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Vol. XLIV No. 5                                                                                  219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

 

Nominations Notice of Intention Received 2/6/2020:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Honorable Maritza Berdote Byrne, J.S.C., of Towaco.

      Honorable Kathleen A. Sheedy, J.S.C., of Cream Ridge.

 

Nominations Advise and Consent:

 

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 AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE:

      Joan M. Burke, of Lumberton.

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

 

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

      Gerald A. Calabrese, Jr., of Cliffside Park.

      Christopher W. Eilert, of Wallington.

      Nicholas P. Lonzisero, of Saddle River.

      Kevin O'Connor, of Edgewater.

      John L. Schettino, Esq., of Hackensack.

      Steven V. Schuster, Esq., of Cresskill Borough.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE RIVER JOINT TOLL BRIDGE COMMISSION:

      William E. Mandry, of Phillipsburg, to replace Garret Leonard VanVliet.

 

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

      Vincent Cuseglio, of Bayonne.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL:

      Eleanor A. Bochenek, Ph.D., of Villas.

      Patrick F. Donnelly, of Brick, to replace Joseph A. Zaborowski.

      Richard N. Herb, of Avalon.

      Jeffrey Howard Kaelin, of Cape May, to replace Erling A. Berg.

      Sergio Radossi, of Ridgefield Park.

     

 

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU: (cont’d)

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL:
      Joseph M. Rizzo, of West Creek.

      Robert R. Rush, Jr., of Woodbine.

      Kevin W. Wark, of Barnegat Light, to replace Frances Puskas.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY CEMETERY BOARD:

      Deborah Santangelo, of Ridgewood, to replace William Nichols.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SHELLFISHERIES COUNCIL:

      Paul T. Felder, of Rio Grande.

      Stephen J. Fleetwood, of Port Norris.

      Warren Hollinger, Sr., of Port Norris.

      Walter L. Johnson, III, of Manahawkin.

      Kevin Kirk, of Atlantic Highlands.

      Richard J. Malinowski, of Salem.

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

      John J. Maxwell, of Germania.

      Scott Sheppard, of Port Norris.

      Matthew Williams, of Cape May.

 

Nominations Reported from Committee:

 

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 AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE:

      Joan M. Burke, of Lumberton.

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

SCR63  Sweeney,S/Weinberg,L  Equal Right Amendments-urges Congress to adopt into U.S. Constitution 

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S1271  Cunningham,S  Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval  REF SHI

S1272  Turner,S  Parole violations-decreases penalty  REF SLP

S1273  Turner,S  Monetary bail-req defendants be eligible upon issuance complaint-warrant  REF SJU

S1274  Turner,S  Real estate rental scams-Div. of Consumer Affairs establish public info campaign  REF SCM

S1275  Turner,S  FamilyCare-elim. req. to be w/out health insur. for 3 months prior to enrolling  REF SHH

S1276  Turner,S  Expungement of criminal records-amends eligibility  REF SJU

S1277  Turner,S  Motor vehicle penalty points-increases from 6 to 10 necessary to incur surcharge  REF SLP

S1278  Turner,S  SNAP applications-DHS use performance bonuses to incr. staff for processing  REF SHH

S1279  Turner,S  Smoke-Free Air Act-revises; prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places  REF SHH

S1280  Turner,S  Income thresholds-increase minimum income, requiring filing & paying income tax  REF SBA

S1281  Turner,S  Condoms-exempts from sales and use tax  REF SHH

S1282  Turner,S  Lead paint-municipalities conduct inspections in single-and two family dwellings  REF SCU

S1283  Turner,S  Deferred compensation plans-excludes certain contributions  REF SBA

S1284  Turner,S  Pensions & retirement income-raises eligibility threshold for exclusion, $125K  REF SBA

S1285  Turner,S  Income exceeding $1M-increase income tax rate, dedicate revenue to tax relief  REF SBA

S1286  Turner,S  St. contract-evaluate bidder on gender-based pay equity & job equality standards  REF SSG

S1287  Turner,S  Pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS-requires spousal consent  REF SSG

S1288  Turner,S  State department contracts out work-requires cost analysis in certain cases  REF SSG

S1289  Turner,S  NJBEST contributions-allows income tax deductions  REF SHI

S1290  Turner,S  State Rental Assistance Program;$10.5M  REF SCU

S1291  Turner,S  Full-time tuition costs at NJ instit of post-secondary ed-estab income tax cred.  REF SHI

S1292  Turner,S  School board memb. & loc elective off candidate-file finan disclosure statements  REF SSG

S1293  Turner,S  Artist Bank-provide interest-free loans to artist colonies in development  REF SSG

S1294  Turner,S  Family day care provider, up to 10 kids-criminal history record background check  REF SHH

S1295  Turner,S  Government records-authorizes public access through government website  REF SSG

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S1296  Turner,S  Online tax sales-enhances transparency and accountability  REF SCU

S1297  Turner,S  Senior freeze reimbursement-convert credit applied directly to property tax bill  REF SBA

S1298  Turner,S  Corporations, ownership/operations outside of US-proh St admin pension fd invest  REF SSG

S1299  Turner,S  St., co, mun, sch contracts-proh awarding for prof svcs thru competitive process  REF SSG

S1300  Turner,S  Electric public utilities-required to file emergency response plan with BPU  REF SEG

S1301  Turner,S  Chlorpyrifos insecticide-prohibits use  REF SEN

S1302  Turner,S  Political party committee memb, newly elected-assume office upon certification  REF SSG

S1303  Turner,S  Voter registration-permits up to 14 days prior to election  REF SSG

S1304  Turner,S  Foreclosed property-notify municipality and common interest community  REF SCU

S1305  Turner,S  Property taxation, State and local-beginning July 1, 2018  REF SCU

S1306  Turner,S  Tobacco companies-prohibit State investing pension and annuity funds  REF SSG

S1307  Turner,S  Aftercare treatment program-required as part of community supervision  REF SLP

S1308  Turner,S  Green Jobs Training Partnership Program-establishes  REF SLA

S1309  Turner,S  Electric public utility-notify property owner when service is altered  REF SEG

S1310  Turner,S  Retirement systems, State-administered-reinstate automatic COLA, retirement benf  REF SSG

S1311  Turner,S  Internet svc provider-proh awarding pub contract unless adhere to net neutrality  REF SSG

S1312  Turner,S  Class II renewable energy-electric produced from biofuel eligible  REF SEN

S1313  Turner,S  Municipal redevelopment powers-enhances transparency in exercise  REF SCU

S1314  Turner,S  Senior citizen high-rise building-lobby security req in high violent crime areas  REF SHH

S1315  Turner,S  Tavern, historic-permits municipalities to issue liquor licenses for use  REF SCU

S1316  Turner,S  9-1-1-hotels required to upgrade phone system to dial w/out using another digit  REF SCU

S1317  Turner,S  Consumer reporting agency-increase protection of consumers' personal information  REF SCM

S1318  Turner,S  Senior & disabled citizens' property tax deduction-incr annual income limitation  REF SCU

S1319  Turner,S  Residential deeds-encourages timely recording  REF SCU

S1320  Turner,S  Housing codes-enhances penalties upon certain violators  REF SCU

S1321  Turner,S  Resid rental property-crim action of individuals who do not legally possess prop  REF SCU

S1322  Turner,S  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations  REF SLP

S1323  Turner,S  Nannies and au pairs-authorizes criminal background checks  REF SLP

S1324  Turner,S  Development impact fees-authorizes municipal assessment, following St guidelines  REF SCU

S1325  Turner,S  Water, discontinuations for non-payment-advance notice required  REF SCU

S1326  Turner,S  School faculty housing, certain-eliminates property tax exempt status  REF SCU

S1327  Turner,S  Open public records law-exempt certain personal info.; bars attorney's fee award  REF SSG

S1328  Turner,S  Health care facilities-built to Type I or Type II construction standards  REF SCU

S1329  Turner,S  Insurance public contracts & consulting svcs-award thru competitive process  REF SCU

S1330  Turner,S  Child care centers, licensed-requires 45 day notice for tuition rate changes  REF SHH

S1331  Turner,S  Senior and disabled citizens-increases annual property tax deduction  REF SCU

S1332  Turner,S  Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes  REF SCU

S1333  Turner,S  Smoking in multiple dwellings-regulate  REF SCU

S1334  Turner,S  Textbooks, higher education institutions-publishers prov. price and availability  REF SHI

S1335  Turner,S  Teachers, principal, asst/vice principal-elim use of standardized assess in eval  REF SED

S1336  Turner,S  Gun free and weapon free zones-establish around school and public properties  REF SLP

