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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
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- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 855 | Requires Counties to Rename "Freeholders" to "County Commissioners" | Bill Passed - House (61 - 12) |
| Sept. 24, 2020 | NJ | S 2021 | Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
| Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 2370 | Establishes Compassionate Release System for Inmates with Terminal Illnesses | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| Dec. 17, 2018 | NJ | S 1036 | Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor | Bill Passed - House (41 - 34) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 699 | Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - House (49 - 24) |
| June 16, 2022 | NJ | A 3694 | Establishes the Purple Star Schools Program for Military Families | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
| March 26, 2018 | NJ | S 104 | Establishes Equal Pay Law | Bill Passed - House (74 - 2) |
| May 24, 2018 | NJ | S 493 | Authorizes Transgender Death Certificates | Bill Passed - House (57 - 10) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3380 | Requires Individuals to Purchase Health Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 2008 | Requires Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| March 13, 2017 | NJ | A 3091 | Prohibits Marriage for Individuals Under 18 | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
| Nov. 25, 2019 | NJ | S 2905 | Prohibits Sale of Shark Fins | Bill Passed - House (54 - 19) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | NJ | S 105 | Amends Medicaid Coverage for Family Planning Services | Bill Passed - House (52 - 20) |
| Jan. 8, 2024 | NJ | A 5910 | Increases Annual Legislature Salaries Starting in 2026 | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | NJ | S 598 | Requires New Jersey to Join US Climate Alliance | Bill Passed - House (49 - 23) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | NJ | S 120 | Appropriates $7.4 Million to Department of Health | Bill Passed - House (47 - 20) |
| Aug. 8, 2022 | NJ | A 1474 | Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1878 | Establishes a State Health Reinsurance Plan | Bill Passed - House (46 - 22) |
| April 13, 2020 | NJ | S 2331 | Establishes Assistance for Reentry Benefits for Inmates | Bill Passed - House (52 - 26) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 3641 | Requires Cultural Diversity and Implicit Bias Training for Law Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| June 21, 2018 | NJ | A 4132 | Amends Nicotine Taxation | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1229 | Increases Salary For Certain State Cabinet Members, Judges, Prosecutors, and Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (45 - 23) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 4389 | Establishes 2.5% State Tax on Net Premiums on Most Health Insurers | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | ACR 188 | Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 3971 | Authorizes the Issuance of "Coronavirus Relief Bonds" by Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
| March 25, 2019 | NJ | A 1504 | Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 1906 | Establishes Crime of False 911 Calls with Purpose to Intimidate or Harass Based on Race | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 3765 | Authorizes School Employees with Safety Experience to be Appointed as a School Safety Specialist | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 2039 | Establishes Regulations for Out-of-Network Billing | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 315 | Establishes Employment Security Protections During Changes in Control of Healthcare Entities | Bill Passed - House (45 - 32) |
| June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 4111 | Amends Online Gambling Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 2340 | Prohibits Eviction of Tenants During a Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (49 - 22) |
| June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 2902 | Authorizes Ticket Price Increases at Sports Events to Cover Event-Related Expenses | Bill Passed - House (71 - 6) |
| June 20, 2019 | NJ | A 314 | Amends Solitary Confinement Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| June 20, 2019 | NJ | A 4135 | Establishes Procedures for Digital Parking Meters and a Fund for Encouraging Designated Drivers | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
| June 30, 2021 | NJ | A 4554 | Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 481 | Requires Automobile Insurance Policies to Provide a Minimum Amount of Liability Coverage | Bill Passed - House (44 - 29) |
| June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2758 | Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
| June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 1181 | Amends Various Firearm Confiscation Measures | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| Oct. 27, 2022 | NJ | SJR 70 | Authorizes Funding for Affordable Housing Out of Appropriations in the Build Back Better Act | Joint Resolution Passed - House (44 - 20) |
| June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 2020 | Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 | Bill Passed - House (53 - 23) |
| June 20, 2023 | NJ | A 4151 | Amends Certain Restrictions on Cannabis Establishment Owners | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
| May 24, 2012 | NJ | S 1322 | Requires Participation In the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative | Bill Passed - House (45 - 33) |
| Aug. 27, 2019 | NJ | S 4069 | Amends Absentee Ballot Regulations | Bill Passed - House (45 - 14) |
| Dec. 19, 2022 | NJ | A 4769 | Establishes Gun Free Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | A 4674 | Authorizes US Congresspersons to Run for Congress and Presidency during Primary Election | Bill Passed - Senate |
| June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 3772 | Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation | Bill Passed - House (45 - 31) |
| June 7, 2018 | NJ | S 427 | Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 | Bill Passed - House (59 - 0) |
| June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 3771 | Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services | Bill Passed - House (46 - 29) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 2846 | Amends Firearm Manufacturing Violations from Third to Second Degree Crimes | Bill Passed - House (64 - 14) |
| April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3686 | Increases State Protections for Labor Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 524 | Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program | Bill Passed - House (45 - 28) |
| June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 2 | Amends School Funding Formula | Bill Passed - House (54 - 17) |
| June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4163 | Authorizes Municipal Payroll Taxes for School Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
| June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 1615 | Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy | Bill Passed - House (55 - 20) |
| June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3463 | Requires Polling Places to Post Count of Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
| Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | A 15 | Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
| June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3871 | Amends Definition of 'Misconduct' for Unemployment Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| Dec. 20, 2021 | NJ | S 3319 | Repeals Certain Juvenile Justice Penalties | Bill Passed - House (50 - 21) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 1204 | Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
| June 24, 2021 | NJ | S 3780 | Permits Prosecutors to Enroll in the Prosecutors Part of Public Employees Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (55 - 19) |
| March 1, 2021 | NJ | S 3456 | Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment | Bill Passed - House (46 - 20) |
| June 16, 2014 | NJ | SCR 116 | Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent | Resolution Passed - House (47 - 30) |
| June 24, 2021 | NJ | S 2924 | Appropriates $8.4 Million for a "Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities" Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (53 - 21) |
| June 24, 2021 | NJ | S 3926 | Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects | Bill Passed - House (49 - 26) |
| May 26, 2022 | NJ | ACR 109 | Establishes Resolution Urging Passage of Universal School Meals Program Act | Bill Passed - House (47 - 26) |
| Dec. 15, 2022 | NJ | A 4889 | Authorizes Residential Address Confidentiality for Local Officials | Bill Passed - House (67 - 11) |
| June 23, 2022 | NJ | S 1204 | Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
| Jan. 10, 2022 | NJ | A 4655 | Limits Police Presence at Voting Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | S 119 | Legalizing Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (48 - 14) |
| Jan. 10, 2011 | NJ | S 2381 | Electric Generation Facilities Pilot Program | Bill Passed - House (57 - 15) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 3974 | Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State | Bill Passed - House (47 - 16) |
| May 26, 2022 | NJ | A 1282 | Establishes Electric School Bus Program | Bill Passed - House (47 - 31) |
| Dec. 13, 2010 | NJ | S 1 | Low-Income Housing Amendments and Abolishing the Council on Affordable Housing | Bill Passed - House (43 - 32) |
| March 16, 2009 | NJ | S 2577 | Age-Restricted Housing Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (42 - 28) |
| Dec. 10, 2009 | NJ | A 2762 | Authorizing Reduction of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offenses in School Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
| Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | S 2905 | Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information | Bill Passed - House (43 - 32) |
| June 25, 2012 | NJ | A 763 | Increases Fees to Fund the E-Court Information System | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
| Jan. 9, 2012 | NJ | S 3172 | Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries | Bill Passed - House (51 - 18) |
| April 15, 2024 | NJ | A 4161 | Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program | Bill Passed - House (52 - 20) |
| Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | A 2029 | Chiropractic Regulation Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
| March 20, 2014 | NJ | A 2777 | Amends Firearm Transportation Laws | Bill Passed - House (43 - 29) |
| June 21, 2007 | NJ | S 3000 | 2007-2008 Budget | Bill Passed - House (50 - 30) |
| Oct. 25, 2012 | NJ | S 2157 | Establishes Residential Foreclosure | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
| Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | A 4378 | Exception to the Ban on Former State Employees Working for the Casino Industry | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
| June 21, 2010 | NJ | A 2740 | Requiring Review of New Drivers' Program | Bill Passed - House (57 - 21) |
| May 20, 2010 | NJ | A 10 | Increasing Income Tax Rate on Income Exceeding $1 Million | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
| June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 3000 | 2010-2011 Budget | Bill Passed - House (41 - 37) |
| Oct. 18, 2012 | NJ | AR 86 | Opposes the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Citizens United Versus Federal Elections Commission | Resolution Passed - House (49 - 23) |
| June 29, 2010 | NJ | S 2036 | Offshore Wind Economic Development Act | Bill Passed - House (71 - 6) |
| June 28, 2010 | NJ | A 3009 | Professional Sports Team Specialty License Plates | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
| June 29, 2010 | NJ | S 2139 | 2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget | Bill Passed - House (42 - 22) |
| June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 2090 | Car Inspection Waiver | Bill Passed - House (41 - 37) |
| June 28, 2010 | NJ | S 2094 | Limiting State Alternate Benefit Program for Higher Education Faculty | Bill Passed - House (41 - 36) |
| June 29, 2010 | NJ | S 29 | Reducing the property tax levy cap | Bill Passed - House (44 - 33) |
| Dec. 13, 2010 | NJ | ACR 151 | Concerning Legislative Review of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program | Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 16) |
| May 9, 2011 | NJ | S 799 | Adopted Individuals' Access to Birth Certificates | Bill Passed - House (45 - 26) |
| June 29, 2011 | NJ | S 4000 | 2011-2012 Budget | Bill Passed - House (46 - 32) |
| Oct. 25, 2012 | NJ | S 1650 | Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16) |
| Sept. 26, 2011 | NJ | A 2806 | Conversion of Certain Private Schools to Charter Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |