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 LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

                                                                          for January 27, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 2                                                                                  219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Honorable Bradford M. Bury, J.S.C., of Watchung.

      Honorable Mitzy Galis-Menendez, J.S.C., of Cliffside Park.

      Honorable Jeffrey R. Jablonski, J.S.C., of Kearny.

      Honorable Alan G. Lesnewich, J.S.C., of New Providence.

      Honorable Daniel R. Lindemann, J.S.C., of Wayne.

      Honorable Marlene Lynch Ford, J.S.C., of Seaside Park.

      Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, J.S.C., of Skillman.

      Honorable Angela White Dalton, J.S.C., of Howell.

      Honorable James P. Wilson, J.S.C., of Plainfield.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY:

      William M. Tambussi, of Haddon Heights.

      Amy Towers, of Mahwah.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BURLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Josh Foote, of Lumberton, to replace Donn C. Lamon.

      Sean Kennedy, of Medford.

      Dennis Rivell, of Delran, to replace Kimberly Kersey.

      Debra Valenzano, of Shamong, to replace Larry Chatzidakis.

      Lester Holley, of Edgewater Park, to replace Brian Summerville.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE AND RARITAN CANAL COMMISSION:

      Caryl Shoffner, of South Bound Brook.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY:

      Zenon Christodoulou, of North Branch.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE COMMISSION ON BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH:

      Sharon Cross, of Flanders, to replace John Giraud.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

      Charles Preston Eader, of Bridgewater.

      Michael D. Goldberg, of Hillsborough, to replace John M. Lore.

      Nina Jordan, of Somerset, to replace Melonie Krisza Marano.

      Gail Rosen, of Martinsville.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE PAROLE BOARD:

      Kerri E. Cody, of Hammonton.

 

TO BE THE STATE COMPTROLLER:

      Kevin D. Walsh, Esq., of Merchantville.

 

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S868  Pennacchio,J  Professional & occupational licensing fees-waive for military status individuals REF SCM

S869  Pennacchio,J  PIP coverage-automobile insurers provide information regarding premiums REF SCM

S870  Pennacchio,J  Medical malpractice judgment-provides certain homestead exemption REF SCM

S871  Pennacchio,J  Merchandise, returned-prohibits establishments requiring consumer identification REF SCM

S872  Turner,S  CDS, Schedule II-ID required for persons picking up prescriptions REF SHH

S873  Turner,S  Opioid Prevention & Rehabilitation Program Fund-establish tax on opioid drugs REF SHH

S874  Stack,B  Animal adoption-concerns sourcing of animals; repeal Pet Purchase Protection Act REF SEN

S875  Cryan,J  Contractors-concern registration & sets criteria, responsible bidder in pub work REF SLA

S876  Vitale,J  FamilyCare, NJ-expands to uninsured children under 19; appropriates $3M REF SHH

S877  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Substance use disorders in correctional facilities-develop peer counseling prog. REF SHH

S878  Cryan,J  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz REF SCU

S879  Cryan,J  Prop Tax Lien Pilot Program-allow certain mun greater control over tax lien sale REF SCU

S880  Cryan,J  Prenatal care clinics-DOH conduct survey on status REF SHH

S881  Cryan,J  Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Pilot Program-creates REF SHH

S882  Cryan,J  Nurse psych advanced-completion of certificate, involuntary treatment commitment REF SHH

S883  Cryan,J  Medicaid coverage for certain school-based services-codifies and expands REF SHH

S884  Cryan,J  Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare-determiniation no later, 21 days application submission REF SHH

S885  Cryan,J  Medicaid recipient's estate-limit authority of DHS to impose liens/seek recovery REF SHH

S886  Cryan,J  Health care entities-contracts for sale, honor existing bargaining agreement REF SLA

S887  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L  Prescription drug services, Medicaid-transition managed care to fee-for-service REF SHH

S888  Pou,N  Consumer reporting agencies-proh adverse info, emp affected by fed govt shutdown REF SCM

S889  Cryan,J/Scutari,N  Landlords-prohibit accepting housing assistance from other states REF SCU

S890  Pou,N  Maternal mental health-ID & take appropriate steps to secure fed funding sources REF SHH

S891  Pou,N  Devel disab individual forms-req to be available in languages other than English REF SHH

S892  Pou,N  Nursing homes-provide training to staff in behavioral health issues REF SHH

S893  Pou,N  Senior citizens & persons w/disabilities-creates crime of victimization REF SHH

S894  Pou,N  Methylene chloride paint removal-proh sale unless cert safety standards are met REF SEN

S895  Pou,N  Tax collectors-concerns certification in collection of property taxes REF SCU

S896  Pou,N  Juvenile legal representation-expands Office of Public Defender REF SLP

S897  Cryan,J  Chiropractic-provides for temporary travel license to practice REF SCM

S898  Cryan,J  Blockchain technology-permits corporations to use for recordkeeping requirements REF SCM

S899  Cryan,J  Restrictive covenant-limits certain provisions in and enforceability of REF SLA

S900  Cryan,J  Sexual harassment training-restaurant employees required to receive REF SLA

S901  Pou,N  Pregnant women-notify if insurance coverage, not subject to 48 hr maternity law REF SHH

S904  Rice,R  Pub work contracts w/minority, women, vet owned bus-post on website St fund use REF SSG

S905  Rice,R  Diversity and Inclusion, Office-codifies establishment in Department of Treasury REF SSG

S906  Stack,B  Mail-in ballot application-include prepaid postage REF SSG

S907  Connors,C  Dredging lagoon community waterways-authorizes assessment/bonds to finance REF SEN

S908  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+1  Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req REF SCU

S909  Connors,C  Dredging account, special-establish, DEP administer account and programs REF SEN

S910  Connors,C  Dredged material disposal projects, navigational waterways;$26.14M REF SEN

S911  Connors,C  Island Beach & Liberty St Parks-dedicate fees collected to support cert programs REF SEN

S912  Connors,C  Bay scallop fishery-DEP authorize and requires assessment of resource REF SEN

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

S914  Rice,R/Cunningham,S+4  Motor vehicle Surcharge Community Svc. Prog.-community svc. in lieu of surcharge REF SLP

S915  Singleton,T  Cranberry juice-designates as State beverage REF SSG

S916  Singleton,T  State debt affordability analysis, annual-include in the State Debt Report REF SBA

S917  Singleton,T  Educational assistance programs, employees-allow income tax deduction REF SHI

S918  Singleton,T  Lisa's Law-4 yr. pilot prog for electronic monitoring of domestic viol offenders REF SJU

S919  Singleton,T  Generic prescription drugs-prohibits excessive increases in prices charged REF SHH

S920  Singleton,T  Cats and other animals-prohibits surgical declawing REF SEN

S921  Weinberg,L  Fair Workweek Act-concerns fair workweek employment standards REF SLA

S922  Singleton,T/Greenstein,L+1  Municipal water authority dissolution-Local Finance Bd. make cert findings prior REF SCU

S923  Pennacchio,J  Flood Control, Mitigation, & Prevention Bond Act-bonds up to $2B; approp. $5K REF SEN

S924  Pennacchio,J  Cadaveric fetal tissue, from elective abortion-prohibits cosmetic research REF SHH

S925  Pennacchio,J  Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities-reduce sales tax REF SBA

S926  Pennacchio,J  Property assessment appeals-refund excess prop. taxes paid by taxpayer who wins REF SCU

S927  Corrado,K  Disabled person-req restricted parking spaces located near youth athletic fields REF SHH

S928  Kean,T  Nursing-biennial renewal of lic or certificate is due on professional's birthday REF SHH

S929  Kean,T  Veterans, certain-municipality provide free beach access REF SCU

S930  Kean,T  Animal protection orders and assignment-provides for in divorce/dissolution REF SJU

S931  Connors,C  Photovoltaic technologies, age-restricted community clubhouse fac.-BPU prov. fd. REF SEN

S932  Pennacchio,J  Dogs and cats-allows in restaurants if authorized by municipal ordinance REF SCU

S933  Pennacchio,J  Ambulatory care facility-deduct Medicaid pymts when calculating receipts assess. REF SHH

S934  Pennacchio,J  Ambulatory care facility-deduct Medicaid pymts. when calculating receipts assess REF SHH

S935  Pennacchio,J  Office of State Dental Director and NJ Oral Health Commission-establishes REF SHH

S936  Pennacchio,J  Managed care plans-allow any clinical laboratory participate in provider network REF SHH

S937  Pennacchio,J  Highlands Water Protection & Planning Act-concerns expansion or reconstruction REF SEN

S938  Pennacchio,J  Electric veh charging stations-exemp local approval installation at gas stations REF SEN

S939  Pennacchio,J  Triploid Grass Carp Commission-study use in freshwater lakes for weed control REF SEN

S940  Stack,B  Utility service provider work-require to notify BPU; access online database REF SEG

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S941  Stack,B  Public utilities-requires to file certain information w/BPU, info. on website REF SEG

S942  Singleton,T  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record REF SCM

S943  Singleton,T  Portable benf-estab sys for worker, prov svc to consumers thru contracting agent REF SLA

S944  Singleton,T  Barbering license-creates alternative option to earn REF SCM

S945  Corrado,K  Opioid antidote, administered-require involuntary commitment REF SHH

S946  Corrado,K  Dogs and cats euthanized at shelters/pounds-DOH establish reduction REF SHH

S947  Connors,C  Public Work Contractor Registration Act-exempt small bus from apprenticeship req REF SLA

S948  Connors,C  Intoxicated employees-prevented from receiving worker's compensation REF SLA

S949  Singleton,T  Public contracts-incr disclosure of political contributions by business entities REF SSG

S950  Connors,C  Breann's Law-children w/catastrophic illnesses provide out of network coverage REF SCM

S951  Connors,C  Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum-converts loan to grant REF SEG

S952  Connors,C  Defense of Community Standards Act-revises law concerning sexually oriented bus. REF SCU

S953  Connors,C  Disabled veteran-exempts from beach buggy permit fees REF SMV

S954  Connors,C  Municipal ordinance violation fines-convert into tax liens REF SCU

S955  Connors,C  Greenhead fly population-authorizes counties to reduce;$50K REF SCU

S956  Connors,C  Veteran's property tax exemption-extends to tenant shareholders in co-ops REF SCU

S957  Connors,C  Veterans-municipal development trust funds be spent on affordable assistance REF SCU

S958  Connors,C  Disab. vet. prop-cont tax exempt status, homes destroyed by flood/storm reconstr REF SCU

