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Vol. XXXIII No. 29 219th Legislature • Second Annual Session

DeAnne C. DeFuccio was sworn in as a member of the General Assembly for the 39^th Legislative District.

SENATE ACTION

The Senate did not meet. The Senate will meet on Thursday, May 6, 2021 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “1” and “2” scheduled to meet).

ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

Bills Introduced:

A5536 Burzichelli,J Real estate brokers-allow formation limited liab companies, receive comm income REF ARP

A5537 Burzichelli,J School dist. regionalization-modify procedures, estab grant prog for cost reimb REF AED

A5538 Burzichelli,J Income elig threshold, pension & retirement exclusion-increases to $150K REF AAP

A5539 Burzichelli,J Pension & retirement income exclusion, partial-provides, income $100K to$150K REF AAP

A5540 Burzichelli,J Debt svc payment flexibility-suppl DOT language provisions in FY 2021 Approp Act REF ABU

A5541 Sumter,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V Civil svc exam for police-require questions to identify implicit racial bias REF ACD

A5542 Peters,R/Dunn,A Navy Veteran license plates-authorizes creation REF ATR

A5543 Bramnick,J/Dunn,A Public hearings during declarations-req. Gov. hold under Emerg Health Powers Act REF AOF

A5544 Wirths,H/Mukherji,R+6 School aid, State-provides cert. districts receive aid equal to 2020-2021 sch yr REF AED

A5545 McGuckin,G/Catalano,J+1 Fairness in Women's Sports Act-concerns student participation REF AED

A5546 Dancer,R Enrollment, interdistrict pub sch choice prog-allow choice districts to increase REF AED

A5547 Dancer,R Forest stewardship plans-require grants to local govt units cover total cost REF AAN

A5548 Dancer,R Natural gas pipeline blowdown event reports-req to submit to DEP quarterly & mun REF AEN

A5549 Dancer,R/Verrelli,A Nonprofit corp-permit members to participate in meetings by remote communication REF AFI

A5550 Dancer,R Alcohol manuf licenses-permit holders to offer retail memberships to customers REF ALP

A5551 Downey,J/Houghtaling,E Public trust lands-req pub hearings & DEP approval prior to sale/lease/exchange REF AEN

A5552 Downey,J/Houghtaling,E+1 Marijuana plants-legalizes growing/possessing for personal use, 21 and older REF ALP

A5553 Houghtaling,E/Downey,J Balloons or other floating devices-prohibits intentional release outdoors REF AEN

A5554 Houghtaling,E/Downey,J Alcoholic beverage-allow mun. designate outdoor areas people may consume REF ACE

A5555 Houghtaling,E/Downey,J Plant species & seeds, cert-provide sales & use tax exemption for retail sales REF AEN

A5556 Kean,S/Thomson,E Electric bicycles, low-speed, certain-provides gross income tax credit REF AEN

A5557 Munoz,N/Vainieri Huttle,V Nurses, continuing education requirements-expands REF AHE

A5558 Dunn,A/Vainieri Huttle,V+1 Suicidal ideation for postpartum women-req health insur carriers prov coverage REF AFI

A5559 Munoz,N/Vainieri Huttle,V Childhood cancer awareness license plates-authorizes creation REF ATR

A5560 Bergen,B School diversity & inclusion instruction-limits requirements to include REF AED

A5561 Bergen,B Stump grinding services-removes licensure requirement REF ARP

A5562 Vainieri Huttle,V/Jasey,M+2 STARS Prog-extends eligibility, students academically rank in top third of class REF AHI

A5563 Downey,J Higher ed instit, employee paid leave-provide for certain COVID-19 circumstances REF AHI

A5564 Downey,J Public school employee paid leave-provide for certain COVID-19 circumstances REF AED

A5565 Downey,J/Mukherji,R+1 Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act;$2.5M REF AHU

A5566 Moen,W/Benson,D+1 Youth participation in government, encouraging-establish one-time grant REF AHI

A5567 Downey,J/Verrelli,A Devel disab & mental illness-estab 5-yr pilot prog, coordinated provision of svc REF AHU

A5568 Quijano,A Monarch butterfly conservation-DEP study & determine desig as endangered species REF AEN

A5569 Moen,W/Benson,D+1 Electric vehicle certification prog-auth county vocational school district estab REF AED

A5570 Swain,L Motorists overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles-maintain safe distance REF ALP

A5571 Swain,L Motor vehicles overtaking bicycles-impose requirements; estab fine for collision REF ALP

A5572 Moen,W/Mukherji,R+1 Loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals-establishes REF AHI

A5574 Jasey,M Summer transition pilot program for certain rising kindergarten students-estab. REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A5575 Benson,D/Stanley,S Information Technology Commission-estab.; concerns State tech. infrastructure REF ASL

A5576 Jasey,M/Lampitt,P+1 School teacher retired from TPAF-permits return to emp during COVID-19 emerg REF ASL

A5577 Benson,D/Reynolds-Jackson,V Remote Instruction/School Curriculum Adjustment Study Commission-establishes REF AED

A5578 DeCroce,B Electric utilities, municipal-modifies rate-regulation REF ASL

A5579 Swain,L Motor vehicles overtaking pedestrians, bicycles, & scooters-imposes requirements REF ALP

A5580 Schaer,G/McKnight,A+4 Urban Enterprise Zone program-restores and revises REF ACE

A5581 Quijano,A/Zwicker,A+2 Mental Illness Diversion Program-divert elig. person to mental health services REF AJU

A5582 Quijano,A/McKnight,A+3 Disaster & emerg related assistance-estab unit, address residents access & needs REF ALP

A5583 Pintor Marin,E Mass transit parking tax-concerns REF ASL

A5584 Mazzeo,V State administered pension and annuity funds-subjects to certain requirements REF ASL

A5585 Mukherji,R/Kennedy,J Student Movement Against Cancer license plates-authorizes creation REF ATR

A5586 Vainieri Huttle,V Age-Friendly State Advisory Council, permanent-establish in DHS REF ASE

A5587 Armato,J Casino gaming prop & finances of Atlantic City-concerns operations & obligations REF ASL

A5588 McKnight,A/Kennedy,J Environmental infrastructure projects for FY2022-appropriates funds to DEP REF AEN

A5589 Caputo,R/Taliaferro,A Environmental infrastructure projects for FY2022-auth NJ Infra Bank to make loan REF AEN

A5590 Mazzeo,V Municipal stabilization & recovery-extends period with certain modifications REF ASL

A5592 Zwicker,A Technology transfer duties-add to Commission on Science, Innovation & Technology REF AST

A5599 Chiaravalloti,N Judges, current or former-estab order of protection; upgrade/clarify harassment REF AJU

A5600 Tucker,C/Gove,D Business owned by women veterans or in military svc-estab St contract preference REF AMV

ACR212 Wirths,H+3 Vet Center in Northwestern NJ-urges federal Department of Vet. Affairs establish REF AMV

ACR213 Carter,L/Houghtaling,E Financial Plan of Infrastructure Bank, FY 2022-approves REF AEN

AJR221 DeAngelo,W+1 Irish-American Heritage Month-designates March REF ACD

AR240 Vainieri Huttle,V League of Mun & Chamber of Commerce-implement reforms; toxic climate for women REF AWC

AR241 Benson,D IRS guidance on deductibility of business expenses paid w/loans forgiven-opposes REF AAP

AR242 Swain,L Menstrual hygiene products-urge Congress prov. under Medicaid, SNAP, & WIC progs REF AWC

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A246 DeAngelo,W/Pintor Marin,E+2 Student dormitories-authorizes county colleges to establish and operate REP

A746 Aca (1R) Johnson,G/Kennedy,J+2 Ambulances-required to carry epinephrine REP/ACA

A1752 McKnight,A/Speight,S VCCO-post signs and distribute pamphlets in emergency rooms REP

A2445 Benson,D/Giblin,T Condominium associations-prohibits assessing insurance deductibles to unit owner REP

A2808 Aca (1R) Schaer,G Mortgage foreclosure actions-be filed by attorneys REP/ACA

A3805 Armato,J/Zwicker,A+5 Troops to College Grant Programs-establishes REP

A5179 AcaAca (2R) Reynolds-Jackson,V/Bergen,B+1 Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers REP/ACA

A5232 Quijano,A/Jasey,M Higher ed instit. to improve campus diversity-develop guidance REP

A5420 Johnson,G/Mazzeo,V+2 EDA & Redevel Auth-issue reports for grant & loan prog not authorized by statute REP

A5439 Caputo,R/Dancer,R Racing Commission-changes deadline for annual report to end of State fiscal year REP

ACR68 McKnight,A/Holley,J+1 Elder adults-require paper account statements be provided to REP

ACR159 Lopez,Y/Murphy,C Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization REP

AJR54 Timberlake,B/Lopez,Y+5 Stroke Awareness Month-designates May of each year REP

AJR191 McKnight,A/Vainieri Huttle,V Self-Care Awareness Month-designates September of each year REP

S961 Sa (1R) Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+5 Veteran programs and services-estab grant programs to recognize higher ed instit REP

S1604 Sca (1R) Codey,R/Pou,N Mortgage foreclosure actions-be filed by attorneys REP

S2875 ScaAcaAca (3R) Singleton,T/Turner,S Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers REP/ACA

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

A986 Aca (1R) Conaway,H/DePhillips,C+2 Chemotherapy-test for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency REP/ACA REF AAP

A1679 Burzichelli,J/Benson,D+6 New Jobs for NJ Act-concerns tax credit, employers who hire unemployed workers REP REF AAP

A1742 Aca (1R) McKnight,A/Quijano,A+2 Landlord registration procedures-clarifies & expands; create rights for tenants REP/ACA REF AAP

A1919 AcaAcaAca (3R) Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5 Fair Chance in Housing Act-estab cert housing rights, persons w/criminal records
REP/ACA REF AAP

A3149 Aca (1R) Murphy,C/Greenwald,L+2 Timothy J. Piazza's Law-expands scope of activities constituting hazing REP/ACA REF AAP

A4663 Aca (1R) Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A+9 Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M REP/ACA REF
AAP

A5377 Aca (1R) Freiman,R/Stanley,S+3 Food Innovation District Program-establishes REP/ACA REF AAP

A5484 Aca (1R) Dancer,R/Caputo,R Racing Comm.-adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; req. annual audit REP/ACA REF AAP

ACR200 Aca (1R) Houghtaling,E/Downey,J Sports wagering-amend Constit to permit through casinos/horse racetracks/certain REP/ACA REF AAP

S84/2093 Scs (SCS) Bateman,C/Singleton,T+5 Timothy J. Piazza's Law-hazing; clarify conduct, incl. forcing alco. consumption REP REF AAP

S1958 Cruz-Perez,N/Sweeney,S+1 New Jobs for NJ Act-concerns tax credit, employers who hire unemployed workers REP REF AAP

Concurrent Resolutions Placed On Desk:

ACR159 Lopez,Y/Murphy,C Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization

ACR200 Aca (1R) Houghtaling,E/Downey,J Sports wagering-amend Constit to permit through casinos/horse racetracks/certain

Bills Recommitted:

A1919 AcaAcaAca (3R) Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5 Fair Chance in Housing Act-estab cert housing rights, persons w/criminal records RCM
AHO

A5179 AcaAca (2R) Reynolds-Jackson,V/Bergen,B+1 Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers RCM AHE

S2875 ScaAcaAca (3R) Singleton,T/Turner,S Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers RCM AHE

Bills Transferred:

A5377 Aca (1R) Freiman,R/Stanley,S+3 Food Innovation District Program-establishes FROM ACD TO ACE

S961 Sa (1R) Singleton,T/Cruz-Perez,N+5 Veteran programs and services-estab grant programs to recognize higher ed instit FROM AMV TO AHI

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

A5534 Vainieri Huttle,V/McKnight,A Doula care-requires DOH establish registry; req. doula registration to practice FROM AHE

Bills Received from Governor/Absolute Veto:

A4810 Pinkin,N/Vainieri Huttle,V+15 Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

A1229 Schaer,G/Mosquera,G+19 Homeless prevention programs-DCA make information available on its website

A4004 AcaScaSaSa (4R) Sumter,S/Jimenez,A+20 Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities

A4803/4811 AcsSca (ACS/1R) Sumter,S/Karabinchak,R+26 Personal protective equip-req State estab & manage stockpile, encourage manuf of

Co-Sponsors Added:

A134 (Catalano,J; McGuckin,G) Voter identity proof-certain documentation required

A164 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Illegal immigrants-prohibits release from correctional facilities

A169 Aca (1R) (Johnson,G; Karabinchak,R; Holley,J; Mukherji,R) Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A246 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Student dormitories-authorizes county colleges to establish and operate

A248 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) Information literacy instruction-req. in curriculum of students grades K to 12

A331 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans' Businesses-removed principal place bus. req

A342 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Seasonal employees-concerns eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits

A475 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Corrections officers-investigate immigration status of inmates

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

A1055 Aca (1R) (Mejia,P) Community school pilot program-establish 5 year

A1059 (Benson,D) Opioid antidote-higher ed instit maintain supply; campus medical prof administer

A1075 Aca (1R) (Chaparro,A; Rooney,K) Legionnaires's disease-DEP, DOH, DCA & public water systems prevent/control

A1191 AcaAa (2R) (Timberlake,B) Innovation Partnership-provides funding for emerging technology businesses

A1280 (Jasey,M) Destructive device-revises definition include weapons of 50 caliber or greater

A1361 (McKnight,A) Mental health and addiction service provider-transition to fee-for-svc reimb sys

A1616 AaAa (2R) (Timberlake,B) Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline

A1657 (Conaway,H) Auto insurance underwriting-proh. use of education, occupation and credit score

A1679 (Quijano,A; Auth,R; Zwicker,A) New Jobs for NJ Act-concerns tax credit, employers who hire unemployed workers

A1879 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Firearms purch. ID card, non-resid.-law enforcement notify fed. immigration auth

A1919 AcaAcaAca (3R) (Zwicker,A) Fair Chance in Housing Act-estab cert housing rights, persons w/criminal records

A1971 (Chaparro,A; Kennedy,J; Lampitt,P; Johnson,G; Chiaravalloti,N; McKeon,J) Electric school bus pilot program-directs BPU develop and implement

A2016 (Giblin,T) Motor vehicle insurance policy-include underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage

A2028 (McGuckin,G) Mail-in ballot-complete ballot each year; repeals automatic vote-by-mail desig.

