State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Senate Bill 4098 · Permits deferred retirement from JRS for member appointed as Administrative Director of the Courts by Chief Justice of Supreme Court.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4099 · Permits exemption from civil service examination requirement for entry-level county sheriff's officer and county correctional police officer.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 27 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4105 · Establishes eligibility for PERS enrollment and retirement benefits for certain county fire instructors under certain conditions.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4108 · Establishes Public Service Management Fellows Program and advisory committee.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4109 · Permits county clerk to remove voters from vote-by-mail lists under certain circumstances.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4130 · Provides service credit for PERS member for former membership in transit retirement program.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4137 · Prohibits public employers from requiring and funding training courses that pass blame or judgment on basis of race, ethnicity, or sex.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4143 · Exempts from public access government records that contain solely or predominantly information on individuals.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4147 · Appropriates $16,380,595 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.

Sent November 12, 2021 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4034 · Requires certain information on candidates committees and joint candidates committees to be in ELEC's annual report; changes deadline of annual report from May 1 to April 1 of each year.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4054 · Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4059 · Permits members of NJ National Guard to be election workers under certain circumstances.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4084 · Removes requirement for Legislature, DOE, free public libraries, and historical societies to purchase "Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey."

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4687 · Provides service credit for PERS member for former membership in transit retirement program. *

Sent June 28, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 164 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4706 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish Black Heritage Trail; establishes NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4814 · Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5306 · Allows certain voters residing overseas to vote in certain elections in this State depending on overseas residency or intent to return. *

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5484 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission to adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; requires annual audit.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 190 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 5689 · Makes $25 million in federal funds available to Department of State for travel and tourism advertising and promotion for recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. **

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4543 · Requires civil service commission to notify a certified eligible by certified mail and via electronic mail.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 147 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5816 · Allows county boards of elections to expand staff and appoint clerk within county budgetary requirements.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3977 · Establishes advisory council for the brewery, cidery, meadery, and distillery industries in NJ and provides for funding through certain alcoholic beverage tax receipts.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 147 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3998 · Authorizes State Treasurer to determine salary of Director of Division of Investment.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3972 · Increases PFRS accidental disability and accidental death pension when disability or death is caused by weapon.

Sent June 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3968 · Increases purchasing threshold permitting Director of Division of Purchase and Property to delegate authority to agencies; increases bid advertising threshold on certain contracts by same scale*.

Sent June 16, 2021 · Reported out after 152 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3934 · Raises pay for election workers to $300 per full day and permits compensation of $150 per half day; appropriates $5 million to Department of State.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3946 · Requires each principal department in Executive Branch to conduct review of department's COVID-19 preparedness, response, and recovery and make recommendations.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4313 · Requires Administrative Law Judges to be enrolled in PERS.**

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3888 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $90,000 to Department of State to support statue of "Jersey" Joe Walcott. *

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 158 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3891 · Expands mail-in ballot technical defects eligible for curing; makes various changes concerning mail-in cure processing and documentation.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3896 · Permits religious services during state of emergency and public health emergency by Governor.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3897 · Requires each principal department in Executive Branch and each State college to conduct review of department's or college's cybersecurity infrastructure and make recommendations.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3901 · Requires gubernatorial and legislative candidates report contributions within 48 hours of receipt; requires Election Law Enforcement Commission to post reports within 72 hours of filing.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1293 · Establishes advisory council for the brewery, cidery, meadery, and distillery industries in NJ and provides for funding through certain alcoholic beverage tax receipts.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 167 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3687 · Requires certain family or household members and victims be notified when firearms are returned to persons charged with domestic violence or subject to extreme risk protection order.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 160 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5439 · Changes deadline for New Jersey Racing Commission's annual report from end of calendar year to end of State fiscal year.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 167 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3830 · Makes $25 million in federal funds available to Department of State for travel and tourism advertising and promotion recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 167 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3837 · Designates Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha as State and public holidays.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3848 · Allows county boards of elections to expand staff and appoint clerk within county budgetary requirements.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3854 · Requires gender balance in membership of certain boards and commissions established by statute.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3781 · Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3791 · Requires Governor to appoint Chief Accountability Officer to supervise all State ombudsmen, compliance officers, comptrollers, and other officers with substantially similar positions.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3817 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission to adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; requires annual audit.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 229 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3780 · Permits prosecutors to enroll in Prosecutors Part of PERS.

