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for April 26, 2021

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Vol. XXXIII No. 28 219th Legislature • Second Annual Session

SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT:

Honorable Lee A. Solomon, of West Berlin.

Rachel Wainer Apter, of Englewood.

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Honorable Kimberly Espinales-Maloney, J.S.C., of Hoboken.

Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C., of Hampton Township.

Honorable Marcella Matos Wilson, J.S.C., of West Caldwell.

Honorable Marysol Rosero, J.S.C., of Livingston.

Honorable Sherri L. Schweitzer, J.S.C, of Cherry Hill.

Honorable Christine M. Vanek, J.S.C., of Kearny.

Honorable David J. Weaver, J.S.C., of Sparta.

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE TAX COURT:

Honorable Joshua D. Novin, J.T.C, of Montville.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY:

James N. Hogan, of Franklinville.

Sheila McCann, of Bridgeton.

Ceil Smith, of Salem.

Shirley Rebecca Wilson, of Wildwood.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Marie M. Giantomasi, of North Caldwell, to replace Josh Weston.

Claire Knopf, of Rumson, to replace Joseph Gonzalez.

TO BE THE HUNTERDON COUNTY PROSECUTOR:

Renee M. Robeson, of Flemington.

TO BE THE MORRIS COUNTY PROSECUTOR:

Robert J. Carroll, of Roseland.

TO BE THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR:

Honorable Camelia M. Vadles, of Bloomingdale.

Bills Introduced:

S3659 Greenstein,L Disaster & emerg related assistance-estab unit, address residents access & needs REF SLP

S3660 Greenstein,L+1 Induction loop listening system-install in new constr. bldgs. open to the public REF SCU

S3661 Greenstein,L Mammograms-req prof order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently; req insurer cover REF SHH

S3662 Bucco,A/Singer,R Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act-concerns immunity for civil liab. REF SHH

S3663 Greenstein,L Mental health and addiction service provider-transition to fee-for-svc reimb sys REF SHH

S3664 Gopal,V Cannabis, impact zones-modifies definition REF SJU

S3665 Smith,B/Greenstein,L Electric veh batteries-concerns recycling/disposal; manuf estab management plans REF SEN

S3666 Turner,S Crime witness, cert-auth funding to protect; expand Crime Victim's Bill of Right REF SLP

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

S3667 Smith,B/Bateman,C Energy Master Plan, 2019-codifies certain energy goals related to REF SEN

S3668 Turner,S Website, classified-mun and co police departments estab safe areas for purchases REF SLP

S3669 Singleton,T Mortgage pymt relief-prov for resid prop owners during coronavirus 2019 pandemic REF SCU

S3670 Singleton,T Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force-establishes REF SHH

S3671 Singleton,T Medicaid Fraud Division-enter data sharing agreement upon request of county REF SHH

S3672 Singleton,T Civil svc. law enforce exam req.-permit exemption for county correctional police REF SSG

S3673 Gopal,V Breweries, limited & craft distilleries-auth sell at retail; offer for sampling REF SLP

S3674 Testa,M COVID-19 vaccination proof-proh State from req private businesses to confirm REF SCM

S3676 Pennacchio,J Electric utilities, municipal-modifies rate-regulation REF SEG

S3677 Schepisi,H.T. Affordable housing litigation-imposes moratorium through December 31, 2021 REF SCU

S3678 Bucco,A Personal flotation devices, Type IV-req installation, cert lakes, ponds, rivers REF SSG

S3679 Bucco,A Veterans & military personnel-prov free admission to St parks, forests & beaches REF SMV

S3680 Bucco,A/Kean,T Veterans, first responders and police-authorizes free admission to State parks REF SMV

S3681 Holzapfel,J COVID-19 vaccine-proh. discrimination against individuals who have not received REF SHH

S3682 Thompson,S/Kean,T PFRS accidental death benefit-permit survivors of cert retired members apply for REF SSG

S3684 Ruiz,M Student learning support-estab central registry interested in prov supp tutoring REF SED

S3685 Ruiz,M/Codey,R+1 School teacher retired from TPAF-permits return to emp during COVID-19 emerg REF SSG

S3686 Sweeney,S Debt svc payment flexibility-suppl DOT language provisions in FY 2021 Approp Act REF SBA

S3687 Sweeney,S/Ruiz,M Police officer training, alternate route-establishes grant program REF SLP

S3688 Sweeney,S/Singleton,T Retail warehouse devel., proposed-provide for regional economic impact report REF SCU

S3689 Sweeney,S Civil service examination-permit exemption for person with disability REF SSG

S3690 Scutari,N/Cryan,J County corrections officer modified basic training program-expands REF SJU

S3691 Stack,B/Rice,R+1 Landlord & tenant financial relief-provides in response to COVID-19 pandemic REF SBA

S3692 Scutari,N/Cryan,J COVID-19 vaccination fraud-estab. criminal penalties; estab. prevention program REF SJU