A2052 (Moen,W; Mukherji,R) Marriage license application-revises form, permit changes in middle and surname

A2182 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking-commercial driver license applicants complete training course

A2196 (Stanley,S; Reynolds-Jackson,V) St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2260 (Peters,R; Stanfield,J; Scharfenberger,G) Federal jobs and investment in the State-creates office to encourage creation

A2291 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) Motor vehicle registration-exempts 100% disabled veterans from payment of fees

A2418 (Calabrese,C) Prescription Drug Affordability Board-establishes

A2439 (Timberlake,B) Nurse, registered professional staffing standards-establish in hospitals

A2651 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking in health care facilities-DOH provide training course for emp.

A2930 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) State Debt Capacity Advisory Commission-establish

A2960 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Veterans, certain surviving spouses-provides gross income tax deduction

A3000 (Peterson,E; Scharfenberger,G; Catalano,J; McGuckin,G) Vouchers, pub school student-provides, parent consider learning material harmful

A3194 Aca (1R) (Rooney,K) Ticket Consumer Choice Act

A3394 Aca (1R) (Giblin,T) Laura Wooten's Law-requires civics instruction in middle school

A3597 (McClellan,A) School Funding Commission-study school funding formula & prepare report

A3741 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking crime-eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution

A3778 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking-expands crime to include individuals who benefit financially

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

A3805 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Benson,D; Scharfenberger,G) Troops to College Grant Programs-establishes

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

A3974 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) State pension & annuity funds-proh investing in Chinese pharmaceutical companies

A3994 (McGuckin,G) Mail-in ballot-prohibit outer envelope from containing political affiliation

A4147 (Clifton,R) State of emergency-concerns the issuance of certain orders, rules & regulations

A4169 (Timberlake,B) Health care prof-protects from retaliatory action by emp during coronavirus 2019

A4183 (Dunn,A) Charitable contributions during COVID-19-provides gross income tax deduction

A4185 (Calabrese,C; Vainieri Huttle,V) Clean Energy Equity Office-estab; direct programs for overburdened communities

A4195 (Thomson,E) Rent forgiveness during COVID-19-allow deduction against prop owner's CBT or GIT

A4209 (Timberlake,B) Sick leave benefits-concerns

A4255 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Murphy's Law-nullify Gov. emerg. order, rule, regulation when Gov. violates same

A4284 (Zwicker,A) Strangulation chokehold-establishes crime

A4304 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Timberlake,B) Manufacturing Reboot Program-provide finan. assistance to manuf. bus;$10M to EDA

A4333 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Motor Vehicle Commission-review and provide certain services online

A4380 (Zwicker,A) Labor & Workforce Devel.-allocates $50M from fed. govt assistance, improve unemp

A4387 (Chaparro,A) FamilyCare, NJ-expands to uninsured children under 19; appropriates $3M

A4420 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Homestead Benefit 2020 Prog. & Senior & Disab Citizens' Prop Tax Freeze;$125.575

A4530 (Jasey,M; Timberlake,B; Chaparro,A) Postpartum home visit, cost-free-provides NJ residents have access to 1

A4641 (Holley,J; Chaparro,A; Jasey,M; Benson,D) Black bear-revises law prohibiting feeding

A4656 Aca (1R) (Johnson,G; Spearman,W) Civilian review boards, local-auth. to review police operations & conduct;$600K

A4658 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Events canceled due to coronavirus-req. refunds & caps additional venue charges

A4663 Aca (1R) (Stanley,S) Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M

A4688 (Dunn,A) Pediatric providers in Medicaid-codify & establish network adequacy standards

A4691 (Giblin,T) Nonprofit arts & cultural org.-assist, negatively impacted by COVID-19;$10M

A4776 (Zwicker,A) Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women-develop & implement staffing plan

A4777 (Zwicker,A) Sexual abuse, Edna Mahan inmates-DOC implement procedures, facilitate reporting

A4778 (Zwicker,A) Edna Mahan sexual abuse invest.-req adminstrators have access to info concerning

A4779 (Zwicker,A) Edna Mahan Correctional-concerns security practices, physical plant deficiencies

A4780 (Zwicker,A) Edna Mahan Correctional security cameras-DOC install, review & retain footage

A4781 (Zwicker,A) Edna Mahan DOC Spec Invest-impose req on officers conducting sexual abuse invest

A4793 (Bergen,B) Notray public-authorize any member of Legislature to perform all functions of

A4847 (Jasey,M) Harm reduction programs-permits establishment of additional

A4848 (Wimberly,B; Calabrese,C; Tully,P; Tucker,C) Reproductive Freedom Act-concerns reproductive rights & autonomy

A4979 (Jasey,M; Jimenez,A; Murphy,C; Mejia,P; Chaparro,A) COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments-establish
immunity

A5008 (Conaway,H) Stillbirth Resource Center-establishes; expands professionals; approp $2.5M

A5016 Aca (1R) (Karabinchak,R) Water Apprenticeship, Training, & Resources Pilot Program-establish in DOLWD

A5030 (Jasey,M) Firearm purchase ID card-valid for 4 yrs; training req prior to issuance of card

A5034 (Giblin,T) Colorectal cancer screenings-reduce age health benefit plans cover from 50 to 45

A5123 AcaAca (2R) (Chaparro,A) Group homes-implement policy to prevent social isolation, condition of licensure

A5160 Aca (1R) (Murphy,C; Danielsen,J; McKeon,J; Speight,S; Stanley,S) Energy & water efficiency-establish minimum standards for certain products

A5168 (DeCroce,B) Substance abuse instruction in public sch-require content on risks of cannabis

A5172 (Jimenez,A) Palisades Cliffs Protection Act-limit height of new construction

A5180 (Giblin,T) Student w/disab-DOE develop transition checklist; maintain website resources

A5207 (Chiaravalloti,N) Correction fac.-prohibit entering into agreements with federal immigration

A5236 (Quijano,A) Pigs & calves-estab crim. offense & civil penal. concerning inhumane confinement

A5262 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Workability Prog & Personal Assistance Svcs Prog-revise eligibility requirements

A5268 (Calabrese,C; Verrelli,A) DCF & DHS-supp. approp. for increased rates for social svc providers;$180M

A5301 (Conaway,H) Law enforcement disciplinary records-requires access as government records

A5334 Aca (1R) (Dunn,A) Trans. mobility improvements for autism & devel disab persons-study & implement

A5337 Aca (1R) (Dunn,A) Streets policy, complete-DOT implement, consider individuals diagnosed w/autism

A5340 Aca (1R) (Dunn,A) Statewide Mobility Manager, Office-establish to assist individuals with autism

A5348 (Pintor Marin,E) Diversity in membership-req to be considered for appointment to cert boards/comm

A5360 (Verrelli,A) Health insur. & managed care-restore level of care to pre-COVID-19, end of emerg

A5366 (Stanley,S; DePhillips,C; Wimberly,B; Caputo,R; Holley,J; Munoz,N; Bergen,B; Scharfenberger,G; Webber,J) Education svcs. for students
w/disab-prov to cert students exceeding age of elig

A5371 (Carter,L; Mazzeo,V; Armato,J) Unemp claims handlers-req assignment to leg district during COVID-19 emerg;$1.8M

A5377 Aca (1R) (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Vainieri Huttle,V) Food Innovation District Program-establishes

A5380 (Chaparro,A; Benson,D) Higher education institution-require to provide certain student loan information

A5389 Aca (1R) (Stanfield,J) Tax credit-nonresid & multifamily bldg improvement expenses, reduce COVID spread

A5420 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Vainieri Huttle,V) EDA & Redevel Auth-issue reports for grant & loan prog not authorized by statute

A5422 (DePhillips,C; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E; DiMaio,J) Veteran Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority-establish

A5423 (DePhillips,C; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E; DiMaio,J) Military Family Relief Fund-establish; provides vol contrib on income tax return

A5424 (DePhillips,C; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E; DiMaio,J) Home ownership assistance, certain military service members-provides additional

A5425 (DePhillips,C; Simonsen,E; McClellan,A; DiMaio,J) State payments made to veterans/surviving spouse for injuries-increase to $3,000

A5426 (DePhillips,C; DiMaio,J) Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program-establishes

A5427 (DePhillips,C; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E; DiMaio,J) Veterans, qualif., purchasing franchises-EDA establish program provding grants

A5428 (DiMaio,J) Veterans, qualified-exempt from paying certain firearm related fees

A5429 (DePhillips,C; DiMaio,J) Veteran, service-connected disability-proportional property tax exemption

A5430 (DePhillips,C; Simonsen,E; McClellan,A; DiMaio,J) Medal of Honor/Purple Heart Medal mil recipients-higher ed waive tuition/fees

A5432 (McKnight,A) Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program-estab, assist pub sch for Internet access

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

A5440 (Tucker,C) Municipal court matters, unresolved-dismiss cert charges, complaints, & warrants

A5451 (Vainieri Huttle,V; DePhillips,C; Rooney,K) Telemedicine/telehealth-revises emerg care svcs referral standards for providers

