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                                                                         for February 24, 2021

 

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Vol. XXXIII No. 16                                                                         219th Legislature • Second Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION

 

The Senate did not meet.  The Senate will meet on Thursday, March 4, 2021 (QUORUM/Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5405  Coughlin,C/Speight,S  Food bank organizations support-approp $10M in fed fds to Dept of Agriculture  REF AAP

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A954/653/1669 AcsAca (ACS/1R)  Karabinchak,R/Armato,J+7  Insulin drugs-place $100 cap on amount paid by covered person for purchase  REP/ACA

A1061 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M/Johnson,G+10  Maternal mental health-ID & take appropriate steps to secure fed funding sources  REP

A1079  AcaAca (2R)  Speight,S/Pintor Marin,E+11  Health care professionals-undergo implicit bias training  REP/ACA

A1534 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Chiaravalloti,N+2  Works Act-businesses create pre-emp training prog in partnership w/nonprofit org  REP/ACA

A1597 Aca (1R)  Mejia,P/Timberlake,B+1  Promote Employment by State Agencies of People w/Disabilities Task Force-estab.  REP/ACA

A1650  Quijano,A  Restrictive covenant-limits certain provisions in and enforceability of  REP

A1662 Acs (ACS)  Quijano,A/Jimenez,A+3  Mallory's Law-revise provision, sch dist anti-bullying policy; parent civil liab  REP/ACS

A1663 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Nonprofit Security Grant Program-establishes  REP/ACA

A2101 AcaAca (2R)  Swain,L/Tully,P+6  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating  REP/ACA

A2427  Benson,D/Stanley,S+3  Reliability, Preparedness & Storm Response Act-pub. util file emerg preparedness  REP

A2448  Benson,D  CATV companies-make available throughout residential areas of municipality  REP

A2562 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Dancer,R+2  PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age  REP/ACA

A2614 Aca (1R)  Murphy,C/Benson,D+2  21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act  REP

A2685  Armato,J/Mazzeo,V+1  Property condition disclosure statement-concerns information  REP

A2890 Aca (1R)  Lopez,Y/Chiaravalloti,N+2  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record  REP/ACA

A2891 Aca (1R)  Lopez,Y/Zwicker,A+1  Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act  REP/ACA

A3784  Carter,L/McKnight,A+1  Deed recordings-enhances protections against fraudulent  REP

A3998  Murphy,C/Giblin,T+3  Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp  REP

A4265  Conaway,H  Common interest communities-revise law relating to  REP

A4310 Aca (1R)  Benson,D/Dancer,R  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19  REP/ACA

A4380  Benson,D/Moen,W+1  Labor & Workforce Devel.-allocates $50M from fed. govt assistance, improve unemp  REP

A4463 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Wimberly,B  Eviction actions, cert.-estab. confidentiality of court records during COVID-19  REP/ACA

A4569 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Benson,D  Electric generation/gas supply svc.-receive signature prior to provision switch  REP/ACA

A4632 Aca (1R)  Giblin,T/Benson,D+6  MVC written knowledge exam-provide online during COVID-19 pub. health emerg.  REP

A4680  Burzichelli,J  Subcontracting agreements entered into by 4-yr institution of higher ed-concerns  REP

A4775  Vainieri Huttle,V/Jasey,M  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes  REP

A4819 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/DeAngelo,W+6  School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program-establish in BPU  REP/ACA

A4830 AcaAca (2R)  Zwicker,A/Danielsen,J+9  Early voting, in person-require for certain elections; makes appropriation  REP/ACA

A5016 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/McKnight,A+5  Water Apprenticeship, Training, & Resources Pilot Program-establish in DOLWD  REP/ACA

A5059 AcaAca (2R)  Conaway,H/Vainieri Huttle,V  Nursing education/professional advancement-req. DOH establish programs  REP/ACA

A5075 Acs (ACS)  Burzichelli,J/Dancer,R+1  Fire museum and Fallen Firefighter Memorial Commission-establish  REP/ACS

A5131  McKeon,J/Danielsen,J  Electric distribution system, municipal-authorizes imposition of connection fee  REP

A5147  Lampitt,P/Freiman,R+3  Alleviating Learning Loss Grant Prog-estab; assist in certain education programs  REP

A5149 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Benson,D+4  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven  REP/ACA

A5160 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Conaway,H+7  Energy & water efficiency-establish minimum standards for certain products  REP/ACA

A5385  Chiaravalloti,N/Mukherji,R+2  Mandatory min. terms of imprisonment for crimes of non-violent nature-eliminates  REP

A5405  Coughlin,C/Speight,S  Food bank organizations support-approp $10M in fed fds to Dept of Agriculture  REP

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

 

AJR20  Mazzeo,V/Armato,J+3  Civil service examinations-urges to permit during deployment  REP

AJR208  McKnight,A/Benson,D+3  Hate and violent extremism-condemns, commits to defense of safe & just democracy  REP

S526 ScaScaAca (3R)  Vitale,J/Pou,N+5  Insulin purchase-not subject to deductible; health insurers limit copayment  REP/ACA

S703 ScaScaAca (3R)  Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+3  Health care professionals-undergo implicit bias training  REP/ACA

S828 Sca (1R)  Lagana,J/Greenstein,L+2  Public utilities infrastructure projects-provide notice prior to initiating  REP

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

S942 ScaAca (2R)  Singleton,T/Cardinale,G+1  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record  REP/ACA

S1017 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Lagana,J+1  PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age  REP

S1790 Sca (1R)  Pennacchio,J/Diegnan,P+1  Mallory's Law-revise provision, sch dist anti-bullying policy; parent civil liab  REP

S1937 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Sweeney,S+6  Promote Employment by State Agencies of People w/Disabilities Task Force-estab.  REP

S2261 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Common interest communities-revise law relating to  REP

S2476  Singleton,T/Addiego,D  Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp  REP

S2488  Singleton,T/Scutari,N+9  Labor & Workforce Devel.-allocates $50M from fed. govt assistance, improve unemp  REP

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

S2727  Pennacchio,J/Pou,N+1  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes  REP

S2932  Sweeney,S  Subcontracting agreements entered into by 4-yr institution of higher ed-concerns  REP

S3033 ScaAca (2R)  Sweeney,S/Singleton,T+3  School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program-establish in BPU  REP/ACA

S3203 ScsSaAca  (SCS/2R)  Gill,N/Greenstein,L+2  Early voting, in person-require for certain elections; makes appropriation  REP/ACA

S3234 ScaAca (2R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+5  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven  REP/ACA

S3456  Cunningham,S/Scutari,N+2  Mandatory min. terms of imprisonment for crimes of non-violent nature-eliminates  REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A1025  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E+2  Veteran for civil service hiring preference-changes definition  REP REF AAP

A4517 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/McKnight,A+2  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4542  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Johnson,G+3  Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity  REP REF AAP

A4598 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L+1  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4859  Jasey,M/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Teaching certification-mandate training on remote teaching for all candidates  REP REF AAP

A5007 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Vainieri Huttle,V  Professional development programs-compile list on virtual & remote instruction  REP/ACA REF AAP

S2765  Sweeney,S/Rice,R+4  Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity  REP REF AAP

S2766 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Rice,R+4  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog  REP REF AAP

S2767 Sa (1R)  Cryan,J/Sweeney,S+3  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis  REP REF AAP

S2968  Gopal,V/Corrado,K+2  Veteran for civil service hiring preference-changes definition  REP REF AAP

 

Bills Recommitted:

 

A4310 Aca (1R)  Benson,D/Dancer,R  Local unit budgets-concerns anticipated miscellaneous revenue due to COVID-19  RCM AAP

A4632 Aca (1R)  Giblin,T/Benson,D+6  MVC written knowledge exam-provide online during COVID-19 pub. health emerg.  RCM AAP

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

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A2562 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Dancer,R+2  PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age  FROM ABU TO AAP

A2890 Aca (1R)  Lopez,Y/Chiaravalloti,N+2  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record  FROM ARP TO AAP

A4517 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/McKnight,A+2  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog  FROM ASL TO
   ACD

A4598 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Carter,L+1  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis  FROM ALP TO ACD

A4680  Burzichelli,J  Subcontracting agreements entered into by 4-yr institution of higher ed-concerns  FROM AHI TO ALA

A5075 Acs (ACS)  Burzichelli,J/Dancer,R+1  Fire museum and Fallen Firefighter Memorial Commission-establish  FROM ALP TO AAP

A5131  McKeon,J/Danielsen,J  Electric distribution system, municipal-authorizes imposition of connection fee  FROM ACE TO ATU

A5160 Aca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Conaway,H+7  Energy & water efficiency-establish minimum standards for certain products  FROM AEN TO ATU

A5385  Chiaravalloti,N/Mukherji,R+2  Mandatory min. terms of imprisonment for crimes of non-violent nature-eliminates  FROM AJU TO AAP

S942 ScaAca (2R)  Singleton,T/Cardinale,G+1  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record  FROM ARP TO AAP

S1017 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Lagana,J+1  PFRS members-prov retirement allowance after 20 yrs of service regardless of age  FROM ABU TO AAP

S2766 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Rice,R+4  Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog  FROM ASL TO ACD

S2767 Sa (1R)  Cryan,J/Sweeney,S+3  Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis  FROM ALP TO ACD

S2932  Sweeney,S  Subcontracting agreements entered into by 4-yr institution of higher ed-concerns  FROM AHI TO ALA

S3456  Cunningham,S/Scutari,N+2  Mandatory min. terms of imprisonment for crimes of non-violent nature-eliminates  FROM AJU TO AAP

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

A4593  Vainieri Huttle,V  Transgender inmate strip or body cavity search-req. correctional off. Consent   FROM ALP 

 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A267  (Danielsen,J; Rumpf,B; Gove,D)  National Guard svc and NGB 22 form-eligible for certain veterans benefits

A1571/1576 Acs (ACS)  (Dancer,R)  Prevailing wage-public work on properties receiving tax abatement or exemptions

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

A2293  (Holley,J)  Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement

A2339  Aca (1R)  (Quijano,A)  Cable television-incl cert fees/charges for svc in advertised price to consumers

A2418  (Verrelli,A)  Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2427  (McKnight,A)  Reliability, Preparedness & Storm Response Act-pub. util file emerg preparedness

A3231  (Scharfenberger,G)  Trunk fighting-establish as animal cruelty offense and third degree crime

A3960  (Thomson,E)  Taxpayers that retain employees during COVID-19-allows CBT & GIT tax credits

A4179/4200 Acs (ACS)  (Zwicker,A)  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover

A4671 Sca (1R)  (Holley,J)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus

A4688  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Pediatric providers in Medicaid-codify & establish network adequacy standards

A4815  (Jimenez,A; McKnight,A)  Health insurance step therapy protocols-establish certain guidelines concerning

A4859  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Teaching certification-mandate training on remote teaching for all candidates

A4884 Aca (1R)  (Benson,D; Holley,J)  Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program-establishes

A4885 Aca (1R)  (Benson,D; McKnight,A; Holley,J)  Sexual assault-require law enforcement provide victim w/police report

A4886  (Benson,D; Holley,J)  Sexual assault victims-require resources be made available to

A4887 Aca (1R)  (Benson,D; Holley,J)  Sexual assault victim-estab right to be notified of prosecutor charging decision

A4888 Aca (1R)  (Benson,D; McKnight,A; Holley,J)  Sexual assault cases-require AG issue annual report

A4889 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A; Holley,J)  Sexual viol liaison officer-estab in Div of St Police & local police departments

A4890 Aca (1R)  (Holley,J)  Sexual assault training-require for prosecutors

A4910  (Thomson,E)  Pandemic-establish county-based mitigation plan, allow businesses operate during

A5013 Aca (1R)  (DePhillips,C)  State innovation economy-Secretary of State develop national marketing campaign

A5024  (McKnight,A)  Transit Bus Riders' Bill of Rights-estab

A5034  (DePhillips,C; Johnson,G)  Colorectal cancer screenings-reduce age health benefit plans cover from 50 to 45

A5139 Acs (ACS)  (Quijano,A)  Restaurant tents during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-concerns

A5149 Aca (1R)  (Bergen,B)  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven

A5223  (Chaparro,A; Holley,J; McKnight,A)  Low embodied carbon concrete-estab St purchasing preference; prov CBT tax credit

A5325  (Conaway,H)  Agriculture Department webpage-require to create, list services for farmers

A5328  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  COVID-19 infection in schools-requires notification to communities

A5352  (Conaway,H)  Internet service provider rate increase-prohibit during pub. health/state emerg.

A5364  (Zwicker,A)  Cannabis, medical-estab prog, subsidize purchase price for Medicaid/Family Care

A5366  (Benson,D)  Education svcs. for students w/disab-prov to cert students exceeding age of elig

A5367  (Johnson,G; Mukherji,R)  Marriage, same-sex-codifies in the statutes

A5384  (Quijano,A)  Electric pub utility svc outage-concerns reimbursment for spoiled food/medicine

A5385  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Mandatory min. terms of imprisonment for crimes of non-violent nature-eliminates

A5389  (Thomson,E)  Gross income tax credit, nonresid. building improvement-allows

A5402  (Mejia,P)  Elective public office & cert political activity-bar cert pub officials for 3 yr

AJR20  (Danielsen,J; Gove,D; Rumpf,B)  Civil service examinations-urges to permit during deployment

AJR207  (Dunn,A)  Muslim Awareness and Appreciation Month-designates month of Ramadan each year

AR214  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  African-American women-urges support and protection

AR220  (Thomson,E; Bramnick,J; Scharfenberger,G; DePhillips,C; Peterson,E)  Marcus Hicks, Commissioner of Corrections-adopts articles of
   impeachment

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A5247  (Houghtaling,E)  Devel. disab individuals-concerns info prov to guardian, involving abuse/neglect

A5248  (Houghtaling,E)  Family Services & Communications Advisory Committee-establish in DHS

A5305  (Houghtaling,E)  Devel. Disab, Division-suppl approp for incr to Day Habilitation Prog rates;$10M

A5375  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Palliative and hospice care-require study of impact on patient's family

A5376  (Benson,D)  MVC online & in-person transactions-conduct study, issue report comparing

A5377  (Stanley,S)  Food Innovation District Program-establishes

A5384  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Electric pub utility svc outage-concerns reimbursment for spoiled food/medicine

A5392  (Benson,D)  Driver's license & ID cards-MVC allow cert. visa holders renew online & by mail

AJR202   (Mukherji,R)  Military Caregivers Week-designates fourth week of March of each year

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2661  (Johnson,G)  Alzheimer's-health insurer cover positron emission tomography to diagnose

A3289  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Tobacco products and electronic smoking devices-prohibits sale at pharmacies

A4860  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  School counselor certification-estab. program req.; periodic renewal/prof. devel

A5247  (Mukherji,R)  Devel. disab individuals-concerns info prov to guardian, involving abuse/neglect

A5248  (Danielsen,J)  Family Services & Communications Advisory Committee-establish in DHS

A5305  (Benson,D)  Devel. Disab, Division-suppl approp for incr to Day Habilitation Prog rates;$10M

A5384  (Benson,D)  Electric pub utility svc outage-concerns reimbursment for spoiled food/medicine

AJR202   (Holley,J)  Military Caregivers Week-designates fourth week of March of each year

 

 

Note to the 1/27/20 Digest:

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A1483 Aca (1R)  Moriarty,P/Quijano,A  Vehicle trade-in and title releases-regulates pay-off   REP/ACA *NOT* REF AAP

 

Note to the 6/1/20 Digest:

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

AJR166  Vainieri Huttle,V/Dunn,A  COVID-19 Heroes Day-designates March 9 of each year  AWR 2RA *NOT* REF AHE

 

Note to the 1/25/21 Digest:

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A4623  Downey,J/Danielsen,J+1  Discharge designation-DMVA assist memb discharged due to LGBTQ status to change  REP *NOT* REF AAP

 

Notes to the 2/22/21 Digest:

 

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

 

S2815  Gopal,V/Gill,N+7  Discharge designation-DMVA assist memb discharged due to LGBTQ status to change  AWR 2RA *NOT* REF AAP

SJR82  Gopal,V/Bucco,A+4  COVID-19 Heroes Day-designates March 9 of each year  AWR 2RA *NOT* REF AHE

 

The Assembly adjourned at 7:37 P.M. to meet again on Monday, March 1, 2021 (SESSION).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (2/23/2021):

 

None