S1337  Turner,S  Powdered caffeine-prohibits sale  REF SLP

S1338  Turner,S  Superintendent-assume responsibilities of principal in certain school districts  REF SED

S1339  Turner,S  Victim of criminally insane-notify victim upon release, escape or transfer  REF SJU

S1340  Turner,S  Assault on disabled victims-upgrades  REF SJU

S1341  Turner,S  Restraining orders-court issue to defendants as condition of release on bail  REF SJU

S1342  Turner,S  Light frame residential construction-prohibit in densely populated census tracts  REF SCU

S1343  Turner,S  Innovation zone prog-estab to stimulate tech industry clusters, receive tax cred  REF SEG

S1344  Turner,S  Contraceptives long acting reversible-DHS implement pymt strategy, encourage use  REF SHH

S1345  Turner,S  Vet., wartime service-connected disability-incr & annual adjustment in allowance  REF SMV

S1346  Turner,S  Government contracts crimes-debars permanently any person convicted  REF SSG

S1347  Turner,S  Domestic corp., inverted-proh. award of State contracts & development subsidies  REF SSG

S1348  Turner,S  Government records-make available on Internet  REF SSG

S1349  Turner,S  Equine animal activities law-clarifies responsibility and liability issues  REF SEN

S1350  Turner,S  Congressional vacancies-establishes new procedure to fill by election  REF SSG

S1351  Turner,S  Implanted medical device-voluntarily make notation on drivers license or ID card  REF STR

S1352  Turner,S  Gift card fraud-requires certain retailers to train employees  REF SCM

S1353  Turner,S  Parking, reserved for NJT train passengers-available for pub use, off-peak hours  REF STR

S1354  Turner,S  Suspicious activity-require AG issue guidelines regarding public notification  REF SLP

S1355  Turner,S  Privatization contracts, certain emp-St agencies submit notice, request proposal  REF SSG

S1356  Turner,S  Pupil transportation-revise mileage limit for students in preschool thru grade 4  REF SED

S1357  Turner,S  Charter school administrators-any superintendent salary caps adopted apply  REF SED

S1358  Turner,S  Interscholastic athletics-public school student, not enrolled in sch participate  REF SED

S1359  Turner,S  Proprietary school-revoke license, school fails to achieve min. graduation rates  REF SHI

S1360  Turner,S  Dyslexia-DOE establish pilot program, provide assistive technology to students  REF SED

S1361  Turner,S  Charter school enrollment-establishes 3 year moratorium on increase  REF SED

S1362  Turner,S  Kindergarten, full-day-requires in all school districts; estab. uniform age req.  REF SED

S1363  Turner,S  Marie H Katzenbach Sch For the Deaf Task Force-study issues/make recommendations  REF SED

S1364  Turner,S  College Student & Parent Consumer Information Act-applies provisions  REF SHI

S1365  Turner,S  Energy-conservation programs-directs BPU to establish  REF SEN

S1366  Turner,S  Alcohol beverages on priv. property-prohibit possession under legal drinking age  REF SLP

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

S1367  Sweeney,S/Kean,T  Auth, bd, comm, council-deactivate if entity has not met at least once every yr  REF SSG

S1369  Greenstein,L/Cruz-Perez,N  Alice Paul statue-Joint Committee on Library of Cong to replace Philip Kearney  REF SSG

S1370  Sweeney,S/Scutari,N  Public works projects-revises definition to permit project labor agreements  REF SLA

SCR55  Turner,S  Natural gas pipeline, interstate-revise laws; more fully address adverse impacts  REF SEN

SCR56  Turner,S  Senior & disabled property tax deduction-increase income limitation eligibility  REF SCU

SCR57  Turner,S  Substance use disorder programs-request to permit federal Medicaid funding  REF SHH

SCR58  Turner,S  Outsource labor, foreign markets-urges legislation that penalizes companies  REF SLA

SCR59  Turner,S  Tax income exceeding $1M-provide 10.75% tax rate; dedicate revenue to tax relief  REF SBA

SCR60  Turner,S  State constitutional convention-reform system of property taxation  REF SSG

SCR62    Turner,S  Inverted domestic corporations-urges to prohibit awarding federal contracts  REF SSG

SJR37  Turner,S  Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Awareness Month-designates May of each year  REF SHH

SJR38  Turner,S  Sickle Cell Awareness Month-designates September of each year  REF SHH

