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Vol. XLIV No. 60                                                                                219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Darren J. Del Sardo, of East Hanover.

 

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

      Dave Gibbons, of Basking Ridge.

      Linda Lewis, of Vauxhall.

      Bertha Little-Mathews, of Vauxhall, to replace Lamont Repollet.

      Rajeev Malhorta, of Red Bank, to replace Douglas Keller.

      Matthew P. McDermott, of Hoboken.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN:

      Deborah Veach, of Teaneck, to replace Molly Slingerland.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY SPORTS AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY:

      Arthur A. Kapoor, of Watchung, to replace Robert Harris.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE INVESTMENT COUNCIL:

      Leonard J. Carr, of West Orange, to replace Thomas Byrne.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD:

      Carmen F. Brocato, of Clark, to replace Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe.

 

TO BE THE ESSEX COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS:

      Patricia Spango, of West Orange.

 

Nominations Withdrawn:

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN:

      Deborah Collins, Esq., of Glen Ridge, to replace Jennifer Giattino.

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S3180  Greenstein,L  Employer use of tracking device in employee operated veh.-crime of fourth degree  REF SLA

S3181  Corrado,K  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance  REF STR

S3182  Oroho,S/Doherty,M  Handgun permit-revise procedures for securing  REF SLP

S3183  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+2  Made in NJ Tax Credit Act-provide CBT tax credit, purchase NJ made products  REF SBA

S3184  Greenstein,L  Vehicle charging stations-prov. CBT and allows income tax installation deduction  REF SEN

S3185  Cryan,J/Weinberg,L  Voter regis., judicial off/prosecutor/law enforce-allow w/out disclosing address  REF SSG

S3186  Singleton,T/Cunningham,S  Urban Wealth Fund Pilot Program-establishes  REF SEG

S3187  Pou,N  Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19  REF SED

S3188  Pou,N  Property tax reward programs-permits municipalities to authorize  REF SCU

S3189  Codey,R  Emergency medical svcs-req issuance of temp certifications, cert circumstances  REF SHH

 

 

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S3190  Smith,B/Bateman,C  Infrastructure Bank-auth. to finance aviation & marine infrastructure projects  REF STR

S3191  Greenstein,L/Cryan,J+2  Supplemental Body Worn Camera Prog-suppl. approp, cert law enforce agencies;$30M  REF SLP

S3192  Singleton,T  Electric pub. utility-install/operate smart meter infra & tech; provide emp prot  REF SEG

S3193  Ruiz,M  Community Learning Program-estab.; provide comprehensive after school programs  REF SED

S3208  Sarlo,P  SPRS member, 9/11 WTC-provides death benefits to surviving spouses & children  REF SBA

 

Bills On Emergency Resolution:

 

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  (38-0) (Singleton)

S3003 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  (38-0) (Madden)

 

Bills Given Second Reading w/Governor's Recommendation:

 

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  (39-0)

S2419 SaAca w/GR (3R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+1  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns  (37-1)

S3046 w/GR (1R)  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Business tax credit programs, certain-extend document submission deadlines  (34-2)

 

Motions:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  Wimberly,B/Quijano,A+9  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms  To Sa (Gill)

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  Wimberly,B/Quijano,A+9  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms 
  To Table (16-13) (Weinberg)

 

Bills Passed:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+20  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors  (39-0)

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  Wimberly,B/Quijano,A+9  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms  (29-4)

A2131 Aca (1R)  Tully,P/DePhillips,C+10  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates  (39-0)

A3871 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Holley,J+5  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police  (39-0)

A4182  Giblin,T/Wimberly,B+2  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic  (36-1)

A4312 w/GR (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Sumter,S+8  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use  (39-0)

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+21  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  (39-0)

A4589  Lopez,Y/Danielsen,J+12  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19  (28-9)

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C+11  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility  (39-0)

A4853  Greenwald,L/Mazzeo,V+8  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  (39-0)

A4905  Moen,W/Karabinchak,R+7  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP  (37-0)

A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M  (39-0)

S171 Sca (1R)  Corrado,K/Pou,N+9  Veteran, homeless shelters-establish grant program  (39-0)

S446  Doherty,M/Sweeney,S+3  Counties-permitted to share county tax administrators  (39-0)

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually  (39-0)

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually  (38-0)

S526 ScaSca (2R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+5  Insulin purchase-not subject to deductible; health insurers limit copayment  (39-0)

S551  Codey,R/Bucco,A  Municipal emergency management coordinators, non-resident-permits appointment  (39-0)

S853 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Beach,J+3  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products  (39-0)

S894 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Greenstein,L  Methylene chloride paint removal-proh sale unless cert safety standards are met  (39-0)

S1163 ScaAa w/GR (3R)  Turner,S/Tucker,C+4  Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear  (39-0)

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  (39-0)

S2484 ScaSca (2R)  Singleton,T/Rice,R+10  Clean Energy Equity Office-estab; direct programs for overburdened communities  (28-10)

S2691 Sa (1R)  Greenstein,L/Pou,N  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19  (39-0)

S2734 Sa (1R)  Diegnan,P/Turner,S  Calculation of reserve, uncollected taxes for 2021, fiscal yr. 2022-concerning  (39-0)

S2739  Ruiz,M  Student reps. on boards of trustees, instit. of higher edu.-elim citizenship req  (31-6)

S2768  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+3  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement  (36-0)

S2842 w/GR (1R)  Sarlo,P/Egan,J  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues  (39-0)

S2908  Ruiz,M/Corrado,K+4  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit  (38-0)

S3003 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  (37-0)

S3015  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+3  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip  (39-0)

S3043 Aca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Thompson,S+1  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months  (38-0)

 

Bills Reconsidered:

 

S2227  Gopal,V/Brown,C+1  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates  (35-0) (Gopal)

S3011  Madden,F/Sweeney,S+3  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  (34-0) (Madden)

 

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  Wimberly,B/Quijano,A+9  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms 
  SUB FOR S2535 (2R)

A2131 Aca (1R)  Tully,P/DePhillips,C+10  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates  SUB FOR S2227

A3871 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Holley,J+5  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police  SUB FOR S2231 (2R)

A4182  Giblin,T/Wimberly,B+2  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic  SUB FOR S2873

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+21  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  SUB FOR S3128 (1R)

A4589  Lopez,Y/Danielsen,J+12  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19  SUB FOR S2597

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C+11  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility  SUB FOR S3063 (1R)

A4853  Greenwald,L/Mazzeo,V+8  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  SUB FOR S3011

A4905  Moen,W/Karabinchak,R+7  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP  SUB FOR S3045

A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M  SUB FOR S3176

S2227  Gopal,V/Brown,C+1  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates  SUB BY A2131 (1R)

S2231 ScaSca (2R)  Diegnan,P/Madden,F  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police  SUB BY A3871 (1R)

S2535 ScaSca (2R)  Ruiz,M/Rice,R+3  Marijuana and hashish offenses-provide cert. criminal and civil justice reforms  SUB BY A1897/4269 (ACS/2R)

S2597  Gopal,V/Vitale,J+2  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19  SUB BY A4589

S2873  Singleton,T/Cryan,J+1  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic  SUB BY A4182

S3011  Madden,F/Sweeney,S+3  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  SUB BY A4853

S3045  Sweeney,S/Cryan,J+3  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP  SUB BY A4905

S3063 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+1  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility  SUB BY A4852 (2R)

S3128 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Sarlo,P+8  Outdoor dining-expand opportunity for restaurants, bars, & breweries to provide  SUB BY A4525 (2R)

S3176  Bateman,C/Beach,J+7  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M  SUB BY A4942

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A4370 AcaAcaScaSa (4R)  Carter,L/Jasey,M+1  Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses  (23-0) (Cunningham)

S422 Sa (1R)  Turner,S  Affordability controls, rental housing-establish standards for expiration  (23-1) (Turner)

S846 Sa (1R)  Pou,N/Cardinale,G  License Verification System-verify health care professional's license  (28-0) (Pou)

S1558 Sa (1R)  Scutari,N  Auto insurers-disclose policy limits upon attorney request  (29-0) (Scutari)

S2323 ScaSa (2R)  Gopal,V/Bucco,A+1  Opioids-requires antidote prescriptions for certain patients  (31-0) (Gopal)

S2593 ScaSaSa (3R)  Cunningham,S/Pou,N+2  Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses  (23-0) (Cunningham)

S2820 Sa (1R)  Beach,J/Turner,S  Vote by mail application-allows online reg. up to seven day before election  (24-0) (Beach)

S3003 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  (30-0) (Madden)

S3089 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  Cryan,J/Turner,S+4  Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M  (28-1) (Cryan)

