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Vol. XLIV No. 46 219th Legislature • First Annual Session

The Members of both Houses of the 219th Legislature met in Joint Session to receive the Budget Message from the Honorable Phil Murphy, Governor of the State of New Jersey.

SENATE ACTION (SESSION)

Nominations Reported from Committee:

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY:

Sara Shuttleworth Lipsett, of Cherry Hill, to replace Frank DiAntonio.

Aaron T. Nelson, of Marlton, to replace Ricardo Taylor.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL:

Richard N. Herb, of Avalon.

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

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE:

Warren L. Hollinger, Sr., of Port Norris, to replace Daniel Farrand.

Holly Sytsema, of Wantage, to replace August Wuillermin.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Kemi Alli, M.D., of Bernardsville.

Lydia Stockman, of Pennington, to replace Marilyn Pearson.

Michael Toscani, Ph.D., of Lawrenceville.

Johnnie Whittington, of East Windsor, to replace Richard Arndt.

TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT:

Fabiana Pierre-Louis, of Mount Laurel.

Bills Introduced:

S2844 O'Scanlon,D Menstrual products-requires ingredients be listed on package REF SCM

S2845 Kean,T/Pou,N Computer crimes-incr. penalty, "bombing" online meeting under cert circumstances REF SJU

S2846 Gopal,V Fuel cells-req State agencies in awarding contracts to consider when purch items REF SEN

S2847 Gopal,V Boat sales-eliminate $20K sales tax cap and 50% sales tax exemption REF SBA

S2848 Gopal,V COVID-19 testing-require facilities provide accurate timeframes for test results REF SHH

S2849 Ruiz,M School food-request waivers from US Dept of Agric during COVID-19 school closure REF SED

S2850 Stack,B Leases, early termination-auth tenants economically impacted during coronavirus REF SCU

S2851 Vitale,J Emergency medical service-establish staffing requirements REF SHH

SR82 Kean,T/Gopal,V College admission testing requirements-urges to temporarily waive SAT or ACT REF SHI

Concurrent Resolution Passed:

An unnumbered Concurrent Resolution providing for the Legislature to hold a Joint Session for the purpose of receiving the Governor's Budget Message was adopted (Voice).

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A2370 Aca (1R) Schaer,G/Reynolds-Jackson,V+2 Compassionate release program-establish for certain inmates REP

A4369 AcaSca (2R) Lopez,Y/Carter,L+1 Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm recommendations REP/SCA

A4370 AcaAcaSca (3R) Carter,L/Jasey,M+1 Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses REP/SCA

A4371 Chaparro,A/Johnson,G+2 Corrections Rehab & Crime Prevention Fund-establish; require cost savings study REP

A4372 AcaSca (2R) Timberlake,B/Quijano,A+3 Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing REP/SCA

A4373 Spearman,W/Jimenez,A+2 Sentencing-establishes youthful age of defendant as mitigating factor REP

S101 Gill,N/Turner,S Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use REP

S381 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L Domestic abuse victims-establishes supervised community reintegration program REP/SCA

S537 Codey,R+1 Emergency shelters-establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures REP

S703 ScaSca (2R) Ruiz,M/Cunningham,S+2 Health care professionals-undergo implicit bias training REP/SCA

S896 Sca (1R) Pou,N/Turner,S Juvenile representation-expands Office of Public Defender REP

S1163 Sca (1R) Turner,S Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear REP/SCA

S1271/2588/2660 Scs (SCS) Cunningham,S/Gopal,V Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval REP/SCS

S2465 ScaSca (2R) Sweeney,S Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements REP/SCA

S2517 Sweeney,S/Weinberg,L+1 Paratransit svcs.-adopt best practices, greater coordination, estab councils;$6M REP

S2519 ScaSaSca (3R) Pou,N/Cunningham,S+5 Public health emergency credits-award to certain inmates during pub health emerg REP/SCA

S2580 ScaSca (2R) Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+3 Ballot drop boxes-establish in each county at least 7 days before election REP/SCA

S2586 Sca (1R) Cunningham,S/Pou,N+1 Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm recommendations REP/SCA

S2590 Cryan,J/Gopal,V+2 Civil svc exam for police-require questions to identify implicit racial bias REP

S2591 Sca (1R) Pou,N+2 Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing REP/SCA

S2592 Pou,N+1 Sentencing-establishes youthful age of defendant as mitigating factor REP

S2593 Sca (1R) Cunningham,S/Pou,N+1 Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses REP/SCA

S2594 Sca (1R) Cunningham,S+1 Compassionate release program-establish for certain inmates REP/SCA

S2595 Cunningham,S+1 Corrections Rehab & Crime Prevention Fund-establish; require cost savings study REP

S2598/2699 ScsSca (SCS/1R) Gopal,V/Sarlo,P+3 Ballot Cure Act-establishes to modify & establish various voting procedures REP/SCA

S2605 Sca (1R) Smith,B/Bateman,C Utility-scale solar energy development-direct BPU to establish program REP/SCA

S2633 ScsSca (SCS/1R) Gopal,V/Sarlo,P+4 Voting by mail-increase public awareness & use; extend deadline for ballots REP/SCA

S2704 Sweeney,S/Gopal,V+9 Food establishments, federal funding-appropriates $30M, Coronavirus Relief Fund REP

S2747 ScaSca (2R) Diegnan,P/Scutari,N+6 MVC-extend expiring drivers' lic & ID cards for sr citizens; limit appt times REP/SCA

S2758 ScaSca (2R) Cryan,J/Lagana,J Long-term care facilities-estab min wage reqs; estab direct care loss ratio reqs REP/SCA

S2765 Sweeney,S/Rice,R+2 Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity REP

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

S2767 Cryan,J/Sweeney,S+2 Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis REP

S2784 Sca (1R) Cryan,J/Sarlo,P Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg REP/SCA

S2785 Scs (SCS) Gopal,V Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg REP

S2785 Scs (SCS) Gopal,V Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg REP/SCS

S2786 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L Long-term care facility employees-allow to accrue paid sick leave REP

S2786 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L Long-term care facility employees-allow to accrue paid sick leave REP/SCA

S2787 Sca (1R) Codey,R/Rice,R Long-Term Care Quality & Safety-establishes NJ Task Force REP/SCA

S2788 Sca (1R) Ruiz,M/Pou,N Long-term care fac-supp pymts to staff providing direct care svc during COVID-19 REP/SCA

S2790 ScaSca (2R) Cryan,J/Vitale,J State preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks-estab requirements REP/SCA

S2798 Vitale,J/Ruiz,M+1 Long-term care fac-estab uniform req on submission of outbreak response plans REP

S2803 Sca (1R) Diegnan,P+2 Vehicle reg & driver's license deadline-extend for new residents during COVID-19 REP/SCA

S2813 Sca (1R) Vitale,J+1 Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M REP

S2813 Sca (1R) Vitale,J+1 Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M REP/SCA

S2843 Singleton,T High school coaches, employed in school districts-provide employee stability REP

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

SJR93 Lagana,J/Cunningham,S Frederick Douglass Day-designates February 14 of each year REP

SJR94 Sca (1R) Rice,R Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system REP/SCA

Bills Referred/SBA:

S537 Codey,R+1 Emergency shelters-establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures

S2758 ScaSca (2R) Cryan,J/Lagana,J Long-term care facilities-estab min wage reqs; estab direct care loss ratio reqs

S2785 Scs (SCS) Gopal,V Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg

S2786 Sca (1R) Weinberg,L Long-term care facility employees-allow to accrue paid sick leave

S2790 ScaSca (2R) Cryan,J/Vitale,J State preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks-estab requirements

S2813 Sca (1R) Vitale,J+1 Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M

Bills Combined:

S2588 Cunningham,S Postsecondary education institutions-establish certain requirements for closures COMB/W S1271/2660 (SCS)

S2660 Gopal,V/Cunningham,S Higher Education Secretary-requires approval for certain branch campuses COMB/W S1271/2588 (SCS)

Co-Sponsors Added:

S989 Sca (1R) (Pou,N) Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

S2051 (Singleton,T) Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

S2471 (Brown,C) Veterans or surviving spouses-provides financial assistance grants

S2484 Sca (1R) (Smith,B) Clean Energy Equity Office-estab; direct programs for overburdened communities

S2488 (Testa,M; Kean,T; Bucco,A) Labor & Workforce Devel.-allocates $50M from fed. govt assistance, improve unemp

S2586 Sca (1R) (Scutari,N) Sentencing reform-implements Crim. Sentencing & Disposition Comm recommendations

S2590 (Turner,S) Civil svc exam for police-require questions to identify implicit racial bias

S2591 Sca (1R) (Scutari,N) Inmates, certain-provides for resentencing

S2592 (Scutari,N) Sentencing-establishes youthful age of defendant as mitigating factor

S2593 Sca (1R) (Scutari,N) Parole-permits AOC retroactively rescind/modify mandatory term for cert offenses

S2594 Sca (1R) (Scutari,N) Compassionate release program-establish for certain inmates

S2595 (Scutari,N) Corrections Rehab & Crime Prevention Fund-establish; require cost savings study

S2704 (Oroho,S; Pou,N) Food establishments, federal funding-appropriates $30M, Coronavirus Relief Fund

S2765 (Turner,S) Law enforcement agencies-require Civil Svc Comm increase diversity & inclusivity

S2766 Sca (1R) (Turner,S) Minority civil svc. law enforce. applicants-Civil Svc. Comm estab mentoring prog

S2767 (Turner,S) Law enforcement, civil svc hiring-estab. oversight database; diversity analysis

S2813 Sca (1R) (Diegnan,P) Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

S101 (Turner,S) Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use

S1271/2588/2660 Scs (SCS) (Gopal,V) Branch campus, higher ed. instit-requires Secretary of Higher Education approval

S2758 ScaSca (2R) (Lagana,J) Long-term care facilities-estab min wage reqs; estab direct care loss ratio reqs

S2784 Sca (1R) (Sarlo,P) Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

S2580 ScaSca (2R) (Beach,J) Ballot drop boxes-establish in each county at least 7 days before election

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

S2704 (Cruz-Perez,N) Food establishments, federal funding-appropriates $30M, Coronavirus Relief Fund

The Senate adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, August 27, 2020 (SESSION).

ASSEMBLY ACTION (SESSION)

Bills Introduced:

A4570 DeCroce,B Early in-person voting period for 2020 general election-requires; makes approp REF ASL

A4571 Dancer,R Suburban/small rural bus. grant program-DCA estab, respond to COVID-19;$6M REF ACD

A4572 Bramnick,J In-person early voting and election workers-require for 2020; raises pay REF ASL

A4573 McGuckin,G/Catalano,J Electric pub. utility, sustained svc. outage-reimb cost of spoiled food/medicine REF ATU

A4574 Lampitt,P School closure in district within county, increase in COVID-19 cases-requires REF AED

A4575 Spearman,W/Chaparro,A School food-request waivers from US Dept of Agric during COVID-19 school closure REF AAN

A4576 Conaway,H/Zwicker,A Annual vaccination of student, certain other children for influenza-requires REF AHE

A4577 Freiman,R State Debt Reduction Fund-establishes REF AAP

A4578 Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V Immunity defense, public employees-establishes certain restrictions REF ALP

A4579 Zwicker,A/Verrelli,A Mail-in ballots-permits counting up to 14 days prior to election day REF ASL

A4580 Zwicker,A/Thomson,E Home baked goods-establish requirements for sale REF ACO

A4581 Murphy,C State employees, certain, receive paid/unpaid leave, census enumerators-permits REF ASL

A4582 Murphy,C Hunter gun safety course-exempts certain veterans from field/live-fire portion REF AMV

A4583 Jimenez,A Prescription blank forms-prescriber or health care facility number consecutively REF AHE

A4584 Jimenez,A Vital records, public employees handling-req. criminal history background check REF ASL

A4585 Jimenez,A Public officials-bars from holding elective office, for certain time periods REF ASL

A4586 Jimenez,A Pension forfeiture for misconduct/crime by public employee-repeals provision req REF ASL

A4587 Johnson,G Electric pub. util., svc. outage over 48hr.-reimb cost of spoiled food/medicine REF ATU

A4588 Lopez,Y Strangulation assault-increases to crime of second degree REF AJU

A4589 Lopez,Y Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19 REF AOF

A4590 Lopez,Y Pretrial release violations-clarify penalties; provide written notice to victim REF AJU

A4591 Vainieri Huttle,V Substance disorders treatment fac.-req. data reporting/testing, during COVID-19 REF AHU

A4592 Vainieri Huttle,V Transient space marketplaces-req. cert. info. during COVID-19 pandemic REF ATG

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

A4594 Quijano,A Teacher cert-estab proc for issuance of limited cert of elig w/advanced standing REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

A4595 Quijano,A Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program-establishes;$50K REF AED

A4596 Quijano,A Culturally responsive teaching credential-require DOE to develop REF AED

A4597 Holley,J Inmates, certain-requires DOC confine to single-occupancy cells REF ALP

AJR184 Bramnick,J Food Allergy and Hunger Awareness Day-designates Tues in third full week of Sept REF AAN

AR184 Scharfenberger,G/Bramnick,J In-person voting, conduct primarily during 2020 General Election-urges REF ASL

AR185 Lopez,Y Federal judges-petitions federal government provide enhanced security REF AJU

AR186 Quijano,A Climate change damages-Gov/AG pursue legal action against fossil fuel companies REF AEN

Concurrent Resolution Passed:

An unnumbered Concurrent Resolution providing for the Legislature to hold a Joint Session for the purpose of receiving the Governor's Budget Message was adopted (Voice).

Co-Sponsors Added:

A477 (Simonsen,E) Unfunded State and federal mandates-compile and update list

A782 (McClellan,A) Terrorism organizations-establishes civil action for damages

A795 (Jasey,M; Murphy,C) Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

A850 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes

A922 (McClellan,A) Business and the Arts Commission-establish to promote art Statewide

A929 (McClellan,A) Heritage Weekend-requires Division of Travel & Tourism to develop and promote

A934 (McClellan,A) Declaration of Independence-250th Anniv., develop manual to plan celebration

A935 (McClellan,A) Signs, indicate historic district or site-DOT develop common design

A936 (McClellan,A) Historic markers & signs-DOT & hist. entities accept gifts/grants to purch/erect

A1070 (Quijano,A) STEM students-concerns recruitment and retention

A1410 (Benson,D) Gold Star Family Member-co. clerk or register of deeds/mortgages issue ID card

A2974 (Simonsen,E) Counties, mun. shared services-priority consideration of permit applications

A3499 (McClellan,A) Historic preservation-provides voluntary contribution on income tax return

A3504 (McClellan,A) Declaration of Independence, 250th anniversary-develop/promote hist. mural prog.

A3646 (Jasey,M) Child care service, located in public school facility-clarify licensure req.

A3827 AcaAa (2R) (Jasey,M) Council on Access and Mobility-authorizes creation

A4259 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) Mail-in ballots, voted-allows office of municipal clerk receive by hand delivery

A4271 Aca (1R) (McKnight,A) Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear

A4276 AcaAca (2R) (Chaparro,A; Jasey,M) Ballot Cure Act-establishes to modify & establish various voting procedures

A4312 (Jasey,M) Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use

A4320 AcaAcs (ACS) (McKnight,A; Jasey,M) Voting by mail-increase public awareness & use; extend deadline for ballots

A4377 (Mazzeo,V; Stanfield,J; Peters,R) Immunity related to coronavirus 2019-establish for certain entities and persons

A4475 AcaAca (2R) (Jasey,M; Chaparro,A) Ballot drop boxes-establish in each county at least 7 days before election

A4476 AcaAca (2R) (Jasey,M) State preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks-estab requirements

A4482 AcaAca (2R) (Johnson,G; Caputo,R) Long-term care facilities-estab min wage reqs; estab direct care loss ratio reqs

A4485 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) Long-term care fac.-dedicates personal protective equip. during pub health emerg

A4486 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) MVC-extend expiring drivers' lic & ID cards for sr citizens; limit appt times

A4520 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) Vehicle reg & driver's license deadline-extend for new residents during COVID-19

A4554 (Zwicker,A) Utility-scale solar energy development-direct BPU to establish program

AJR112 Aca (1R) (Jasey,M) Sickle Cell Awareness Month-designates September of each year

AR111 (Simonsen,E) Local businesses and organizations-urges residents to shop locally and support

AR181 (Mukherji,R) Postal Service, US-urges Congress provide immediate financial assistance

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

AJR18 (Benson,D) Teen Driver Safety Awareness Week-designates third full week in December

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

A3871 Aca (1R) (Dunn,A) Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police

A4057 (Space,P) School district, federal govt offer assistance, environmental issue-notify State

AR112 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule-opposes proposed changes

The Assembly adjourned at 5:30 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, August 27, 2020 (SESSION).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (8/24/2020):

None