Committees · 2020–2021 Session
Science, Innovation and Technology
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 16th District
Democrat · 22nd District
Democrat · 7th District
Republican · 26th District
Republican · 40th District
Democrat · 33rd District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.
Bills sent85
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out29%
25 of 85; 1 moved on without a report, 59 stopped in committee
Time in committee95 days
most between 3 and 282 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027134 bills
reported 16% · typically 37 days, most 6–139 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025140 bills
reported 25% · typically 84 days, most 25–118 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2022–2023100 bills
reported 34% · typically 25 days, most 7–149 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2020–202185 bills
reported 29% · typically 95 days, most 3–282 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–201997 bills
reported 34% · typically 34 days, most 14–95 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session, newest first.
85 bills
Assembly Bill 2070 · Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides.*
Sent December 9, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5720 · Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.
Sent December 9, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1016 · Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides.**
Sent December 9, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 3667 · Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.
Sent December 9, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 6029 · Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.
Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5823 · The "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act."
Sent June 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5592 · Adds technology transfer duties to New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5432 · Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program in DOE to assist public schools in purchase of connected devices and Internet access for students during periods of remote instruction.
Sent March 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5448 · Requires commercial Internet websites and online services to notify consumers of collection and disclosure of personally identifiable information and allows consumers to opt out.
Sent March 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5449 · Removes certain property rights of State agencies in certain instances.
Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4985 · Prohibits deceptive audio or visual media content of candidate for elective public office within 60 days of election.
Sent January 25, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5013 · Directs Secretary of State to develop national marketing campaign promoting State's innovation economy.
Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2891 · "Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act."
Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4428 · Prohibits use of certain technology for unauthorized electronic surveillance of cellular telephones.
Sent July 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4170 · Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent June 11, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4217 · Directs BPU to prohibit Internet service providers from installing broadband telecommunications infrastructure on certain poles or underground facilities unless Internet service providers adhere to principle of "net neutrality."
Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4219 · Prohibits awarding of public contracts to Internet service providers, unless Internet service providers adhere to principle of "net neutrality."
Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4192 · Requires State agencies to develop and submit information technology strategic plan.
Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4211 · Imposes moratorium on use of biometric surveillance systems technology by law enforcement agencies; establishes commission to recommend appropriate law enforcement uses for biometric surveillance systems technology.
Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 238 days
Assembly Bill 4170 · Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent May 28, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly
65 more
Assembly Bill 4097 · Provides STEM graduate retention tax credit for certain employers who pay certain employees' education loan debt.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3984 · Creates affirmative defense for certain breaches of security.
Sent May 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3642 · "New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Act"; authorizes sale of tax credits to fund investments in certain New Jersey high-growth businesses.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3649 · Requires OIT to establish Statewide wireless network through public-private partnership agreement.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3625 · Imposes moratorium on collection of biometric identifiers by public entities and requires AG to recommend appropriate uses; restricts private use of biometric information.
Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 326 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3255 · Requires certain businesses to notify customers of certain information concerning the collection and sale of personally identifiable information and to allow customers to opt-in to collection and sale.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3276 · Establishes the four-year "New Jersey Innovation Inspiration School Grant Pilot Program" in DOE to fund non-traditional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3283 · "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA) establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer A
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3537 · Creates "New Jersey Life Sciences Internship Challenge" program.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2799 · Requires Business Action Center to establish "Entrepreneur Learner's Permit Pilot Program" for certain designated industries.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2852 · Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastucture strategic plan.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2971 · The "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act."
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3006 · Requires certain disclosures of intentionally deceptive audio or visual media.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 340 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3020 · Creates matching grant program for small businesses engaged in life sciences.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3024 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research institutions; allows certain technology businesses located in certain innovation zones to receive certain tax credits under Grow New Jersey Assistan
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3072 · "The Consumer Electronic Voice Recognition Information Act"; prohibits operation of voice recognition feature on connected device before informing user of voice recognition feature during initial setup or installation of connected device.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2576 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2614 · "21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2723 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 296 · Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2349 · The "New Jersey Social Innovation Act"; establishes social innovation loan pilot program and study commission within EDA.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2442 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2452 · Requires EDA to establish innovation center for emerging technology and life sciences businesses in northern, central, and southern New Jersey.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2455 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to support FIRST Robotics Programs in school districts.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 385 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2503 · "Innovate New Jersey Act"; establishes tax-free business incubators at institutions of higher education.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2505 · Authorizes EDA to provide financial assistance to certain business incubator facilities.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2507 · Establishes technology transfer assistance program in EDA.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2510 · Establishes entrepreneur-in-residence pilot program.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2301 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $25 million for Economic Development Authority for augmenting State's investment in technology start-up ventures.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 109 · Provides assistance to business accelerators and incubators and startup businesses located within those business accelerators and incubators.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 192 · Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 193 · Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 195 · Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct study and issue report on impact of artificial intelligence on growth of State's economy.*
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 198 · Establishes New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 300 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to small business employers and farm employers for increases in certain mandatory employer contributions.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 303 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $450,000 for National Aviation Research and Technology Park.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 320 · Requires Department of Treasury to review and approve digital payment platform.*
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 578 · "Stop Social Media Censorship Act"; creates private right of action for users of social media websites whose political or religious speech has been deleted or censored by social media websites.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 642 · Provides gross income tax credits to support development of New Jersey-based small business start-ups.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 740 · Requires State agencies in awarding contracts for purchase of items that require power source to consider items powered by fuel cells.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 741 · Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 742 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of machinery and equipment and sales of natural gas used to generate electricity in certain fuel cell facilities.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 850 · Establishes "Broadband Access Study Commission." *
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 209 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 975 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 976 · Directs installation of hydrogen refueling stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1070 · Requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop guidance for institutions of higher education to identify cultural barriers in recruitment and retention of underrepresented students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 209 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1165 · Allows taxpayers to deduct cost of certain depreciable assets under corporation business and gross income taxes.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1175 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential and prohibit any disclosure, sale, or unauthorized access to subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing to disclose informatio
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1178 · Permits corporations to use blockchain technology for certain recordkeeping requirements.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1181 · Requires commercial Internet website and online service operators to conspicuously post their privacy policy.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1188 · Prohibits use of bots to deceive person about origin and content of communication for certain commercial or election purposes.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1190 · "New Jersey Innovation Assistance Act"; establishes New Jersey Innovation Assistance Program to provide tax credits to certain businesses.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1191 · Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.*
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 405 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1203 · "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1210 · Requires public hearing prior to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1378 · Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to develop cybersecurity best practices and awareness materials for consumers in this State.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1392 · Regulates and establishes certain consumer protections concerning digital currencies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1625 · Directs DOE to develop outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 209 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1838 · Prohibits online education services from using and disclosing certain information, engaging in targeted advertising, and requires deletion of certain information in certain circumstances.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days
Assembly Bill 1968 · Provides gross income tax deduction for costs of certain green home improvements that increase building systems resiliency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1973 · Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act"; provides additional incentive to businesses located in certain enterprise zones.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2155 · "Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2171 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing or email to disclose information; prohibits subscriber penalty.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2172 · Establishes Edison Innovation Science and Technology Fund in EDA to provide grants for certain science and technology-based university research; appropriates $5 million.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2188 · Requires commercial Internet websites and online services to notify customers of collection and disclosure of personally identifiable information and allows customers to opt out.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days