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                                                                           for October 8, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 52                                                                                219th Legislature • First Annual Session

 

   SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

S2980  Pou,N/Cruz-Perez,N  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  REF SEG

S2981  Cryan,J  Sales & use tax-impose on charges for concierge services  REF SBA

S2982  Addiego,D/Bucco,A  CBT credit-allows for subcontracting work to NJ small businesses  REF SBA

S2983  Thompson,S  Suburban/small rural bus. grant program-DCA estab, respond to COVID-19;$6M  REF SCU

S2984  Bucco,A+1  Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program-establish in DOE  REF SED

S2985  Bucco,A  School attendance-require studies on impact of COVID-19  REF SED

S2986  Gopal,V  Hotel/motel occupancy fee-allocate rev. for arts, historical heritage & tourism  REF SSG

S2987  Gopal,V  Apprenticeships and programs-provides dedicated funding for promotion  REF SLA

S2988  Gill,N  Childlike sex dolls-criminalizes distribution  REF SJU

S2989  Gill,N  State assessment-allow parent/guardian exclude student from administration of  REF SED

S2990  Gill,N  Law enforce off-proh administer anesthetic/sedative during arrest/traffic stop  REF SLP

S2991  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+3  Personal protective equipment-concern approval process for & State stockpiles  REF SLP

S2992  Turner,S  Instant run-off voting-permit use in balloting, cert. local elective pub offices  REF SSG

S2993  Turner,S  Charter school prog-makes changes to enrollment, charter revocation & monitoring  REF SED

S2994  Greenstein,L/Corrado,K  American flag-auth. cert persons display on cert NJTA/SJTA/DOT prop-proh removal  REF STR

S2995  Pennacchio,J+1  Influenza vaccinations-proh. govt. entity/school requiring for 18 yrs or younger  REF SHH

S2996  Testa,M  Cosmetology & hairstyling-allow licensees to operate mobile facilities  REF SCM

S2997  Testa,M/Brown,C  Manufacturing business attraction, expansion marketing plan-development required  REF SEG

S2998  Lagana,J/Gopal,V  Injured worker who has reached maximum medical improvement-concerns employment  REF SLA

S2999  Bucco,A+1  Traumatic Brain Injury Fund-include trans cost, accessing support group meetings  REF SHH

S3000  Weinberg,L  Pediatric providers in Medicaid-codify & establish network adequacy standards  REF SHH

S3001  Weinberg,L  Transient guest accommodation-auth. prohibition or regulation of rental space  REF SCU

S3002  Testa,M/Oroho,S+1  Vouchers, pub school student-provides, parent consider learning material harmful  REF SED

S3003  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  REF SLA

S3004  Sarlo,P  Predatory Towing Prevention Act-estab retroactive date, clarify provisions  REF STR

S3005  Turner,S/Diegnan,P  Inmates, county-req subsistence vouchers be accepted in every county  REF SLP

S3006  Vitale,J  Nursing homes & related fac.-restore civil liability during health & st of emerg  REF SJU

S3007  Sarlo,P/Singleton,T  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  REF SBA

S3008  Cruz-Perez,N  Lead svc. lines-req public water sys inventory & replace at expense of customers  REF SCU

S3009  Vitale,J/Gopal,V  Harm reduction programs-permits establishment of additional  REF SHH

S3011  Madden,F  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  REF SLA

S3012  Turner,S  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension  REF STR

S3030  Weinberg,L/Greenstein,L  Reproductive Freedom Act-concerns reproductive rights & autonomy  REF SHH

SR91  Weinberg,L  Higher education stimulus aid, federal-urge Congress address inequities  REF SHI

SR92  Corrado,K/Weinberg,L+3  One-Stop Career Centers-urges Governor & Commissioner of DOLWD to reopen  REF SLA

SR93  Greenstein,L  Election Day-urges Congress to make federal holiday  REF SSG

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A853  Chiaravalloti,N/Karabinchak,R+30  Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating  REP

A1063  Jasey,M/Murphy,C+3  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification  REP

A2964  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A+1  Foreclosed property-notify municipality and common interest community  REP

A4004 AcaSca (2R)  Sumter,S/Jimenez,A+12  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  REP/SCA

S321  Rice,R  Lead service lines-requires certain residential developers to replace  REP

S396  Weinberg,L  Construction defect in common interest community-adjust statute of limitations  REP

S529/521 Scs (SCS)  Vitale,J  Children's meals served in restaurants-required to meet nutritional standards  REP/SCS

S648  Greenstein,L  Water and wastewater operation systems-public officials complete course of study  REP

S797  Cunningham,S  Temporary businesses-prohibits municipal licensure of children operating  REP

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading: (cont’d)

 

S849  Pou,N/Corrado,K  Blue envelope-issue, hold documents requiring a person w/autism to operate a veh  REP

S895  Pou,N/Cruz-Perez,N  Tax collectors-concerns certification in collection of property taxes  REP

S1065 Sca (1R)  Stack,B  Therapy dogs in rental housing units-allows; expands protection  REP/SCA

S1149  Ruiz,M  Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities  REP

S1304  Turner,S  Foreclosed property-notify municipality and common interest community  REP

S1740  Oroho,S/Greenstein,L  Motor vehicle registration-req. MVC place notation indicating registrant is deaf  REP

S1772 Sca (1R)  Madden,F/Singleton,T  Rowan University-authorizes issuance of alumni license plates  REP/SCA

S1789 Sca (1R)  Beach,J/Diegnan,P  Toll violations-authorizes reciprocal agreements for enforcement w/other states  REP/SCA

S2036  Singleton,T  Phi Beta Sigma-authorizes creation of special license plates  REP

S2038  Singleton,T  Kappa Alpha Psi-authorizes the issuance of license plates  REP

S2209  Diegnan,P/Greenstein,L  Minors-allowed to serve as election workers on election days between  REP

S2410 Sca (1R)  Cunningham,S  Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Task Force on Racial & Health Disparities  REP/SCA

S2414  Singleton,T/Madden,F  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid  REP

S2561 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Singer,R  Adult medical day care services-establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate  REP/SCA

S2759  Vitale,J/Madden,F+1  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties  REP

S2789  Vitale,J+1  Long-term care facilities-revises licensure, operational, reporting requirements  REP

S2791  Singer,R/Pou,N  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects  REP

S2867  Scutari,N/Diegnan,P  Motor vehicle knowledge test-expand topics regarding bicycle/pedestrian safety  REP

S2874 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T/Cryan,J  Design-Build Constr. Services Procurement Act-estab awarding contract procedures  REP/SCA

S2882 Sca (1R)  Diegnan,P/Bucco,A  Motor veh. cert of ownership & salvage cert-proh MVC requiring power of attorney  REP/SCA

S2886 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M  Standby guardianship-revises law for minor child or ward  REP/SCA

S2889 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Gopal,V+1  COVID-19 medications-authorizes pharmacists to administer  REP/SCA

S2903 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V  Motor vehicle regis., licensing, & ID card fees-exempts Purple Heart recipients  REP/SCA

S2909 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/O'Scanlon,D+4  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal  REP/SCA

S2938  Turner,S  REAL ID-limit MVC appt times to sr citizens & cert persons during COVID-19  REP

S2961  Cryan,J/Singleton,T  Foreclosure mediation program requirements-enhances homeowner notification  REP

S3003  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  REP

S3011  Madden,F  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic  REP

S3012  Turner,S  MVC documents issued-provides temporary extension  REP

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

S849  Pou,N/Corrado,K  Blue envelope-issue, hold documents requiring a person w/autism to operate a veh 

S895  Pou,N/Cruz-Perez,N  Tax collectors-concerns certification in collection of property taxes 

S1149  Ruiz,M  Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities 

S1740  Oroho,S/Greenstein,L  Motor vehicle registration-req. MVC place notation indicating registrant is deaf 

S1772 Sca (1R)  Madden,F/Singleton,T  Rowan University-authorizes issuance of alumni license plates 

S2036  Singleton,T  Phi Beta Sigma-authorizes creation of special license plates 

S2038  Singleton,T  Kappa Alpha Psi-authorizes the issuance of license plates 

S2561 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Singer,R  Adult medical day care services-establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate 

S2759  Vitale,J/Madden,F+1  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties 

S2789  Vitale,J+1  Long-term care facilities-revises licensure, operational, reporting requirements 

S2867  Scutari,N/Diegnan,P  Motor vehicle knowledge test-expand topics regarding bicycle/pedestrian safety 

S2886 Sca (1R)  Ruiz,M  Standby guardianship-revises law for minor child or ward 

S2903 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V  Motor vehicle regis., licensing, & ID card fees-exempts Purple Heart recipients 

S3011  Madden,F  Employer unemployment tax increases-reduces or delays during pandemic 

 

Bills Combined:

 

S521  Vitale,J/Ruiz,M+1  Children's meals-restaurants provide healthy beverages  COMB/W S529 (SCS)

 

Bills Transferred:

 

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

S357  Cryan,J/Vitale,J+1  Nonprofit hospital w/for-profit medical on-site provider-restore prop tax exemp  FROM SHH TO SBA

 

Bills Withdrawn From The Files:

 

S2970  Stack,B  Indigenous Peoples' Day-replace Columbus Day as public holiday  FROM SSG 

 

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

 

S619 ScaAca (2R)  O'Scanlon,D/Lampitt,P+3  Medical cannabis-permits authorization thru telemedicine & telehealth 

S2354 AaAa (2R)  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+23  Insurance policy cancellation-prohibits for at least 60 days, cert circumstances 

S2400 ScaSaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Brown,C+1  Casino gaming taxes & fees-concerns temp modifications to payment & use 

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

 

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

A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Karabinchak,R+15  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for residents 

 

Bills Received from Assembly/Referred to Committee:

 

A1003  Downey,J/Wimberly,B+15  SNAP-DHS develop outreach plan to inform students  REF SHH

A1040 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M/Caputo,R+7  Sch district-satisfy 80% of effectiveness, St. must return area to local control  REF SED

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

A1366  Benson,D/DeCroce,B  Motor vehicle subscription services-concerns  REF STR

A1533  Spearman,W/Reynolds-Jackson,V+5  Tenant-based voucher, reservation portion-person displaced due to housing devel.  REF SCU

A1632 Aa (1R)  Lampitt,P/Reynolds-Jackson,V+17  School Meal Fund-sch district establish to assist student w/meal bill in arrears  REF SED

A1649 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+13  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off, prosecutors  REF SSG

A3411  McKeon,J/Calabrese,C+5  Person-to-person electronic payment, erroneous-criminalizes failure to return  REF SCM

A3548  Lampitt,P/Reynolds-Jackson,V+8  Adolescent depression screenings-requires health benefits coverage  REF SCM

A4139  Benson,D/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Patient medical/billing records-prov w/out charge to SS Disab benefits applicant  REF SHH

A4240 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+7  SNAP-provide for technological upgrade of application process  REF SHH

A4241 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  SNAP evaluation-require DHS to conduct survey on experience  REF SHH

A4438  Carter,L/Murphy,C+1  State contracts for medical & dental svcs-permits DOC & DCF to award to vendors  REF SSG

A4525 Aca (1R)  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V+9  Econ activity, cert-remove time restrictions for temp structures during COVID-19  REF SEG

ACR169  Pinkin,N/Murphy,C  DEP-commemorates 50th anniversary of establishment  REF SEN

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S859  (O'Scanlon,D)  School construction responsibilities-eliminate NJ Sch Devel Auth transfer to EDA

S876  (Thompson,S)  FamilyCare, NJ-expands to uninsured children under 19; appropriates $3M

S1634  (O'Scanlon,D)  Fireman certificates & membership-raises maximum eligibility age

S1726  (Diegnan,P)  Cosmetics products-prohibits sale when tested on animals

S2051  (Thompson,S; Turner,S)  Light frame residential construction-establish fire safety and protocols

S2743  (Ruiz,M)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

S2889 Sca (1R)  (Codey,R)  COVID-19 medications-authorizes pharmacists to administer

S2896  (Cryan,J)  Events canceled due to coronavirus-req. refunds & caps additional venue charges

S2909 Sca (1R)  (Brown,C)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal

S2914  (Diegnan,P)  Nonprofit arts & cultural org.-assist, negatively impacted by COVID-19;$10M

S2921  (Diegnan,P)  Alcoholic beverage-allow mun. designate outdoor areas people may consume

S2922  (Diegnan,P)  Alcohol purchased off premises-allow restaurant to advertise patrons may consume

S2940  (Connors,C)  Spitting in law enforce. off. food/drink-clarify, constitute aggravated assault

S2942  (Holzapfel,J)  In-person early voting and election workers-require for 2020; raises pay

S2944  (Holzapfel,J)  Vote in person option, Nov. 2020-req. if voter turns in unopened mail-in ballot

S2951  (Diegnan,P)  Drug court-expands offenses eligible for expungement upon successful discharge

S2984   (Corrado,K)   Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program-establish in DOE
S2995  (Holzapfel,J)   Influenza vaccinations-proh. govt. entity/school requiring for 18 yrs or younger
S2999  (Corrado,K)   Traumatic Brain Injury Fund-include trans cost, accessing support group meetings 
S3002  (Doherty,M)   Vouchers, pub school student-provides, parent consider learning material harmful

SCR129  (Connors,C)  Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health & Physical Ed on sex ed-opposes
SR92  (Bucco,A; Kean,T)  One-Stop Career Centers-urges Governor & Commissioner of DOLWD to reopen

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2414  (Madden,F)  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid

S2441  (Diegnan,P)  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council-revises and updates membership

S2644  (Beach,J)  Libraries-allows disposal of certain materials without advertising for bids

S2729  (O'Scanlon,D)  Annual audit of school distict 2019-2020 school year-extends deadline

S2882 Sca (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Motor veh. cert of ownership & salvage cert-proh MVC requiring power of attorney

S2889 Sca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  COVID-19 medications-authorizes pharmacists to administer

S2923  (Gill,N)  Law enforcement presence at polling places & ballot drop boxes-limits

S2974  (Bateman,C)  Ballot drop boxes-permits use of decommissioned letter collection boxes

SJR96  (Pou,N)  Stroke Awareness Month-designates May of each year

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2535  (Scutari,N)  Marijuana and hashish offenses-provide cert. criminal and civil justice reforms

 

 

 

The Senate President has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective September 25, 2020

 

Commission to Protect New Jersey Inmates from Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct:

 

Senator Linda R. Greenstein (14)

 

*Effective September 29, 2020

 

Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission:

 

Christopher E. Miller, of Neptune City.


Drinking Water Quality Institute:

 

Michael J. Furrey, of Dover.
Richard Calbi, Jr. P.E., P.P., of Glen Rock.

 

State Council for Adult Literacy Education Services:

 

Joanne M. Connor, Ed.D., of Haddonfield.

 

The Senate Minority Leader made the following appointment:

 

*Effective September 30, 2020

 

Commission to Protect New Jersey Inmates from Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct:

 

Senator Kristin Corrado (40)

 

Notes to the 9/24/2020 Digest:

Bills Passed:

 

S2852  Sweeney,S/Cunningham,S+2  Education employees-concerns unemployment eligibility  (37-0) *NOT* (38-0)

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

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

 

The Senate adjourned at 4:20 P.M. *NOT* 4:45 P.M.