S959  Connors,C  Dredging waterways, certain-DEP assume responsibility & provide boat access REF SEN

S960  Rice,R  Student financial aid-parent prov. information to Higher Ed. Student Asst. Auth. REF SHI

S961  Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N  Military nonresidential spouses-concerns licensure and certifications REF SHI

S962  Beach,J  Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel. REF SHH

S964  Vitale,J  Disabled person's residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop REF STR

S965  Vitale,J  Licensed plate, special-change current sys. for discontinuance of various types  REF STR

S967  Bucco,A  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships REF SLA

S968  Singleton,T+1  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels REF SCU

S969  Ruiz,M/Turner,S  Teacher loan redemption prog., cert. field-redeem amounts to asst in failing sch REF SHI

S970  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S  Higher ed instit, governing bd memb-complete a training prog devel by Secretary REF SHI

S971  Lagana,J/Cunningham,S  Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image REF SHI

S972  Madden,F/Sweeney,S  Contractor work, certain industries-concerns a skilled & trained workforce REF SLA

S973  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+3  Apprenticeship mentoring-estab for women, minorities and persons w/disabilities REF SLA

S974  Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building REF SBA

SCR39  Greenstein,L/Turner,S  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote REF SBA

SCR40  Connors,C  Beach easements-establish funding within Shore Protection Fund for acquisition REF SEN

SCR41  Connors,C  Property assessment reduction-provide senior citizen relatives living quarters REF SCU

SCR42  Connors,C  Federal flood insurance-urges Congress and President to increase subsidies REF SEN

SCR43  Thompson,S  Eating Disorders Awareness Week-designates February 25 through March 3, 2018 REF SHH

SJR24  Thompson,S  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week-designates September 7-13 each year REF SHH

SJR25  Pennacchio,J  Pharmacogenomics Commission-establishes REF SHH

SJR26  Pennacchio,J  Eczema Awareness Month-designates October of each year REF SHH

SR22  Pennacchio,J  Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-urges US Congress to pass REF SHH

SR23  Singer,R  Most Beautiful Lady in the World: Statue of Liberty Anthem-official anthem REF SSG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S51 Sca (1R)  Singer,R/Diegnan,P+2  Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes-estab comm to study impact REP/SCA

S89  Bateman,C/Gopal,V  Horse-authorizes creation of special license plate and commem. as State animal REP

S228  Diegnan,P/Ruiz,M+1  School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs REP

S249 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Turner,S  Pharmacy benefits manager prov. services w/in Medicaid prog-disclose info to DHS REP/SCA

S253 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Greenstein,L  Lead service line inventories and replacement-public water system develop REP/SCA

S320 Scs (SCS)  Rice,R  Lead service lines-requires residential property contracts to address REP/SCS

S324  Diegnan,P  Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof REP

S362  Cryan,J  Access Link paratransit service during state of emergency-NJT operate REP

S369  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Medicaid-DOC ensure inmates participate in pre-enrollment; card at release REP

S370  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  County Jail Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Program-evaluate inmates needs REP

S371  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Medicaid enrollment course for inmates-requires DOC and DHS pre-enroll REP

S374 Sca (1R)  Cryan,J/Vitale,J+1  Inmate reentry services committee-each county required to establish REP/SCA

S375  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Inmates, reentry services-authorizes use of county welfare funds REP

S526 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+3  Insulin-health insurers required to limit copayments REP/SCA

S527  Vitale,J/Stack,B  Inmates at State & County facilities-offer hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing REP

S528  Vitale,J/Cryan,J  Inmates-DOC & county correctional fac to provide w/medication-assisted treatment REP

S562  Madden,F/Addiego,D+1  Wage and hour law-increases certain penalties for violations REP

S619 Sca (1R)  O'Scanlon,D  Medical marijuana-permits authorization thru telemedicine & telehealth REP/SCA

S647 Scs (SCS)  Greenstein,L/Singleton,T  Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req REP/SCS

S683  Ruiz,M  Multiple dwelling owners w/at least 9 units-provide maintenance svc 24 hrs a day REP

S688 Scs (SCS)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+1  Pre-apprenticeship programs-enhances and allocates funds REP/SCS

S689 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T  NJ PLACE program-concerns & allocates $300K REP/SCA

S695 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cryan,J+1  Legionnaires's disease-DEP, DOH, DCA & public water systems prevent/control REP/SCA

S749  Gopal,V  Ovarian cancer-prov. voluntary contributions by taxpayers on income tax returns REP

S845  Pou,N  National Practitioner Data Bank-req. health care prof. licensing boards utilize REP

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading: (cont’d)

 

S846  Pou,N/Cardinale,G  License Verification System-verify health care professional's license REP

S848 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports REP/SCA

S866  Pou,N  Income access services-creates certain requirements REP

S877  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Substance use disorders in correctional facilities-develop peer counseling prog. REP

S886  Cryan,J  Health care entities-contracts for sale, honor existing bargaining agreement REP

S897  Cryan,J  Chiropractic-provides for temporary travel license to practice REP

S908  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+1  Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req REP

S922  Singleton,T/Greenstein,L+1  Municipal water authority dissolution-Local Finance Bd. make cert findings prior REP

S942  Singleton,T  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record REP

S962  Beach,J  Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel. REP

S964  Vitale,J  Disabled person's residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop REP

S967  Bucco,A  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships REP

S968  Singleton,T+1  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels REP

S972  Madden,F/Sweeney,S  Contractor work, certain industries-concerns a skilled & trained workforce REP

S973  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+3  Apprenticeship mentoring-estab for women, minorities and persons w/disabilities REP

SCR15 Sca (1R)  Rice,R/Brown,C  Joint Committee on Economic Justice & Equal Employment Opportunity-reconstitutes REP/SCA

SCR36  Pou,N  National Practitioner Data Bank-available to health care prof. boards w/out cost REP

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

S89  Bateman,C/Gopal,V  Horse-authorizes creation of special license plate and commem. as State animal

S228  Diegnan,P/Ruiz,M+1  School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs

S253 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Greenstein,L  Lead service line inventories and replacement-public water system develop

S369  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Medicaid-DOC ensure inmates participate in pre-enrollment; card at release

S370  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  County Jail Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Program-evaluate inmates needs

S371  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Medicaid enrollment course for inmates-requires DOC and DHS pre-enroll

S374 Sca (1R)  Cryan,J/Vitale,J+1  Inmate reentry services committee-each county required to establish

S375  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Inmates, reentry services-authorizes use of county welfare funds

S526 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+3  Insulin-health insurers required to limit copayments

S527  Vitale,J/Stack,B  Inmates at State & County facilities-offer hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing

S528  Vitale,J/Cryan,J  Inmates-DOC & county correctional fac to provide w/medication-assisted treatment

S562  Madden,F/Addiego,D+1  Wage and hour law-increases certain penalties for violations

S647 Scs (SCS)  Greenstein,L/Singleton,T  Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req

S689 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T  NJ PLACE program-concerns & allocates $300K

S695 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cryan,J+1  Legionnaires's disease-DEP, DOH, DCA & public water systems prevent/control

S877  Cryan,J/Vitale,J  Substance use disorders in correctional facilities-develop peer counseling prog.

S897  Cryan,J  Chiropractic-provides for temporary travel license to practice

S942  Singleton,T  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record

S962  Beach,J  Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel.

 

Bills Transferred:

 

S228   Diegnan,P/Ruiz,M+1   School bus, electric-powered-EDA establish loan program for certain costs   FROM SED TO STR

S253 Sca (1R)   Singleton,T/Greenstein,L   Lead service line inventories and replacement-public water system develop  FROM SEN TO SCU

S647 Scs (SCS)   Greenstein,L/Singleton,T   Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req  FROM SEN TO SCU

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S88   Bateman,C/Beach,J   Veterans' property tax deduction and exemption-expand eligibility  FROM SMV

S90   Bateman,C/Scutari,N   Investment Council-adds member from Judicial Retirement System  FROM SSG

S91   Bateman,C/Codey,R+1   Recycling Stream Improvement Task Force-establish; recycling program challenges FROM SEN 

S377   Weinberg,L   Subcontracted transportation center workers-requires certain wage rates/benefits FROM SLA 

S398   Weinberg,L   Vaccinations-recognizes right of minors aged 14 and older to consent  FROM SHH

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S365 (Lagana,J; Stack,B)    Health care plans-offered by SEHBP and local boards of education

S374 Sca (1R)   (Diegnan,P)  Inmate reentry services committee-each county required to establish

S429 (Bucco,A)  Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act-bans abortion 20 weeks or more

S908 (O’Scanlon,D)  Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req

S922 (O’Scanlon,D)    Municipal water authority dissolution-Local Finance Bd. make cert findings prior  

S968 (O’Scanlon,D)     Singleton,T+1   Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels  

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

SCR22 (Kean,T) State government spending-estab 2 percent cap on annual appropriations increases

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S253 Sca (1R)   (Greenstein,L)    Lead service line inventories and replacement-public water system develop

S254   (Vitale,J)    FamilyCare Program-extend to children of eligible State employees

S647 Scs (SCS)   (Singleton,T)    Water Quality Accountability Act-revise asset management & related reporting req

S846   (Cardinale,G)    License Verification System-verify health care professional's license

SCR22 (Kean,T)    State government spending-estab 2 percent cap on annual appropriations increases

SR15 (Testa,M)    Natl Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 1986-US Health/Human Svcs fulfill obligations

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S193 (Greenstein,L)    Sex offenders, re-offense-prosecutor req to determine risk prior to release

S205 (Greenstein,L)    Megan's law-requires use of electronic mail for community notification

S971 (Weinberg,L)    Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image  

S974 (Cunningham,S)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S974 (Addiego,D)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Fifth Prime Sponsors Added:

S974 (Corrado,K)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Sixth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S974 (Cruz-Perez,N)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Seventh Prime Sponsors Added:


S974 (Gill,N)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Eight Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S974 (Greenstein,L)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Ninth Prime Sponsors Added:


S974 (Pou,N)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  

 

Tenth Prime Sponsors Added:


S974 (Turner,S)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building 

Democratic Leadership:

(Additional Leadership to be announced)

 

Senator Stephen M. Sweeney (3), Senate President

Senator Loretta Weinberg (37), Senate Majority Leader

Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (29), Senate President Pro Tempore
Senator Sandra B. Cunningham (31), Deputy Majority Leader

Senator Paul A. Sarlo (36), Deputy Majority Leader

Senator James Beach (6), Assistant Majority Leader

Senator Linda R. Greenstein (14), Assistant Majority Leader

Senator Vin Gopal (11), Majority Conference Leader

Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (22), Majority Whip

 

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following re-appointments:

 

*Effective January 22, 2020

State Capitol Joint Management Commission:

 

Kevin Drennan, of Hamilton.