SJR39  Turner,S  Youth Smoking Prevention and Awareness Month-designates May of each year  REF SHH

SR29  Turner,S  Eyeglasses, hearing aids, & dentures-memorializes to provide Medicare coverage  REF SHH

SR30  Turner,S  College football rules-urges to strictly enforce, prohibit head/helmet contact  REF SHI

SR31  Turner,S  Small Business Saturday-urges NJ residents to continue to support  REF SCM

SR32  Turner,S  Shop Main Street-encourages NJ residents to support small businesses  REF SCM

SR33  Turner,S  Poverty measure, official-urges federal government to revise; ensure accuracy  REF SHH

SR34  Turner,S  Gun crime-urges expeditious disposition  REF SLP

SR35  Turner,S  PennEast Pipeline project in NJ-opposes, negative impact on environment  REF SEG

SR36  Turner,S  Section 8 housing vouchers-increase funding and revise program requirements  REF SCU

 

Bills On Emergency Resolution:

 

S1369  Greenstein,L/Cruz-Perez,N  Alice Paul statue-Joint Committee on Library of Cong to replace Philip Kearney (31-0) (Greenstein)

 

Bills Passed:

 

S51 Sca (1R)  Singer,R/Diegnan,P+2  Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes-estab comm to study impact  (39-0)

S238 Scs (SCS)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+4  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties  (39-0)

S249 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Turner,S+1  Pharmacy benefits manager prov. services w/in Medicaid prog-disclose info to DHS  (39-0)

S275  Kean,T/Cruz-Perez,N+3  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate  (38-0)

S296  Pennacchio,J/Cunningham,S+1  Fusion science field- establish scholarship program  (39-0)

S362  Cryan,J  Access Link paratransit service during state of emergency-NJT operate  (39-0)

S561  Madden,F/Greenstein,L+1  Drivers Distractions Task Force-creates; impact road and highway safety  (39-0)

S619 Sca (1R)  O'Scanlon,D  Medical cannabis-permits authorization thru telemedicine & telehealth  (36-1)

S698  Ruiz,M/Scutari,N+3  Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities  (36-0)

S749  Gopal,V/Cruz-Perez,N+1  Ovarian cancer-prov. voluntary contributions by taxpayers on income tax returns  (39-0)

S804 Sca (1R)  Cunningham,S/Ruiz,M+1  Academic degree-granting inst.-proh. entering into revenue sharing arrangements  (38-0)

S845  Pou,N/Singleton,T  National Practitioner Data Bank-req. health care prof. licensing boards utilize  (39-0)

S848 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports  (39-0)

S886  Cryan,J/Greenstein,L+2  Health care entities-contracts for sale, honor existing bargaining agreement  (29-9)

S908  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+1  Real estate developments-clarify assessment payment & election participation req  (38-0)

S922  Singleton,T/Greenstein,L+1  Municipal water authority dissolution-Local Finance Bd. make cert findings prior  (37-0)

S960 Sca (1R)  Rice,R  Student financial aid-parent prov. information to Higher Ed. Student Asst. Auth.  (37-0)

S967  Bucco,A/Singleton,T  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships  (39-0)

S968  Singleton,T/Lagana,J+2  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels  (39-0)

S970  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S  Higher ed instit, governing bd memb-complete a training prog devel by Secretary  (39-0)

S971  Lagana,J/Cunningham,S+2  Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image  (21-11)

S972  Madden,F/Sweeney,S  Contractor work, certain industries-concerns a skilled & trained workforce  (24-10)

S973  Ruiz,M/Singleton,T+4  Apprenticeship mentoring-estab for women, minorities and persons w/disabilities  (38-0)

S974  Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+1  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building  (39-0)

S1369  Greenstein,L/Cruz-Perez,N  Alice Paul statue-Joint Committee on Library of Cong to replace Philip Kearney  (28-5)

SCR15 Sca (1R)  Rice,R/Brown,C  Joint Committee on Economic Justice & Equal Employment Opportunity-reconstitutes  (38-1)

SCR36  Pou,N  National Practitioner Data Bank-available to health care prof. boards w/out cost  (39-0)

SCR39  Greenstein,L/Turner,S+1  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote  (39-0)

SCR63  Sweeney,S/Weinberg,L  Equal Right Amendments-urges Congress to adopt into U.S. Constitution  (37-0)