 

The Senate adjourned at 6:00 P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 19, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “3” and “4” scheduled to meet).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A4749  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Verrelli,A  Reentry, Mental Health, & Addiction Svc Coordination Committee-each county estab  REF ALP

A4750  Freiman,R/Mazzeo,V  Alcoholic bev. manufacturing license-waive issuance/renewal fee during COVID-19  REF AOF

A4751  Freiman,R/McKnight,A  Alcoholic bev lic, temp 3-yr-estab for new restaurants, opened during COVID-19  REF AOF

A4752  Webber,J  Tax sale law-concerns actions to foreclose right to redeem tax sale certificate  REF AHO

A4753  Dancer,R  Counterfeit gold/silver/precious metal-creates specific crime of selling  REF AJU

A4754  Dancer,R  Mail-in ballot-allows voter to cancel ballot and be issued new one  REF ASL

A4755  Dancer,R  Special ed & related svc, in-person-req sch buildings are open during 2020-2021  REF AED

Bills Introduced: (cont’d)

 

A4756  Dancer,R/Verrelli,A  Voter registration, automatic-process at agency/office providing hunting license  REF ASL

A4757  Dancer,R  State-administered pension sys.-exceptions to garnish exemption for finan claims  REF ASL

A4758  Dancer,R  MVC-safeguard personal info, change method of generating driver lic & ID card no  REF ATR

A4759  Dancer,R  Pension loans-addresses repayment by certain retired memb of St-admin retire sys  REF ASL

A4760  Dancer,R  State or federal pub benefit programs-verify personal info against death records  REF ASL

A4761  Dancer,R  Public utility operation of unmanned aircraft-permit, inspect storm/other damage  REF ATU

A4762  Dancer,R  Healthcare benefit plan-cannot cover public employee's spouse subject of divorce  REF ASL

A4763  Dancer,R  Electric public utility-identify communities relying on private well water  REF ATU

A4764  Dunn,A  Domestic violence victim serving org. volunteer-auth. criminal background check  REF AWC

A4765  Dancer,R+1  Spitting in law enforce. off. food/drink-clarify, constitute aggravated assault  REF AJU

A4766  Catalano,J  Concussion testing, baseline-req. annual use for student-athletes & cheerleaders  REF AED

A4767  Vainieri Huttle,V  Nursing homes & related fac.-restore civil liability during health & st of emerg  REF AJU

A4768  McGuckin,G/Catalano,J  Electric public utility smart meters-install upon request & in new construction  REF ATU

A4770  Space,P  Core curriculum content standard and Statewide assessment-leg. approval req.  REF AED

A4771  Downey,J  Drug court-expands offenses eligible for expungement upon successful discharge  REF AJU

A4772  Downey,J  PFRS member-who retires, continues w/former employer has bona fide severance  REF ASL

A4773  Wirths,H/Bergen,B+2  Election Day-removes as State, public holiday  REF ASL

A4774  Sumter,S  William Paterson University of NJ for Child Development Center;$2M  REF AHI

A4775  Vainieri Huttle,V  Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission-establishes  REF AHO

A4776  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women-develop & implement staffing plan  REF ALP

A4777  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Sexual abuse, Edna Mahan inmates-DOC implement procedures, facilitate reporting  REF ALP

A4778  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Edna Mahan sexual abuse invest.-req adminstrators have access to info concerning  REF ALP

A4779  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Edna Mahan Correctional-concerns security practices, physical plant deficiencies  REF ALP

A4780  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Edna Mahan Correctional security cameras-DOC install, review & retain footage  REF ALP

A4781  Vainieri Huttle,V/Lopez,Y  Edna Mahan DOC Spec Invest-impose req on officers conducting sexual abuse invest  REF ALP

A4782  Jimenez,A  Insurance Fraud Prev Act-clarifies violation results in loss of mv liab coverage  REF AFI

A4783  Quijano,A  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates  REF AED

A4784  Quijano,A  Distribution ctr./warehouse employees-concerns emp benf & coronavirus infections  REF ALA

A4785  Quijano,A  Inmate reentry assistance & benefits-expands scope  REF ALP

A4786  Murphy,C  Historic Trust, NJ-makes changes to membership and financial practices  REF ATG

A4787  Murphy,C/Wimberly,B  Common interest communities-expand DCA oversight  REF AHO

A4788  Pintor Marin,E  FY2020-transfer Unclaimed Personal Prop Trust Fd for approp, Essex Co Prosecutor  REF AAP

A4789  Spearman,W/Schaer,G+1  Safe & Equitable Remote Learning Program-estab.; support Internet access service  REF AED

A4790  Downey,J/Benson,D  Medicaid Prescription Drug Quality, Cost, & Transparency Act-estab. requirements  REF AHU

A4791  Moen,W/Mazzeo,V+2  Personal protective equipment-exempt from sales and use tax  REF AAP

A4803  Sumter,S/Pinkin,N  Personal protective equip-req State estab & manage stockpile, encourage manuf of  REF ACE

A4804  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E  Working certificates for minors-modify process for obtaining  REF ACE

A4805  Freiman,R/Tully,P  Business interruption insurance-disclose whether policy prov. pandemic coverage  REF ACE

A4806  Dancer,R/Chiaravalloti,N  Property tax reward programs-permits municipalities to authorize  REF ACE

A4807  Armato,J/Lopez,Y  Min. essential coverage & coronavirus-waive cert shared responsibility tax pymts  REF ACE

A4808  Zwicker,A  Internet-estab. office in BPU, assist in provision/expansion of service in State  REF ACE

A4809  Pinkin,N/Sumter,S  CBT-revise, clarify, correct, and simplify various aspects  REF ACE

A4810  Pinkin,N  Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission-establish  REF ACE

A4811  Karabinchak,R/DeCroce,B+3  Personal protective equipment-concern approval process for & State stockpiles  REF ACE

ACR194  Dancer,R/Murphy,C  Racing Commission-concerns rule to continue operations during State shutdown  REF ATG

AJR189  Chiaravalloti,N/McKnight,A  Coffee with a Cop Month-designates October  REF ALP

AJR190  Murphy,C  Neighborhood Month/Day-designate September & September 28th  REF ACD

AR190  Bergen,B+1  Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day-recognizes October 13, 2020  REF AHE

AR191  Thomson,E/Burzichelli,J  Blood shortages caused by COVID-19 pandemic-raises awareness  REF AHE

AR193  Mazzeo,V/Karabinchak,R+1  State & local tax deduction-urges federal government raise to $25K  REF ACE

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A803  Verrelli,A/Wimberly,B+7  Vet student loan debt-exempts discharge thru fed Total & Permanent Disab process  REP

A1091  Murphy,C/Vainieri Huttle,V+3  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required to advertise and promote  REP

A2070 Acs (ACS)  Calabrese,C/Mukherji,R+4  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide  REP/ACS

A2785 Aca (1R)  Pinkin,N  Mun. master plan-land use plan incl. climate change-related haz vulnerability  REP/ACA

A3123  DeAngelo,W/Murphy,C+1  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk  REP

A3566 Aca (1R)  Benson,D/Danielsen,J+1  Veteran-DMVA notify certain organizations, name of deceased  REP/ACA

A3593 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/McKnight,A  Rental property-landlord prov. tenant w/notice of conditions, causing damage/haz  REP/ACA

A3981 Aca (1R)  Dunn,A/Karabinchak,R+5  Service & emotional support animals-permits dogs at State vets resid. facilities  REP/ACA

A4246 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Benson,D+2  Prof. & occup. license-expedite licensure for out-of-St individuals during emerg  REP/ACA

A4407 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M  State student assistance or other employment/training-concerns eligibility  REP/ACA

A4480  Mejia,P/Pinkin,N+9  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects  REP

A4633  Giblin,T  Certified Public Accountants, certain nonresident-provide attest services  REP

AR67 Aca (1R)  Pinkin,N/Lopez,Y+1  Advisory Council on Solid Waste Management-urges Governor to make appointments  REP/ACA

AR181  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E+3  Postal Service, US-urges Congress provide immediate financial assistance  REP

S1016 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Smith,B/Bateman,C+1  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide  REP/ACA

S2607 Sca (1R)  Smith,B/Greenstein,L  Mun. master plan-land use plan incl. climate change-related haz vulnerability  REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A1050  Jasey,M/Calabrese,C+3  Low and moderate income housing-expands financing opportunities  REP REF AAP

A2142  Tully,P/Swain,L  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate  REP REF AAP

A2308  Vainieri Huttle,V  Applications for professional & occupational licensure-concerns names  REP REF AAP

A3807  Pinkin,N/DeAngelo,W+2  Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration  REP REF AAP

A4180  Houghtaling,E/Downey,J  Coastal area devel.-revises regulation of seasonal structures including cabanas  REP REF AAP

A4409 Acs (ACS)  Jasey,M/Downey,J  Higher Education Secretary-requires approval for certain branch campuses  REP/ACS REF AAP

A4410 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+5  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4411 Aca (1R)  Jasey,M/Greenwald,L+2  COVID-19 testing kits-req St enter in contract for purchase by higher edu instit  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4424  Johnson,G/Wimberly,B+2  Wine consultants-establishes permit  REP REF AAP

A4463  Quijano,A  Eviction actions, cert.-estab. confidentiality of court records during COVID-19  REP REF AAP

A4477  Chiaravalloti,N/Conaway,H+7  Long-term care facilities-revises licensure, operational, reporting requirements  REP REF AAP

A4478  Vainieri Huttle,V/Speight,S+10  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties  REP REF AAP

A4484 Aca (1R)  McKnight,A/Kennedy,J+8  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, St.-estab. long-term care advocacy & edu training prog  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4589  Lopez,Y/Danielsen,J+1  Alcoholic beverages-extends time license holders may sell following COVID-19  REP REF AAP

S275  Kean,T/Cruz-Perez,N+3  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate  REP REF AAP

S278 Sca (1R)  Kean,T/Cunningham,S+6  Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration  REP REF AAP

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

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A2070 Acs (ACS)  Calabrese,C/Mukherji,R+4  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide  FROM AAN TO AEN

A2142  Tully,P/Swain,L  Military personnel non-resident dependent children-provide resident tuition rate  FROM AHI TO AMV

A3807  Pinkin,N/DeAngelo,W+2  Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration  FROM AHI TO AMV

S1016 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Smith,B/Bateman,C+1  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide FROM AAN TO AEN

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A143  (Wirths,H)  School district's budget proposal-restricts Ed. Commissioner authority to reject

A169  (Timberlake,B)  Student journalist at public schools-concerns speech rights

A565  (DiMaio,J)  Property Tax Relief and Ed Empowerment prog-prov relief to citizens & ed grants

A632  (Chaparro,A)  Elections-requires early voting availability

A803  (Mazzeo,V; Armato,J; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Danielsen,J)  Vet student loan debt-exempts discharge thru fed Total & Permanent Disab process

A854  (Chaparro,A)  Bus operators, private-participate in NJT bus lease program receive State funds

A856  (Holley,J)  Hearing impaired, assistive devices-expand Medicaid coverage

A870  (Holley,J)  Deaf, hard of hearing individuals-evaluate interactions between law enforcement

A1050  (Holley,J)  Low and moderate income housing-expands financing opportunities

A1091  (Dancer,R)  Brewery tours-Division of Travel and Tourism required to advertise and promote

A2070 Acs (ACS)  (Jasey,M)  Neonicotinoid pesticides-directs DEP to classify as restricted use pesticide

A2196  (Pintor Marin,E)  St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2228  (Rooney,K)  Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act-bans abortion 20 weeks or more

A2277  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Common Sense Shared Services Pilot Prog. Act-authorizes sharing mun. court admin

A2284  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  County ordinances-permits transmittal of certain proposed by electronic mail

A2409  (Pinkin,N; Space,P)  Motor vehicle registration-req. MVC place notation indicating registrant is deaf

A2432  (Wirths,H)  Local Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act-establishes

A2520  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Jury duty-exempts nursing mothers

A2592  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Affordable housing obligations-clarifies scope

A2617  (Conaway,H)  Injured worker who has reached maximum medical improvement-concerns employment

A2766  (Benson,D)  Epinephrine-requires health insurers provide coverage for ages 18 and younger

A2770  (Benson,D)  Home health aide services-increases hours provided to individual w/disabilities

A2822  (Space,P)  Prop. tax exemption-req. cost-benefit analyses/local government financial impact

A2867  (Space,P)  Prop tax, State-deduct amount paid on principal resid from income tax obligation

A2952  (Wirths,H)  Senior freeze reimbursement-convert credit applied directly to property tax bill

A2991  (Thomson,E)  Business personal property, local exchange telephone companies-local taxation

A3191  (Giblin,T)  Autistic person-voluntarily make notation on driver's lic, ID card & MV registry

A3390  (Wirths,H; Space,P)  School districts, high performing-monitor by DOE every 3 years not 7 years

A3428  (Space,P)  Municipal courts-grants discretion to assess court costs for certain dismissals

A3566 Aca (1R)  (Dancer,R)  Veteran-DMVA notify certain organizations, name of deceased

A3756  (Wirths,H; Space,P)  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities

A3807  (Dancer,R; Murphy,C)  Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration

A3981 Aca (1R)  (Danielsen,J; Murphy,C; Dancer,R; Gove,D; Rumpf,B)  Service & emotional support animals-permits dogs at State vets resid. facilities

A4091  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Property tax relief programs-include notice in St. personal income tax materials

A4129  (Downey,J)  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders

A4246 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  Prof. & occup. license-expedite licensure for out-of-St individuals during emerg

A4270  (Holley,J)  Affordable housing programs-estab guidelines for creditworthiness determinations

A4329  (Johnson,G)  Unemployment insurance info. technology infra.-estab task force, ways to improve

A4334  (Wirths,H; Space,P)  Transparency in Government Act; establish a State public finance website

A4410 Aca (1R)  (Giblin,T; Zwicker,A; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Murphy,C)  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes

A4411 Aca (1R)  (Danielsen,J; Murphy,C)  COVID-19 testing kits-req St enter in contract for purchase by higher edu instit

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4424  (Holley,J)  Wine consultants-establishes permit

A4430  (Caputo,R)  Long-term care fac-estab uniform req on submission of outbreak response plans

A4440  (Thomson,E)  Immunity related to coronavirus 2019-establish for certain persons and entities

A4478  (Danielsen,J; Tucker,C; Holley,J)  Long-term care facilities-estab addl. req., assess sanctions & impose penalties

A4480  (Tucker,C)  Medicaid managed care program-requires DHS to review various aspects

A4484 Aca (1R)  (Tucker,C; Holley,J)  Long-Term Care Ombudsman, St.-estab. long-term care advocacy & edu training prog

A4537  (Moen,W)  Sanitizing products-exclude from sales tax for remainder of COVID-19 emergency

A4572  (Wirths,H; Space,P)  In-person early voting and election workers-require for 2020; raises pay

A4621  (Kean,S)  BPU membership-require 1 member reside in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth/Ocean Co.