Christine Shipley, of Hopewell.

 

The Senate Minority Leader has made the following re-appointments:

 

*Effective January 23, 2020

Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:

 

Dr. Frederick M. Herrmann, of Lawrenceville.

Hon. John J. Harper, of Convent Station.

 

Note to the 1/14/20 Digest:

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

S865    Smith,B/Bateman,C+1    Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste   SWR 2RS *NOT* REF SEN

 

The Senate adjourned at 6:15 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, January 30, 2020 (Quorum, Committee Groups “3” and “4” scheduled to meet).

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A2266  Greenwald,L/Pintor Marin,E+3  Violence prevention counseling services, professional-Medicaid cover REF AHU

A2267  Greenwald,L/Verrelli,A  Fairness in Bidding Act-designates, pub contract bid ads contain certified costs REF ASL

A2268  Greenwald,L  Group insurance benefits for their employees-mun. and bds of ed jointly contract REF ASL

A2269  Armato,J/Caputo,R+1  Opioid addiction risk-hospitals include warning in patient discharge papers REF AHU

A2270  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J  Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel. REF AHU

A2271  Armato,J/Murphy,C+2  Suicide prevention-require additional sch dist personnel, complete training prog REF AED

A2272  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V  Unclaimed electric & gas utility deposit-dedicate to nonprofit energy asst. org. REF ATU

A2273  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J  Disaster Victims Protection Act-Governor allocate federal/State disaster aid REF AHS

A2274  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J  Farm markets, seasonal-permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages REF AAN

A2275  Mazzeo,V  County-based real property assessment pilot program to AC-extends REF ASL

A2276  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J  Municipal liens on residential property-facilitates ID cert seniors/disab person REF ASE

A2277  Mazzeo,V  Common Sense Shared Services Pilot Prog. Act-authorizes sharing mun. court admin REF ASL

A2278  Mazzeo,V  Property Tax Assessment Study Commission-establish REF ASL

A2279  Mazzeo,V/Vainieri Huttle,V  Opioid use disorders-establish pilot program for integrated system of treatment REF AHE

A2280  Armato,J/Murphy,C  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral REF AHE

A2281  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V  SNAP application process for senior citizens-streamline REF ASE

A2282  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V+1  Superstorm Sandy-DEP study St.'s response & preparedness for future storm events REF AHS

A2283  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J  Opioid antidotes-county health department maintain reserve stock REF AHE

A2284  Mazzeo,V  County ordinances-permits transmittal of certain proposed by electronic mail REF ASL

A2285  Armato,J/Vainieri Huttle,V  SNAP-establishes standard medical expense deduction for senior citizens REF ASE

A2286  Moen,W/Caputo,R  Student loan repayment programs, income-contingent-provide information REF AHI

A2287  Moen,W/Greenwald,L  Student loan refinancing loan programs-permits county improvement auth. estab. REF AHI

A2288  Moen,W/Vainieri Huttle,V  Intergenerational Poverty Reduction Act-estab Commission on Elim & Econ Security REF AHU

A2289  Moen,W  Handicapped placard-qualified person w/post traumatic stress disorder obtain REF ATR

A2290  Moen,W  Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes REF ACD

A2291  Moen,W/Verrelli,A  Motor vehicle registration-exempts 100% disabled veterans from payment of fees REF AMV

A2292  Moen,W/Caputo,R  E-ZPass-exempts customer from certain fees if motor vehicle is stolen REF ATR

A2293  Jasey,M/Kennedy,J+1  Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement REF AHI

A2294  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N  Bisphenol A-prohibits use of receipt paper containing REF AEN

A2295  Pintor Marin,E/Vainieri Huttle,V  Medication-assisted treatment-establish initiatives to expand availability REF ALP

A2296  Pintor Marin,E/Speight,S+1  Driver's license renewal-permits incarcerated person, use existing picture w/MVC REF ALP

A2297  Pintor Marin,E/Speight,S  Electronic health info exchange-reentry to civilian life, incarcerated persons REF ALP

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A2298  Pintor Marin,E/Quijano,A+1  Medicaid enrollment for inmates-participate in session 60 days prior to release REF ALP

A2299  Pintor Marin,E/Jimenez,A+1  Child support obligations, certain-directs the suspension, by operation of law REF ALP

A2300  Sumter,S  Regional sch district-apportionment of bd membership, amount of district costs REF AED

A2301  Pintor Marin,E  Economic Devel. Authority-augment State's investment in tech start-ups;$25M REF AST

A2302  Pintor Marin,E  Creative crosswalks pilot program-establishes REF ATR

A2303  Johnson,G  Office of State Dental Director and NJ Oral Health Commission-establishes REF AHE

A2304  Johnson,G  Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative & Advisory Council on Arthritis-re-estab. REF ASE

A2305  Vainieri Huttle,V  Transportation services-provide notice to riders concerning video recording REF ATR

A2306  Vainieri Huttle,V/Moen,W+1  Affordable and senior citizen housing-establishes centralized directory REF ASE

A2307  Vainieri Huttle,V  Eviction of residential tenants-prohibits from December through February REF AHO

A2308  Vainieri Huttle,V  Applications for professional & occupational licensure-concerns names REF ARP

A2309  Vainieri Huttle,V/Pinkin,N  School buses-requires to be equipped with interior and exterior cameras REF ATR

A2310  Vainieri Huttle,V  Anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policy-require certain candidates adopt REF ASL

A2311  Calabrese,C  Higher ed instit & mun mutually beneficial relationship-exam by study commission REF AHI

A2369  Pinkin,N  State House Complex-requires environmental sustainability plan REF AEN

A2371  Kennedy,J/Pinkin,N  Food waste generators, large-required to separate and recycle waste REF AEN

A2374  Mukherji,R  Energy, water & storm resiliency proj-establish prog for public or private finan REF AEN

ACR92  Pintor Marin,E/Lopez,Y+2  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes REF ALP

AJR64  Vainieri Huttle,V  Resiliency Week-designates first week in September REF AHS

AJR65  Vainieri Huttle,V  Bruce Springsteen Day-designates September 23 REF ATG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A492  Webber,J/Houghtaling,E+2  Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding REP

A516  Jimenez,A/Rooney,K  EMT certification, certain out-of-State-provide reciprocity REP

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

A702  Sumter,S/Mazzeo,V+1  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use REP

A723  Johnson,G/Wimberly,B+2  Bus. for certification-prohibits disqual. of certain minority and women owned REP

A744  Johnson,G  Law enforce agency-prov internal affair/personnel file of police, other agencies REP

A853  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+6  Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating REP

A863  Chiaravalloti,N/Johnson,G+1  Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics REP

A876  Giblin,T/Benson,D+4  On-line courses-Secretary of Higher Education study prevalence, cost and quality REP

A1145  Freiman,R/Egan,J+11  Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes REP

A1229  Schaer,G/Mosquera,G+9  Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website REP

A1459 Aca (1R)  Moriarty,P/Johnson,G+3  Children's products-prohibits sale containing lead, mercury or cadmium REP/ACA

A1653  Quijano,A/Pinkin,N+10  Vehicle-fueling and charging infrastructure, zero-emission-development projects REP

A2311  Calabrese,C  Higher ed instit & mun mutually beneficial relationship-exam by study commission REP

AJR28  Giblin,T/Vainieri Huttle,V  Eating Disorders Awareness Week-permanently designates last week in February REP

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

AR17  Tucker,C/McKnight,A  Violence-declares public health crisis REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A218  Tucker,C/Taliaferro,A+2  Service or guide dogs-concerns employee training, access to public facilities REP REF AAP

A1176 Acs (ACS)  Zwicker,A/Freiman,R  Angioplasty, elective procedures-estab. req, issue licenses to certain hospitals REP/ACS REF AAP

A1238  Schaer,G/Timberlake,B+1  Asbestos inspection-establish licensing and permit req., adoptions of standards REP REF AAP

A1301  Mosquera,G/Jimenez,A+1  Pawnbroker-required to file transaction reports online REP REF AAP

A1483 Aca (1R)  Moriarty,P/Quijano,A  Vehicle trade-in and title releases-regulates pay-off REP/ACA REF AAP

A2185  Mukherji,R/Speight,S+2  Housing Choice Vouchers Program, federal, pre-application-continuously maintain REP REF AAP

A2204  McKeon,J/Chiaravalloti,N+1  Green building-permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA REP REF AAP

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A702  Sumter,S/Mazzeo,V+1  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use  FROM ASL TO ACD

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

A1092  Murphy,C/Downey,J+20  Sexual harassment-requires Legislature to adopt/distribute policy prohibiting   FROM ASL

A1107  Murphy,C/Karabinchak,R+7  Maximizing Employment for People with Disabilities Task Force-establishes  FROM ALA

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A164 (Stanfield,J) Illegal immigrants-prohibits release from correctional facilities

A192 (Benson,D) STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program-establish in DOE

A217 (Benson,D) Public employee, served in military-modifies law regarding leave of absence comp

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A218 (Timberlake,B; Murphy,C) Service or guide dogs-concerns employee training, access to public facilities

A222 (Benson,D) Military veterans or homeless-hospitals and shelters prov info on svcs/resources

A235 (Benson,D) County college-establish income tax credit for attendance

A408 (DePhillips,C) Census-based funding-eliminates use, special education aid in school funding law

A496 (Scharfenberger,G) Charitable org., NJ-based-allow income tax deduction for charitable contribution

A588 (Stanfield,J) BB guns-clarifies are not firearms under NJ law

A631 (Stanfield,J) Non-teaching staff-submit to binding arbitration for a disciplinary action

A680 (Benson,D) Long-term care facilities-estab requirements concerning rights of LGBT residents

A798 (Pinkin,N) Drug overdose fatality review team-establish in each county in the State

A853 (Johnson,G; Timberlake,B; Wimberly,B) Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating

A863 (McKnight,A) Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics

A917 (Stanfield,J) Senior citizen or veteran identity theft-increase penalties

A969 (Zwicker,A) Student, mandatory immunizations-clarifies statutory exemptions

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

A1145 (Benson,D) Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes

A1229 (Murphy,C) Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website

A1332 (Moen,W) Veteran coordinator, higher ed instit-work w/DMVA, ensure all available access

