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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 25, 2009 | NJ | A 3101 | Creating Homelessness Trust Funds | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 27) |
June 25, 2009 | NJ | S 1880 | Establishing Criminal Sentencing Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 26) |
June 18, 2009 | NJ | S 1880 | Establishing Criminal Sentencing Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
June 18, 2009 | NJ | A 3101 | Creating Homelessness Trust Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | A 4314 | Traffic Control Signal Monitoring | Bill Passed - House (49 - 25) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | A 4314 | Traffic Control Signal Monitoring | Bill Passed - House (49 - 25) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | A 4314 | Traffic Control Signal Monitoring | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | S 176 | Expanding Damages for Wrongful Death | Bill Passed - House (41 - 32) |
Dec. 10, 2007 | NJ | S 171 | Eliminating the Death Penalty | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
June 23, 2008 | NJ | A 339 | Handgun Purchasing Limitations | Bill Passed - House (47 - 28) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | A 4314 | Traffic Control Signal Monitoring | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
Jan. 9, 2006 | NJ | S 2783 | Age Restrictions for the Purchase of Tobacco Products | Bill Passed - House (58 - 16) |
March 2, 2006 | NJ | A 798 | New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act | Bill Passed - House (55 - 14) |
Jan. 9, 2006 | NJ | S 2083 | Domestic Partner Surviving Rights | Bill Passed - House (67 - 8) |
Dec. 13, 2007 | NJ | S 171 | Eliminating the Death Penalty | Bill Passed - House (44 - 36) |
Dec. 13, 2007 | NJ | S 171 | Eliminating the Death Penalty | Bill Passed - House (44 - 36) |
June 26, 2009 | NJ | A 339 | Handgun Purchasing Limitations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
Jan. 7, 2008 | NJ | S 176 | Expanding Damages for Wrongful Death | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
Dec. 10, 2007 | NJ | S 171 | Eliminating the Death Penalty | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | S 1163 | Requires Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cameras | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 15) |
Dec. 20, 2021 | NJ | S 2834 | Requires Culturally Responsive Training for Teaching Candidates | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 18) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | S 1163 | Requires Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cameras | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Jan. 9, 2012 | NJ | S 958 | Authorizes the Limited Sale of Syringes and Needles Without a Prescription | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 17) |
Sept. 27, 2018 | NJ | A 2762 | Amends Temporary Disability Leave Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 8) |
Dec. 20, 2021 | NJ | S 2834 | Requires Culturally Responsive Training for Teaching Candidates | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
Jan. 9, 2012 | NJ | S 958 | Authorizes the Limited Sale of Syringes and Needles Without a Prescription | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
Oct. 25, 2012 | NJ | S 1816 | Authorizes Delaware Port Authority to Inspect Hazardous Materials | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 1217 | Authorizes Extreme Risk Protective Orders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 11) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2761 | Prohibits Firearm Magazines with More than 10 Rounds | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20) |
May 14, 2020 | NJ | S 2332 | Establishes the 2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | S 2465 | Prohibits 3D Printed Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
Jan. 11, 2021 | NJ | A 4454 | Requires School Districts to Include Instruction on Diversity and Inclusion as Part of New Education Standards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 29) |
June 27, 2013 | NJ | S 2723 | Amends Firearms Identification Card Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 16) |
May 20, 2013 | NJ | A 3796 | Requires an Individual to Dispose of Unauthorized Firearms Within a Certain Time Period | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 24) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 101 | Requires Firearm Retailers to Sell Personalized Handguns | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
May 20, 2013 | NJ | A 3797 | Requires Certain Firearm Information to be Collected and Reported | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 27) |
May 20, 2013 | NJ | A 3797 | Requires Certain Firearm Information to be Collected and Reported | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 27) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 824 | Requires Ignition interlock Devices for Sentenced Drunk Drivers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
May 22, 2014 | NJ | A 2006 | Reduces the Maximum Capacity of Ammunition Magazines | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 34) |
Jan. 10, 2022 | NJ | S 896 | Exempts Public Defender Fee Requirements for Defendants Under the Age of 18 | (56 - 23) |
Jan. 7, 2010 | NJ | A 2762 | Authorizing Reduction of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offenses in School Zones | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 30) |
Jan. 8, 2024 | NJ | S 723 | Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
Jan. 11, 2010 | NJ | S 119 | Legalizing Medical Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
Jan. 7, 2010 | NJ | A 2762 | Authorizing Reduction of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offenses in School Zones | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 30) |
May 13, 2013 | NJ | A 3797 | Requires Certain Firearm Information to be Collected and Reported | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 101 | Requires Firearm Retailers to Sell Personalized Handguns | Bill Passed - House (49 - 23) |
Nov. 25, 2019 | NJ | S 761 | Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans | Bill Passed - House (55 - 16) |
May 13, 2013 | NJ | A 3797 | Requires Certain Firearm Information to be Collected and Reported | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
May 12, 2014 | NJ | A 2777 | Amends Firearm Transportation Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
July 16, 2020 | NJ | A 4175 | Establishes the "New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
Sept. 24, 2020 | NJ | S 2519 | Authorizes Public Health Emergency Credits for Certain Inmates | Bill Passed - House (41 - 34) |
Oct. 18, 2012 | NJ | S 1816 | Authorizes Delaware Port Authority to Inspect Hazardous Materials | Bill Passed - House (53 - 23) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | A 1897 | Reduces Criminal Penalty for Marijuana Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
May 12, 2014 | NJ | A 2006 | Reduces the Maximum Capacity of Ammunition Magazines | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
May 30, 2013 | NJ | A 3659 | Amends the Definition of Destructive Devices | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4369 | Repeals Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms For Certain Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
June 24, 2013 | NJ | S 2723 | Amends Firearm Identification Card Requirements | Bill Passed - House (43 - 34) |
Jan. 8, 2024 | NJ | S 723 | Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - House (48 - 26) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 1217 | Authorizes Extreme Risk Protective Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
May 13, 2013 | NJ | A 3796 | Requires an Individual to Dispose of Unauthorized Firearms Within a Certain Time Period | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
June 20, 2019 | NJ | S 3897 | Prohibits Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes from Purchasing Guns | Bill Passed - House (58 - 10) |
June 7, 2018 | NJ | A 2761 | Prohibits Firearm Magazines with More than 10 Rounds | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
Nov. 16, 2020 | NJ | A 1649 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Dec. 17, 2020 | NJ | A 4454 | Requires School Districts to Include Instruction on Diversity and Inclusion as Part of New Education Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 3686 | Increases State Protections for Labor Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
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) |
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 30, 2023 | NJ | S 3772 | Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation | Bill Passed - House (45 - 31) |
June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 3772 | Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation | Bill Passed - House (45 - 31) |
June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 3771 | Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services | Bill Passed - House (46 - 29) |
June 30, 2023 | NJ | S 524 | Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program | Bill Passed - House (45 - 28) |
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) |
Dec. 19, 2022 | NJ | A 4769 | Establishes Gun Free Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 2846 | Amends Firearm Manufacturing Violations from Third to Second Degree Crimes | Bill Passed - House (64 - 14) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 1204 | Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
Dec. 20, 2021 | NJ | S 3319 | Repeals Certain Juvenile Justice Penalties | Bill Passed - House (50 - 21) |
June 24, 2021 | NJ | A 5864 | Authorizes Police to View Body Camera Footage | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
June 3, 2021 | NJ | A 5820 | Repeals the Public Health Emergency Declared by the Governor to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
June 16, 2014 | NJ | S 783 | Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice | Bill Passed - House (49 - 26) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 3974 | Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
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 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) |
March 26, 2015 | NJ | S 2791 | Environmental Protection Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (43 - 30) |
June 24, 2021 | NJ | A 5207 | Prohibits State, Local Entities, and Private Detention Facilities from Signing Contracts to Detain Non-Citizens | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
June 27, 2016 | NJ | A 3689 | Requires Justifiable Need for Firearm Permits | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 4370 | Requires Gun Owners to Obtain a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 2742 | Appropriates Funds For Law Enforcement Licensing | Bill Passed - House (70 - 8) |
Oct. 20, 2016 | NJ | S 51 | Authorizes Restrictions on Solitary Confinement | Bill Passed - House (45 - 26) |
Dec. 17, 2018 | NJ | S 1036 | Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor | Bill Passed - House (41 - 34) |
Dec. 17, 2018 | NJ | S 1036 | Requires Attorney General to Appoint an Independent Prosecutor | Bill Passed - House (41 - 34) |
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) |
Dec. 18, 2020 | NJ | S 3256 | Reduces Penalties for Psilocybin Possession | Bill Passed - House (51 - 23) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4320 | Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
June 25, 2018 | NJ | A 3861 | Amends Unemployment Insurance Law | (23 - 14) |
Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | A 4320 | Expands Ballot Receipt and Election Deadlines | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
Jan. 13, 2020 | NJ | S 758 | Requires Incarcerated Individuals Count in Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (54 - 22) |
April 12, 2018 | NJ | A 1827 | Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |