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                                                                        for September 17, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 49                                                                                219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nomination Withdrawn:

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL:

      Sergio Radossi, of Ridgefield Park.

 

Nomination Corrected Copy:

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS:

      Felicia Grant, of Red Bank *NOT* Rumson, to replace Marilyn Dore.

 

Bills Introduced/Without Reference/Given Second Reading:

 

SR85  Sweeney,S  Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day-recognizes October 13, 2020 

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S2909  Sweeney,S/O'Scanlon,D+3  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal  REF STR

S2910  Kean,T+1  Veterans-prov. free admission to St parks/forests/historic sites on Veterans Day  REF SMV

S2911  Kean,T+1  Electric public utility svc. restoration-prioritize age-restricted communities  REF SEG

S2912  Doherty,M  Property, adjoining-permits entry to make improvements or repairs  REF SCU

S2913  Sweeney,S  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose  REF SSG

S2914  Gopal,V  Nonprofit arts & cultural org.-assist, negatively impacted by COVID-19;$10M  REF SBA

S2915  Codey,R  Crime of impersonating uniformed professional to further criminal activity-estab  REF SJU

S2916  Codey,R  Notaries-permit to take oath before legislative members during state of emerg.  REF SJU

S2917  Codey,R  Ovarian cancer-require DOH study racial aspects  REF SHH

S2918  Singleton,T  Child care center operating capacity-allow at 100% under certain circumstances  REF SHH

S2919  Madden,F  Remote Work Study Commission-establishes  REF SLA

S2920  Turner,S  Pretrial detention, charged w/firearm offense-establish rebuttable presumption  REF SJU

S2921  Gopal,V  Alcoholic beverage-allow mun. designate outdoor areas people may consume  REF SLP

S2922  Gopal,V  Alcohol purchased off premises-allow restaurant to advertise patrons may consume  REF SLP

S2923  Turner,S  Law enforcement presence at polling places & ballot drop boxes-limits  REF SSG

S2924  Turner,S  Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M  REF SJU

S2925  Pou,N/Smith,B  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet  REF SSG

S2926  Greenstein,L  Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women-develop & implement staffing plan  REF SLP

S2927  Greenstein,L  Sexual abuse, Edna Mahan inmates-DOC implement procedures, facilitate reporting  REF SLP

S2928  Greenstein,L  Edna Mahan sexual abuse invest.-req adminstrators have access to info concerning  REF SLP

S2929  Greenstein,L  Edna Mahan Correctional-concerns security practices, physical plant deficiencies  REF SLP

S2930  Greenstein,L  Edna Mahan Correctional security cameras-DOC install, review & retain footage  REF SLP

S2931  Greenstein,L  Edna Mahan DOC Spec Invest-impose req on officers conducting sexual abuse invest  REF SLP

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

S2933  Pou,N  Residential community release programs-expand eligibility; modify reporting req  REF SLP

SCR130  Singleton,T  Fair Credit Reporting Act-urges Congress to amend, include alternative data  REF SCM

SCR131  Singer,R  Smoking & vaping-urges residents to quit smoking/vaping in light of COVID-19  REF SHH

SJR95  Lagana,J  Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution-designates January 30  REF SSG

 

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A4528 Sca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  REP/SCA

S434 Sca (1R)  Oroho,S/Sarlo,P  Vegetation Management Response Act-vegetation mgmt., electric public util. infra  REP/SCA

S938  Pennacchio,J/Turner,S  Electric veh charging stations-exemp local approval installation at gas stations  REP

S1147 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M/Cruz-Perez,N  Lead paint inspection-required prior to home purchase; estab. led hazard ed prog  REP/SCA

S2180  Vitale,J  Wind energy facilities, certain portfield sites-tax credits for devel. of qualif  REP

S2611 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Bateman,C+1  BPU-estab. electronic public records access; provide notice of meetings/hearings  REP/SCA

S2768  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+3  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement  REP

S2769  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+3  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M  REP

S2770  Singleton,T/Ruiz,M+2  Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA  REP

S2771  Singleton,T+1  Rural Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$35M  REP

S2772 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T+1  Biannual Business Matchmaker Initiative-establishes in Department of State  REP/SCA

S2838 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Gopal,V  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  REP/SCA

S2842  Sarlo,P  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues  REP

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Concurrence w/Assembly Amendments/Given Second Reading:

 

S2419 SaAca (2R)  Scutari,N/Kennedy,J+1  Perimeter fence intrusion protection systems and other alarm systems-concerns 

 

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

 

A4442 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Benson,D+1  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test 

AJR172 Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5  Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system 

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Referred to Committee:

 

A844 Acs (ACS)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A+6  Inmate reentry services committee-each county required to establish  REF SBA

A850 Aca (1R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+9  Community Broadband Study Commission-establishes  REF SEG

A1070  Jasey,M/Benson,D+7  STEM students-concerns recruitment and retention  REF SHI

A1625  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+15  STEM-devel outreach prog, encourage young women/minorities pursue career in STEM  REF SED

A3646  Murphy,C/Mosquera,G+3  Child care service, located in public school facility-clarify licensure req.  REF SHH

A3827 AcaAa (2R)  Benson,D/Wimberly,B+16  Council on Access and Mobility-authorizes creation  REF STR

A3871 Aca (1R)  Karabinchak,R/Holley,J+5  Drivers-req to watch video on rights and responsibilities when stopped by police  REF SBA

A4134 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E  Workers' comp-revise effective date for loss of hand/foot; apply to pending case  REF SBA

A4202 Aca (1R)  Houghtaling,E/Downey,J+10  Hotline for people w/disabilities-req Division of Vocational Rehab Svcs estab  REF SHH

A4461 AcaAca (2R)  Lampitt,P/Jasey,M+9  COVID-19 related goods, services for purch., sch. dist.-req. St. enter contract  REF SBA

A4511 Aca (1R)  Sumter,S/McKnight,A+2  Law enforcement officers, local-allows for immediate transport of persons  REF SLP

A4515  Sumter,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5  Law enforce officer use of force data collection & reporting system-AG establish  REF SLP

A4518  Scharfenberger,G/Coughlin,C+5  Computer crimes-incr. penalty, "bombing" online meeting under cert circumstances  REF SJU

A4527 Aca (1R)  Wimberly,B/Sumter,S+2  Parking tickets-eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay  REF SLP

A4528 Sca (1R)  DeAngelo,W/Houghtaling,E  State procurement process-revises cert aspects, permits auction/reverse auction  REF SBA

 

Bills Transferred:

 

S2886  Ruiz,M  Standby guardianship-revises law for minor child or ward  FROM SJU TO SHH

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S1342  (Bateman,C)  Light frame residential construction-prohibit in densely populated census tracts

S2768  (Turner,S)  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement

S2769  (Turner,S)  Minority Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$50M

S2770  (Turner,S)  Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA

S2771  (Oroho,S)  Rural Business Development Program-establishes in EDA;$35M
S2909  (Bucco,A; Corrado,K; Holzapfel,J)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal 

S2910  (Bucco,A)  Veterans-prov. free admission to St parks/forests/historic sites on Veterans Day 

S2911  (Bucco,A)  Electric public utility svc. restoration-prioritize age-restricted communities 

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S280  (Scutari,N)  Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information

S697  (Turner,S)  Lead paint-concerns public nuisance suits; exempts AG from certain aspects

S938  (Turner,S)  Electric veh charging stations-exemp local approval installation at gas stations

S1237  (Vitale,J)  Pub official-bars from elective office & political activity for cert time period

S1878  (Vitale,J)  Casinos and simulcasting facilities-eliminates smoking ban exception

Co-Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

S2797  (Scutari,N)  Judicial officers personal information-prohibits disclosure; establishes crime

S2888  (Codey,R)  Redevelopment Auth assistance-expand elig criteria, mun wherein projects receive

S2908  (Corrado,K)  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit

 

The Senate President has made the following reappointments:

 

*Effective September 14, 2020

 

Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

Senator Nellie Pou (35)
Senator Ronald L. Rice (28)
Senator Shirley K. Turner (15)
Senator Loretta Weinberg (37)
Senator Chris A. Brown (2)

 

The Senate Minority Leader has made the following reappointments:

 

*Effective September 16, 2020

 

Campus Sexual Assault Commission:

 

Katherine McGee, of Stockholm.

 

New Jersey Commission on Veterans’ Benefits:

 

Mike Ferraro, of Manasquan.

 

New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors:

 

Leo V. Leyva, of Old Tappan.

 

The Senate adjourned at 5:45 P.M. to meet again on Monday, September 21, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Senate President).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4654  Burzichelli,J  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose  REF AAP

A4655  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B  Law enforcement presence at polling places & ballot drop boxes-limits  REF ASL

A4656  McKnight,A/Wimberly,B+1  Civilian review boards, local-auth. to review police operations & conduct;$600K  REF ACD

A4657  Dunn,A  Sally's Law-concerns infectious disease control/prevention in long-term care fac  REF ASE

A4658  Dancer,R  Events canceled due to coronavirus-req. refunds & caps additional venue charges  REF ACO

A4659  Scharfenberger,G  Influenza vaccinations-proh. govt. entity/school requiring for 18 yrs or younger  REF AHE

A4660  Space,P/Wirths,H  School district, Nov. school election-receive voter approval of base budget  REF AED

A4661  Bergen,B  Motor vehicle knowledge test-expand topics regarding bicycle/pedestrian safety  REF ATR

A4662  Speight,S/Chaparro,A+1  Safe Remote Learning Program-estab., support provision of remote instruction fac  REF AED

A4663  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A+1  Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M  REF ALP

A4664  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Pinkin,N+1  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement  REF ASL

A4665  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Benson,D  Voter registration-permits up to 14 days prior to election  REF ASL

A4666  Moen,W  E-ZPass temporary payment extension-require during COVID-19 health & st of emerg  REF ATR

A4667  DeAngelo,W/Benson,D+2  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal  REF ATR

A4668  Giblin,T  Public school contracts-proh. entering unless offered health care benf. coverage  REF AED

A4669  Murphy,C/Dancer,R  Firefighter 1 cert.-req. of candidate, military training in lieu of course req.  REF AMV

A4670  Murphy,C/Benson,D  Specific learning disabilities-estab. req. concerning identification of students  REF AED

A4671  Schaer,G/Swain,L+3  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus  REF ATU

A4672  Vainieri Huttle,V/Chaparro,A  Emergency Child Care Asst. Prog., Sch. Staff in DHS-estab., duration of COVID-19  REF AHU

A4673  Vainieri Huttle,V  Prescriptions for contraceptives-permit pharmacist prescribe, cert circumstances  REF AHE

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A4674 Freiman,R/Downey,J  Personal Protective Equip. Insecurity Act-provide SNAP recipients w/stipend;$5M  REF AHU

A4675  Freiman,R  Commission on Pandemic Insurance Coverage-establishes  REF AFI

A4676  Quijano,A/Pinkin,N  Packaging products-estab recycled content requirements; proh sale of polystyrene  REF AEN

A4677  Schaer,G/Freiman,R  Utilities, cert-allow resid. customers satisfy outstanding balances over time  REF ATU

A4678  Schaer,G/Mukherji,R+2  Utility & auth rates/fees/charges-proh incr during & 180 days after health emerg  REF ATU

A4679  Conaway,H  Clinical laboratories-establish certain recording & transmission standards  REF AHE

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

A4681  Mukherji,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Residential community release programs-expand eligibility; modify reporting req  REF AJU

ACR193  Wirths,H/Space,P+2  Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health & Physical Ed on sex ed-opposes  REF AED

AJR187  Bergen,B/DeCroce,B  Richard Rescorla Day-designates May 27  REF AMV

AR187  Dancer,R/Murphy,C  Parks, State-urges DEP to reopen all closed during COVID-19 pandemic  REF AEN

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A1135 Aca (1R)  Coughlin,C/Karabinchak,R+3  Nonprofit hospital w/for-profit medical on-site provider-restore prop tax exemp  REP/ACA

A1649 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+5  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet  REP/ACA

A1978 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Kennedy,J+14  Plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use  REP/ACS

A3957 Aca (1R)  Wimberly,B/Vainieri Huttle,V  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  REP

A4002  Caputo,R  Sports wagering-allows deduction of promotional gaming credit from gross revenue  REP

A4139  Benson,D/Vainieri Huttle,V  Patient medical/billing records-prov w/out charge to SS Disab benefits applicant  REP

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Karabinchak,R/Pinkin,N+2  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents  REP/ACS

A4453 Aca (1R)  Caputo,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+2  Masks-makes failure to wear upon entry into store w/signage a trespass offense  REP/ACA

A4525 Aca (1R)  Freiman,R/Verrelli,A  Farms, commercial-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  REP/ACA

A4625  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues  REP

A4652  Jimenez,A/Johnson,G  Nursing home-establish minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios  REP

A4654  Burzichelli,J  State contracts-completely/partially terminate to serve important public purpose  REP

S864 ScaSaAca (3R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L+2  Plastic carryout bags, polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use  REP/ACA

S2362 Aca (1R)  Singleton,T/Addiego,D  NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program;$10M  REP

 

Bills Combined:

 

A4150  Pinkin,N/Benson,D+5  Personal protection equip-hospitals/long-term care fac maintain 90 day supply  COMB/W A4282 (ACS)

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A4453 Aca (1R)  Caputo,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+2  Masks-makes failure to wear upon entry into store w/signage a trespass offense  FROM AJU TO AAP

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A133  (DiMaio,J)  Firearm ID cards and handgun purchase permits-auth chiefs to issue

A681  (Spearman,W)  Age discrimination-expands scope of law prohibiting

A1649 Aca (1R)  (Pinkin,N)  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet

A1978 Acs (ACS)  (Danielsen,J; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Zwicker,A)  Plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene & single-use straws-prohibits use

A2196  (Benson,D; McKnight,A)  St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2306  (Pinkin,N)  Affordable and senior citizen housing-establishes centralized directory

A2843  (Tully,P)  Vote-employers required to provide paid leave to employees

A4007 Acs (ACS)  (Chaparro,A)  Isolation Prevention Proj.-DOH implement in long-term care fac. during pub emerg

A4150  (Johnson,G; Danielsen,J; Dunn,A)  Personal protection equip-hospitals/long-term care fac maintain 90 day supply

A4561  (Armato,J)  Motor vehicle regis., licensing, & ID card fees-exempts Purple Heart recipients

A4572  (DiMaso,S)  In-person early voting and election workers-require for 2020; raises pay

A4605  (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Epinephrine auto-injector device-permit correction/firefighter/police administer

A4656  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Civilian review boards, local-auth. to review police operations & conduct;$600K   
A4662  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Safe Remote Learning Program-estab., support provision of remote instruction fac 
A4663  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M 
A4664  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement   
A4667  (Pinkin,N; Bergen,B)   American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal 
A4671  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Benson,D; Conaway,H)  Utilities, pub & local-prov notice, available relief measures during coronavirus   
A4678  (McKnight,A; Vainieri Huttle,V)  Utility & auth rates/fees/charges-proh incr during & 180 days after health emerg 
A4681  (Chaparro,A)   Residential community release programs-expand eligibility; modify reporting req 

ACR192  (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Property tax relief-require Legislature meet 4 times annually solely to vote on
ACR193  (McGuckin,G; Catalano,J)  Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health & Physical Ed on sex ed-opposes 

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4625  (Freiman,R)  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4604  (Giblin,T)  Racing Commission-removes from boards and commissions included in approp act

A4609  (Giblin,T)  Deferred retirement-provide options to designate survivor after retiree's death

A4611  (Giblin,T)  Personnel-critical to St finance & revenue generating activities are essential

A4612  (Giblin,T)  Law enforcement officer, retired-allow to carry handgun without permit

A4617  (Wimberly,B)  Landlord expenses, cert-addresses in response to COVID-19;$300M

A4625  (Mazzeo,V)  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues

A4639  (Benson,D)  Ovarian cancer-require DOH study racial aspects

A4652  (Johnson,G)  Nursing home-establish minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A2203  (Timberlake,B)  Income exceeding $1M-increase income tax rate, dedicate revenue to tax relief

A2753  (Bergen,B)  Child abuse record info. check-emp and candidates for pub sch emp or svc undergo

A3561  (Chiaravalloti,N)  History Property Reinvestment Act-prov. credits against taxes, rehab hist. prop.

A4143  (Jimenez,A)  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals advertisements

A4625  (Verrelli,A)  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues

A4652  (Mejia,P)  Nursing home-establish minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios
A4667  (Bramnick,J)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal
A4674  (Vainieri Huttle,V)   Personal Protective Equip. Insecurity Act-provide SNAP recipients w/stipend;$5M
A4677  (Vainieri Huttle,V)   Utilities, cert-allow resid. customers satisfy outstanding balances over time
A4678  (Benson,D)   Utility & auth rates/fees/charges-proh incr during & 180 days after health emerg
A4681  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)   Residential community release programs-expand eligibility; modify reporting req
ACR193  (Dancer,R)   Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health & Physical Ed on sex ed-opposes

AJR187  (DePhillips,C)  Richard Rescorla Day-designates May 27

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1649 Aca (1R)  (Caputo,R)  Judges and prosecutors-prohibits posting or publishing home address on Internet

A4625  (Houghtaling,E)  Raffles-permit to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues

 

The Assembly adjourned at 5:15 P.M. to meet again on Monday, September 21, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (9/14/2020):

 

P.L.2020, c.87.  A4476 AcaAca (2R)  Vainieri Huttle,V/Greenwald,L+19  9/16/2020  State preparedness & response to infectious disease outbreaks-
    estab requirements 

P.L.2020, c.88.  A4481 Aca (1R)  Moen,W/Sumter,S+21  9/16/2020  Long-Term Care Quality & Safety-establishes NJ Task Force 

P.L.2020, c.89.  A4482 AcaAca (2R)  Tucker,C/Giblin,T+17  9/16/2020  Long-term care facilities-estab min wage reqs; estab direct care loss ratio reqs 

P.L.2020, c.90.  A4547 Aca (1R)  Vainieri Huttle,V/Benson,D+5  9/16/2020  Nursing facilities, certain-authorizes temporary rate adjustment;$62.3M 

P.L.2020, c.91.  A3201 Acs (ACS)  Murphy,C/McClellan,A+10  9/17/2020  Harriet Tubman Museum-recognizes Howell House in Cape May