NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATIVE
DIGEST
Office of LEGISLATIVE SERVICES • OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION AND
BILL ROOM: STATE HOUSE ANNEX, ROOM B-01, P.O.
BOX 068, TRENTON, NJ 08625-0068
(609)
847-3905 • Toll-free in NJ (800) 792-8630 •
Hearing Impaired: Dial 711 for NJ Relay
Web
Site: www.njleg.state.nj.us •
Follow us on Twitter @OLS_LegInfo
Vol. XXXI No. 33 218th
Legislature •
Second Annual Session
SENATE ACTION FOR AUGUST 26, 2019 (SESSION)
Nominations Advise and Consent:
TO BE A
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:
Jill Grace O'Malley, of Colts Neck.
Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:
TO BE A
MEMBER OF THE HIGHLANDS WATER PROTECTION AND PLANNING COUNCIL:
William S. Kibler,
of Califon, to replace Michael Tfank.
Daniel J. Van Abs, Ph.D., of Dayton, to
replace Tracy Carluccio.
Wynnie-Fred
Victor Hinds, of Newark, to replace Richard Vohden.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HUDSON COUNTY
BOARD OF TAXATION:
Robert G. Doria,
of Bayonne.
Ramiro E. Martinez-Anillo,
of Union City, to replace James D'Andrea.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MORRIS COUNTY
BOARD OF TAXATION:
Michael D. Difazio,
of East Hanover.
Mary E. Dougherty, of Morristown, to
replace Benjamin Steltzer.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY
HISTORIC TRUST:
Lisa A. Easton, of Lambertville, to
replace Thomas Brown.
Raphael J. Kasen, of Scotch
Plains, to replace John Hatch.
Allen W. Kratz,
of Hoboken, to replace Daniel Campbell.
Troy Joseph Simmons, of Orange, to
replace Carolann Clynes.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY
HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY:
Diane J. Johnson, of Newark, to replace
William Linder.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PASSAIC
COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:
Ray J. Damiano,
of Little Falls, to replace Richard Mohr.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOMERSET
COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:
Charles Preston Eader,
of Bridgewater.
Michael D. Goldberg, of Hillsborough, to
replace John Lore.
Melonie Krisza Marano, of Green Brook.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Richard Norz, of
Hillsborough, to replace Alan Danser.
Roger R. Kumpel,
of Southampton, to replace Walter Scott Ellis.
Martin J. Bullock, of Cream Ridge, to
replace Jane Brodhecker.
Pete Johnson, of Jobstown.
Denis C. Germano,
of Medford.
Nominations Received and Referred to SJU: (cont’d)
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Thomas K. Wright, of Princeton, to
replace Marilyn Lennon.
Elizabeth A. Terenik,
of Cape May Court House, to replace Michele Byers.
Honorable Bruce A. Harris, of Chatham, to
replace The Honorable Shing-Fu Hsueh.
Honorable Andre Sayegh, of
Paterson, to replace Robert Bowser.
Gualberto Medina, of Little
Falls, to replace Kenneth Albert.
Honorable Shanel
Y. Robinson, of Somerset, to replace John Eskilson.
TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SUSSEX COUNTY
BOARD OF TAXATION:
Howard Zatkowsky,
of Hamburg, to replace James Cerra.
Joan Jacobsen, of Stockholm, to replace
Andrea Cocula.
TO BE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE:
Celina Levy, of Freehold, to replace John Hulick.
TO BE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS:
Mark A. Piterski,
of River Vale, to replace Raymond Zawacki.
TO BE THE BRIGADIER GENERAL OF THE
NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
Colonel Timothy Scott McLaughlin, of
Mountainside, to replace Colonel Mark Piterski.
TO
BE THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:
Judith Persichilli,
of Pennington, to replace Dr. Shereef Elnahal.
Bills Introduced:
S4070 Sweeney,S Leg. investigation-clarifies law concerning conduct; false
statements under oath REF SSG
S4071 Singer,R Autism spectrum disorder-establish
certification card for diagnosed individuals
REF SHH
S4072 Pennacchio,J
Professional & occupational licensing fees-waive for military status
individuals REF SCM
S4073 Pennacchio,J Fusion
energy, technology-eligible for economic incentive program benefits REF SEG
S4074 Pennacchio,J Fusion
Technology Industry Promotion Act-program promoting fusion technology REF SEG
S4075 Pennacchio,J Fusion
Technology Industry Commission-establishes
REF SEG
S4076 Singer,R NJWELL program-requires State Health
Benefits Comm. advertise & annually review
REF SHH
S4077 Corrado,K Domestic
violence & sexual assault-estab minimum level of
training for judges REF SJU
S4078 Beach,J MV driv. lic-cooperative
arrangements w/foreign countries, reciprocal reconition REF STR
S4079 Beach,J Private correctional fac.-prohibit
detaining persons based on immigration status
REF SLP
S4080 Singleton,T
Narcotics, person under influence-concerns transportation to medical
facilities REF SLP
S4081 Andrzejczak,B Veterans
& disabled vets-extend property tax exemption, serve in Libyan
conflict REF SMV
S4082 Cryan,J Motor vehicle accident-leaving scene, first
degree crime if it results in dealth REF SLP
S4098 Weinberg,L/Turner,S Steam radiators-residential landlords
required to equip with protective covers
REF SCU
SJR144 Singer,R School Psychology Awareness Week-designates
second full week in November REF SED
SJR145 Singer,R Deaf Awareness Month-desig.
September; Deaf Awareness Wk-desig last week in
Sept REF SHH
SJR146 Singer,R Autism and Mental Disorders Study
Commission-establishes REF SHH
Motions:
S3075 Sca w/GR (2R) Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+4 Embryo storage facilities-DOH required to
regulate and license Waive Rule 23:4
(30-0) (Weinberg)
S3661 SaAca w/GR (3R) Singleton,T/Oroho,S+3 Real estate devel.-clarify
assess. pymt Waive Rule 23:4 (30-0) (Singleton)
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M To Sa (Pennacchio)
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7 Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all
future elections;$2M To Table Sa (22-10)
(Weinberg)
Bills Passed:
A5463 Mukherji,R/Burzichelli,J
Sporting event-owner 10% or more wager when their team is not
participating (26-1)
S3075 Sca
w/GR (2R) Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+4
Embryo storage facilities-DOH required to regulate and license (30-0)
S3661 SaAca
w/GR (3R) Singleton,T/Oroho,S+3
Real estate devel.-clarify assess. pymt (31-0)
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M (22-10)
Bills Given Second Reading w/Governor's Recommendation:
S3075 Sca w/GR (2R) Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+4 Embryo storage facilities-DOH required to
regulate and license (30-0)
S3661 SaAca
w/GR (3R) Singleton,T/Oroho,S+3
Real estate devel.-clarify assess. pymt (30-0)
Bills Substituted:
A5463 Mukherji,R/Burzichelli,J Sporting event-owner 10% or more wager when
their team is not participating SUB FOR
S3972
S3972 Diegnan,P Sporting
event-owner 10% or more wager when their team is not participating SUB BY A5463
Co-Sponsors Added:
S1085 (Brown,C) Disab. vet.-concerns prop. tax exemp.
S3965 (Bucco,A.R.) Legionnaires's
disease-concerns prev.
S4046 (Brown,C) Vet Memor Homes,
trans.;$750K
S4052 (Corrado,K) Ed.,
special-attend college courses
Prime Sponsors Added:
S617 (Lagana,J.A.) St. contracts-impose
oversight
Co-Prime Sponsors Added:
S2708 (Ruiz,M) Immigrant obtaining prof. lic.-concerns
S4055 (Corrado,K) Suicides
by minors-reporting req.
Third Prime Sponsors Added:
S4098 (Cunningham,S) Steam
radiators-residential landlords required to equip with protective covers
Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
A5463 (Diegnan,P) Sporting event-owner 10% or more wager when their team is not participating
Note to the June 20, 2019 Digest:
Bills Received from Assembly/Without Reference/Given Second
Reading:
A5463 Mukherji,R/Burzichelli,J Sporting events wagers, cert.-concerns R/S SWR 2RS *NOT* REF SSG
Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To
Governor:
A5463 Mukherji,R/Burzichelli,J Sporting event-owner 10% or more wager when
their team is not participating
The Senate adjourned at 5:30 P.M., to meet
again on Tuesday, September
10, 2019 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).
ASSEMBLY ACTION FOR AUGUST 27, 2019 (SESSION)
Bills Introduced:
A5760 Webber,J Lake Hopatcong Commission-mitigation and
prevention of harmful algal blooms REF
AEN
A5761 Webber,J Greenwood Lake-mitigation and prevention of
harmful algal blooms;$4M REF AEN
A5762 DeCroce,B+2 Lake Hopatcong-DEP evaluate sewer svc; tax
deduction, septic system maintenance
REF AEN
A5763 DeCroce,B+2 Lake Hopatcong Commission-$4M annually from
General Fund REF AEN
A5764 DeCroce,B
First-time homebuyers w/most abandoned properties-establish loan
program;$5M REF AHO
A5765 Munoz,N Surgical smoke-requires health care
facilities adopt policies to reduce exposure
REF AHE
A5766 Rooney,K MVC online services-prohibits charging
fees REF ATR
A5767 Dancer,R Mineral interests, doemant-creates
process for termination REF AAN
A5768 Dancer,R Farm Fresh Facility-establish designation
for qualified healthcare facilities REF
AAN
A5769 Dancer,R Advance directive-expand will registry;
provides for public information campaign
REF AJU
A5770 Dancer,R OPRA to any student record-prohibits public
access REF AED
A5771 Dancer,R S corporation status-eliminates requirement
for purpose of CBT and income tax REF
ACE
A5772 Howarth,J Senior
citizen hunting licenses-free REF AAN
A5773 Howarth,J Safe
Haven Infant Prot Act-children be voluntarily
relinquished up to 90 days REF AWC
A5774 Wirths,H/Space,P Small
business loan program-incl. broadband telecommunications service providers REF ACE
ACR247 Space,P/Wirths,H Internet
& telephone services-BPU investigate and bring svc to rural
communities REF ATU
AR267 DeCroce,B Greenwood
Lake water quality-urges NY to join NJ in efforts to impove REF AEN
Bills Introduced: (cont’d)
AR268 DeCroce,B Motor vehicle exhaust system-ad. and remind excessive, unusual sound is illegal REF ATR
AR269 Dancer,R Women's National Team-commends 2019 FIFA
Women's World Cup championship REF AWC
AR270 Dancer,R Women's National Team-urge US Senate to
pass resolution congratulating team REF
AWC
AR271 Dancer,R Steel channel markers, Intracoastal
Waterway-Cong. appropriate funds to replace
REF AEN
Motions:
ACR87 Bramnick,J/Space,P+6 Prop. tax relief,
reform-Leg. consider
Order of the Day (Bucco)
ACR87 Bramnick,J/Space,P+6 Prop. tax relief,
reform-Leg. consider
To Table (41-14-0) (Greenwald)
Bills Passed:
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M (45-14-0)
Bills Substituted:
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7 Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all
future elections;$2M SUB FOR A5759
A5759 Jones,P/Lampitt,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M SUB BY S4069
Bills Received from Senate/Concurrence w/Governor's Recommendation/Given
Second Reading:
S3075 Sca w/GR (2R) Weinberg,L/Ruiz,M+4 Embryo storage facilities-DOH required to
regulate and license
S3661 SaAca
w/GR (3R) Singleton,T/Oroho,S+3
Real estate devel.-clarify assess. pymt
Bills Received from Senate/Without Reference/Given Second
Reading:
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Co-Sponsors Added:
A854 (Jimenez,A) Consumer
Access to Health Care Act-elim advanced practice
nurse to prescrib meds
A1095 (Peterson,E) Civics
or US government course-requires for high school graduation requirements
A4726 (Pintor Marin,E; Tully,P; Conaway,H; Danielsen,J; Mukherji,R; Kennedy,J; Sumter,S; Tucker,C; Jasey,M; McKeon,J; Swain,L;
Carter,L; Zwicker,A) Bd.
dir. appt women-certain corp
A5176 (DeCroce,B) St. sch.
aid reductions-revise schedule
A5183 (DeCroce,B) Autism
spectrum disorder-concerns
A5673 (Vainieri Huttle,V; Karabinchak,R) Ctrs. for
Independent Living;$750k
A5726 (Verrelli,A) Election
workers-raise pay to $300 a day
A5743 (Verrelli,A) Prescrip. drug savings-pass to
consumers
A5759 (Wimberly,B; Verrelli,A; Mosquera,G)
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
A5762 (Space,P;
Wirths,H)
Lake Hopatcong-DEP evaluate sewer svc; tax deduction, septic system
maintenance
A5763 (Space,P;
Wirths,H)
Lake Hopatcong Commission-$4M annually from General Fund
AR253 (Karabinchak,R) Prescr. drug, out of pocket
costs-reduce
Third Prime Sponsors Added:
A1022 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Domestic abuse victims-establishes
supervised community reintegration program
A3616 (Calabrese,C) Lottery
winner-remain anonymous option
A4013 (Vainieri Huttle,V) Non-profit hosp-reinstate
prop tax exemp
A5174 (DeCroce,B) St. aid,
sch. dist.-concerns calculation
ACR92 (Wimberly,B) Medicare
Parts B & D-limit late penal.
Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:
A1796 (Downey,J) Gay panic-proh
for murder denfense; prev
reduction of murder in heat of passion
ACR92 (Speight,S) Medicare
Parts B & D-limit late penal.
Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Jones,P) Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all
future elections;$2M
Second Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Lampitt,P) Mail-in
ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Third Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Taliaferro,A) Mail-in
ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Fourth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Zwicker,A) Mail-in
ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Fifth Prime Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Reynolds-Jackson,V) Mail-in
ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Co-Sponsors Added to Bills Substituted:
S4069 (Mukherji,R; McKnight,A; Moriarty,P; Lopez,Y; Wimberly,B; Verrelli,A; Mosquera,G)
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all
future elections;$2M
Note to the June 6, 2019 Digest:
Bills Introduced:
A5523 Lopez,Y/Tully,P Used Car
Buyer's Bill of Rights-estab. REF ATR *NOT*
ACO
The Assembly adjourned at 5:40 P.M. to meet
again at a date and time to be announced.
Bills Passed Both
Houses/Sent To Governor:
S4069 Sweeney,S/Jones,P+7
Mail-in ballot voters-receive for all future elections;$2M
Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (08/23/2019):
None