A4656  (Tucker,C; Timberlake,B; Caputo,R; Holley,J)  Civilian review boards, local-auth. to review police operations & conduct;$600K

A4659  (Rooney,K)  Influenza vaccinations-proh. govt. entity/school requiring for 18 yrs or younger

A4667  (McGuckin,G; Catalano,J)  American flag-auth. private persons display on NJTA/SJTA property; proh. removal

A4697  (Benson,D)  Reproductive health, contraception-health insurance coverage for svc. and drugs

A4698  (Benson,D)  Contraceptives-expand req. for health insurers/Medicaid prog. cover prescription

A4702  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Elected municipal officers-prohibit employment w/mun. in which they hold office

A4705  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E; Catalano,J; McGuckin,G)  Vote in person option, Nov. 2020-req. if voter turns in unopened mail-in ballot

A4706  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Simonsen,E)  Black Heritage Trail-establish; establish NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission

A4707  (Benson,D; Simonsen,E; Vainieri Huttle,V)  Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program-establish in DOE

A4710  (Simonsen,E)  Sch dist close sch-estab flexible instruct day prog; continue instruct at home

A4712  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Police officer training-req. 6 hr. in-svc cultural diversity training every 5 yr

A4716  (Dunn,A)  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit

A4765  (Gove,D)  Spitting in law enforce. off. food/drink-clarify, constitute aggravated assault 
A4789  Vainieri Huttle,V)   Safe & Equitable Remote Learning Program-estab.; support Internet access service  
A4791  (Vainieri Huttle,V; Stanfield,J)   Personal protective equipment-exempt from sales and use tax 

ACR27  (Wirths,H)  Property tax-freeze on primary residences of homeowners 65 years and over

ACR193  (Gove,D; Rumpf,B)  Student Learning Standards, Comprehensive Health & Physical Ed on sex ed-opposes

AR35  (Space,P; Holley,J)  Hearing impaired-urges law enforcement agency training program, how to approach

AR174  (Mazzeo,V; Armato,J)  Homestead benefit program & property tax reimb. prog.-supports continued funding

AR183  (Benson,D)  Election Day-urges Congress to make federal holiday

AR188  (McClellan,A; Simonsen,E)  Military honors-urge Congress to extend time limitation for upgrading
AR190  (Dunn,A)  Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day-recognizes October 13, 2020   

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A4165  (Dunn,A)  Student-athlete physical exams-extend period to receive during 2020-21 school yr

 

Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1943  (Zwicker,A)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1160  (Conaway,H)  Traumatic Brain Injury Fund-include trans cost, accessing support group meetings

A1334  (Dunn,A)  Levi's Law-DOH provide spina bifida information to parents/families of newborns

A1943  (DiMaso,S)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

A3123  (Murphy,C)  Veteran-allows to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk

A4307  (Space,P)  Sport & recreational activity-add rock climbing in law concerning landowner liab

A4324  (Johnson,G)  Monk parakeet-removes from list of potentially dangerous species

A4409 Acs (ACS)  (Downey,J)  Higher Education Secretary-requires approval for certain branch campuses

A4563  (Wimberly,B)  Division on Violence Prevention & Intervention-establishes in DLPS

A4673  (Chaparro,A)  Prescriptions for contraceptives-permit pharmacist prescribe, cert circumstances

A4675  (Schaer,G)  Commission on Pandemic Insurance Coverage-establishes

A4705  (Wirths,H)  Vote in person option, Nov. 2020-req. if voter turns in unopened mail-in ballot

A4706  (Tucker,C)  Black Heritage Trail-establish; establish NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission

A4731  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Hotel/motel occupancy fee-allocate rev. for arts, historical heritage & tourism

A4735  (Chaparro,A)  Sexual assault at instit. of higher education-victim-centered employee training

A4744  (Jimenez,A)  Instant run-off voting-permit use in balloting, cert. local elective pub offices

A4745  (Chaparro,A)  Exempt fireman certificates-raise from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age

A4746  (Lopez,Y)  Child care services-require provider subsidy payments be based on enrollment

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A812  (Mukherji,R)  Public defender fees, inability to pay-municipal court provide applicant notice

A856  (McKnight,A)  Hearing impaired, assistive devices-expand Medicaid coverage

A870  (McKnight,A)  Deaf, hard of hearing individuals-evaluate interactions between law enforcement

A1123  (Jasey,M)  Hearing aids-requires health benefits coverage for all ages

Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A1160  (Benson,D)  Traumatic Brain Injury Fund-include trans cost, accessing support group meetings

A1943  (Clifton,R)  Wineries, produce more than 250K gallons per yr.-allow lic. to ship to consumers

A2432  (Space,P)  Local Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act-establishes

A2822  (Wirths,H)  Prop. tax exemption-req. cost-benefit analyses/local government financial impact

A2877  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities

A3566 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C)  Veteran-DMVA notify certain organizations, name of deceased

A3807  (Danielsen,J)  Students w/military obligations-establish higher ed. instit. late registration

A3870  (Mukherji,R)  Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute

A4307  (Wirths,H)  Sport & recreational activity-add rock climbing in law concerning landowner liab

A4324  (Giblin,T)  Monk parakeet-removes from list of potentially dangerous species

A4408  (Murphy,C)  Higher education instit-grants immunity from liability, damages from coronavirus

A4409 Acs (ACS)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Higher Education Secretary-requires approval for certain branch campuses

A4411 Aca (1R)  (Lampitt,P)  COVID-19 testing kits-req St enter in contract for purchase by higher edu instit

A4414  (Caputo,R)  Student disciplinary actions-require public schools report; DOE estab. database

A4424  (Murphy,C)  Wine consultants-establishes permit

A4466  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Mail-in, provisional ballots, signature defects-permits voter to cure

A4563  (Bergen,B)  Division on Violence Prevention & Intervention-establishes in DLPS

A4580  (McKnight,A)  Home baked goods-establish requirements for sale

A4705  (Space,P)  Vote in person option, Nov. 2020-req. if voter turns in unopened mail-in ballot

A4706  (McKnight,A)  Black Heritage Trail-establish; establish NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission

A4716  (Benson,D)  Subsidized child care asst prog 2020-2021-incr provider pymts, revise hrly limit

A4731  (Simonsen,E)  Hotel/motel occupancy fee-allocate rev. for arts, historical heritage & tourism

A4733  (Lopez,Y)  Child Care Deserts, Task Force-establishes

A4735  (Dunn,A)  Sexual assault at instit. of higher education-victim-centered employee training

A4744  (Zwicker,A)  Instant run-off voting-permit use in balloting, cert. local elective pub offices

A4746  (Chaparro,A)  Child care services-require provider subsidy payments be based on enrollment

A4747  (Lopez,Y)  Child care deserts-require DHS develop incentives, encourage private investment

A4749   (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Reentry, Mental Health, & Addiction Svc Coordination Committee-each county estab
A4750  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Alcoholic bev. manufacturing license-waive issuance/renewal fee during COVID-19
A4751  (Tully,P)   Alcoholic bev lic, temp 3-yr-estab for new restaurants, opened during COVID-19
A4776  (Mosquera,G)  Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women-develop & implement staffing plan
A4777  (Mosquera,G)  Sexual abuse, Edna Mahan inmates-DOC implement procedures, facilitate reporting
A4778  (Mosquera,G)   Edna Mahan sexual abuse invest.-req adminstrators have access to info concerning
A4779  (Mosquera,G)    Edna Mahan Correctional-concerns security practices, physical plant deficiencies
A4780  (Mosquera,G)    Edna Mahan Correctional security cameras-DOC install, review & retain footage
A4781  (Mosquera,G)   Edna Mahan DOC Spec Invest-impose req on officers conducting sexual abuse invest
A4789  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)    Safe & Equitable Remote Learning Program-estab.; support Internet access service
A4791  (Benson,D)   Personal protective equipment-exempt from sales and use tax

AR35  (Wirths,H)  Hearing impaired-urges law enforcement agency training program, how to approach

AR183  (Karabinchak,R)  Election Day-urges Congress to make federal holiday

 

The Assembly Speaker has made the following appointments:

 

*Effective September 30, 2020

 

Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly (35)

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (15)

Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera (4)

Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake (34)

Assemblywoman Holly T. Schepisi (39)

 

Notes to the 9/24/2020 Digest:

Bills Passed:

 

SJR57  Gopal,V/Oroho,S+11  Manufacturing Week-designates first week of October of each year  (79-0-0) *NOT* (78-1-0)

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A4012 Aca (1R)  (Downey,J)  Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and administer *NOT* Co-Sponsor Added

 

 

The Assembly adjourned at 6:21 P.M. to meet again on Monday, October 19, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (9/24/2020):

 

P.L.2020, c.93.  S2050/2090 Scs (SCS)  Turner,S/Testa,M+21  9/28/2020  Military, serving outside of State, combat zone compensation-exclude income tax 

P.L.2020, c.94.  A10  Coughlin,C/Giblin,T+2  9/29/2020  Income tax rate-increase from 8.97% to 10.75% on income between $1M & $5M 

P.L.2020, c.95.  A4721  Sumter,S/Sweeney,S  9/29/2020  CBT surtax-imposes at rate of 2.5% until December 31, 2023 

P.L.2020, c.96.  A4722  McKeon,J/Pou,N  9/29/2020  Annual assessment on HMO-increase, support charity care from 3% to 5% in FY 2021 

P.L.2020, c.97.  S2021  Sarlo,P/Cunningham,S  9/29/2020  State budget FY2020-2021-State funds $32.7B and federal funds $13.8B 

P.L.2020, c.98.  A838 Aca (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Wimberly,B+8  9/29/2020  Earned income tax credit program-expands eligibility, taxpayers age 18
   qualify 

P.L.2020, c.99.  S2178 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J/Rice,R+5  9/29/2020  Work First NJ program-repeals family cap 

P.L.2020, c.100.  S908 Aca w/GR (2R)  Singleton,T/Oroho,S+3  9/30/2020  Real estate developments-clarifies association assessment payment
  requirements 

P.L.2020, c.101.  S2436 Sca w/GR (2R)  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+20  9/30/2020  Coronavirus disease 2019 testing-authorizes pharmacists to order and
  administer 

P.L.2020, c.102.  S698  Ruiz,M/Scutari,N+15  10/8/2020  Campaign contrib-allow use for child care expense related to campaign activities 

P.L.2020, c.103.  A4405 Aca (1R)  Danielsen,J/Pinkin,N  10/8/2020  Piscataway Regional Day School-requires State to sell land and improvements 

 

P.L.2020, JR-4.  SJR38 Aa (1R)  Turner,S/Pou,N+5  9/30/2020  Sickle Cell Awareness Month-designates September of each year 

P.L.2020, JR-5.  SJR57  Gopal,V/Oroho,S+11  9/30/2020  Manufacturing Week-designates first week of October of each year 

P.L.2020, JR-6.  SJR92  Vitale,J/Corrado,K+3  9/30/2020  Safe Haven Awareness Month-designate September