S3693 Stack,B Utilities discontinuing service after expiration of coronavirus emerg-prohibits REF SEG

S3694 Ruiz,M Diversity in membership-req to be considered for appointment to cert boards/comm REF SSG

S3695 Ruiz,M Racial & gender diversity-require in membership of certain boards of directors REF SCM

S3696 Greenstein,L/Bucco,A Insulin manufacturer assistance programs-req pharmacies prov cert info regarding REF SCM

S3697 Gopal,V School Funding Commission-establish in DOE REF SED

S3698 Vitale,J Opioid antidote-higher ed instit maintain supply; campus medical prof administer REF SHI

S3699 Gopal,V COVID-19 Vaccinating, Reaching, and Contacting Everyone Act-establishes REF SHH

S3700 Pou,N Prof or occupational license-clarify, State entity not require lawful presence REF SCM

S3701 Addiego,D Remote meetings, certain-concerns participation during state of emergency REF SCM

S3702 Addiego,D F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets-air quality studies, support campaign;$50K REF SMV

S3703 Singleton,T Online Foreclosure Sale Act-concerns electronic sale of real prop at foreclosure REF SCU

S3704 Corrado,K Inheritance tax-eliminates & repeal chapters 33-37 of Title 54, Revised Statutes REF SBA

S3705 Corrado,K Handicap parking space-proh person leaving shopping cart in; imposes fine REF STR

S3706 Kean,T Crim. encouragement to cause bodily injury-crime of endangering injured victim REF SJU

S3707 Vitale,J Disease, purposely transmit in sexual penetration act-disorderly persons offense REF SHH

S3708 Cunningham,S/Gopal,V Higher education & degree instit. online prog-requires disclosure of information REF SHI

S3709 Cunningham,S/Gopal,V Higher ed marketing practices-req online prog manager identify as third party REF SHI

S3710 Cunningham,S/Gopal,V Higher ed. online program management companies-req. to submit cert documentation REF SHI

S3711 Cunningham,S/Gopal,V Higher education institution, 4 yr public-require certain information on website REF SHI

SJR115 Oroho,S/Sweeney,S Irish-American Heritage Month-designates March REF SSG

SR125 Singer,R/Kean,T Israel-recognizes strong relationship w/NJ & Israeli-American Community contrib. REF SSG

Co-Sponsors Added:

S138 (Diegnan,P) Nutrition programs' motor vehicles-exempts from registration fees

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

S982 (Cunningham,S) Human trafficking offense-civil actions against person profiting from commission

S1421 (Cunningham,S) Human trafficking-commercial driver license applicants complete training course

S1863 (Cunningham,S) Human Trafficking Comm-study human trafficking illicit massage parlor connection

S2453 (Addiego,D) Sick leave benefits-concerns

S3275 (Oroho,S) Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities-establishes

S3380 (Oroho,S) Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board-creates

S3398 (Pou,N; Ruiz,M; Turner,S) Lead service lines-require public water sys. inventory & replace within 20 years

S3459 Sca (1R) (Turner,S) Lead svc line replacement-remove restrictions on assessments & bond issuances

S3610 (Pou,N) Telemedicine/telehealth-revises emerg care svcs referral standards for providers

S3613 (Diegnan,P) Tax credits-prov, small employers that rehire employees laid off due to COVID-19

S3660 (Kean,T) Induction loop listening system-install in new constr. bldgs. open to the public

S3685 (Diegnan,P) School teacher retired from TPAF-permits return to emp during COVID-19 emerg

S3691 (Diegnan,P) Landlord & tenant financial relief-provides in response to COVID-19 pandemic

SCR71 (Schepisi,H.T.) Armenian Genocide-recognizes

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

S3150 Sca (1R) (Codey,R) School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment

S3525 (Oroho,S) Cannabis items, legalized-provides employer & employee protections to the use of

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

S3587 (Bucco,A) Per Capita Library Aid;$10.5M

S3612 (Diegnan,P) Commercial driver license forfeiture-align w/basic driv lic for cert DWI offense

S3633 (Diegnan,P) PAAD & Sr Gold Prescription Discount Prog-incr income eligibility limits by $10K

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

S3691 (Ruiz,M) Landlord & tenant financial relief-provides in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The Senate President has made the following appointments:

*Effective April 20, 2021

State House Commission:

Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (21)

*Effective April 22, 2021

New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education:

Rabbi Avi Richler, of Mullica Hill.

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

Robert A. Penza, of Vineland.

The Senate adjourned at 4:15 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, May 6, 2021 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “1” and “2” scheduled to meet).

ASSEMBLY ACTION

The Assembly did not meet. The Assembly will meet on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “A” and “B” scheduled to meet).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (4/19/2021):

P.L.2021, c.67. A5405 Sca (1R) Coughlin,C/Speight,S+15 4/21/2021 Food bank organizations support-approp $10M in fed fds to Dept of Agriculture