief include

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1868  (Holley,J)  Affordable housing preference-allows municipalities to establish for their resid

A3123  (Moen,W)  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk

A3869 Aca (1R)  (Verrelli,A)  Opioids-requires antidote prescriptions for certain patients

A4180  (Johnson,G)  Coastal area devel.-revises regulation of seasonal structures including cabanas

A4454 Aca (1R)  (Verrelli,A)  Diversity & inclusion instruction-require school districts to provide

A4545 Aca (1R)  (Wimberly,B)  Public school instruction-req. districts include racial discrim & social justice

A4603 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Annual audit of school distict 2019-2020 school year-extends deadline

A4655 Aca (1R)  (Carter,L)  Law enforcement presence at polling places & ballot drop boxes-limits

A4672  (Jimenez,A)  Emergency Child Care Asst. Prog., Sch. Staff in DHS-estab., duration of COVID-19

A4787  (Benson,D)  Common interest communities-expand DCA oversight

A4825  (Pinkin,N)  Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req

A4827  (Benson,D)  Voter regis., same-day-estab pilot prog to provide on election day in cert years

A4840  (Giblin,T)  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip

A4850  (Calabrese,C)  Construction inspection program, expedited-establishes

A4880  (Giblin,T)  Animal cruelty against victim's animal-include in definition of domestic viol.

A4884  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

A4886  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

A4887  (Timberlake,B)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

A4888  (Schepisi,H)  Sexual assault cases-require AG audit & issue annual report

A4890  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

A4891  (Schepisi,H)  Legislature anti-harassment policy-require revision

A4906  (Vainieri Huttle,V)   Minors-allowed to serve as election workers on election days between
A4907  (Tucker,C)   Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M

AR170 Aca (1R)  (Mazzeo,V)  Small businesses-urges residents to patronize once COVID-19 has concluded

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2455  (DeAngelo,W)  FIRST Robotics Programs-establishes pilot program in DOE in school districts

A4233  (Quijano,A)  Trespass & vandalism on agricultural & horticultural lands-increases penalty

A4589  (DeAngelo,W)  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19

A4717  (Kennedy,J)  Protect Pollinators license plates-authorizes issuance
A4907  (Giblin,T)   Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Murphy,C)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

S848 ScaAca (2R)  (Tully,P)  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

S1957  (DePhillips,C)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  (Conaway,H)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

S2708  (Benson,D)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2852  (Downey,J)  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility

S3046  (Pintor Marin,E)  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Stanfield,J)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

S848 ScaAca (2R)  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

S1957  (Zwicker,A)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  (Giblin,T)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

S2708  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2852  (Holley,J)  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility

S3046  (Wimberly,B)  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines

 

 

 

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Schaer,G)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

S848 ScaAca (2R)  (Freiman,R)  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

S1957  (Speight,S)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  (Jimenez,A)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

S2708  (Verrelli,A)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S3046  (Sumter,S)  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Calabrese,C; Space,P; Wirths,H; DiMaso,S; McKnight,A; Tully,P)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to
    training/duties

S848 ScaAca (2R)  (Swain,L)  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

S1957  (Kean,S; Calabrese,C; Moen,W; Johnson,G; Holley,J; Wirths,H; Space,P; Murphy,C; Freiman,R)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports
    activities

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  (Downey,J; Pinkin,N; McKnight,A)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

S2708  (Chiaravalloti,N; Murphy,C; Sumter,S; Mejia,P; Jasey,M; Downey,J; Lampitt,P; Lopez,Y; Freiman,R)  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction
    svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2852  (Johnson,G; Armato,J; Mazzeo,V; McKnight,A)  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility

 

Note to the 10/26/20 Digest:

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4860  (Chiaravalloti,N)  School counselor certification-estab. program req.; periodic renewal/prof. devel  *NOT* (Johnson,G) 

 

The Assembly adjourned at 5:29 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, November 5, 2020 (Quorum).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+4  Psychologist training requirements-revises

A2355  Dancer,R/Houghtaling,E+6  Account wagering system-allow State residents, outside of NJ, place wagers

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Karabinchak,R+18  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents

A4442 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Benson,D+4  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test

A4809 Aca (1R)  Pintor Marin,E/Sumter,S+2  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects

AJR172 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+6  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

S2354 AaAa (2R)  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+23  Insurance policy cancellation-prohibits for at least 60 days, cert circumstances

S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract

S2852  Sweeney,S/Cunningham,S+6  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility

S3046  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (10/26/2020):

 

None