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S2325 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Singleton,T+2  Public utility service discontinuances, certain-prohibits during cert epidemics  REP/SCA

S2888  Gopal,V/Codey,R  Redevelopment Auth assistance-expand elig criteria, mun wherein projects receive  REP

 

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

 

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually 

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

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Concurrence w/Governor's Recommendation/Given Second Reading:

 

A4312 w/GR (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Sumter,S+8  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use 

 

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

 

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C+11  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility 

A4905  Moen,W/Karabinchak,R+7  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP 

A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S171 Sca (1R)  (Bateman,C)  Veteran, homeless shelters-establish grant program

S315  (Turner,S)  Youth Justice Transformation Act-appropriate annually;$100M

S446  (Madden,F)  Counties-permitted to share county tax administrators

S487 Aa (1R)  (Pou,N)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S563  (Pou,N)  Income tax agreements, reciprocal w/other states-restricts auth. to terminate

S853 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products

S1431  (Kean,T)  Pediatric cancer research-provide voluntary contributions on income tax returns

S1512  (Gopal,V)  Textbook vendors-requires DOE to maintain a list that use inclusive material

S1726  (Gopal,V)  Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S2059  (Pou,N)  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk

S2101  (Turner,S)  Marijuana-decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less and personal use amount

S2227  (Pou,N)  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

S2325 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Public utility service discontinuances, certain-prohibits during cert epidemics

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  (Pou,N)  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M

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

S2597  (Pou,N; Scutari,N)  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19

S2634  (Oroho,S)  Immunity related to coronavirus 2019-establish for certain persons and entities

S2662  (Doherty,M)  Autism Awareness-creates special license plates

S2874 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding contract procedures

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

S2914  (Brown,C; Kean,T; Singleton,T)  Nonprofit arts & cultural org.-assist, negatively impacted by COVID-19;$10M

S2936  (Oroho,S)  Mail-in ballots-move voter with undeliverable ballot to inactive file

S3011  (Turner,S; Singleton,T)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

S3015  (Pou,N)  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip

S3025  (Oroho,S)  Voter registration-suspends automatic registration

S3030  (Smith,B)  Reproductive Freedom Act-concerns reproductive rights & autonomy

S3045  (Pou,N; Singleton,T)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

S3063 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

S3089 ScsSa (SCS/1R)  (Gopal,V; Greenstein,L; Ruiz,M)  Statewide Body Worn Camera Program;$58M

S3093  (Singleton,T)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

S3094  (Pou,N)  School websites & web services-req. to be accessible to persons w/disabilities

S3098   (Pou,N)   Women's Services Division-establish in DOC

S3109  (Oroho,S)  Vote by Mail Study Commission-establish, report mail-in ballot irregularities

S3111  (Corrado,K)  Mental health treatment, domestic viol-insur categorize as medically necessary

S3124  (O'Scanlon,D)  Personal protective equipment-exempt from sales and use tax

S3127  (Corrado,K)  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog

S3128 Sca (1R)  (Bateman,C; Corrado,K; Turner,S)  Outdoor dining-expand opportunity for restaurants, bars, & breweries to provide

S3176  (Brown,C; Pou,N; Smith,B)  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

SCR45 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Greenstein,L; Scutari,N; Singleton,T)  Surviving spouse of law enforce killed in line of duty-prov. prop. tax exemption

SCR134  (Vitale,J)  Dr. Anthony Fauci-honors life and work

SR98  (Pou,N)  Community Broadband Act-urges Congress to pass

SR99  (Holzapfel,J; Stack,B)  Azerbaijan attacks against civilians in Artsakh Republic-condemns

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

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

S2591 ScaSa (2R)  (Gill,N; Scutari,N)  Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing

S3185  (Pou,N)  Voter regis., judicial off/prosecutor/law enforce-allow w/out disclosing address

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S898  (Pou,N)  Blockchain technology-permits corporations to use for recordkeeping requirements

S1238  (Pou,N)  Internet service provider-keep subscriber's personal ID info. confidential

S1257  (Codey,R)  Internet websites, consumers, & personal identifiable info-notify, allow opt out

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

S2591 ScaSa (2R)  (Gill,N)  Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing

S2691 Sa (1R)  (Pou,N)  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19

S2734 Sa (1R)  (Turner,S)  Calculation of reserve, uncollected taxes for 2021, fiscal yr. 2022-concerning

S2951  (Singleton,T)  Drug court-expands offenses eligible for expungement upon successful discharge

