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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | S 2607 | Requires Municipal Master Plans to Factor in Climate Change | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | S 2704 | Appropriates $30 Million to the EDA to Assist Food Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 2412 | Requires Refunds or Credit for Certain Short-Term Rental Reservations During Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 19 | Establishes Juneteenth Day as a Public Holiday | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 971 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 2380 | Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 3641 | Requires Cultural Diversity and Implicit Bias Training for Law Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
July 30, 2020 | NJ | A 1076 | Requires Attorney General to Collect and Report Prosecutorial and Criminal Justice Data | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
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) |
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 30, 2020 | NJ | S 419 | Requires Cultural Diversity Training for Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
July 16, 2020 | NJ | A 4175 | Establishes the "New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
June 29, 2020 | NJ | S 2273 | Amends Teacher Health Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
June 29, 2020 | NJ | S 232 | Requires the Evaluation of Environmental and Public Health Stressors | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14) |
June 29, 2020 | NJ | S 2455 | Prohibits Lawful Presence as Qualification for Occupational License | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
June 29, 2020 | NJ | S 2485 | Authorizes Local Governments to Prohibit Evictions during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
May 14, 2020 | NJ | S 2332 | Establishes the 2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
May 14, 2020 | NJ | A 4131 | Requires Sanitation and Cleaning Guidelines for Hotels | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
May 14, 2020 | NJ | S 1055 | Prohibits Rent Controlled Units From Being Converted into Condominiums | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
May 14, 2020 | NJ | S 2437 | Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
March 5, 2020 | NJ | A 2371 | Requires Recycling of Food Waste | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
March 5, 2020 | NJ | S 864 | Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14) |
Jan. 13, 2020 | NJ | S 589 | Amends Online Voter Registration Rules | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
Dec. 16, 2019 | NJ | A 5823 | Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration for Individuals Released from Prison | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
Aug. 26, 2019 | NJ | S 4069 | Amends Absentee Ballot Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
June 27, 2019 | NJ | A 3726 | Requires Food Waste Recycling Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
June 27, 2019 | NJ | A 5385 | Increases Licensing and Tax Requirements for Vape Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
June 25, 2019 | NJ | S 761 | Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 824 | Requires Ignition interlock Devices for Sentenced Drunk Drivers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 101 | Requires Firearm Retailers to Sell Personalized Handguns | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
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 20, 2019 | NJ | A 314 | Amends Solitary Confinement Procedures | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | A 3696 | Amends Firearms Storage Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 18) |
June 7, 2019 | NJ | S 2144 | Amends State Insurance Laws on Fair Conduct Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 30, 2019 | NJ | A 10 | Expands the Medical Marijuana Program | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
March 25, 2019 | NJ | A 1504 | Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
March 25, 2019 | NJ | S 1080 | Establishes Conditions for Restricted Usage of Suspended or Revoked Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
March 14, 2019 | NJ | S 477 | Increases Statutes of Limitation for Sexual Abuse Victims | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
Feb. 26, 2019 | NJ | S 692 | Prohibits the Department of Education from Establishing Maximum Salaries for Superintendents | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 119 | Requires Certain Candidates To Disclose Income Tax Returns | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 3381 | Authorizes Graduation Proficiency Tests to High School | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 758 | Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 3039 | Prohibits Financial Aid For Students Convicted Of Hazing | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | S 1073 | Authorizes Local Government Units to Establish Storm Water Utilities | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | A 15 | Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | S 1784 | Expands State Medicaid Program to Include Doula Maternity Care Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6) |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | S 2465 | Prohibits 3D Printed Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | A 4674 | Authorizes US Congresspersons to Run for Congress and Presidency during Primary Election | Bill Passed - Senate |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | S 678 | Prohibits Disposal of Fracking Waste | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | A 1330 | Authorizes Research and Cultivation of Hemp | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | A 4495 | Increases Corporate Business Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | S 2892 | Expands State Tax on Aviation Fuel | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
Aug. 27, 2018 | NJ | S 2293 | Authorizes a Ballot Measure to Issue $1 Billion in Funds for School Upgrades | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
July 26, 2018 | NJ | S 2846 | Authorizes Police to Carry High Capacity Magazines | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 4202 | Amends State Tax Rates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 4061 | Establishes Surcharge on Prearranged Rides | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 3088 | Increases New Jersey's Earned Income Tax Credit | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | S 2824 | Amends Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 1753 | Requires Sales Tax on Transient Accommodations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
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) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 4261 | Requires Out of State Online Vendors to Collect New Jersey Sales Tax | (22 - 15) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | S 1612 | Requires Minimum Nurse Aide-to-Resident Ratio | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
July 1, 2018 | NJ | S 822 | Requires Employers and Landlords to Hold Liability Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4249 | Increases the Use of Hospital Admission Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3861 | Amends Unemployment Insurance Law | (23 - 14) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3871 | Amends Definition of 'Misconduct' for Unemployment Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4163 | Authorizes Municipal Payroll Taxes for School Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3463 | Requires Polling Places to Post Count of Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 542 | Requires Schools Maintain a Supply of Opioid Antidotes | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 4110 | Requires Seat Belts on School Buses | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | S 2532 | Requires Corrections Officers to Complete 4 Hours of Sexual Assault Prevention Training | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | S 2055 | Authorizes Student Financial Aid for Incarcerated Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | A 4132 | Amends Nicotine Taxation | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 2 | Amends School Funding Formula | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 2711 | Requires Child Abuse Training for Teachers | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 2019 | Appropriates both State and Federal Funds for the State Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 1074 | Requires Public Access to Beaches | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4) |
June 21, 2018 | NJ | S 490 | Prohibits Welfare "Family Caps" | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 1217 | Authorizes Extreme Risk Protective Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2761 | Prohibits Firearm Magazines with More than 10 Rounds | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 1181 | Amends Various Firearm Confiscation Measures | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 4111 | Amends Online Gambling Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2758 | Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2757 | Requires Background Checks for Private Gun Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | S 121 | Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements Regarding Workplace Harassment | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 122 | Authorizes Tax Credits for Film Production | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 2014 | Authorizes Automatic Voter Registration at More Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 1827 | Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 2039 | Establishes Regulations for Out-of-Network Billing | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3686 | Increases State Protections for Labor Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3380 | Requires Individuals to Purchase Health Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3723 | Amends Clean Energy Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 427 | Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 | (30 - 5) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1229 | Increases Salary For Certain State Cabinet Members, Judges, Prosecutors, and Public Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 1878 | Establishes a State Health Reinsurance Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | S 2313 | Establishes Zero-Emissions Certificate Program for Nuclear Power Plants | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
March 26, 2018 | NJ | S 699 | Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
March 26, 2018 | NJ | S 1036 | Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |