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                                                                        for December 14, 2020

 

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Vol. XLIV No. 65                                             219th Legislature First Annual Session

 

 

  SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Nominations Reported from Committee:

 

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

      Kalimah H. Ahmad, of Jersey City.

      Honorable Michael V. Cresitello, Jr., J.S.C., of Middlesex.

      Darren J. Del Sardo, of East Hanover.

      Honorable Robert M. Hanna, J.S.C., of Madison.

      Honorable Bruce J. Kaplan, J.S.C., of Highland Park.

      Honorable Timothy P. Lydon, J.S.C., of Trenton.

      Honorable John J. Matheussen, J.S.C., of Sewell.

      Mitchell L. Pascual, of Ridgewood.

      Angelo Servidio, of Weehawken.

      Honorable Donna M. Taylor, J.S.C., of Linwood.

      Honorable Peter J. Tober, J.S.C., of Bernardsville.

      Honorable Jeffrey J. Waldman, J.S.C., of Egg Harbor Township.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FORT MONMOUTH ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AUTHORITY:

      Stephen J. Gallo, of Lake Como, to replace James Gorman.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

      Janine G. Bauer, of South Orange.

      Dr. Balpreet Grewal-Virk, of Upper Saddle River.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS:

      Stephanie Salvatore, of Sewell.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

      Carlos A. Lejnieks, of Hoboken.

 

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

      Felicia Grant, of Red Bank, to replace Marilyn Dore.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY:

      Scott D. Salmon, Esq., of Springfield, to replace James Allen.

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE ATHLETIC CONTROL BOARD:

      Gene J. Mulroy, of Colts Neck, to replace Leonard Hedinger, Jr..

 

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION:

      Ian K. Leonard, of Camden, to replace Albert John Alvarez.

 

TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS:

      Paul R. Rodriguez, of Weehawken.

 

TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL:

      James B. Graziano, Esq., of Metuchen.

Bills Introduced:

 

S3265  Diegnan,P  SPRS service credit-permit members to purchase for prior public employment  REF SSG

S3266  Diegnan,P  Shareholder meetings, remote-allow corporations to hold  REF SCM

S3267  Diegnan,P  COVID-19 vaccine-authorizes certain health care professionals to administer  REF SHH

S3268  Diegnan,P  Bicycle safety of students-develop program for grades kindergarten through 12  REF SED

S3269  Bateman,C  Income tax credit-provide to essential employees working during COVID-19  REF SBA

S3270  Bucco,A  Tobacco & vapor products tax-limits on cigars, up to $0.50 per cigar  REF SHH

S3271  Corrado,K  Person w/disabilities-req DHS post copies of certain incident reports on website  REF SHH

S3272  Corrado,K  Crime against servicemember-adds aggravating factor  REF SJU

S3273  Kean,T  Farmers, beginning-NJEDA estab loan program to assist in finan capital purchases  REF SEG

S3275  Corrado,K  Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities-establishes  REF SMV

S3276  Bucco,A  Pregnancy policy for law enforcement officers-require agencies to adopt  REF SLP

S3277  Bucco,A  Exempt fireman certificates-raise from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age  REF SLP

S3278  Gopal,V  Nurse, licensed-veteran receive credit upon completing military medical training  REF SMV

S3279  Gopal,V  Motor vehicle dealers-authorize to sell online & obtain electronic signatures  REF STR

S3280  Gopal,V  Business interruption insur-offer rider for global virus transmission & pandemic  REF SCM

S3281  Gopal,V  Commission on Pandemic Insurance Coverage-establishes  REF SCM

S3282  Gopal,V  Colorectal cancer screenings-reduce age health benefit plans cover from 50 to 45  REF SCM

S3284  Greenstein,L  Accidental death benefit in TPAF-provides for if caused by COVID-19  REF SSG

S3285  Greenstein,L  Vehicle, electric-concerns electric public utility service rates for charging  REF SEN

SCR139  Greenstein,L  Colorectal cancer screening-urges to lower recommended age from 50 to 45  REF SHH

SJR101  Testa,M  Commission on Apprenticeship Program Promotion-establishes  REF SLA

SR104  Testa,M/Corrado,K  Apprenticeship programs, high schools include info. in events/resources-urges  REF SED

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A702 Aa (1R)  Sumter,S/Mazzeo,V+1  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use  REP

A883 Aca (1R)  Giblin,T/Timberlake,B+14  Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information  REP

A1135 AcaScaSca (3R)  Coughlin,C/Karabinchak,R+4  Nonprofit hospital w/for-profit medical on-site provider-restore prop tax exemp  REP/SCA

A2116  Tully,P/Swain,L+7  Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines  REP

A4250 AcaSca (2R)  Downey,J/Mukherji,R  Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures  REP/SCA

A4410 AcaAcaSca (3R)  Greenwald,L/Jasey,M+19  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  REP/SCA

A4544 AcaSca (2R)  Caputo,R/Jasey,M  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment  REP/SCA

A4941  Mejia,P  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  REP

A4943  Wirths,H/Space,P  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  REP

S21 ScaSca (2R)  Scutari,N/Sweeney,S  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act  REP/SCA

S280  Kean,T/Scutari,N+11  Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information  REP

S357/624 ScsSca (SCS/1R)  Sarlo,P/Cryan,J+1  Nonprofit hospital w/for-profit medical on-site provider-restore prop tax exemp  REP/SCA

S994  Sweeney,S/Singleton,T  Goods & services-State agencies required to make good faith effort to purchase  REP

S1761  Gopal,V  Horses, retired-establish fund to care for and improve track safety  REP

S1965  Cruz-Perez,N/Turner,S  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use  REP

S2009  Lagana,J  Fed. fds for St agencies-St Treasurer submit report to Leg identifying deadlines  REP

S2508 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+1  Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures  REP/SCA

S2743 ScaSca (2R)  Cunningham,S/Ruiz,M+3  Community College Opportunity Grant Program-establishes  REP/SCA

S2807  Greenstein,L/Pou,N  Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute  REP

S2868  Scutari,N/Addiego,D+1  Animal, welfare or care-provides for advocate in criminal cases  REP

S2875 Sca (1R)  Singleton,T  Cannabis, med.-revises restriction on ownership of alternative treatment centers  REP/SCA

S2996 Sca (1R)  Testa,M/Sweeney,S+1  Cosmetology & hairstyling-allow licensees to operate mobile facilities  REP/SCA

S3081  Singleton,T  Title insurance-repeals law concerning excess rates & charges  REP

S3091 Sca (1R)  Addiego,D/Bateman,C+1  Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use  REP/SCA

S3092  Oroho,S  Real property, surplus in Borough of Franklin-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  REP

S3122  Sacco,N  Surplus property in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County-auth. St. Treasurer to sell  REP

S3150 Sca (1R)  Pou,N  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment  REP/SCA

S3196  Cardinale,G/Smith,B  Real property, Mahwah Township-authorizes State Treasurer to sell  REP

S3197  Scutari,N/Smith,B  Judges, certain-clarifies eligibility for deferred retirement in JRS  REP

S3218 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Sarlo,P  Health services corporation-provides for reorganization  REP

S3218 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Sarlo,P  Health services corporation-provides for reorganization  REP/SCA

S3220 Sca (1R)  Sweeney,S/Turner,S  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers  REP/SCA

S3235  Beach,J  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  REP

S3252 Sca (1R)  Vitale,J  Co. Option Hospital Fee Pilot Prog.-clarify, expire 5 yr. after co collected fee  REP/SCA

S3256  Scutari,N  Psilocybin-reclassify possession as disorderly persons offense  REP

S3283 Sca (1R)  Addiego,D/Lagana,J  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns  REP/SCA

SCR91  Weinberg,L/Kean,T  Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization  REP

SR80  Gopal,V/Cryan,J+1  Postal Service, US-urges Congress provide immediate financial assistance  REP

 

 

 

 

Bills Referred/SBA:

 

A4250 AcaSca (2R)  Downey,J/Mukherji,R  Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures 

A4544 AcaSca (2R)  Caputo,R/Jasey,M  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment 

S1997 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Oroho,S+1  Main Street Economic Growth Prog-estab to encourage bus development in small mun 

S2503  Ruiz,M/Cryan,J  Strangulation assault-increases to crime of second degree 

S2508 Sca (1R)  Gopal,V/Greenstein,L+1  Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures 

S2807  Greenstein,L/Pou,N  Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute 