S3011  (Sweeney,S)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

S3063 Sca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

S3097  (Pou,N)  Inmate, female-request certain medication to prevent pregnancy

S3100  (Pou,N)  Inmates, pregnant-DOC provide prenatal & post-partum education & services

S3101  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault at instit. of higher education-victim-centered employee training

S3102  (Pou,N)  Sexual assault & stalking-higher ed. instit. adopt affirmative consent policies

S3107  (Pou,N)  MVC service-allow customer to schedule appointment on MVC website

S3112  (Pou,N)  Domestic viol screening-obstetrical provider perform; prevent certain disclosure

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S3115  (Pou,N)  Working certificates for minors-modify process for obtaining

S3121  (Pou,N)  Name change for driver's lic-require MVC accept certain documents as proof

S3127  (Gopal,V)  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog

S3135  (Pou,N)  Guardianship monitoring prog-estab in Office of Pub Guardian for Elderly Adults

S3136  (Gopal,V)  Judges and judicial personnel-directs AOC to establish implicit bias training

S3145  (Pou,N)  Applications for professional & occupational licensure-concerns names

S3156  (Pou,N)  COVID-19 testing-require results within 72 hours; regulates costs

S3160  (Pou,N)  COVID-19 Local Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program-establish in DHS;$4M

S3177  (Corrado,K)  MVC written knowledge exam-provide online during COVID-19 pub. health emerg.

SCR133 Sca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Sports wagering-amend Constit to permit through casinos/horse racetracks/certain

SR98  (Oroho,S)  Community Broadband Act-urges Congress to pass

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2691 Sa (1R)  (Turner,S)  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19

S3185  (Pou,N)  Voter regis., judicial off/prosecutor/law enforce-allow w/out disclosing address

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

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

S2591 ScaSa (2R)  (Scutari,N)  Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Ruiz,M)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

A2131 Aca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

A3871 Aca (1R)  (Diegnan,P)  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police

A4182  (Singleton,T)  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  (Pou,N)  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

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

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  (Vitale,J)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4853  (Madden,F)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

A4905  (Sweeney,S)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

A4942  (Bateman,C)  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Rice,R)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

A2131 Aca (1R)  (Brown,C)  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

A3871 Aca (1R)  (Madden,F)  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police

A4182  (Cryan,J)  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  (Sarlo,P)  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

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

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  (Pou,N)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4853  (Sweeney,S)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

A4905  (Cryan,J)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

A4942  (Beach,J)  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Cunningham,S)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

A4942  (Greenstein,L)  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Scutari,N)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

 

 

 

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Gopal,V; Turner,S; Cruz-Perez,N)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

A2131 Aca (1R)  (Pou,N)  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

A4182  (Pou,N)  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  (Addiego,D; Oroho,S; O'Scanlon,D; Testa,M; Diegnan,P; Bateman,C; Corrado,K; Turner,S)  Econ activity, cert-remove time
  restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

A4589  (Pou,N; Scutari,N)  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  (Turner,S)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4853  (Addiego,D; Turner,S; Singleton,T)  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

A4905  (Greenstein,L; Pou,N; Singleton,T)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

A4942  (Oroho,S; Corrado,K; Bucco,A; Testa,M; Brown,C; Pou,N; Smith,B)  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

 

The Senate adjourned at 5:20 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, November 19, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (SESSION)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4980  Rooney,K  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance  REF ATR

A4981  Wirths,H/Space,P  Farm worker housing-provides credit towards mun. fair share housing obligation  REF AHO

A4982  Wirths,H/Space,P  Share housing obligation w/affordable housing credit-transfer fund to Trust Fund  REF AHO

A4983  Wirths,H/Space,P  St sch aid-incl value of prop exemp from taxation in valuation used to calculate  REF AED

A4984  Vainieri Huttle,V/Benson,D  Direct support professionals-increases minimum wage  REF ALA

A4985  Zwicker,A/Conaway,H  Media content, deceptive-prohibits of pub off candidate w/in 60 days of election  REF ASL

A4986  Mosquera,G/Vainieri Huttle,V  Firefighters, pregnant-requires adoption of policy addressing job-related issues  REF AWC

A4987  Houghtaling,E  Legislative Youth Council-creates  REF ASL

A4988  Downey,J  Direct Support Professional Core Competency Working Group-establishes  REF AHU

A4989  Thomson,E  Municipal liab for gross negligence-establishes, fail to protect during riots  REF ACD

A4990  Thomson,E  State aid & grants-proh to mun that reduce law enforce budgets by certain amount  REF ASL

A4991  Thomson,E  Riot & disorderly conduct-broadens offense; enhance penal., monument destruction  REF AJU

A4992  Schaer,G+1  Counties-permitted to share county tax administrators  REF ASL

A4994  Murphy,C  Guardianship monitoring prog-estab in Office of Pub Guardian for Elderly Adults  REF AJU

A4995  Chiaravalloti,N/McKnight,A  Criminal justice career academy pilot prog-estab in DOE, support in pub high sch  REF AED

A4996  Murphy,C  Dental benefit plans-req. insurance carriers prov cert level of coverage & reimb  REF AFI

A4997  Wimberly,B  Businesses employing ex-offenders-allows CBT and gross income tax credits  REF ACE

A4998  Murphy,C/Speight,S+1  Pregnancy policy for law enforcement officers-require agencies to adopt  REF AWC

A4999  Benson,D/DeAngelo,W  Supplemental Body Worn Camera Prog-suppl. approp, cert law enforce agencies;$30M  REF ACD

A5000  Vainieri Huttle,V  Smart Container Act-concerns beverage container deposit  REF AEN

A5001  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V  Homebuyers, resident first-time-provides closing credit; appropriates $20M  REF AHO

A5002  Vainieri Huttle,V  Person w/disabilities-req DHS post copies of certain incident reports on website  REF AHU

ACR198  Wirths,H/Space,P  Statewide initiative & referendum-provide for enactment of certain laws  REF ASL

ACR199  Space,P/Wirths,H  State fiscal restraint-provide for Statewide initiative and referendum  REF ASL

AJR194  Bergen,B/Wimberly,B+2  Teacher Appreciation Week-designates first full week of May  REF AED

AR205  DiMaso,S+1  Azerbaijan attacks against civilians in Artsakh Republic-condemns  REF AOF

 

Motions:

 

A4147  Bergen,B/Dancer,R+18  State of emergency-concerns the issuance of certain orders, rules & regulations  Order of the Day (Bramnick)

A4147  Bergen,B/Dancer,R+18  State of emergency-concerns the issuance of certain orders, rules & regulations  To Table (47-27-0) (Greenwald)

 

Bills Passed:

 

A1091 Aa (1R)  Murphy,C/Vainieri Huttle,V+14  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required to advertise and promote  (74-0-0)

A1226  Schaer,G/Jimenez,A+23  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration  (74-0-0)

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+20  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors  (74-0-0)

A1995 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N  Student exchange visitor placement org, international-register w/Secretary of St  (72-2-0)

A3199 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/Benson,D+9  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against  (74-0-0)

A3593 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/McKnight,A+4  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz  (74-0-0)

A3950 AcaAca (2R)  Verrelli,A/Benson,D+2  Employer use of tracking device in employee operated veh.-crime of fourth degree  (47-25-2)

A4312 w/GR (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Sumter,S+8  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use  (64-4-6)

A4410 AcaAca (2R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+19  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  (52-18-4)

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+21  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  (74-0-0)

A4538 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Quijano,A+6  Dental insurers-prov. credits for reduced usage during coronavirus 2019 pandemic  (70-1-3)

A4544 Aca (1R)  Caputo,R/Jasey,M  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment  (74-0-0)

Bills Passed: (cont’d)

 

A4633  Giblin,T/DeCroce,B  Certified Public Accountants, certain nonresident-provide attest services  (74-0-0)

A4810  Pinkin,N/Vainieri Huttle,V+9  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish  (72-1-0)

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C+11  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility  (74-0-0)

A4905  Moen,W/Karabinchak,R+7  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP  (74-0-0)

A4941  Mejia,P  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  (74-0-0)

A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M  (74-0-0)

A4943  Wirths,H/Space,P  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  (73-0-0)

AR139  Vainieri Huttle,V/Murphy,C+13  Hate and bias crime-condemns  (74-0-0)

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually  (74-0-0)

S559  Codey,R/Cryan,J+9  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian  (74-0-0)

S1028 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+6  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director  (74-0-0)

S1163 ScaAa w/GR (3R)  Turner,S/Tucker,C+4  Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear  (53-15-6)

S1245 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Cruz-Perez,N+2  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm  (73-1-0)

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Cunningham,S/Gopal,V  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval 
  (56-16-2)

S1936  Sweeney,S/Kean,T+8  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability  (74-0-0)

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  (74-0-0)

S2842 w/GR (1R)  Sarlo,P/Egan,J  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues  (73-0-0)

S3043 Aca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Thompson,S+1  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months  (74-0-0)

 

Bills Substituted:

 

A2317 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Mejia,P+8  PFRS-enhances the death benefit for surviving spouse, elig. after effective date  SUB BY S487 (1R)

A2450  Benson,D/Murphy,C+7  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability  SUB BY S1936

A2768 Aca (1R)  Houghtaling,E/Murphy,C+2  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm  SUB BY S1245 (1R)

A3277  Vainieri Huttle,V/Quijano,A+6  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian  SUB BY S559

A3601 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/McKnight,A+5  Amistad Comm-allocate in, not of DOE; elect chairperson appt exec director;$400K  SUB BY S1028 (1R)

A4409 AcsAca (ACS/1R)  Jasey,M/Downey,J  Higher Education Secretary-requires approval for certain branch campuses  SUB BY S1271/2588/2660
  (SCS/1R)

A4603 AcaAca (2R)  Dancer,R/Murphy,C+1  Annual audit of school distict 2019-2020 school year-extends deadline  SUB BY S3043 (1R)

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually  SUB FOR A2317 (1R)

S559  Codey,R/Cryan,J+9  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian  SUB FOR A3277

S1028 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+6  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director  SUB FOR A3601 (1R)

S1245 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Cruz-Perez,N+2  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm  SUB FOR A2768 (1R)

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Cunningham,S/Gopal,V  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval 
  SUB FOR A4409 (ACS/1R)

S1936  Sweeney,S/Kean,T+8  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability  SUB FOR A2450

S3043 Aca (1R)  Sarlo,P/Thompson,S+1  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months  SUB FOR A4603 (2R)

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

A485 Aa (1R)  Webber,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+4  Home-Based Jobs Creation Act-concerns use of variances  (Johnson)

A1184/4414 AcsAa (ACS/1R)  Zwicker,A/Conaway,H+5  School discipline data-report on their websites and to Commissioner of Education  (Johnson)

A3450 AcaAaAa (3R)  Johnson,G  Income access services & related provider contracts-creates certain requirements  (Johnson)

A3869 AcaAa (2R)  Armato,J/Vainieri Huttle,V  Opioids-requires antidote prescriptions for certain patients  (Johnson)

A4717 Aa (1R)  Houghtaling,E/Dancer,R+1  Protect Pollinators license plates-authorizes issuance  (Johnson)

A4975 AcaAa (2R)  Chiaravalloti,N  Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19  (Johnson)

AR145 AaAa (2R)  Karabinchak,R/Johnson,G+3  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates  (Johnson)

S92 Aa (1R)  Bateman,C/Greenstein,L  Protect Pollinators license plates-authorizes issuance  (Johnson)

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually  (Jimenez)

 

Bills Received from Senate/Concurrence w/Governor's Recommendation/Given Second Reading:

 

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

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M 

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

 

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

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+20  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  Wimberly,B/Quijano,A+9  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms 

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+21  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19 

 

 

 

Bills Received from Senate/Referred to Committee:

 

S171 Sca (1R)  Corrado,K/Pou,N+9  Veteran, homeless shelters-establish grant program  REF AHU

S446  Doherty,M/Sweeney,S+3  Counties-permitted to share county tax administrators  REF ASL

S526 ScaSca (2R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+5  Insulin purchase-not subject to deductible; health insurers limit copayment  REF AAP

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

S853 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Beach,J+3  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products  REF ASL

S894 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Greenstein,L  Methylene chloride paint removal-proh sale unless cert safety standards are met  REF AEN

S2484 ScaSca (2R)  Singleton,T/Rice,R+10  Clean Energy Equity Office-estab; direct programs for overburdened communities  REF ATU

S2734 Sa (1R)  Diegnan,P/Turner,S  Calculation of reserve, uncollected taxes for 2021, fiscal yr. 2022-concerning  REF ASL

S2739  Ruiz,M  Student reps. on boards of trustees, instit. of higher edu.-elim citizenship req  REF AHI

S2768  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+3  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement  REF ASL

S2908  Ruiz,M/Corrado,K+4  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit  REF AWC

S3003 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  REF ALA

S3015  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+3  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip  REF AAP

 

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

 

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually 

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

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A1091 Aa (1R)  (Lampitt,P; Calabrese,C; Timberlake,B)  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required to advertise and promote

A1184/4414 AcsAa (ACS/1R)  (Jasey,M; Vainieri Huttle,V; Timberlake,B)  School discipline data-report on their websites and to Commissioner of
  Education

A1226  (Swain,L; Tully,P; Downey,J; Lampitt,P; Houghtaling,E)  Medical facilities-electric public utilities provide priority power restoration

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  (Swain,L; McKeon,J; Mosquera,G)  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A1943  (DePhillips,C)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

A2317 Aca (1R)  (Swain,L; Tully,P; Quijano,A; Lopez,Y; Timberlake,B)  PFRS-enhances the death benefit for surviving spouse, elig. after effective date

A2450  (Freiman,R; Lampitt,P; Swain,L; Lopez,Y; Quijano,A; Downey,J)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise
  availability

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

A2540  (Timberlake,B)  Safe school resource off/Class Three special law enforcement off-sch dist employ

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

A2904  (Dancer,R)  Handgun permit-revise procedures for securing

A3199 Aca (1R)  (Lopez,Y; Tully,P; Swain,L; Downey,J; McKnight,A; Mosquera,G)  Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

A3277  (Jimenez,A; Mejia,P; Swain,L; Lopez,Y; Downey,J)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

A3593 Aca (1R)  (Quijano,A; Freiman,R)  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz

A3601 Aca (1R)  (Lampitt,P; Downey,J)  Amistad Comm-allocate in, not of DOE; elect chairperson appt exec director;$400K

A3950 AcaAca (2R)  (Conaway,H)  Employer use of tracking device in employee operated veh.-crime of fourth degree

A4312 w/GR (1R)  (Conaway,H; McKeon,J)  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use

A4410 AcaAca (2R)  (Jimenez,A; Mejia,P; Vainieri Huttle,V; Conaway,H; Quijano,A; Lampitt,P; Lopez,Y; Swain,L; Tully,P; Mosquera,G; Timberlake,B)

  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  (Moen,W; Vainieri Huttle,V; Calabrese,C; Downey,J)  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during
  COVID-19

A4538 Aca (1R)  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Timberlake,B; Downey,J; Houghtaling,E; Swain,L; Benson,D)  Dental insurers-prov. credits for reduced usage during
  coronavirus 2019 pandemic

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

A4810  (Calabrese,C; Space,P; Wirths,H)  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish

A4848  (Speight,S; Sumter,S; Johnson,G)  Reproductive Freedom Act-concerns reproductive rights & autonomy

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  (Speight,S; McKeon,J; Jasey,M; Vainieri Huttle,V)  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4884  (Johnson,G)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

A4885  (Johnson,G)  Sexual assault-require law enforcement provide victim w/police report

A4888  (Johnson,G)  Sexual assault cases-require AG audit & issue annual report

A4889  (Johnson,G)  Sexual viol liaison officer-estab in Div of St Police & local police departments

A4891  (Johnson,G)  Legislature anti-harassment policy-require revision

A4905  (Jasey,M; McKeon,J; Timberlake,B)  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

A4919  (Dunn,A)  Domestic violence-revises definition, include psychological & economic abuse

A4942  (Benson,D; Lopez,Y; Swain,L; Tully,P; Mosquera,G; Quijano,A; Downey,J; Houghtaling,E; Timberlake,B)  Library Construction Fund-provide
  grants for public libraries;$87.4M

A4946  (Chaparro,A)  Children, virtual instruction-provide income tax credit

A4949  (Conaway,H; Quijano,A)  Protective face coverings-exempt from sales & use tax during public health emerg

A4956  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Sex offenders who fail to register-St police required to report to Legislature

A4957  (Conaway,H)  Long-term care facilities-require to annually review residents' proxy directives

A4976  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Sex offender-increase penalty, fail to register for more than 24 months

A4992   (Dancer,R)  Counties-permitted to share county tax administrators

A4998   (Vainieri Huttle,V)    Pregnancy policy for law enforcement officers-require agencies to adopt 

ACR197  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Voters-constitutional amendment to provide right to cast ballot in person

 

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

AJR54  (Giblin,T)  Stroke Awareness Month-designates May of each year

AJR194   (Rooney,K; Vainieri Huttle,V)  Teacher Appreciation Week-designates first full week of May

AR139  (Jasey,M; Freiman,R; Jimenez,A; Mejia,P; Tully,P; Swain,L; McKeon,J; Downey,J; Houghtaling,E; Timberlake,B)  Hate and bias crime-condemns

AR145 AaAa (2R)  (Calabrese,C)  NJ-Taiwan sister state relationship-commemorates

AR205  (DePhillips,C)  Azerbaijan attacks against civilians in Artsakh Republic-condemns

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Carter,L)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

A4645  (Benson,D)  Mental health treatment, domestic viol-insur categorize as medically necessary

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4633  (DeCroce,B)  Certified Public Accountants, certain nonresident-provide attest services

A4645  (Benson,D)  Mental health treatment, domestic viol-insur categorize as medically necessary

A4943  (Space,P)  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

A4956  (Benson,D)  Sex offenders who fail to register-St police required to report to Legislature

A4959  (Tully,P)  School climate surveys on bullying & harassment-students required to complete

A4963  (Conaway,H)  Individuals formerly in foster care-provide comprehensive Medicaid benefits

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2317 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  PFRS-enhances the death benefit for surviving spouse, elig. after effective date

A2450  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability

A4544 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment

A4943  (Bergen,B)  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell

A4946  (Freiman,R)  Children, virtual instruction-provide income tax credit

A4956  (Tully,P)  Sex offenders who fail to register-St police required to report to Legislature

A4959  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  School climate surveys on bullying & harassment-students required to complete

A4983   (Dancer,R)   St sch aid-incl value of prop exemp from taxation in valuation used to calculate 

A4995   (Rooney,K)   Criminal justice career academy pilot prog-estab in DOE, support in pub high sch

 

Sixth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A21  (Wimberly,B)  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act

 

Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S487 Aa (1R)  (Jimenez,A)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S559  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S1028 Sca (1R)  (Quijano,A)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1245 Sca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Jasey,M)  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S1936  (Benson,D)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability

S3043 Aca (1R)  (Dancer,R)  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S487 Aa (1R)  (Mejia,P)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S559  (Quijano,A)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S1028 Sca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1245 Sca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Downey,J)  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S1936  (Murphy,C)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability

S3043 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S487 Aa (1R)  (Murphy,C)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S559  (Dunn,A)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S1028 Sca (1R)  (Timberlake,B)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1245 Sca (1R)  (Dancer,R)  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted: (cont’d)

 

S1271/2588/2660 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S1936  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability

S3043 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months

 

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

 

S487 Aa (1R)  (Auth,R; Tucker,C; Giblin,T; Swain,L; Tully,P; Quijano,A; Lopez,Y; Timberlake,B)  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving
  spouses, min. $50K annually

S559  (Murphy,C; Jimenez,A; Mejia,P; Swain,L; Lopez,Y; Downey,J)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S1028 Sca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Jasey,M; Speight,S; Lampitt,P; Downey,J)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson apt
   exec director

S1245 Sca (1R)  (Swain,L; Downey,J)  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

S1936  (Caputo,R; Freiman,R; Lampitt,P; Swain,L; Lopez,Y; Quijano,A; Downey,J)  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise
   availability

S3043 Aca (1R)  (Stanfield,J)  School district fiscal year 2019-2020-delay deadline of annual audit by 5 months

 

The Assembly adjourned at 4:53 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, November 19, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+20  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors

A2131 Aca (1R)  Tully,P/DePhillips,C+10  Global War on Terrorism Medal-creates

A3871 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Holley,J+5  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police

A4182  Giblin,T/Wimberly,B+2  Rent payments-allow tenant to use credit card during COVID-19 pandemic

A4312 w/GR (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Sumter,S+8  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use

A4525 AcaSca (2R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+21  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19

A4589  Lopez,Y/Danielsen,J+12  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19

A4852 AcaAca (2R)  Lopez,Y/Coughlin,C+11  Unemployment benefits, extended-concerns eligibility

A4853  Greenwald,L/Mazzeo,V+8  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic

A4905  Moen,W/Karabinchak,R+7  Health care benf plans-allow insurers prov to bds of ed & elig emp, not in SEHBP

A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M

S487 Aa (1R)  Sacco,N/Stack,B+10  PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K annually

S559  Codey,R/Cryan,J+9  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S1028 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Turner,S+6  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

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

S1245 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Cruz-Perez,N+2  Equine-related farm employee housing with horses-establishes Right to Farm

S1936  Sweeney,S/Kean,T+8  Transportation programs/services-DOT Commissioner req to advertise availability

S2362 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D+2  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M

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

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

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (11/12/2020):

 

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