Committees · 2020–2021 Session
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 11th District
Democrat · 5th District
Republican · 9th District
Democrat · 38th District
Republican · 26th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.
Bills sent116
2% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out47%
55 of 116; 3 moved on without a report, 58 stopped in committee
Time in committee63 days
most between 7 and 179 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027141 bills
reported 14% · typically 37 days, most 28–128 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025145 bills
reported 33% · typically 128 days, most 66–399 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023142 bills
reported 43% · typically 39 days, most 13–220 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021116 bills
reported 47% · typically 63 days, most 7–179 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–201998 bills
reported 56% · typically 129 days, most 44–253 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2016–2017102 bills
reported 65% · typically 149 days, most 42–303 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–201589 bills
reported 66% · typically 94 days, most 21–203 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–201358 bills
reported 57% · typically 81 days, most 27–122 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–201162 bills
reported 42% · typically 39 days, most 20–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session, newest first.
116 bills
Senate Bill 4296 · Requires DMVA to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families.
Sent January 4, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4280 · Extends eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans.
Sent December 16, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4281 · Designates "Suicide Awareness & Remembrance flag" as official State flag.
Sent December 16, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4279 · Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran wi
Sent December 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 4184 · Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses.
Sent November 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5784 · Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA.
Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3987 · Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
Sent June 24, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3967 · Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA.
Sent June 16, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 652 · Exempts certain veterans from driver's license fee, motorcycle license fee, and digitized picture fee.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3894 · Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3903 · Requires administrator and assistant administrator at State veterans' memorial home have prior work experience in clinical setting.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3904 · Requires DMVA veterans' memorial homes to communicate with veterans' guardians via at least two communication means.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3905 · Allows veteran's guardian to remove veteran from DMVA veterans' memorial home under certain emergency circumstances.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3906 · Requires DMVA veterans' memorial homes to hold quarterly town hall meetings with veterans' guardians.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3907 · Requires position of resident advocate at each State veterans' memorial home.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3908 · Requires DMVA veterans' facilities provide payroll-based journal information to NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3909 · Requires Director of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in DMVA to have prior clinical and long-term care experience.
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3918 · Requires Adjutant General of DMVA send weekly reports to Commissioner of DOH on status of veterans' homes in State during every future public health emergency; requires such reports through December 31, 2021. *
Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3862 · Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator for service members.
Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3783 · Permits dependents of military member to enroll in school district in advance of military member's relocation to district.
Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 179 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
96 more
Senate Bill 3784 · Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.
Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 179 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3785 · Establishes "Purple Star Schools Program" in DOE to recognize public and nonpublic schools which emphasize importance of assisting children of military families.
Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 179 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3786 · Transfers New Jersey Group for Access and Integration Needs in Emergencies and Disasters from DHS to NJ State Police, revises membership requirements, and requires group to be consulted on certain matters.
Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3754 · Authorizes military service members, spouses, and dependents with out-of-state domicile to operate motor vehicles in New Jersey.
Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3758 · Allows individuals on active duty to participate remotely in certain governmental meetings.
Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3765 · Establishes price preference program on State contracts for businesses owned by women veterans or women in military service.
Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3679 · Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.
Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3680 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.
Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3702 · Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to DMVA for air quality studies to support campaign for award of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets at 177th Air National Guard base.
Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3572 · Establishes "Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program."
Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3573 · Increases from $750 to $3,000 annual State payment made to certain veterans and their surviving spouses.
Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 238 days
Senate Bill 3574 · Provides additional home ownership assistance for certain military service members.
Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3575 · Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund.
Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3515 · Broadens eligibility for gross income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities.
Sent March 9, 2021 · Reported out after 98 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3476 · Requires DMVA establish Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3380 · Creates Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board.
Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3351 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to DHS for temporary 25 percent increase to certain assisted living resident providers in Medicaid. *
Sent January 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 16 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3359 · Provides gross income tax deduction to surviving spouses of certain veterans.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 307 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3338 · Requires DMVA create Bereavement Counseling Program for family members and volunteer caregivers of certain veterans.
Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3339 · Requires Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman submit annual report to veterans' facility oversight boards.
Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3275 · Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities.
Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3278 · Permits veteran to receive credit toward licensure as licensed practical nurse upon completing certain military medical training programs.
Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3166 · Clarifies disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients are not required to own vehicle to be exempt from municipal parking meter fees.
Sent November 9, 2020 · Reported out after 371 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3028 · Permits dogs to visit at State veterans' residential facilities.*
Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 239 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2968 · Changes definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.
Sent September 24, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2910 · Provides free admission to State parks and forests, and certain historic sites and historic properties for certain veterans on Veterans Day.
Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 32 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2906 · Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2821 · Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.*
Sent August 17, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2815 · Requires DMVA assist service members discharged solely due to LGBTQ status with petitions to change discharge designation.
Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2816 · Requires DMVA to partner with National Guard Association of New Jersey to offer State-sponsored life insurance for members of New Jersey National Guard.
Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2817 · Allows active duty service members to provide document other than DD-214 when claiming veterans' preference for civil service.
Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2818 · Prohibits persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits.
Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2244 · Revises provisions of State law concerning claiming and proper disposal of cremains of veterans and eligible spouses or dependents.
Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2736 · Provides gross income tax credit to certain totally and permanently disabled veterans for rent constituting property taxes.
Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 83 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2702 · Extends military leave of absence for public officers and employees to those serving on federal active duty in US Coast Guard Reserve.
Sent July 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2684 · Requires DMVA provide central website registry of unclaimed veteran cremains for veteran organization locating services; Requires funeral director report possession of unclaimed veteran cremains.
Sent July 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2688 · Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."
Sent July 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2651 · Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2604 · Permits paid leave by public officers and employees for inactive duty military training.
Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2565 · Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.
Sent June 11, 2020 · Reported out after 522 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2553 · Provides in-State tuition status to certain veterans and family members who attend public institutions of higher education during period of mandatory remote instruction due to public health emergencies.
Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2501 · Defines indigent veteran and veteran status for certain veteran interment purposes.
Sent June 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2505 · Requires EDA to provide certain assistance to qualified veterans' organizations.
Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 77 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2471 · Provides one-time financial assistance grant and one-time special needs grant to veterans or their surviving spouses for COVID-19 related events.
Sent May 11, 2020 · Reported out after 101 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2050 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 189 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2055 · Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2057 · Requires DMVA notify certain veteran organizations and county officers of names of persons buried or cremated in State veteran cemeteries.*
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 157 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2059 · Allows veteran or personal representative to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 157 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2060 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2071 · Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2090 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 189 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2115 · Changes definition of veteran and eliminates requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations for certain pension benefits.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2224 · Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 609 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2225 · Increases days of paid leave of absence for public employees who serve in United States Reserves.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2227 · Creates New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 101 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1994 · Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.
Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 620 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2019 · Extends certain benefits to veterans who received a badge, medal, or ribbon for serving in federal military campaign or expedition.
Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2020 · Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DMVA develop review process for such veterans.
Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2024 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family Member.
Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 620 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1932 · Makes fiscal year 2020 General Fund supplemental appropriation totaling $1,000,000 for medical transportation costs for residents of Veterans' Memorial Homes.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1978 · Creates home purchase grant program in HMFA for certain veterans who served in federal active duty; appropriates $2,000,000.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 270 · Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to DMVA for air quality studies to support campaign for award of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jets at 177th Air National Guard base.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1865 · Increases days of paid military leave for certain public employees who serve in United States Reserves.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1866 · Establishes price preference program on State contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1871 · Upgrades certain crimes of misrepresenting oneself as member or veteran of US Armed Forces or organized militia.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 353 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1902 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1903 · Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1376 · Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1398 · Requires any POW-MIA flag purchased with State funds be manufactured in United States.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1400 · Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.*
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1405 · Authorizes creation of active duty military license plates.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1443 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1454 · Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 249 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1522 · The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1546 · Creates housing purchase matching grant program for members of United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1571 · Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1690 · Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1733 · Removes principal place of business requirement of "Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans' Businesses."
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1758 · Authorizes special Combat Action Badge license plate program.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1770 · Revises provisions of State law concerning claiming and proper disposal of cremains of veterans and eligible spouses or dependents.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 189 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1345 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1235 · Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1251 · Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1002 · Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.
Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 913 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 953 · Exempts disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 59 · Provides certain employment protections for National Guard members employed in New Jersey.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 60 · Establishes "Military Pro Bono Program" to provide pro bono legal representation to active-duty service members and veterans of military.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 61 · Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 88 · Expands eligibility to receive the veterans' property tax deduction and the veterans' property tax exemption.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 13 days
Senate Bill 170 · Establishes Veterans Assistance Grant Program for nonprofit organizations to provide certain services to veterans.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 171 · Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 279 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 198 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 211 · Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 709 · Exempts certain surviving spouses and surviving civil union partners of certain disabled veterans from components of the realty transfer fee.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 219 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 717 · Provides gross income tax deduction to certain surviving spouses of veterans.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate