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                                                                        for November 30, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 62                                                                                219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

  SENATE ACTION

 

The Senate did not meet.  The Senate will meet on Monday, December 7, 2020 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “1” and “2” scheduled to meet).

 

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5060  Reynolds-Jackson,V  Perinatal mood disorders-inserts new references, deletes postpartum depression  REF AWC

A5061  Quijano,A/Moen,W  Vote by mail application-allows online reg. up to seven day before election  REF ASL

A5084  Kennedy,J  Psilocybin-reclassify possession as disorderly persons offense  REF AJU

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A2487  (Downey,J)  Healthy Terminals Act-req. airport/train station workers be paid cert wages/benf

A4632 Aca (1R)  (DeCroce,B)  MVC written knowledge exam-provide online during COVID-19 pub. health emerg.

A4793  (Stanfield,J; Verrelli,A; Scharfenberger,G; Schepisi,H; Munoz,N; DePhillips,C; DiMaio,J)  Notray public-authorize any member of Legislature to
  perform all functions of

A4856  (Dunn,A)  School websites & web services-req. to be accessible to persons w/disabilities

A4880  (Stanfield,J; Murphy,C)  Animal cruelty against victim's animal-include in definition of domestic viol.

A4929  (Dunn,A)  College Mental Health Services Act-grant prog., concerns mental health on campus

A4936  (Munoz,N; Schepisi,H)  Tobacco & vapor products tax-limits on cigars, up to $0.50 per cigar

A4980  (DiMaio,J)  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance

A4995  (Giblin,T)  Criminal justice career academy pilot prog-estab in DOE, support in pub high sch

A5013  (Johnson,G)  State innovation economy-Secretary of State develop national marketing campaign

A5024  (Johnson,G)  Transit Bus Riders' Bill of Rights-estab

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

A5045  (DiMaio,J)  Jersey Fresh Program-$200K lasped monies in Unclaimed Property Trust Fund

A5058  (DePhillips,C)  Cigarette usage, electronic-school districts provide instruction on dangers

ACR197  (DePhillips,C)  Voters-constitutional amendment to provide right to cast ballot in person

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A4820  (Johnson,G)  Dentist/dental insurance-prohibits certain provisions in agreements

A4873  (Dunn,A)  MVC service-allow customer to schedule appointment on MVC website

A4980  (Karabinchak,R)  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance

A4989  (Kean,S)  Municipal liab for gross negligence-establishes, fail to protect during riots

A4991  (Kean,S)  Riot & disorderly conduct-broadens offense; enhance penal., monument destruction

A5007  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Professional development programs-compile list on virtual & remote instruction

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

A5027  (Conaway,H)  Military equipment, federal surplus-transfer to law enforcement agencies

A5032  (Verrelli,A)  Electric veh charging stations-permit accessory uses & structures, req ordinance

A5033  (Dancer,R)  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain electronic signatures

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

 

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1098  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  State agency websites-make accessible to people w/disabilities on mobile devices

A4980  (Benson,D)  Classic NJ license plates-authorizes issuance

A5008  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Stillbirth Resource Center-establishes; expands professionals; approp $2.5M

A5032  (Zwicker,A)  Electric veh charging stations-permit accessory uses & structures, req ordinance

A5033  (Verrelli,A)  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain electronic signatures

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

 

The Assembly adjourned at 2:11 P.M. to meet again on Monday, December 7, 2020 (QUORUM, Committees at the Call of the Speaker).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (11/19/2020):

 

P.L.2020, c.125.  A1649 AcaScaSa (3R)  Quijano,A/Lopez,Y+20  11/20/2020  Daniel's Law-proh. home address disclosure of law off, judicial off,
   prosecutors 

P.L.2020, c.126.  S238 ScsAca (SCS/1R)  Singleton,T/Sarlo,P+11  11/20/2020  Jr Firefighter Auxiliary members-promulgate reg pertaining to
   training/duties 

P.L.2020, c.127.  A4942  Greenwald,L/Jimenez,A+23  11/20/2020  Library Construction Fund-provide grants for public libraries;$87.4M 

P.L.2020, c.128.  S1163 ScaAa w/GR (3R)  Turner,S/Tucker,C+4  11/24/2020  Body camera-law enforcement officer required to wear 

P.L.2020, c.129.  A4312 w/GR (1R)  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Sumter,S+8  11/24/2020  Body camera worn by law enforcement officers-regulates use