A1358 (Moen,W) School bus recordings tampering-criminalize; school bus video monthly inspection

A1438 (Stanfield,J) State Auditor-authorizes cost-benefit analyses of certain programs & initiatives

A1459 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C; McKnight,A; Timberlake,B) Children's products-prohibits sale containing lead, mercury or cadmium

A1482 (Swain,L) Fair Repair Act-concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics

A1646 (Moen,W) Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program-establish

A1653 (Moen,W) Vehicle-fueling and charging infrastructure, zero-emission-development projects

A1669 (Timberlake,B) Insulin-health insurers required to limit copayments

A1716 (Benson,D) Handicapped parking-allows primary caregiver of handicapped person to apply

A1749 (Moen,W) Hate crimes-amend statute that crim. display of symbols/exposing threats of viol

A1807 (Stanfield,J) Firearm trans-reasonableness standard for persons who deviate from travel course

A1971 (Benson,D) Electric school bus pilot program-directs BPU develop and implement

A2185 (McKnight,A; Wimberly,B) Housing Choice Vouchers Program, federal, pre-application-continuously maintain

A2204 (Moen,W) Green building-permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA

A2266 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Moen,W; Benson,D) Violence prevention counseling services, professional-Medicaid cover

A2271 (Moen,W; Verrelli,A) Suicide prevention-require additional sch dist personnel, complete training prog

A2282 (Caputo,R) Superstorm Sandy-DEP study St.'s response & preparedness for future storm events

A2293 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement

A2296 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Driver's license renewal-permits incarcerated person, use existing picture w/MVC

A2298 (Speight,S)  Medicaid enrollment for inmates-participate in session 60 days prior to release

A2299 (Speight,S) Child support obligations, certain-directs the suspension, by operation of law

A2306 (Verrelli,A) Affordable and senior citizen housing-establishes centralized directory

ACR92 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Vainieri Huttle,V)  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A1337 (DeAngelo,W) Sex offenders-loc government registration notification req, proh living near sch

A1338 (DeAngelo,W) Megan's law-requires use of electronic mail for community notification

A1659 (Peterson,E) Insurance Fair Conduct Act-unreasonable prices for business insurance

 

Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A169 (Wirths,H) Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A169 (Wirths,H) Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A375 (Stanfield,J) Opioid antidote, administered-require involuntary commitment

A376 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Mental health screening, annual-require health insurance coverage

A516 (Rooney,K) EMT certification, certain out-of-State-provide reciprocity

A687 (Benson,D) HIV prophylaxis-authorizes pharmacists to dispense w/out individual prescription

A863 (Johnson,G) Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics

A1301 (Jimenez,A) Pawnbroker-required to file transaction reports online

A1337 (DeAngelo,W) Sex offenders-loc government registration notification req, proh living near sch

A1483 Aca (1R) (Quijano,A) Vehicle trade-in and title releases-regulates pay-off

A1671 (Benson,D) Hearing impaired-law enforcement agency training & contract w/qual. interpreters

A1688 (Calabrese,C) Rental property, residential-expands municipal authority to license and inspect

A1968 (Benson,D) Green home improvement-prov tax deduction for increasing building sys resiliency

A1974 (Benson,D) Energy storage analysis-BPU and electric public utilities to conduct

A1993 (Benson,D) Electric veh. charging stations-developers offer option in new home construction

A2198 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Water Infrastructure Improvement Bond Act of 2018-authorize bonds for $400M

AR17 (McKnight,A) Violence-declares public health crisis

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A224 (Benson,D) Natl. Guard, active duty-allows corp. bus. tax credit paying salary differential

A228 (Benson,D) School security expenditures-excludes cert increase from tax levy and approp cap

A233 (Benson,D) Electric veh charging stations-prov corp bus tax credit, installation/purchase

A376 (Bramnick,J) Mental health screening, annual-require health insurance coverage

A492 (Calabrese,C) Economic development subsidy-business loan overdue, prohibits awarding

A637 (Houghtaling,E) Sports pools operators-revises permit and license

A863 (Murphy,C) Bias intimidation offenses-requires AG report to FBI for hate crime statistics

A1176 Acs (ACS) (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Angioplasty, elective procedures-estab. req, issue licenses to certain hospitals

A1249 (Moen,W) Succeed in NJ-estab student loan reimb prog, resid employed in designated fields

A1301 (Murphy,C) Pawnbroker-required to file transaction reports online

A1338 (DeAngelo,W) Megan's law-requires use of electronic mail for community notification

A1490 (Quijano,A) Merchandise offered in advertisements-req. disclosure of usual/customary price

A1662 (Danielsen,J) Mallory's Law-revise provision, sch dist anti-bullying policy; parent civil liab

A1919 (McKnight,A) Fair Chance in Housing Act-estab cert housing rights, persons w/criminal records

A2063 (Verrelli,A) Prisoner reentry transitional housing-requires DCA establish standards

A2109 (Zwicker,A) Dogs and cats euthanized at shelters/pounds-DOH establish reduction

A2185 (Timberlake,B) Housing Choice Vouchers Program, federal, pre-application-continuously maintain

A2266 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Violence prevention counseling services, professional-Medicaid cover

A2271 (Caputo,R) Suicide prevention-require additional sch dist personnel, complete training prog

A2276 (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Municipal liens on residential property-facilitates ID cert seniors/disab person

A2279 (Benson,D) Opioid use disorders-establish pilot program for integrated system of treatment

A2280 (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Substance use disorder treatment fac-proh paying fee or commissions for referral

A2281 (Vainieri Huttle,V)   SNAP application process for senior citizens-streamline

A2282 (Pinkin,N) Superstorm Sandy-DEP study St.'s response & preparedness for future storm events

A2283 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Opioid antidotes-county health department maintain reserve stock

A2287 (Caputo,R) Student loan refinancing loan programs-permits county improvement auth. estab.

A2292 (Dancer,R) E-ZPass-exempts customer from certain fees if motor vehicle is stolen

A2293 (Moen,W) Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement

A2296 (Quijano,A) Driver's license renewal-permits incarcerated person, use existing picture w/MVC

A2297 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Electronic health info exchange-reentry to civilian life, incarcerated persons

A2298 (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Medicaid enrollment for inmates-participate in session 60 days prior to release

A2299 (Chaparro,A) Child support obligations, certain-directs the suspension, by operation of law

A2306 (Caputo,R) Affordable and senior citizen housing-establishes centralized directory

A2309 (Caputo,R) School buses-requires to be equipped with interior and exterior cameras

ACR92 (Quijano,A)  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes

AJR28 (Timberlake,B) Eating Disorders Awareness Week-permanently designates last week in February

AR17 (Murphy,C) Violence-declares public health crisis

 

The following are the 2020/2021 Assembly Standing Reference Committees:

 

Agriculture (AAN)

Appropriations (AAP)

Budget (ABU)

Community Development and Affairs (ACD)

Commerce and Economic Development (ACE)

Consumer Affairs (ACO)

Education (AED)

Environment and Solid Waste (AEN)

Financial Institutions and Insurance (AFI)

Health (AHE)

Higher Education (AHI)

Homeland Security and State Preparedness (AHS)

Housing (AHO)

Human Services (AHU)

Judiciary (AJU)

Labor (ALA)

Law and Public Safety (ALP)

Military and Veterans' Affairs (AMV)

Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations (AOF)

Regulated Professions (ARP)

Senior Services (ASE)

Science, Innovation and Technology (AST)

 

The following are the 2020/2021 Assembly Standing Reference Committees: (cont’d)

 

State and Local Government (ASL)

Telecommunications and Utilities (ATU)

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts (ATG)

Transportation and Independent Authorities (ATR)

Women and Children (AWC)

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following Committee appointments:

 

*Effective January 21, 2020

Group A

 

Community Development and Affairs (ACD)

 

Shavonda E. Sumter (35) Chair

Britnee N. Timberlake (34) Vice-Chair

William W. Spearman (5)

Annette Chaparro (33)

Ryan E. Peters (8)

Erik K. Simonsen (1)

 

Consumer Affairs (ACO)

 

Paul D. Moriarty (4) Chair

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (15) Vice-Chair

Annette Quijano (20)

Pedro Mejia (32)

John Catalano (10)

Kevin J. Rooney (40)

 

Financial Institutions and Insurance (AFI)

 

John F. McKeon (27) Chair

Pamela R. Lampitt (6) Vice-Chair

Carol A. Murphy (7)

Joann Downey (11)

Roy Freiman (16)

Joe Danielsen (17)

Yvonne Lopez (19)

Gary S. Schaer (36)

Lisa Swain (38)

Robert Auth (39)

Betty Lou DeCroce (26)

Christopher P. DePhillips (40)

Jay Webber (26)

 

Health (AHE)

 

Herb Conaway, Jr. (7) Chair

Angelica M. Jimenez (32) Vice-Chair

John P. Armato (2)

Daniel R. Benson (14)

Anthony S. Verrelli (15)

Nancy J. Pinkin (18)

The Assembly Speaker has made the following committee assignments: (cont’d)

 

Health (AHE) (cont’d)

 

Jamel C. Holley (20)

Angela V. McKnight (31)

P. Christopher Tully (38)

Nancy F. Munoz (21)

Erik Peterson (23)

Brian E. Rumpf (9)

Holly T. Schepisi (39)

 

Higher Education (AHI)

 

Mila M. Jasey (27) Chair

Linda S. Carter (22) Vice-Chair

Andrew Zwicker (16)

Thomas P. Giblin (34)

DiAnne C. Gove (9)

Gerry Scharfenberger (13)

 

Telecommunications and Utilities (ATU)

 

Wayne P. DeAngelo (14) Chair

Clinton Calabrese (36) Vice-Chair

Joseph V. Egan (17)

Robert J. Karabinchak (18)

Raj Mukherji (33)

Brian Bergen (25)

Serena DiMaso (13)

Edward H. Thomson (30)

 

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts (ATG)

 

Ralph R. Caputo (28) Chair

James J. Kennedy (22) Vice-Chair

Vincent Mazzeo (2)

Eric Houghtaling (11)

Valerie Vainieri Huttle (37)

Ronald S. Dancer (12)

Antwan L. McClellan (1)

 

Group B

 

Appropriations (AAP)

 

John J. Burzichelli (3) Chair

Gary S. Schaer (36) Vice-Chair

Gabriela M. Mosquera (4)

Herb Conaway, Jr. (7)

Wayne P. DeAngelo (14)

Cleopatra G. Tucker (28)

Eliana Pintor Marin (29)

Jay Webber (26)

Brian Bergen (25)

Antwan L. McClellan (1)

Kevin J. Rooney (40)

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following committee assignments: (cont’d)

 

Commerce and Economic Development (ACE)

 

Gordon M. Johnson (37) Chair

Robert J. Karabinchak (18) Vice-Chair

William F. Moen, Jr. (5)

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (15)

Annette Quijano (20)

Nicholas A. Chiaravallotti (31)

Robert Auth (39)

John Catalano (10)

John DiMaio (23)

 

Housing (AHO)

 

Benjie E. Wimberly (35) Chair

William W. Spearman (5) Vice-Chair

Mila M. Jasey (27)

Britnee N. Timberlake (34)

Clinton Calabrese (36)

Robert D. Clifton (12)

Holly T. Schepisi (39)

 

Law and Public Safety (ALP)

 

Adam J. Taliaferro (3) Chair

Annette Chaparro (33) Vice-Chair

Nancy J. Pinkin (18)

Linda S. Carter (22)

Shavonda E. Sumter (35)

Lisa Swain (38)

Serena DiMaso (13)

Jean Stanfield (8)

Erik Peterson (23)

 

Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations (AOF)

 

Joe Danielsen (17) Chair

Eric Houghtaling (11) Vice-Chair

Carol A. Murphy (7)

Yvonne Lopez (19)

Ronald S. Dancer (12)

Brian E. Rumpf (9)

 

Regulated Professions (ARP)

 

Thomas P. Giblin (34) Chair

Angelica M. Jimenez (32) Vice-Chair

Paul D. Moriarty (4)

Andrew Zwicker (16)

Pedro Mejia (32)

Ryan E. Peters (8)

Edward H. Thomson (30)

Sean T. Kean (30)

 

 

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following committee assignments: (cont’d)

 

Senior Services (ASE)

 

Valerie Vainieri Huttle (37) Chair

Shanique Speight (29) Vice-Chair

Angela V. McKnight (31)

P. Christopher Tully (38)

Betty Lou DeCroce (26)

DiAnne C. Gove (9)

 

GROUP C

 

Education (AED)

 

Pamela R. Lampitt (6) Chair

Mila M. Jasey (27) Vice-Chair

Annette Quijano (20)

Ralph R. Caputo (28)

Erik K. Simonsen (1)

Jean Stanfield (8)

 

Judiciary (AJU)

 

Raj Mukherji (33) Chair

Carol A. Murphy (7) Vice-Chair

Nicholas A. Chiaravallotti (31)

Gordon M. Johnson (37)

Robert Auth (39)

Christopher P. DePhillips (40)

 

Labor (ALA)

 

Joseph V. Egan (17) Chair

Anthony S. Verrelli (15) Vice-Chair

Vincent Mazzeo (2)

Paul D. Moriarty (4)

Eric Houghtaling (11)

Shavonda E. Sumter (35)

John Catalano (10)

Gerry Scharfenberger (13)

Parker Space (24)

 

Military and Veterans’ Affairs (AMV)

 

Cleopatra G. Tucker (28) Chair

Wayne P. DeAngelo (14) Vice-Chair

John P. Armato (2)

Joe Danielsen (17)

Ronald S. Dancer (12)

DiAnne C. Gove (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following committee assignments: (cont’d)

 

GROUP C

 

Transportation and Independent Authorities (ATR)

 

Daniel R. Benson (14) Chair

Yvonne Lopez (19) Vice-Chair

William F. Moen, Jr. (5)

Roy Freiman (16)

James J. Kennedy (22)

Annette Chaparro (33)

Thomas P. Giblin (34)

Benjie E. Wimberly (35)

Robert D. Clifton (12)

Betty Lou DeCroce (26)

John DiMaio (23)

Gregory P. McGuckin (10)

 

Women and Children (AWC)

 

Gabriela M. Mosquera (4) Chair

Lisa Swain (38) Vice-Chair

Shanique Speight (29)

Nancy F. Munoz (21)

 

GROUP D

 

Agriculture (AAN)

 

Eric Houghtaling (11) Chair

Adam J. Taliaferro (3) Vice-Chair

John P. Armato (2)

Lisa Swain (38)

Ronald S. Dancer (12)

Parker Space (24)

 

Budget (ABU)

 

Eliana Pintor Marin (29) Chair

John J. Burzichelli (3) Vice-Chair

Carol A. Murphy (7)

Daniel R. Benson (14)

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (15)

John F. McKeon (27)

Benjie E. Wimberly (35)

William W. Spearman (5)

Gordon M. Johnson (37)

Harold J. “Hal” Wirths (24)

Robert D. Clifton (12)

Serena DiMaso (13)

Nancy F. Munoz (21)

 

 

 

 

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following committee assignments: (cont’d)

 

GROUP D

 

Environment and Solid Waste (AEN)

 

Nancy J. Pinkin (18) Chair

James J. Kennedy (22) Vice-Chair

Yvonne Lopez (19)

John F. McKeon (27)

Lisa Swain (38)

John DiMaio (23)

Gerry Scharfenberger (13)

 

Homeland Security and State Preparedness (AHS)

 

Angela V. McKnight (31) Chair

Jamel C. Holley (20) Vice-Chair

Gary S. Schaer (36)

Angelica M. Jimenez (32)

Gregory P. McGuckin (10)

Antwan L. McClellan (1)

 

Human Services (AHU)

 

Joann Downey (11) Chair

Nicholas A. Chiaravallotti (31) Vice-Chair

Shanique Speight (29)

Cleopatra G. Tucker (28)

Valerie Vainieri Huttle (37)

Jean Stanfield (8)

 

Science, Innovation and Technology (AST)

 

Andrew Zwicker (16) Chair

Linda S. Carter (22) Vice-Chair

Herb Conaway, Jr. (7)

Raj Mukherji (33)

Betty Lou DeCroce (26)

Christopher P. DePhillips (40)

 

State and Local Government  (ASL)

 

Vincent Mazzeo (2) Chair

Roy Freiman (16) Vice-Chair

William F. Moen, Jr. (5)

Robert J. Karabinchak (18)

Edward H. Thomson (30)

Erik K. Simonsen (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective January 21, 2020

New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission:

 

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (19)

Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz (21)

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective January 22, 2020

State Capitol Joint Management Commission:

 

Anthony J. Cimino, of Hamilton.

Mark H. Duffy, of Pennington.

 

The Assembly Republican Leader has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective January 24, 2020

Asian American Study Foundation – Board of Trustees:

Assemblyman Robert Auth (39)

 

Council on Local Mandates:

David Fiore, of Newton.

 

Ellis Island Advisory Commission:

Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi (39)

 

Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:

Michael J. Mitzner, of Watchung.
Patrick P. Toscano, Jr., of Fairfield.

 

New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Board of Directors:

Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (40)

 

New Jersey Military Skills Council:

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (12)

The Assembly adjourned at 5:32 P.M. to meet again on Monday, February 3, 2019 (Quorum, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

Bills Pocket Vetoed:

 

A491    Prieto,V/Jimenez,A+2    1/21/2020    PFRS-enhances accidental death pension for surviving spouses, min. $50K
   annually

A1044    Houghtaling,E/Downey,J+4    1/21/2020    Homestead prop. tax reimb. claimant-examine info. system, verify   
   prop. tax paid  

A1045 AcaSca (2R)    Houghtaling,E/Downey,J+7    1/21/2020    Horse-boarding businesses-clarifies sales tax collection 
    responsibilities  

A1526 ScaSaSa (3R)    Zwicker,A/Johnson,G+5    1/21/2020    Independent contractors-concerns comp earned according
     to work terms agreed upon  
A2731    Taliaferro,A/Space,P+2    1/21/2020    Beaver-removes statutory permit limitations for taking beavers 

Bills Pocket Vetoed: (con’td)

 

A4382 Aca (1R)    Pinkin,N/Lopez,Y+9   1/21/2020   Architectural Paint Stewardship Act; paint producers implement or  
    participate

A4463    Freiman,R/Egan,J+13    1/21/2020    Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes

A4788 Aca (1R)    Karabinchak,R/Freiman,R+7    1/21/2020    Expedited construction inspection program-establishes  

A5072 Sca (1R)    Karabinchak,R/Johnson,G+4    1/21/2020    Thefts, unlawful taking-ugrades; require penalty or
   restitution & community svc.  
A5446 Aca (1R)    Land,R/Reynolds-Jackson,V+13    1/21/2020    Opioid deaths-concerns reporting  

A5629 Sa (1R)    Pintor Marin,E/Munoz,N+9    1/21/2020    Discrimination or harassment complaints-clarify provisions
   concerning disclosure  

A5922/5923 Acs (ACS)    Conaway,H/Vainieri Huttle,V+8    1/21/2020    Tobacco & vapor products-revise sale
    requirements; incr penalties for proh sales  
S691    Ruiz,M/Pou,N+6    1/21/2020    Sch district-satisfy 80% of effectiveness, St. must return area to local control  

S1083 ScaSaAca (3R)    Cruz-Perez,N/Gopal,V+5    1/21/2020    Vineyards, wineries new-estab loan program and
    provide CBT and income tax credit  
S2421 ScaAa (2R)    Smith,B/Bateman,C+5    1/21/2020    Electric veh charging stations-require community associations
    allow installation
S2425 ScaAca (2R)    Singleton,T/Andrzejczak,B..+1    1/21/2020    Common interest communities-revise law relating to  

S2429 Aa (1R)    Scutari,N/Pou,N+1    1/21/2020    Auto insurers-disclose policy limits upon attorney request  

S2835 ScaSca (2R)    Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+14    1/21/2020    Students w/depression-public schools required to administer
    written screenings

S2897 Sa (1R)    Madden,F/Singer,R+15    1/21/2020    Mold hazard-DCA required to establish procedures for inspection
    and abatement  

S2957 Sca (1R)    Stack,B/Mukherji,R    1/21/2020    Residential rental premises-establishes 5 year moratorium on
     conversions  

S2958 ScaSca (2R)    Sarlo,P/Oroho,S+11    1/21/2020    Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Act-establish  

S3062 ScaScaAca (3R)    Ruiz,M/Greenstein,L+4    1/21/2020    Apprenticeships, registered-prov. CBT and income tax
    credits for bus that employ 
S3063 ScaSca (2R)    Ruiz,M/Armato,J+12    1/21/2020    Apprenticeship course-provides tuition fee waiver  

S3137 ScaAcaAa (3R)    Sweeney,S/Oroho,S+8    1/21/2020    Electronic Bidding Construction Act  

S3252 Aa (1R)    Greenstein,L/Stack,B+3    1/21/2020    New Townhouse Fire Safety Act; requires automatic fire prinklers
    system  

S3263 ScaAcaAa (3R)    Kean,T/Diegnan,P+2    1/21/2020    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council-revises and
   updates membership  

S3270 ScaSaSa (3R)    Pou,N/McKeon,J+3    1/21/2020    Small employers-prohibits insurers from offering stop loss 
    insurance  

S3393 Aca (1R)    Sarlo,P/Addiego,D+8    1/21/2020    Farms, preserved-allow certain to hold 14 special occasion events    
    per year  

S3770    Sarlo,P/Oroho,S+5    1/21/2020    Economic & Fiscal Policy Review Commission-establish; provide ongoing
    review  
S3888 Aca (1R)    Ruiz,M/Dancer,R    1/21/2020    Economic Redevelopment & Growth Grant Program-extends
  submission deadlines  

S4035    Pou,N/Singleton,T+6    1/21/2020    Thomas Edison State University;$1.7M  

S4281    Smith,B/Diegnan,P+4    1/21/2020    Piscataway Regional Day School-requires State to sell land and
    improvements  

S4331    Diegnan,P/Madden,F+2    1/21/2020    Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by
    police  


Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020):

 

P.L.2019, c.362.   S2252 ScsScs (SCS)    Smith,B/Greenstein,L+34    1/17/2020    Veh., plug-in electric-estab. goals,
    initiatives & prog to encourage/support use  

P.L.2019, c.363.   S48 ScaSaSa (3R)    Pou,N/Turner,S+7    1/20/2020    Juvenile incarceration and parole-imposes
   restrictions  

P.L.2019, c.364.   S761 ScaAcaAcaSa (4R)    Cunningham,S/Ruiz,M+19    1/20/2020    Earn Your Way Out Act-devel.
    inmate reentry plan; establish information database  

P.L.2019, c.365.   S3309 Aa w/GR (2R)    Vitale,J/Greenstein,L+17    1/20/2020    Violence Intervention Program-fund 
    violence reduction initiatives  
P.L.2019, c.366.   S4226    Madden,F/Singleton,T+3    1/20/2020    State wage, benefit and tax laws-DOLWD post
    information of person who violates  
P.L.2019, c.367.   S4228 Sca (1R)    Lagana,J.A./Madden,F+2    1/20/2020    Tax data sharing between State Treasury
   and DOLWD-concerns

P.L.2019, c.368.   A1028 Aca (1R)    Johnson,G/Pinkin,N+16    1/20/2020    Police-establishes training program to prevent
   suicide by officers 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020): (cont’d)

 

P.L.2019, c.369.   A2604 Aa (1R)    DeAngelo,W/Thomson,E+16    1/20/2020    Blue Alert System-estab.; apprehend
    person suspected of killing a police officer  
P.L.2019, c.370.   A3890 AcaAca (2R)    Houghtaling,E/Downey,J+11    1/20/2020    Slow Down or Move Over, It's the
    Law Act-imposes motor vehicle penalty points  
P.L.2019, c.371.   A4970 AcaScaSca (3R)    Chiaravalloti,N/Sumter,S+3    1/20/2020    Seized property, certain-revises
    law governing forfeiture  

P.L.2019, c.372.   A5838 Aca (1R)    DeAngelo,W/Danielsen,J+1    1/20/2020    Stop-work orders-issue against employer 
    in violation of any State wage tax law  

P.L.2019, c.373.   A5839 Aca (1R)    Moriarty,P/Verrelli,A+2    1/20/2020    Employee misclassification-penalties for State
   wage, benefit & tax law violation  
P.L.2019, c.374.   A5840 AcaAca (2R)    Carter,L/Moriarty,P    1/20/2020    Employer tax law-concerns joint liability for
   payment  

P.L.2019, c.375.   A5843    Speight,S/Verrelli,A+6    1/20/2020    Employee misclassification-employers required to post
   notice  

P.L.2019, c.376.   S62    Singleton,T/Oroho,S+7    1/21/2020    Public Works Contractor Registration Act-require certain
   contractors to register  
P.L.2019, c.377.   S358 SaAca (2R)    Rice,R/Sumter,S+1    1/21/2020    Public office-establish database w/certain
    information about elected individuals  
P.L.2019, c.378.   S376    Madden,F/Gopal,V+6    1/21/2020    Public safety worker, killed on duty-elim. time limit on
    tuition benf for spouse  

P.L.2019, c.379.   S497    Vitale,J/Madden,F+1    1/21/2020    Child abuse & termination of parental rights-allows child
   statements as evidence  
P.L.2019, c.380.   S498 ScaSca (2R)    Vitale,J/Oroho,S+8    1/21/2020    Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971-
   makes various changes 

P.L.2019, c.381.   S521 Aca (1R)    Kean,T/Brown,C+12    1/21/2020    Artist District-State Council on Arts establish  

P.L.2019, c.382.   S589 ScaAca (2R)    Weinberg,L/Mosquera,G+11    1/21/2020    Online voter registration-estab a
   secure Internet website auth digital signature  

P.L.2019, c.383.   S700 ScaScaAca (3R)    Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+1    1/21/2020    Higher Ed. Citizenship Equality Act-
   domicile for dependent student, St loan elig

P.L.2019, c.384.   S721    Greenstein,L/Cunningham,S+4    1/21/2020    School buses, electric-authorize use  

P.L.2019, c.385.   S758    Cunningham,S/Cruz-Perez,N+11    1/21/2020    Redistricting-incarcerated person be counted at
   residential address 
P.L.2019, c.386.   S765 Aca (1R)    Cunningham,S/Kean,T+7    1/21/2020    College Loans to Assist State Students Loan
   Program-concern settlement agreement  
P.L.2019, c.387.   S782 ScaAca (2R)    Sarlo,P/Scutari,N+3    1/21/2020    Hand or foot loss-increase workers'
   compensation  

P.L.2019, c.388.   S834 w/GR (1R)    Scutari,N/Greenstein,L    1/21/2020    Diabetes test devices-prohibits resale by
    pharmacists  

P.L.2019, c.389.   S939 AaAa (2R)    Pou,N/Vainieri Huttle,V+7    1/21/2020    Devel disab individual forms-req to be
    available in languages other than English  

P.L.2019, c.390.   S974 Sa (1R)    Singleton,T/Kean,T+6    1/21/2020    Spinal muscular atrophy-requires newborn infants
    be screened  

P.L.2019, c.391.   S1032 ScaAa (2R)    Vitale,J/Gopal,V+9    1/21/2020    Mental health screening service-concerns    
   expansion of services by DOH 
P.L.2019, c.392.   S1146 Sca (1R)    Codey,R/Rice,R+11    1/21/2020    Dementia-patient's med record incl note if
    confusion or behavioral problem risk  
P.L.2019, c.393.   S1298 Aca (1R)    Bucco,A/Singleton,T+5    1/21/2020    Prop. tax bills-mun. provide info. concerning
   tax dollars saved thru shared svcs  
P.L.2019, c.394.   S1318 ScaSa (2R)    Ruiz,M/Scutari,N+5    1/21/2020    Family justice centers-establish; provide
    coordinated assistance to crime victim  
P.L.2019, c.395.   S1505    Vitale,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+6    1/21/2020    Child Abuse and Neglect Task Force-expands
   membership  

P.L.2019, c.396.   S1647 Sca (1R)    Diegnan,P/Codey,R+11    1/21/2020    Tobacco and vapor products-prohibits use of   
    coupons, price rebates in sales  

P.L.2019, c.397.   S1683 ScaSaAca (3R)    Smith,B/Greenstein,L+4    1/21/2020    Solid & hazardous waste, soil & debris
    recycling industries-concerns regulations 

P.L.2019, c.398.   S1703    Connors,C/Holzapfel,J+8    1/21/2020    Disabled veteran-exempts from beach buggy permit
   fees  

P.L.2019, c.399.   S1791    Weinberg,L/Johnson,G    1/21/2020    Wages-requires employers to disclose information to
    employees  

P.L.2019, c.400.   S1796 ScaSca (2R)    Addiego,D/Sweeney,S+1    1/21/2020    Marine Academy of Sci. & Technology-
   sch. dist of resid prov aid in-lieu of trans  
P.L.2019, c.401.   S1832 SaAca (2R)    Ruiz,M/Sarlo,P+7    1/21/2020    Public school teachers-loan redemption program  

P.L.2019, c.402.   S2267    Sweeney,S/Corrado,K+6    1/21/2020    Lottery winner, State-gives option to remain
   anonymous indefinitely  

P.L.2019, c.403.   S2303 ScaScaAa (3R)    Sweeney,S/Ruiz,M+7    1/21/2020    High labor-demand industries-Work &
   Learn Consortiums, estab certificate program  
P.L.2019, c.404.   S2389 Sca w/GR (2R)    Singleton,T/Quijano,A+6    1/21/2020    Prescription drug pricing disclosure
    website-State Board of Pharmacy establish  
P.L.2019, c.405.   S2428 Aca (1R)    Scutari,N/Quijano,A+1    1/21/2020    Massage and bodywork therapists-required to
   carry professional liab. insurance  
Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020): (cont’d)

 

P.L.2019, c.406.   S2469 Sca (1R)    Singleton,T/Oroho,S+6    1/21/2020    Federal contract barred-prohibits person from
   contracting for public work  
P.L.2019, c.407.   S2511    Madden,F/Mazzeo,V+3    1/21/2020    Conservation police officer-new title change in DEP  

P.L.2019, c.408.   S2521 ScaSa (2R)    Cryan,J/Greenstein,L+4    1/21/2020    Inmate abuse, by employees-establish
    reporting and investigation program
P.L.2019, c.409.   S2522 Sa (1R)    Cryan,J/Greenstein,L+2    1/21/2020    Strip searches in State correctional facilities-
    limits cross gender  

P.L.2019, c.410.   S2532 Sa (1R)    Greenstein,L/Cruz-Perez,N+5    1/21/2020    Correctional police officers-20 hrs in-svc
   training incl 4 hrs sexual misconduct  

P.L.2019, c.411.   S2555 Sca (1R)    Gopal,V/Ruiz,M+7    1/21/2020    H1 visa held by parent-student qualify for in-State
   tuition prov criteria is met 