S3091 Sca (1R)  Addiego,D/Bateman,C+1  Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use 

S3146 Sca (1R)  Greenstein,L/Testa,M  Correctional police/parole off-req compensatory time off, for work during emerg 

S3150 Sca (1R)  Pou,N  School nurse, return to employment-permit for 2 years w/out TPAF reenrollment 

S3197  Scutari,N/Smith,B  Judges, certain-clarifies eligibility for deferred retirement in JRS 

S3218 Sca (1R)  Pou,N/Sarlo,P  Health services corporation-provides for reorganization 

 

Concurrent Resolutions Placed On Desk:

 

SCR91  Weinberg,L/Kean,T  Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Absolute Veto:

 

S1957  Greenstein,L/Oroho,S+17  Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.-supports activities 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Conditional Veto:

 

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

S2708  Sweeney,S/Codey,R+16  Mental health, behavioral health & addiction svcs.-req provisions in St contract 

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S280  (Bateman,C)  Human trafficking victim-develop and post notice containing information

S1937  (Bucco,A; Corrado,K; Kean,T)  Promote Employment by State Agencies of People w/Disabilities Task Force-estab.

S1997 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Main Street Economic Growth Prog-estab to encourage bus development in small mun

S2508 Sca (1R)  (Singleton,T)  Notaries and notarial acts-revises law; authorizes electronic signatures

S2864 Sca (1R)  (Bucco,A)  Broadband Access Study Commission-establishes

S2924  (Ruiz,M)  Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M

S2936  (Holzapfel,J)  Mail-in ballots-move voter with undeliverable ballot to inactive file

S3025  (Holzapfel,J)  Voter registration-suspends automatic registration

S3053  (Holzapfel,J)  Voting fraud task force-require AG create

S3091 Sca (1R)  (Turner,S)  Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use

S3109  (Holzapfel,J)  Vote by Mail Study Commission-establish, report mail-in ballot irregularities

SJR97  (Diegnan,P)  Teacher Appreciation Week-designates first full week of May

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S1965  (Turner,S)  State info tech contracts-req software use to document contractor computer use

S1997 Sca (1R)  (Oroho,S)  Main Street Economic Growth Prog-estab to encourage bus development in small mun

S2140  (Smith,B)  Unclaimed water utility deposits-dedicate to Statewide nonprofit util. asst. org

S3091 Sca (1R)  (Bateman,C)  Concrete products utilizing carbon footprint-reducing tech-concerns purchase/use

SJR59  (Corrado,K)  First Responders Appreciation Month-designates October of each year

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

S3095  (Greenstein,L)  Construction inspection program, expedited-establishes

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S3283 Sca (1R)  (Gopal,V)  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns

 

 

 

 

 

Note to the 12/10/2020 Digest:

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

S2559  (Turner,S)  Telemedicine & telehealth-revise requirements for health insur/Medicaid to cover

 

Co-Prime Sponsors Added:

 

S2807  (Pou,N)  Defense Against Porch Pirates Act; amends theft statute

S3146  (Testa,M)  Correctional police/parole off-req compensatory time off, for work during emerg

 

The Senate adjourned at 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, to meet again on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 (QUORUM).

  ASSEMBLY ACTION (QUORUM)

 

Bills Introduced:

 

A5140  DiMaso,S/Wirths,H  Small business & not-for-profit org. assistance for COVID-19-approp $300M to EDA  REF ACE

A5141  Conaway,H  Prescriptions-requires all prescriptions be electronically transmitted  REF AHE

A5142  Wimberly,B  Homeowner in foreclosure-protect from excessively low intervening offer  REF AHO

A5143  Wimberly,B  Homelessness Prevention Program-revises;$300M  REF AHO

A5144  Vainieri Huttle,V  Vaccinations-recognizes right of minors aged 14 and older to consent  REF AHE

A5145  Vainieri Huttle,V  Development impact fees-authorizes municipal assessment, following St guidelines  REF ASL

A5146  McKnight,A  Real estate appraisal-revoke/suspend/fine co, engage in discriminatory appraisal  REF ARP

A5147  Lampitt,P  Alleviating Learning Loss Grant Prog-estab; assist in certain education programs  REF AED

A5148  Quijano,A  Convenience fees for electronic payments-authorize local government to impose  REF ASL

A5149  Greenwald,L/Benson,D  Paycheck protection prog. loan-allow deduction of certain expenses when forgiven  REF AAP

A5150  Moen,W/Benson,D+1  MVC customer service phone number-provide at motor vehicle inspection facilities  REF ATR

AR208  Vainieri Huttle,V  CARES Act family leave & paid sick leave benefits-urges Congress to extend  REF AWC

AR209  Moen,W/DeAngelo,W  United Kingdom-oppose trade agreement unless Good Friday/Irish peace preserved  REF AOF

 

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

 

A21 AcaAca (2R)  Quijano,A/Holley,J+2  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act  REP/ACA

A317  Danielsen,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Veterinary facilities-requires annual inspections  REP

A508 Aca (1R)  Webber,J/DeCroce,B+2  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships  REP/ACA

A1171  Freiman,R/Karabinchak,R+4  Statewide database, certified payroll information for pub works projects-creates  REP

A1219 Aca (1R)  Chaparro,A/McKnight,A+2  Rabies-owner notification of testing protocol & options prior to testing animals  REP/ACA

A1269 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Giblin,T  Class 4A commercial property-eliminates the 1% fee and the 1% tax  REP/ACA

A1537 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Moen,W+2  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term  REP/ACA

A1587 Aca (1R)  Houghtaling,E/Dancer,R  Dogs-permitted in farmers markets  REP/ACA

A1919 AcaAca (2R)  Wimberly,B/Reynolds-Jackson,V+4  Fair Chance in Housing Act-estab cert housing rights, persons w/criminal records  REP/ACA

A2063  Pintor Marin,E/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Prisoner reentry transitional housing-requires DCA establish standards  REP

A2290 Aca (1R)  Moen,W/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes  REP/ACA

A2293  Jasey,M/Kennedy,J+5  Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement  REP

A2877 Aca (1R)  Dancer,R/Vainieri Huttle,V+4  Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities  REP/ACA

A3007 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Dunn,A+1  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog  REP/ACA

A4129 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Vainieri Huttle,V+5  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders  REP/ACA

A4174 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Vainieri Huttle,V+1  Mental health professionals-concerns demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic  REP/ACA

A4244  Karabinchak,R  Religious corporations-authorizes remote meetings during state of emergency  REP

A4433 Aca (1R)  Greenwald,L/Mukherji,R+9  School-based mental health services providers-creates grant program  REP/ACA

A4434  Greenwald,L/Lampitt,P+10  Student Wellness Grant Program-establishes in DOE  REP

A4435 Aca (1R)  Verrelli,A/Greenwald,L+9  School Based Youth Services Prog.-require DCF give priority to cert. school dist  REP/ACA

A4436 Aca (1R)  Mosquera,G/Greenwald,L+4  Student Mental Health Task Force-establish, study resources available  REP/ACA

A4437 Aca (1R)  Lampitt,P/Greenwald,L+7  Pub. school student mental health svcs-permit referral to private prof counselor  REP/ACA

A4617 AcaAca (2R)  Burzichelli,J/Wimberly,B+5  Landlord expenses, cert-addresses in response to COVID-19;$300M  REP/ACA

A4631  Burzichelli,J  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  REP

A4783 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Lampitt,P+5  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates  REP/ACA

A4840 Aca (1R)  Burzichelli,J/Benson,D+2  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip  REP/ACA

A4869 Aca (1R)  Wirths,H/Verrelli,A+1  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid  REP/ACA

A4895  Armato,J  Office of deputy superintendent of election-creates in counties of fifth class  REP

A4975 AcaAaAca (3R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Caputo,R+2  Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19  REP/ACA

A5014 Aca (1R)  Egan,J/Houghtaling,E  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  REP/ACA

A5053  Chaparro,A/Zwicker,A  Environmental infra. proj.-amends list approved for long-term funding for FY2021  REP

 

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

 

A5054  Spearman,W/Swain,L+3  Environmental infrastructure lonans for projects-modifies terms and conditions  REP

A5057 Aca (1R)  Danielsen,J/Speight,S+2  Infrastructure Bank-auth. to finance aviation & marine infrastructure projects  REP

A5077  Armato,J/Jasey,M  Farmland preservation-State Agriculture Development Committee;$29.886M  REP

A5079  Taliaferro,A/Murphy,C+2  CBT revenues to St Agriculture Devel Committee-co planning incentive grants;$12M  REP

A5080  Zwicker,A/Verrelli,A+1  CBT rev to St Agriculture Devel Committee-non-profit org farmland grants;$3.763M  REP

A5081  Freiman,R/Reynolds-Jackson,V+1  Farmland preservation-dedicate CBT rev. for mun planning incentive grants;$11.5M  REP

A5089 Aca (1R)  Pinkin,N  Co. Option Hospital Fee Pilot Prog.-clarify, expire 5 yr. after co collected fee  REP/ACA

A5113  Timberlake,B/Sumter,S  CBT rev to Historic Trust-preservation projects & admin expenses;$11.777M  REP

A5114  DeAngelo,W/Speight,S+2  State capital & park development projects-dedicate CBT revenues;$37.16M  REP

A5115  Moriarty,P/Conaway,H+2  Recreation & conservation purposes, Blue Acres-CBT revenue to DEP;$30.387M  REP

A5119 Aca (1R)  McKeon,J/Downey,J+3  Health services corporation-provides for reorganization  REP/ACA

A5122 Aca (1R)  Spearman,W/Dancer,R+2  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers  REP/ACA

A5151 Aca (1R)  Egan,J/Armato,J+4  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns  REP/ACA

S967  Bucco,A/Singleton,T  Workers' compensation insurance requirement-concerns corporations & partnerships  REP

S2384 ScaAca (2R)  Greenstein,L/Gill,N+3  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders  REP/ACA

S2713  Sarlo,P/Codey,R  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  REP

S3003 Sa (1R)  Madden,F/Greenstein,L  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies  REP

S3015  Sweeney,S/Greenstein,L+3  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip  REP

 

Bills Reported Referred/AAP:

 

A996 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Houghtaling,E+1  Economic Gardening Program-create, prov customized service to certain businesses  REP/ACA REF AAP

A1646 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Chaparro,A+3  Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program-establish  REP/ACA REF AAP

A1841 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/Quijano,A+1  Lead or asbestos hazard abatement, primary residency-gross income tax deduction  REP/ACA REF AAP

A3005  Armato,J/Vainieri Huttle,V+2  Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act  REP REF AAP

A3998  Murphy,C/Giblin,T+3  Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp  REP REF AAP

A4330 Aca (1R)  Schaer,G/Pintor Marin,E+2  Economic Emerg. Investment Stabilization Act-EDA invest in impacted businesses  REP/ACA REF AAP

A4516  Reynolds-Jackson,V/Holley,J+1  Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA  REP REF AAP

A4690  Houghtaling,E/Downey,J  Redevelopment Auth assistance-expand elig criteria, mun wherein projects receive  REP REF AAP

A5151 Aca (1R)  Egan,J/Armato,J+4  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns  REP REF AAP

S2476  Singleton,T/Addiego,D  Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp  REP REF AAP

 

Bills Transferred:

 

A1537  Spearman,W/Moen,W+2  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term  FROM ASL TO AAP

A1841 Aca (1R)  Timberlake,B/Quijano,A+1  Lead or asbestos hazard abatement, primary residency-gross income tax deduction  FROM AHE TO ACD

A4631  Burzichelli,J  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  FROM ACO TO AAP

A4895  Armato,J  Office of deputy superintendent of election-creates in counties of fifth class  FROM ASL TO AAP

A5122  Spearman,W/Dancer,R+2  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers  FROM ASL TO AAP

S2713  Sarlo,P/Codey,R  Sports & entertainment venues-allow for cashless payment  FROM ACO TO AAP

 

Bills Recommitted:

 

A21 Aca (1R)  Quijano,A/Holley,J+2  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act  RCM AAP

A4975 AcaAa (2R)  Chiaravalloti,N/Caputo,R+2  Quality Single Accountability Continuum-postpones review due to COVID-19  RCM AED

A5057 Aca (1R)  Danielsen,J/Speight,S+2  Infrastructure Bank-auth. to finance aviation & marine infrastructure projects  RCM AAP

A5089  Pinkin,N  Co. Option Hospital Fee Pilot Prog.-clarify, expire 5 yr. after co collected fee  RCM AAP

 

Concurrent Resolutions Placed On Desk:

 

SCR91  Weinberg,L/Kean,T  Games of chance-allow certain organizations use proceeds to benefit organization 

 

Bills Received from Governor/Absolute Veto:

 

AJR172  Aca (1R)  Speight,S/Reynolds-Jackson,V+9    Racial bias-establish task force to study within criminal justice system

 

Co-Sponsors Added:

 

A21 AcaAca (2R)  (Calabrese,C)  Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, & Marketplace Modernization Act

A1171  (Lopez,Y; Swain,L; Space,P; Wirths,H)  Statewide database, certified payroll information for pub works projects-creates

A1537 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term

A1616  (Rooney,K)  Student ID cards-required to contain phone number for suicide prevention hotline

A1897/4269 AcsScaSca (ACS/2R)  (Calabrese,C)  Marijuana and hashish-provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms

Co-Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A2196  (Moen,W; Quijano,A)  St. pensions-proh investment, req divestment in pub traded fossil fuel companies

A2271  (Calabrese,C)  Suicide prevention-require additional sch dist personnel, complete training prog

A2290 Aca (1R)  (Sumter,S)  Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program-establishes

A2293  (Carter,L)  Suicide prevention programs-require institutions of higher education implement

A2877 Aca (1R)  (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Property, vacant and abandoned-requires registration with municipalities

A2970  (Johnson,G)  Crime victim, certain-strengthens location confidentiality

A3005  (Carter,L)  Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act

A3007 Aca (1R)  (McKnight,A)  Higher education institutions-prov. students w/access to mental health care prog

A3080 Aca (1R)  (Calabrese,C)  Suicide Prevention Advisory Council-establishes in DOH

A3998  (Reynolds-Jackson,V)  Workers compensation-concerns benefits for surviving dependents of essential emp

A4013 Aca (1R)  (Chiaravalloti,N)  Bill Cray's Law-require certain group homes install electron monitoring devices

A4129 Aca (1R)  (Danielsen,J)  COVID-19-req. health care fac. report data related to workers & first responders

A4330 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G)  Economic Emerg. Investment Stabilization Act-EDA invest in impacted businesses

A4433 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Johnson,G; Chiaravalloti,N)  School-based mental health services providers-creates grant program

A4434  (Jasey,M; Johnson,G; Chiaravalloti,N)  Student Wellness Grant Program-establishes in DOE

A4435 Aca (1R)  (Chiaravalloti,N; Reynolds-Jackson,V; Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  School Based Youth Services Prog.-require DCF give priority to cert.
  school dist

A4437 Aca (1R)  (Reynolds-Jackson,V; Chiaravalloti,N; Jasey,M)  Pub. school student mental health svcs-permit referral to private prof counselor

A4623  (Peters,R)  Discharge designation-DMVA assist memb discharged due to LGBTQ status to change

A4663  (Jasey,M)  Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths & Communities Pilot Prog;$8.4M

A4691  (McKeon,J)  Nonprofit arts & cultural org.-assist, negatively impacted by COVID-19;$10M

A4783 Aca (1R)  (Murphy,C; Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Teachers-grants reciprocity with certain out-of-state certificates

A4789   (Moen,W)   Safe & Equitable Remote Learning Program-estab.; support Internet access service

A4793  (Thomson,E)  Notray public-authorize any member of Legislature to perform all functions of

A4869 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid

A4936  (Thomson,E)  Tobacco & vapor products tax-limits on cigars, up to $0.50 per cigar

A5054  (Space,P; Wirths,H)  Environmental infrastructure lonans for projects-modifies terms and conditions

A5076  (Johnson,G)  Veteran, homeless shelters-establish grant program

A5082  (Johnson,G)  LGBTQ veterans-concerns benefits, update definition; DMVA develop review process

A5083  (Johnson,G)  Sexual abuse, correctional fac-Spec Investigations Division issue monthly report

A5085  (Johnson,G)  Small business & not-for-profit organization assistance-approp. $300M to EDA

A5088  (Johnson,G)  Manufacturing in Higher Ed. Act-req State entities promote manuf career pathways

A5119 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Health services corporation-provides for reorganization

A5122 Aca (1R)  (Simonsen,E; McClellan,A)  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers

A5150   (Verrelli,A)   MVC customer service phone number-provide at motor vehicle inspection facilities

A5151 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G; Mazzeo,V; Houghtaling,E; Verrelli,A)  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns

ACR196  (Verrelli,A)  Colorectal cancer screening-urges to lower recommended age from 50 to 45

 

Co-Sponsors Withdrawn:

 

A4058  (Space,P)  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations

A4840 Aca (1R)  (Bergen,B)  CBT & income tax credits, temp.-prov for job creation, manuf personal prot equip

 

Second Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1537 Aca (1R)  (Moen,W)  Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act-extend economic recovery term

A2619  (Speight,S)  Teachers, expedite certification, early coll high sch prog-estab alternate route

A3052  (Swain,L)  Textbook vendors-requires DOE to maintain a list that use inclusive material

A3341  (McKeon,J)  LED technology-municipalities, public utilities & State to use in street lights

A3345  (McKeon,J)  Renewable energy system, commercial-establish uniform alternative assessment

A3348  (McKeon,J)  Water Resources Protection Trust Fund Act; estab. user fee on water consumption

A4058  (Taliaferro,A)  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations

A5002  (Verrelli,A)  Person w/disabilities-req DHS post copies of certain incident reports on website

A5014 Aca (1R)  (Houghtaling,E)  Unemployment comp. fund-concerns contributions by employee leasing companies

A5064  (Giblin,T)  Buy American Act-highway & bridge construction contract made w/US steel products

A5084  (Calabrese,C)  Psilocybin-reclassify possession as disorderly persons offense

A5122 Aca (1R)  (Dancer,R)  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers

A5123  (Downey,J)  Group homes-implement policy to prevent social isolation, condition of licensure

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A1269 Aca (1R)  (Calabrese,C)  Class 4A commercial property-eliminates the 1% fee and the 1% tax

A1587 Aca (1R)  (Space,P)  Dogs-permitted in farmers markets

A2890  (Timberlake,B)  Prof & occupational bds-req standards, considering applicants w/crim hist record

A3052  (Vainieri Huttle,V)  Textbook vendors-requires DOE to maintain a list that use inclusive material

A4058  (Space,P)  Police officer eval.-prohibits from considering number of arrests or citations

 

Third Prime Sponsors Added: (cont’d)

 

A4516  (Johnson,G)  Minority Depository Institution Coordinator-establishes position in EDA

A4664  (Sumter,S)  Minority/women-owned bus.-conduct disparity study, utilization in St procurement

A4869 Aca (1R)  (Space,P)  Prevailing wage-requires certain bidders provide proof wage will be paid

A5075  (Johnson,G)  Fire museum and Fallen Firefighter Memorial Commission-establish

A5122 Aca (1R)  (Johnson,G)  Civil svc law enforce exam-permit exemption for entry level-law enforce officers

A5123  (Benson,D)  Group homes-implement policy to prevent social isolation, condition of licensure

A5129  (Verrelli,A)  Income tax credit-provide to essential employees working during COVID-19

A5150   (Conaway,H)  MVC customer service phone number-provide at motor vehicle inspection facilities 

 

Fourth Prime Sponsors Added:

 

A5151 Aca (1R)  (Bramnick,J)  Emergency unemployment benefits & shared work benefits-concerns

 

The Assembly adjourned at 6:44 P.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 to meet again on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 (QUORUM).

 

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

 

None

 

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (12/10/2020):

 

P.L.2020, c.132.  S848 ScaAca (2R)  Pou,N/Gopal,V+1  12/14/2020  Health care service firms-revise requirements for financial information reports 

P.L.2020, c.133.  S2465 ScaScaAca (3R)  Sweeney,S/Conaway,H+3  12/14/2020  Heath Care Transparency Act-concerns health care professionals
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P.L.2020, c.134.  A543 Aca (1R)  Jimenez,A/Giblin,T+4  12/14/2020  Psychologist training requirements-revises 

P.L.2020, c.135.  A4282/4150 Acs (ACS)  Pinkin,N/Karabinchak,R+18  12/14/2020  Nursing homes & personal protection equipment-maintain supply for
  residents  

P.L.2020, c.136.  A4442 Aca (1R)  Downey,J/Benson,D+4  12/14/2020  Driving privileges during COVID-19-auth individuals who have passed road test