SJR19  Ruiz,M/Pou,N  Latino Clergy Day-designates first Saturday of October  (38-0)

SR16  Rice,R/Gill,N+1  Slavery, indentured servitude-urges to prohibit use for those convicted of crime  (Voice)

SR28  Sweeney,S  Senate Select Committee on NJ Transit-constitutes special committee  (Voice)

 

Bills Returned Second Reading/Amended:

 

S324 Sa (1R)  Diegnan,P/Bucco,A  Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof  (38-0) (Diegnan)

S864 ScaSa (2R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L  Plastic carryout bags, polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use  (22-2) (Smith)

S961 Sa (1R)  Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+2  Troops to College Grant Programs-establishes  (32-0) (Singleton)

S964 Sa (1R)  Vitale,J  Disabled person's residence-mun establish reserved parking zone on adjacent prop  (28-0) (Vitale)

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

S488 Sca (1R)  Brown,C/Beach,J+1  County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund-establishes  REP/SCA

S519  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M  State forms & documents-requires replacement for certain terms  REP

S598 Sca (1R)  Beach,J/Cryan,J+6  Election workers-raise pay to $300 a day  REP/SCA

S1369  Greenstein,L/Cruz-Perez,N  Alice Paul statue-Joint Committee on Library of Cong to replace Philip Kearney  REP

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

S488 Sca (1R)  Brown,C/Beach,J+1  County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund-establishes 

S519  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M  State forms & documents-requires replacement for certain terms 

S598 Sca (1R)  Beach,J/Cryan,J+6  Election workers-raise pay to $300 a day 

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S239  Singleton,T  Business financing-proh contracts that contain confession by judgment provisions    FROM SCM 

S246  Singleton,T/Diegnan,P  Basic & Essential health benefits plans-repeals statute authorizing offering  FROM SCM 

S293  Pennacchio,J/Diegnan,P  Mallory's Law-revise provision, sch dist anti-bullying policy; parent civil liab   FROM SED 

SJR16  Singleton,T/Corrado,K+1  Career and Technical Education Month-designates February in each year   FROM SED 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S238 Scs (SCS)  (Bucco,A; Greenstein,L)  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to training/duties

S249 Sca (1R)  (Greenstein,L)  Pharmacy benefits manager prov. services w/in Medicaid prog-disclose info to DHS

S275  (Bateman,C; Diegnan,P)  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate

S296  (Codey,R)  Fusion science field- establish scholarship program

S322  (Weinberg,L)  Repartations Task Force-establishes

S488 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund-establishes

S538  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Evictions-enhances use of breach of implied warranty of habitability defense

S539  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Landlord-tenant court records-establishes confidentiality

S559  (Vitale,J)  Child absent-parent call; unexcused absence-notify parent or guardian

S598 Sca (1R)  (Addiego,D; Gopal,V; Kean,T; O'Scanlon,D; Thompson,S; Turner,S)  Election workers-raise pay to $300 a day

S614  (Bucco,A)  River's Law-animal abuse, value of animal's life, second degree crime

S628  (Bucco,A)  Law enforcement officers, Class 3-provide security in place of religious worship

S698  (Turner,S)  Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities

S701  (Scutari,N)  Strangling victim, domestic violence-concerns pretrial detention

S749  (Codey,R)  Ovarian cancer-prov. voluntary contributions by taxpayers on income tax returns

S804 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Academic degree-granting inst.-proh. entering into revenue sharing arrangements

S866  (Ruiz,M)  Income access services-creates certain requirements

S886  (Codey,R; Singleton,T)  Health care entities-contracts for sale, honor existing bargaining agreement

S889  (Kean,T)  Landlords-prohibit accepting housing assistance from other states

S961 Sa (1R)  (Brown,C; Greenstein,L)  Troops to College Grant Programs-establishes

S968  (Turner,S)  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels

S971  (Beach,J; Turner,S)  Fair Play Act-allows collegiate student-athletes earn comp, use of name or image

S973  (Turner,S)  Apprenticeship mentoring-estab for women, minorities and persons w/disabilities

S974  (Singleton,T)  Alice Paul-State Capitol Joint Mgmt Commission display in State Capitol building

S989  (Ruiz,M)  Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

S1216  (Kean,T)  Special One-Time Assistance Program, City of New York-directs AG to investigate

SCR16  (Cunningham,S)  Lead hazard remediation-dedicate revenue collected from sales tax on paint

SCR30  (Madden,F)  Natural resources, public-make State trustee; guarantee environmental rights

SCR39  (Gopal,V)  19th Amendment-commemorate 100th anniversary of passage of women's right to vote

SCR48  (Sarlo,P)  9-1-1 system-urges Governor and Legislature to fully fund

SCR53    (Singleton,T)  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes

SR16  (Ruiz,M)  Slavery, indentured servitude-urges to prohibit use for those convicted of crime

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S66  (Diegnan,P)  Autism spectrum disorder-establish certification card for diagnosed individuals

S72  (Gopal,V)  Farm brewery & winery-brewery beverage lic.-permitted to produce hard cider

S115  (Cunningham,S)  Immigrant Tenant Protection Act

S270  (Singleton,T)  Sex offender registration-expand regis. req., include human trafficking crimes

S275  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate

S316  (Pou,N)  Student Dropout Prevention Task Force-establishes

S324 Sa (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Motor vehicles-authorizes operators to display electronic registration proof

S414  (Kean,T)  Drug court, central municipal-permits counties to establish

S550  (Pennacchio,J)  Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline

S722  (Singleton,T)  Animal death or injury, certain-establishes civil action for damages

S749  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Ovarian cancer-prov. voluntary contributions by taxpayers on income tax returns

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S786  (Kean,T)  Medical tests & procedures-prohibits pre-approval or precertifications

S800  (Singleton,T)  Expungement application-bars the denial of expungement in certain instances

S845  (Singleton,T)  National Practitioner Data Bank-req. health care prof. licensing boards utilize

S853  (Beach,J)  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products

S854  (Kean,T)  Laura Wooten's Law-requires civics instruction in middle school

S866  (Singleton,T)  Income access services-creates certain requirements

S886  (Greenstein,L)  Health care entities-contracts for sale, honor existing bargaining agreement

S942  (Cardinale,G)  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record

S962  (Singleton,T)  Recovery residence certification program-DCA approve credentialing entity devel.

S967  (Singleton,T)  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships

S968  (Lagana,J)  Water, drinking-req. public water systems provide notice of elevated lead levels

S990  (Ruiz,M)  Science courses, various aspects of computer-school districts report to DOE

S1028  (Turner,S)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1032  (Turner,S)  Eye exam completed-young children required, entering pub. sch or Head Start Prog

S1147  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Lead paint inspection-required prior to home purchase; estab. led hazard ed prog

S1194  (Singleton,T)  Direct support professional wage increase;$16.5M

S1234  (Singleton,T)  Admin. rules and regulations-State agencies required to review, ensure efficacy

S1252  (Beach,J)  Common Sense Shared Services Pilot Prog. Act-authorizes sharing mun. court admin

S1260  (Oroho,S)  Statewide database, certified payroll information for pub works projects-creates

S1368  (Oroho,S)  Economic & Fiscal Policy Review Commission-establish; provide ongoing review

SCR45  (Cunningham,S)  law enforcement officer, killed in line of duty-provide property tax exemption

SCR53    (Cunningham,S)  Commission on Reentry Services for Women-establishes

SJR36  (Greenstein,L)  Domestic Violence & Legal Access Task Force-establishes; study unmet legal needs

SR22  (Oroho,S)  Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-urges US Congress to pass

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S601  (Bucco,A)  Senior citizens or disabled persons-creates crime of fiscal victimization

S1028  (Singleton,T)  Amistad Comm-allocates but not in DOE; comm elect chairperson appt exec director

S1369    (Addiego,D)  Alice Paul statue-Joint Committee on Library of Cong to replace Philip Kearney 

SCR63 (Ruiz,M)  Equal Right Amendments-urges Congress to adopt into U.S. Constitution 

SJR19  (Cruz-Perez,N)  Latino Clergy Day-designates first Saturday of October

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

SCR63 (Greenstein,L)  Equal Right Amendments-urges Congress to adopt into U.S. Constitution 

 

The Senate President has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective February 4, 2020

 

Joint Committee on the Public Schools:

 

Senator Joseph Cryan (20)

 

New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning:

 

Luke Wolff, of Pennington, to replace Eugene Lepore.

 

New Jersey Intergovernmental Relations Commission:

 

Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (8)

 

New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission:

 

Senator Nellie Pou (35)
Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. (13)

 

New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect:

 

Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (16)

The Senate President has made the following appointments: (cont’d)

 

*Effective February 4, 2020

 

State Beach Erosion Commission:

Senator James Beach (6)
Senator Fred H. Madden, Jr. (4)

 

The Amistad Commission:

 

Rosie Andrea Grant, of Piscataway, to replace Julia Miller.

 

Military Dependants Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees:

 

Senator Vin Gopal (11)

 

*Effective February 5, 2020

 

Campus Sexual Assault Commission:

 

Donna M. Chiera, of Perth Amboy.

Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards:

 

John E. Wallace, Jr., of Woodbury.
Daniel P. Mecca, of Paramus.

The Senate President has made the following reappointments:

 

*Effective February 4, 2020

 

Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission:

 

Senator Vin Gopal (11)
Senator Chris A. Brown (2)

 

Council on Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs:

 

Senator Kristin M. Corrado (40)
Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (18)

 

Governor’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and Related Blood-Borne Pathogens:

 

Senator Robert W. Singer (30)
Senator Joseph F. Vitale (19)

 

Joint Budget Oversight Committee:

 

Senator Steven V. Oroho (24)
Senator Paul A. Sarlo (36)
Senator Loretta Weinberg (37)

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following reappointments: (cont’d)

 

*Effective February 4, 2020

 

Joint Committee on Housing Afordability:

 

Senator Christopher J. Connors (9)
Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez (5)
Senator Ronald L. Rice (28)
Senator  Troy Singleton (7)
Senator Samuel D. Thompson (12)

 

Joint Committee on the Public Schools:

 

Senator James Beach (6)
Senator Linda R. Greenstein (14)
Senator Ronald L. Rice (28)
Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. (13)
Senator Samuel D. Thompson (12)

Martin Luther King Jr. Commission:

 

Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (16)
Senator Kristin M. Corrado (40)
Senator  Ronald L. Rice (28)
Senator Shirley K. Turner (15)

New Jersey Advisory Council on End-of-Life Care:

 

Senator M. Teresa Ruiz (29)
Senator Robert W. Singer (30)

New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology:

 

Senator Paul A. Sarlo (36)
Senator Robert W. Singer (30)

New Jersey Human Relations Council-Exec. Committee:

 

Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (8)
Senator Nellie Pou (35)

 

New Jersey Intergovernmental Relations Commission:

 

Senator Christopher J. Connors (9)
Senator Linda R. Greenstein (14)
Senator James W. Holzapfel (10)
Senator Troy Singleton (7)

New Jersey Military Skills Council :

 

Senator Vin Gopal (11)

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following reappointments: (cont’d)

 

*Effective February 4, 2020

 

New Jersey Tourism Policy Council:

 

Senator Vin Gopal (11)
Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. (13)

Prisoner Reentry Commission:

 

Senator Kristin M. Corrado (40)
Senator Sandra B. Cunningham (31)

 

Sales and Use Tax Review Commission:

 

Senator Vin Gopal (11)
Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr. (13)

State Beach Erosion Commission:

 

Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (16)
Senator Paul A. Sarlo (36)

State Council for Adult Literacy Education Services:

 

Senator Shirley K. Turner (15)

State Leasing and Space Utilization Committee:

Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (22)

Task Force on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:

 

Senator Robert W. Singer (30)

 

The Amistad Commission:

 

Lavonne Bebler Johnson, of Willingboro.
Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (21)
Senator Troy Singleton (7)

*Effective February 5, 2020

 

Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism:

Michael P. Aquino, MD, of Spring Lake.

 

New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education:

Rabbi Moshe Herson, of Morristown.

New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural and Educational Programs:

Frank Gargione, of Lawrenceville.
The Senate President has made the following reappointments:

 

*Effective February 5, 2020

 

New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority:

Douglas S. Eakeley, of Green Village.

New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council:

Shauna L. Moses, of Plainsboro.
Steven Olson, of Mercerville.

Women’s Health Advisory Commission:

Catherine Yaxley, of Oradell.

Note to the 1/14/20 Digest:

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

SR16    Rice,R/Gill,N    Slavery, indentured servitude-urges to prohibit use for those convicted of crime   SWR 2RS *NOT* REF SJU

 

The Senate adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, February 13, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “1” and “2” scheduled to meet).

      ASSEMBLY ACTION

 

The Assembly did not meet.  The Assembly will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (2/3/2020):

 

None