P.L.2019, c.412.   S2564 ScaSaAa (3R)    Turner,S/Singleton,T+6    1/21/2020    Restorative Justice in Education Pilot
   Program-establish in Education Department  

P.L.2019, c.413.   S2599 Scs (SCS)    Bateman,C/Beach,J+20    1/21/2020    Veterans' property tax deduction and
   exemption-expand eligibility  
P.L.2019, c.414.   S2826 ScaSa (2R)    Bucco,A/Greenstein,L+3    1/21/2020    Dogs or cats used for ed. or research-offer
   to animal rescue org. for adoption  
P.L.2019, c.415.   S2849    Bucco,A/Bucco,A+6    1/21/2020    Seeing Eye dog-designates as State Dog  

P.L.2019, c.416.   S3036 ScaSca (2R)    Lagana,J.A./Scutari,N    1/21/2020    Worker's compensation medical charges-
   prohibits reporting to reporting agencies  
P.L.2019, c.417.   S3061 ScaScaAca (3R)    Ruiz,M/Greenstein,L+9    1/21/2020    Apprenticeship programs-CBT &
   income tax credits for businesses who participate  
P.L.2019, c.418.   S3065 ScaAca (2R)    Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+8    1/21/2020    Youth apprenticeship pilot prog-establish in
   Department of Education  
P.L.2019, c.419.   S3067 SaAca (2R)    Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+7    1/21/2020    Apprentice Assistance Support Services Pilot
   Program-establishes 5 year  
P.L.2019, c.420.   S3116 ScaSaAca (3R)    Ruiz,M/Speight,S+6    1/21/2020    End-of-life planning and training-certain
   facilities required to undertake  
P.L.2019, c.421.   S3117 ScaAca (2R)    Ruiz,M/Speight,S+4    1/21/2020    Palliative care for patients-requires
   emergency departments take cert. measures 

P.L.2019, c.422.   S3126    Gopal,V/Benson,D+2    1/21/2020    Railroad crossing-driver required to stop when on-track
   equipment is approaching
P.L.2019, c.423.   S3170 ScaScaAa (3R)    Cryan,J/Pou,N+8    1/21/2020    Plant closings, mass layoffs-incr.
   prenotification time & requires severance pay  
P.L.2019, c.424.   S3227 Sa (1R)    Gopal,V/Tully,P+4    1/21/2020    Food allergies-restaurants post signs advising
   customers to notify servers  
P.L.2019, c.425.   S3265 Sca (1R)    Turner,S/Codey,R+14    1/21/2020    Smoking flavored electronic devices and
   products-prohibits sale or distribution  
P.L.2019, c.426.   S3330 ScaSaAca w/GR (4R)    Addiego,D/Singleton,T+9    1/21/2020    Child care svcs. operating in
   pub. sch fac-estab pilot program; DCF study impact  
P.L.2019, c.427.   S3422 Sca (1R)    Singer,R/Kean,T+5    1/21/2020    Code Blue alert-req when Natl Weather Svc
   predict 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower  
P.L.2019, c.428.   S3468 ScaAa (2R)    Sweeney,S/Singleton,T+14    1/21/2020    Maximizing Employment for People
   with Disabilities Task Force-establishes  
P.L.2019, c.429.   S3511 Aca (1R)    Singer,R/Kean,T+7    1/21/2020    Code Blue alert-authorizes health care and social
   service resources be available
P.L.2019, c.430.   S3581 Sa (1R)    Singleton,T/Lopez,Y+1    1/21/2020    Business financing-proh contracts that contain
   confession by judgment provisions  
P.L.2019, c.431.   S3685 ScaAca (2R)    Sarlo,P/Singleton,T+17    1/21/2020    Sci & engineering workforce-estab prog to
   incr participation of underrep student  
P.L.2019, c.432.   S3756    Ruiz,M/Sarlo,P+4    1/21/2020    Regional school districts, limited purpose-coordinate
   w/constituent districts  

P.L.2019, c.433.   S3763    Addiego,D/Bateman,C+3    1/21/2020    Joint meetings-renames as regional service agencies;
   grandfathers existing  
P.L.2019, c.434.   S3869    Sarlo,P/Burzichelli,J    1/21/2020    Alarm company-prohibits local governments from imposing
   fines  

P.L.2019, c.435.   S3871 Aa (1R)    Bateman,C/Scutari,N+1    1/21/2020    Investment Council-adds member from Judicial
   Retirement System  
P.L.2019, c.436.   S3878 Scs (SCS)    Ruiz,M/Weinberg,L+2    1/21/2020    Law Against Discrim-reaffirms & clarify; AG
    may initiate Superior court actions  
P.L.2019, c.437.   S3920 Sca w/GR (2R)    Pou,N/Wimberly,B    1/21/2020    Manufacturing fac-concern provisions of
   energy by prov cert energy related taxes  
P.L.2019, c.438.   S3923 Sca (1R)    Madden,F/Singleton,T+4    1/21/2020    Labor harmony agreements for hospitality
   projects-concerns  

P.L.2019, c.439.   S3939/3944 ScsSa (SCS/1R)    Smith,B/Greenstein,L+9    1/21/2020    Recycling Market Development
   Council-establish  

P.L.2019, c.440.   S3985 Sa (1R)    Smith,B/McKeon,J+5    1/21/2020    Qualified offshore wind project-expands definition  

P.L.2019, c.441.   S4025    Pou,N/Wimberly,B    1/21/2020    Grants for Urban Parks to Hinchliffe Stadium, Paterson;$1M  

P.L.2019, c.442.   S4162 ScaSa (2R)    Smith,B/Greenstein,L+8    1/21/2020    Climate Change Resource Center at
   Rutgers University-establish;$2M  

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020): (cont’d)

 

P.L.2019, c.443.   S4165 ScaAa (2R)    Rice,R/Giblin,T+5    1/21/2020    University Hospital board of directors
   membership-increase from 11 to 13  

P.L.2019, c.444.   S4188    Beach,J/Murphy,C+7    1/21/2020    Lindsay's Law-provdie tax benefits to organ and bone
   marrow donation & employers  
P.L.2019, c.445.   S4200 Aa (1R)    Ruiz,M/Turner,S+7    1/21/2020    Breakfast or lunch, reduced price-State pay
   difference  

P.L.2019, c.446.   S4247 Sca (1R)    Gopal,V/O'Scanlon,D+4    1/21/2020    Community Food Bank of NJ-establish criteria
   for distribution of FY2020 funding
P.L.2019, c.447.   S4264    Pou,N/Wimberly,B+5    1/21/2020    William J Pascrell Jr. Highway-designates State Highway
   Route 19  

P.L.2019, c.448.   S4275    Smith,B/Greenstein,L    1/21/2020    Class I renewable energy-allows BPU to increase cost to
   customers 2022 thru 2024  
P.L.2019, c.449.   S4276 Sca (1R)    Corrado,K/Bateman,C+3    1/21/2020    Agriculture Development Committee-
    farmland preservation purposes;$31.153M  
P.L.2019, c.450.   S4277    Greenstein,L/Bateman,C+6    1/21/2020    CBT revenues to St. Agric Devel Committee-mun   
   planning incentive farmland grants  

P.L.2019, c.451.   S4278    Greenstein,L/Bateman,C+5    1/21/2020    CBT revenues to St. Agric Devel Committee-co.
   planning incentive farmland grants  
P.L.2019, c.452.   S4279    Smith,B/Bateman,C+4    1/21/2020    CBT rev. to State Agric Devel Committee-non-profit
   organizations farmland grants  
P.L.2019, c.453.   S4286 Sca (1R)    Vitale,J/Swain,L    1/21/2020    Child support, over age 19-clarifies procedures
   concerning collection  

P.L.2019, c.454.   S4309    Turner,S/Cruz-Perez,N+5    1/21/2020    Historic preservation projects and associated   
   administrative expenses;$13.902M 
P.L.2019, c.455.   S4310    Codey,R/Bateman,C+4    1/21/2020    Nonprofit entities develop lands for recreation &
   conservation purposes;$8.872M  
P.L.2019, c.456.   S4311    Greenstein,L/Bateman,C+5    1/21/2020    Open space acquisition and park development
    projects;$77.450M  

P.L.2019, c.457.   S4312    Smith,B/Bateman,C+5    1/21/2020    State capital and park development projects;$36.143M  

P.L.2019, c.458.   S4313    Corrado,K/Bateman,C+4    1/21/2020    Recreation and conservation purposes including Blue
   Acres projects;$33.915M  
P.L.2019, c.459.   S4315 Scs (SCS)    Beach,J/Turner,S+1    1/21/2020    Mail-in ballot procedure-creates fund to
   reimburse counties for cost
P.L.2019, c.460.   A344    Murphy,C/McKeon,J+3    1/21/2020    Individual Development Account Program-revises certain
   aspects  

P.L.2019, c.461.   A1040 Sa (1R)    Houghtaling,E/Andrzejczak,B..+1    1/21/2020    Landowner of the Year award
   program-establishes  

P.L.2019, c.462.   A1146 AcaSa (2R)    Wimberly,B/Muoio,E+3    1/21/2020    Investing in You Promise Neighborhood
   Commission-establish  
P.L.2019, c.463.   A1277    Tucker,C/Holley,J+7    1/21/2020    Military veterans or homeless-hospitals and shelters prov
    info on svcs/resources
P.L.2019, c.464.   A1449    Benson,D/DeAngelo,W+5    1/21/2020    Organ and bone marrow donors-provides job security  

P.L.2019, c.465.   A1477 Aca (1R)    Chaparro,A/Vainieri Huttle,V+9    1/21/2020    Zackhary's Law-Hit & Run Advisory
   Program; fleeing motor vehicle accident scene  
P.L.2019, c.466.   A1478 AcaSca (2R)    Chaparro,A/Gusciora,R+13    1/21/2020    Theater liquor license-revises law  

P.L.2019, c.467.   A1604 ScaSca (2R)    Conaway,H/Murphy,C+2    1/21/2020    Recreational Therapists Licensing Act   

P.L.2019, c.468.   A1796 Sca (1R)    McKeon,J/Eustace,T+18    1/21/2020    Gay/transgender defense-prev. criminal
   defendant from asserting to reduce charge
P.L.2019, c.469.   A1924 Aca (1R)    Mukherji,R/Bucco,A+11    1/21/2020    Insurance producer licensing fee-exempts
    honorable discharged mil veterans  
P.L.2019, c.470.   A1992 Sa (1R)    Sumter,S/Eustace,T+13    1/21/2020    Call Center Jobs Act-concerns relocation to a
   foreign country  

P.L.2019, c.471.   A2183 Sca (1R)    Andrzejczak,B../Land,R+10    1/21/2020    Music Therapist Licensing Act  

P.L.2019, c.472.   A2431 Acs w/GR (ACS/1R)    Benson,D/Jimenez,A+14    1/21/2020    Prescr. drug coverage-health
   insurers prov plans that limit patient cost-sharing  
P.L.2019, c.473.   A2444/2656 AcsAca (ACS/1R)    Benson,D/Lampitt,P+11    1/21/2020    Tobacco cessation benefits-
   provides Medicaid coverage  
P.L.2019, c.474.   A2767 ScaSa (2R)    Greenwald,L/Mosquera,G+11    1/21/2020    Sexual assault-amends provisions to
   clarify elements necessary for  conviction 
P.L.2019, c.475.   A3312 Aca (1R)    Murphy,C/Lagana,J.A.+20    1/21/2020    Sexual harassment-requires Legislature to
   adopt/distribute policy prohibiting  
P.L.2019, c.476.   A3670 AcaScaSca (3R)    Benson,D/Giblin,T+9    1/21/2020    Stroke ready hospitals, acute-desig;
    estab Stroke Care Advisory Panel & database  
P.L.2019, c.477.   A4136 AcsAaSca (ACS/2R)    Andrzejczak,B../Land,R+1    1/21/2020    Possession in Excess of Daily
    Limit Vessel Lic., black sea bass/summer flounder 

P.L.2019, c.478.   A4147 AcaSa (2R)    Lampitt,P/Houghtaling,E+13    1/21/2020    Sch dist bldgs-conduct audit of
   security features-submit to Homeland Security  
P.L.2019, c.479.   A4150 AcaSca (2R)    Lampitt,P/Jones,P+9    1/21/2020    Suspension-student meet w/school
   psychologist, ID behavior/health difficulties  
P.L.2019, c.480.   A4151 Aca (1R)    Swain,L/Tully,P+10    1/21/2020    School security training-employed in substitute
   capacity & emp/vol of youth prog  
Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020): (cont’d)

 

P.L.2019, c.481.   A4260    Timberlake,B/Giblin,T+5    1/21/2020    Toy guns and imitation firearms-prohibits certain sales  

P.L.2019, c.482.   A4370    Carroll,M/Bucco,A+3    1/21/2020    Washington Association of NJ-increases membership of
   board of trustees  

P.L.2019, c.483.   A4377 Aca (1R)    Benson,D/Land,R+6    1/21/2020    Public Use Airports Task Force-estab; develop
   materials concerning capabilities

P.L.2019, c.484.   A4517 Sca (1R)    Wimberly,B/Speight,S+7    1/21/2020    Eviction Crisis Task Force-study recent
    trends in eviction actions against resid
P.L.2019, c.485.   A4529 Aca (1R)    Mazzeo,V/Armato,J+11    1/21/2020    Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners,
   subjected to contractor fraud-reimb.  
P.L.2019, c.486.   A4563 AcaSca (2R)    Zwicker,A/Benson,D+7    1/21/2020    Bot, used for commercial or election
   purposes to deceive-prohibits use  
P.L.2019, c.487.   A4564 AcaSca (2R)    Zwicker,A/Freiman,R+1    1/21/2020    Voting Precinct Transparency Act-filing
    ward boundary data for website posting  
P.L.2019, c.488.   A4699 Sa (1R)    Moriarty,P/Burzichelli,J    1/21/2020    Soliciting clients-regulate annual report filing
   services, make cert disclosures  
P.L.2019, c.489.   A4803 Aca (1R)    Greenwald,L/Johnson,G+10    1/21/2020    Victims of firearm & stabbing crimes-bill
   VCCO for counseling services 

P.L.2019, c.490.   A4822 Aca (1R)    Wimberly,B/Tully,P+8    1/21/2020    Tiny home occupancy-municipalities lease
   vacant municipal land  

P.L.2019, c.491.   A4904 AcaSa w/GR (3R)    Mukherji,R/Quijano,A+20    1/21/2020    Property taxes overdue-mun. proof
   of agency shutdown, budget impasse-no interest  
P.L.2019, c.492.   A4954 AcaSca (2R)    Quijano,A/Murphy,C+8    1/21/2020    Emergency services personnel-revise
   requirements for counseling and support svcs 
P.L.2019, c.493.   A4972 AcsScaSa (ACS/2R)    Moriarty,P/Beach,J+1    1/21/2020    Arbitration organizations-establish
   certain consumer protections  
P.L.2019, c.494.   A4978 AcaAaAa w/GR (4R)    Timberlake,B/Zwicker,A+3    1/21/2020    Education services online-
   prohibits using and disclosing certain information 
P.L.2019, c.495.   A5023 Sca (1R)    McKnight,A/Mukherji,R    1/21/2020    Signs not located in protected areas-exempts
   from DOT permitting requirements  
P.L.2019, c.496.   A5028    Mukherji,R/Conaway,H+2    1/21/2020    James Nicholas Rentas's Law-revises NJ Smoke-
   Free Air Act  

P.L.2019, c.497.   A5029 Aca (1R)    Sumter,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+8    1/21/2020    African-American women-study
   sexual and reproductive health  
P.L.2019, c.498.   A5031 AcaScaSa (3R)    Speight,S/McKnight,A+4    1/21/2020    Hospital emergency department-ask
   person of childbearing age pregnancy history  

P.L.2019, c.499.   A5314 AcaSca (2R)    Zwicker,A/Milam,M+21    1/21/2020    Social isolation-DHS required to study
   occurring in certain population groups  
P.L.2019, c.500.   A5344    Mukherji,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+8    1/21/2020    Veteran-establish uniform standards for
   acceptable proof of status for ID cards  
P.L.2019, c.501.   A5388    Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+4    1/21/2020    Police dept., cert areas-req specialized in-svc
   training regarding crime victims  
P.L.2019, c.502.   A5389 Aca (1R)    Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+4    1/21/2020    Crime Victim Comp. Review Bd-req
   training or experience in crime victim's rights  
P.L.2019, c.503.   A5432 AcaSca (2R)    Milam,M/Land,R    1/21/2020    Menhaden purse seine fishery-establish
   individual transferable quota system  
P.L.2019, c.504.   A5445 Sca (1R)    Swain,L/Tully,P+11    1/21/2020    Fentanyl-AG establish program to detect in State's
    illegal drug supply  
P.L.2019, c.505.   A5511 AcaAca (2R)    Spearman,W/Jones,P+4    1/21/2020    Snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle/dirt bike-
   revise penalties for illegal operation  
P.L.2019, c.506.   A5580 AcaAaSa (3R)    Johnson,G/Moriarty,P+9    1/21/2020    Film & digital media content expenses-
   extend availability period for tax credits  

P.L.2019, c.507.   A5583 AcaSca (2R)    Pinkin,N/Lopez,Y+6    1/21/2020    Greenhouse gases or hydrofluorocarbons-
    prohibits equipment containing  
P.L.2019, c.508.   A5630 ScaSa (2R)    Pintor Marin,E/Munoz,N+12    1/21/2020    Discrimination & harassment-Civil
   Service Commission estab/maintain hotline  
P.L.2019, c.509.   A5667 AcaAca (2R)    Mukherji,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+8    1/21/2020    Charlie's Law-prescription drugs
   and medications-furnish with disposal info  
P.L.2019, c.510.   A5801 AcaSa (2R)    Coughlin,C/Houghtaling,E+1    1/21/2020    Wage claims against subcontractors-
   concerns responsibility of owners  
P.L.2019, c.511.   A5817 Aca (1R)    Mazzeo,V/Armato,J    1/21/2020    Casino key employee license & regis.-concerns
   drug offense disqualification  
P.L.2019, c.512.   A5916 Aca (1R)    Chiaravalloti,N/McKnight,A    1/21/2020    Hospitals, certain-authorize DOH notify
   elected officials of financial distress  
P.L.2019, c.513.   A5918 AcaSa (2R)    Chiaravalloti,N/McKnight,A    1/21/2020    Hospitals-expands reporting
    requirements  

P.L.2019, c.514.   A5970    Lopez,Y/Speight,S+29    1/21/2020    Environmental infra. projects-amends list approved for
    long-term FY2020 funding  
P.L.2019, c.515.   A5971    Mukherji,R/Pintor Marin,E+24    1/21/2020    Environmental infrastructure projects-authorizes
   NJ Infra. Bank to make loans
P.L.2019, c.516.   A5972 Aca (1R)    Pinkin,N/Benson,D+2    1/21/2020    Infrastructure Bank's enabling act-makes
   changes  

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (1/14/2020): (cont’d)

 

P.L.2019, c.517.   A5977 AcaSca (2R)    Greenwald,L/Downey,J    1/21/2020    Regional Health Hub Program-replace
   Medicaid Accountable Care Org. Demo. Project  
P.L.2019, c.518.   A6119  Aca (1R)    Egan,J/Houghtaling,E+1    1/21/2020    Public Works Contractor Registration Act-
    amends apprenticeship prog. definition  

 

 

P.L.2019, JR-26.   SJR51    Rice,R/Turner,S+7    1/21/2020    State Commission on Urban Violence-establishes; study 
   sources of violence in NJ
P.L.2019, JR-27.   SJR65    Weinberg,L/Addiego,D+19    1/21/2020    Women in Public Office Day-designates March 19th  

P.L.2019, JR-28.   SJR80    Lagana,J.A./Weinberg,L+9    1/21/2020    Gateway Program-improve Northeast Corridor rail  
   by providing funding to complete
P.L.2019, JR-29.   SJR125 Sca (1R)    Gopal,V/Codey,R+4    1/21/2020    Obesity Care Week-designates the second
   week of October of each year 
P.L.2019, JR-30.   AJR35    McKnight,A/Chaparro,A+11    1/21/2020    Domestic 
   Violence Services Awareness Week-designates third full week in March
P.L.2019, JR-31.   AJR103    Rooney,K/DePhillips,C    1/21/2020    NUT Carcinoma Awareness Month-permanently
   designates January  

P.L.2019, JR-32.   AJR118    McKnight,A/Timberlake,B+3    1/21/2020    Financial Literacy Month-designates April of each
   year  

P.L.2019, JR-33.   AJR180    DeAngelo,W/McKnight,A+8    1/21/2020    Career and Technical Education Month-
   designates February in each year