A5462 (Jasey,M; Murphy,C; McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) Per Capita Library Aid;$10.5M

A5464 (Giblin,T; Stanley,S) Induction loop listening system-install in new constr. bldgs. open to the public

A5468 (Dunn,A) Finan instit-concerns release of account info, suspect fraud of vulnerable adult

A5486 (Stanfield,J) Remote work flexibility-increases for EDA tax credit award recipients

A5491 (Chaparro,A) Terms-of-svc agreements, websites/apps-obtain consent from user before changing

A5499 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking victims-estab pilot prog, make grants available for outreach

A5507 (Verrelli,A) Juvenile justice fines, fees, costs/monetary penalties-eliminates certain

A5508 (Chiaravalloti,N) Employment issues related to cannabis use-concerns rights & obligations

A5520 (Chaparro,A) PAAD & Sr Gold Prescription Discount Prog-incr income eligibility limits by $10K

A5522 (Stanfield,J) Cannabis items, legalized-provides employer & employee protections to the use of

A5523 (Stanfield,J) Law enforce, encounter w/underage person for alco/cannabis-remove cert crim liab

A5530 (Verrelli,A) Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force-establishes

A5532 (Verrelli,A) Opiod antidote-auth. homeless shelters to maintain supply; permit emerg. admin.

A5544 (McKnight,A; Stanfield,J; Bergen,B; Dancer,R; Peters,E) School aid, State-provides cert. districts receive aid equal to 2020-2021 sch yr
A5545 (Scharfenberger,G) Fairness in Women's Sports Act-concerns student participation
A5552 (Verrelli,A) Marijuana plants-legalizes growing/possessing for personal use, 21 and older

A5558 (Verrelli,A) Suicidal ideation for postpartum women-req health insur carriers prov coverage

A5562 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Mukherji,R) STARS Prog-extends eligibility, students academically rank in top third of class

A5565 (Verrelli,A) Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act;$2.5M
A5566 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Youth participation in government, encouraging-establish one-time grant
A5569 (Bergen,B) Electric vehicle certification prog-auth county vocational school district estab
A5572 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals-establishes
A5576 (Verrelli,A) School teacher retired from TPAF-permits return to emp during COVID-19 emerg
A5580 (Armato,J; Jimenez,A; Mukherji,R; Verrelli,A) Urban Enterprise Zone program-restores and revises
A5581 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Armato,J) Mental Illness Diversion Program-divert elig. person to mental health services
A5582 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Chaparro,A; Benson,D) Disaster & emerg related assistance-estab unit, address residents access & needs

ACR49 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) 9-1-1 system-urges Governor and Legislature to fully fund

ACR66 (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E) 9-1-1 System & Emergency Response Trust Fund Account-dedicate money to 9-1-1 sys

ACR68 (Murphy,C) Elder adults-require paper account statements be provided to

ACR80 (Stanfield,J) Natural resources, public-make State trustee; guarantee environmental rights

ACR212 (Dunn,A; Bergen,B) Vet Center in Northwestern NJ-urges federal Department of Vet. Affairs establish

AJR12 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) Neon yellow-designates official color to raise awareness of suicide among vets.

AJR21 (Dunn,A) Jersey Fresh Season-designates months of June through September of each year

AJR200 (Giblin,T) Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week-designates first week in May of each year

AJR208 (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Jasey,M) Hate and violent extremism-condemns, commits to defense of safe & just democracy

AJR215 (Dunn,A) Women and Girls in Sports Day-designates February 4th

AJR221 (Giblin,T) Irish-American Heritage Month-designates March

AR133 (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A) Immigration reform-memorializes President and Congress to pass and enforce

AR238 (Dancer,R) Abraham Accords-supports, importance of peace & coexistence in Middle East

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

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

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

A808 (Karabinchak,R) Lead paint-concerns public nuisance suits; exempts AG from certain aspects

A862 (Karabinchak,R) Property assessment appeals-refund excess prop. taxes paid by taxpayer who wins

A2064 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Bisphenol A-proh. sale, offer for sale or distrib. of infant products containing

A2260 (Murphy,C) Federal jobs and investment in the State-creates office to encourage creation

A2294 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Bisphenol A-prohibits use of receipt paper containing

A2323 (Dunn,A) Jersey Fresh sales pilot program-direct Department of Agriculture estab.;$500K

A2787 (Mukherji,R) Innocence Study & Review Commission-study & review wrongful convictions

A3237 (Dunn,A) Labels for recycling bins-DEP develop & solid waste management districts use

A3540 (McKnight,A) Preimplantation genetic screening-mandates health benefits coverage

A3686 (Jasey,M) Firearm owner become resident-obtain purchaser ID card; firearm out-of-State reg

A3779 (McKnight,A) Human trafficking or prostitution-authorizes wiretapping to investigate crimes

A3941 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Opioid litigation/settlement funds-dedicate for substance use disorder prev.

A4541 (Speight,S) Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

A4641 (Johnson,G) Black bear-revises law prohibiting feeding

A5285 (Rooney,K) Investment metal bullion & cert investment coins-exempts from sales and use tax

A5326 (Pintor Marin,E) Mosquito Control Commission, State;$1.5M

A5347 (Pintor Marin,E) Racial & gender diversity-require in membership of certain boards of directors

A5348 (Chaparro,A) Diversity in membership-req to be considered for appointment to cert boards/comm

A5360 (Chaparro,A) Health insur. & managed care-restore level of care to pre-COVID-19, end of emerg

A5365 (Sumter,S) Grade retention-permit guardian request for student during 2021-2022 school year

A5379 (Mazzeo,V) Veterans' dependent, certain-provides tuition benefits at higher ed institutions

Second Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

A5424 (McKnight,A) Home ownership assistance, certain military service members-provides additional

A5426 (McKnight,A) Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program-establishes

A5463 (Giblin,T) A. Philip Randolph-direct NJT erect statue in honor of;$90K

A5484 Aca (1R) (Caputo,R) Racing Comm.-adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; req. annual audit

A5487 (McKnight,A) Leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury-incr. penal

A5507 (Taliaferro,A) Juvenile justice fines, fees, costs/monetary penalties-eliminates certain

A5521 (McKnight,A) Landlord-tenant disputes after 5 years-establish confidentiality of court record

A5525 (Dunn,A) Health benefits dependent coverage-allow parent/guardian determine order of benf

AJR152 (McClellan,A) Emergency Preparedness Month-designates month of September of each year

AR211 (Chaparro,A) Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges

AR238 (Wimberly,B) Abraham Accords-supports, importance of peace & coexistence in Middle East

Second Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

A5210 (Dancer,R) State Firemen's Home-revises composition, certain functions

AR211 (Benson,D) Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

A811 (McKnight,A) Persons returning to work after imprisonment-DOLWD post opportunities on website

A1032 Aca (1R) (Bramnick,J) Workers' comp judges-enrollment in PERS required; requires JRS rights/benf apply

A1141 (Chaparro,A) Firearm purchaser ID-increases from age 18 to 21

A1354 (Giblin,T) Learner's permit, special-establishes cert additional examination & requirements

A1752 (Vainieri Huttle,V) VCCO-post signs and distribute pamphlets in emergency rooms

A1965 (McKnight,A) Community residential facilities-equip with standby emergency power generators

A2441 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Trans. svcs. prov to DHS clients-DHS employ Trans Planning Coordinator to manage

A2958 (Karabinchak,R) Construction, new-permits municipalities to require be solar ready

A3192 (McKnight,A) Sex offender registration-expand regis. req., include human trafficking crimes

A3444 (Quijano,A) Auto insurers-disclose policy limits upon attorney request

A3560 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Implanted medical device-voluntarily make notation on drivers license or ID card

A3588 (McKnight,A) Women's Advancement Off-facilitate equal participation of women in the workplace

A3597 (Dancer,R) School Funding Commission-study school funding formula & prepare report

A3765 (McKnight,A) Victims and witnesses testify-permits via close circuit television

A3975 (McKnight,A) Child abuse & neglect-require DCF & DOE provide service or information remotely

A4541 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

A4590 (McKnight,A) Pretrial release violations-clarify penalties; provide written notice to victim

A4638 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Baby Bond Account Program-establishes

A4641 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Black bear-revises law prohibiting feeding

A4979 (Bergen,B) COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments-establish immunity

A4987 (Giblin,T) Legislative Youth Council-creates

A5030 (Greenwald,L) Firearm purchase ID card-valid for 4 yrs; training req prior to issuance of card

A5069 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Police misconduct-prohibits hiring officer removed from office by former agency

A5196 (Stanley,S) Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience Financing Progam in NJ Infra. Bank-estab.

A5313 (Jasey,M) Teachers, public-biennially complete 2 hrs., cultural competence prof. devel.

A5347 (Speight,S) Racial & gender diversity-require in membership of certain boards of directors

A5348 (McKnight,A) Diversity in membership-req to be considered for appointment to cert boards/comm

A5360 (Moriarty,P) Health insur. & managed care-restore level of care to pre-COVID-19, end of emerg

A5379 (DeAngelo,W) Veterans' dependent, certain-provides tuition benefits at higher ed institutions

A5420 (Karabinchak,R) EDA & Redevel Auth-issue reports for grant & loan prog not authorized by statute

A5434 (Houghtaling,E) Energy generation on ag. lands-increases amount eligible for farmland assessment

A5439 (Murphy,C) Racing Commission-changes deadline for annual report to end of State fiscal year

A5451 (Calabrese,C) Telemedicine/telehealth-revises emerg care svcs referral standards for providers

A5480 (McKnight,A) School districts, State aid-suppl. approp. from Property Tax Relief Fund to DOE

A5484 Aca (1R) (Houghtaling,E) Racing Comm.-adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; req. annual audit

A5507 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Juvenile justice fines, fees, costs/monetary penalties-eliminates certain

A5545 (Bergen,B) Fairness in Women's Sports Act-concerns student participation
A5552 (Zwicker,A) Marijuana plants-legalizes growing/possessing for personal use, 21 and older
A5558 (Mukherji,R) Suicidal ideation for postpartum women-req health insur carriers prov coverage
A5559 (Dunn,A) Childhood cancer awareness license plates-authorizes creation
A5562 (Benson,D) STARS Prog-extends eligibility, students academically rank in top third of class
A5566 (Calabrese,C) Youth participation in government, encouraging-establish one-time grant
A5567 (Mukherji,R) Devel disab & mental illness-estab 5-yr pilot prog, coordinated provision of svc
A5572 (Benson,D) Loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals-establishes
A5575 (Verrelli,A) Information Technology Commission-estab.; concerns State tech. infrastructure
A5577 (Dunn,A) Remote Instruction/School Curriculum Adjustment Study Commission-establishes
A5581 (Mukherji,R) Mental Illness Diversion Program-divert elig. person to mental health services
A5582 (Mukherji,R) Disaster & emerg related assistance-estab unit, address residents access & needs

Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

A5585 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Student Movement Against Cancer license plates-authorizes creation
AJR153 (McKnight,A) Cyber Security Awareness Month-designates October of each year

AJR163 (DeAngelo,W) National Apprenticeship Week-designates second week of November of each year

AJR214 (Stanley,S) Sikh farmer protests in India-expresses support

AR211 (Benson,D) Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges
AR238 (Jimenez,A) Abraham Accords-supports, importance of peace & coexistence in Middle East

Third Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

AR211 (Dunn,A) Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

A5451 (DeFuccio,D) Telemedicine/telehealth-revises emerg care svcs referral standards for providers

The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments:

*Effective May 4, 2021

Health Committee:

Assemblywoman DeAnne C. DeFuccio (39)

Housing Committee:

Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz (21)

Women and Children Committee:

Assemblywoman DeAnne C. DeFuccio (39), to replace Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz (21)

Notes to the 3/25/21 Digest:

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

A4240 AcaSca (Coughlin,C) SNAP-provide for technological upgrade of application process *NOT* Co-Sponsor

Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:

S2832 ScaSa (2R) (McKeon,J) Teachers, substitute-allow student in higher ed instit., 30 semester hr to serve
S3414 ScaSa (2R) (Downey,J; Houghtaling,E) *NOT* (Swain,L; Tully,P) Pub. works projects-promote workforce
diversity; permit project labor agreements

The Assembly adjourned at 6:08 P.M. to meet again on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (4/26/2021):

P.L.2021, c.68. S989 ScaScs (SCS) Weinberg,L/Greenstein,L+56 4/29/2021 Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert
wages/benf

P.L.2021, c.69. S3414 ScaSa (2R) Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+4 4/30/2021 Pub. works projects-promote workforce diversity; permit project labor
agreements

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (4/26/2021): (cont’d)

P.L.2021, c.70. A1145 Sa (1R) Freiman,R/Egan,J+19 4/30/2021 Electronic Permit Processing Review System-establishes

P.L.2021, c.71. A1285 AcaAaAcaAa (4R) Greenwald,L/Chiaravalloti,N+2 4/30/2021 Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding
contract procedures

P.L.2021, c.72. A3199 AcaScaSa (3R) Murphy,C/Benson,D+11 4/30/2021 Organ donors, living-prohibits discrimination against

P.L.2021, c.73. A3548 Lampitt,P/Reynolds-Jackson,V+10 4/30/2021 Adolescent depression screenings-requires health benefits coverage

P.L.2021, c.74. A5057 Aca (1R) Danielsen,J/Speight,S+3 4/30/2021 Infrastructure Bank-auth. to finance aviation & marine infrastructure projects

P.L.2021, c.75. S3208 Sca (1R) Sarlo,P/Diegnan,P+10 5/3/2021 SPRS member, 9/11 WTC-provides death benefits to surviving spouses & children

P.L.2021, c.76. A1070 Jasey,M/Benson,D+3 5/5/2021 STEM students-concerns recruitment and retention

P.L.2021, c.77. A4461 AcaAcaSa (3R) Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+14 5/5/2021 COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract

P.L.2021, c.78. A4788 AcaSca (2R) Pintor Marin,E/Ruiz,M+1 5/5/2021 FY2020-transfer Unclaimed Personal Prop Trust Fd for approp, Essex Co
Prosecutor