Sent May 13, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 33 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3727 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish Black Heritage Trail; establishes NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3734 · Creates State business assistance program to establish contracting agency procurement goals for socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3749 · Requires State employees work in person if job requires face-to-face interaction with public; requires State agency provide alternatives if closure is unpreventable.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3760 · Changes deadline for New Jersey Racing Commission's annual report from end of calendar year to end of State fiscal year.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3761 · Allows certain voters residing overseas to vote in certain elections in this State depending on overseas residency or intent to return. *

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3771 · Requires continuation of live horse racing for standardbred racetracks holding sports wagering license.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 23 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2117 · Establishes State to oversee application for and receipt of federal funds Ombudsman by State agencies.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3672 · Permits exemption from civil service examination requirement for entry-level law enforcement officers, sheriff's officers, and State and county correctional police officers; permits hiring or appointment of such officers under certain conditions, and make

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 38 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3678 · Requires installation of Type IV flotation devices at certain lakes, ponds, and rivers.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3682 · Permits survivors of certain retired members of PFRS to apply for accidental death benefits.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3685 · Permits teacher and professional staff member who provides special services retired from TPAF to return to employment for up to two years without reenrollment in TPAF if employment commences during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.**

Sent April 26, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3689 · Permits exemption from certain civil service examinations for person with disability.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3694 · Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3627 · Exempts personal identifying information of minor from disclosure in public record; requires information to be redacted.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3628 · Requires business entity that was issued or applied for certain permit or license to file annual disclosure statement with ELEC; requires annual disclosure statement for certain businesses that make contributions to independent expenditure committees.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3629 · Eliminates requirement that public body discuss prospective employee matter in public meeting when requested by employee.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3637 · "New Jersey Retirement Infrastructure Collateralized Holdings Fund Act"; creates trust fund for conveyance of certain assets for benefit of State-administered retirement systems; requires remediation of emergent conditions for certain public assets; appro

Sent April 19, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 57 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3640 · Provides State recognition of Sandhill Indian Tribe for certain limited purposes.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3655 · Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; limits sick leave use by new public employees before retirement.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3568 · Directs Secretary of State to establish election incident reporting and complaint database; requires certain telephone numbers be provided with voter instructions.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3561 · Permits wagering by business entities with horse racing and sports pool operators.

Sent March 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3499 · Requires same limitation on public employee contributions to flexible spending accounts as provided by federal law adjusted for inflation.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3502 · Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3509 · Requires all elections in this State to provide ability of voters to vote in person at polling place.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3522 · Creates Local Part of PERS; creates board of trustees for Local Part of PERS.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3529 · Clarifies that member of SPRS may receive accidental disability benefit under certain circumstances.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Reported out after 251 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3487 · Changes effective date of Garden State Health Plan; exempts certain charter and renaissance schools from certain healthcare plan requirements; requires certain negotiations over certain health care costs. *

Sent March 4, 2021 · Reported out after 91 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3489 · Changes effective date of new law concerning certain State contracts for mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services.

Sent March 4, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3495 · Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.

Sent March 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3480 · Concerns definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.

Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3473 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to New Jersey Library Network for continuation of services.

Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3417 · Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.

Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3427 · Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain businesses development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned bu

Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3391 · Requires voter who wishes to vote by mail to complete application for mail-in ballot each calendar year; repeals automatic vote-by-mail designation.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3392 · Prohibits mail-in ballot outer envelope from containing political affiliation or designation visible to public.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3393 · Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3394 · Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3395 · Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3411 · Permits certain prosecutors to transfer service credit from PERS to Prosecutors Part of PERS.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3413 · Requires reporting of campaign contributions exceeding $200 within 72 hours and eliminates quarterly reports; removes campaign contribution limits.

Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3376 · Requires life insurance benefits offered by PERS to be fully assignable and promptly paid.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3342 · Directs NJT to erect statue in honor of A. Philip Randolph, appropriates $90,000.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 307 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3346 · Requires certain public bodies to provide minimum time for public comment at certain public meetings.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3348 · Provides accidental death benefit to surviving spouse, surviving child, or surviving parent of a State Police recruit who dies during required pre-service training.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3353 · Transfers Division of Elections from Department of State to Department of Law and Public Safety; designates Attorney General as chief election official and requires two bipartisan co-directors.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3325 · Establishes "New Jersey Information Technology Commission."

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3327 · Requires State agencies to vacate certain property in Trenton; allows EDA to offer incentives to private entities to locate to that property.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3334 · Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Reported out after 70 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3315 · Extends suspension of pension loan repayments for certain qualified public employees until one year after end of COVID-19 public health emergency.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3322 · Allows county board of elections to determine location of certain ballot drop boxes by majority vote of its members under certain circumstances.*

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 35 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3297 · Requires Secretary of State to establish voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include certain voter registration data in annual report to Governor and Legislature.

Sent December 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3300 · Prohibits approval of voting machine or voting system if vendor is foreign company, if domestic vendor exports technology overseas, or due to major non-citizen ownership.

Sent December 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3265 · Permit members of SPRS to purchase service credit for prior public employment with federal government or another state.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Reported out after 336 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3284 · Provides for accidental death benefit if death of TPAF member and certain PERS members is caused by COVID-19. *

Sent December 14, 2020 · Reported out after 171 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3242 · Bars certain public officials from holding elective public office and participating in political activities for three years.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3246 · Directs Secretary of State to establish grant program for counties to improve paper ballot counting process; appropriates $10 million.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3249 · Provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file; requires Secretary of State match registration system with Social Security Administration deceased persons database.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3250 · Establishes "Voting Improvement Task Force."

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3264 · Requires State agency to redact person's handwritten signature prior to publishing documents on agency's Internet website.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3220 · Permits exemption from civil service law enforcement examination requirement for entry level-law enforcement officers.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3235 · Appropriates $11,777,499 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1091 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to advertise and promote tours of breweries in the State.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 123 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1995 · Requires registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations with Commissioner of Education.*

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 56 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4544 · Permits school nurse who is retired from TPAF to return to employment for up to two years without reenrollment in TPAF.**

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4810 · Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 56 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4941 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4943 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Borough of Franklin, Sussex County.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3196 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3198 · Extends time outstanding parimutuel ticket may be claimed from six months to 12 months; allows additional time to claim outstanding parimutuel tickets and unclaimed cash vouchers due to Public Health Emergency.*

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 105 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3203 · Requires in person early voting period for certain elections; makes appropriation.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3204 · Requires postal tracking of mail-in ballots.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3209 · Prohibits disclosure of certain personal information of probation officers, members of the Legislature, and their family members; establishes crime and civil action for disclosing such information; allows such persons to register to vote without disclosin

Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3185 · Allows current and former judicial officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers and certain family or household members to register to vote without disclosing residential address; prohibits public disclosure of that information.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 108 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3164 · Creates NJ Legislative Youth Council.

Sent November 9, 2020 · Reported out after 115 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4803 · Concerns approval process for personal protective equipment and State stockpiles of personal protective equipment.*

Sent November 5, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3092 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Borough of Franklin, Sussex County.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3109 · Requires Secretary of State create website for voters to report irregularities regarding mail-in ballots; establishes "Vote by Mail Study Commission."

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3114 · Allows members of PERS Prosecutors Part to establish purchased PERS credit in the Part at additional cost.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3117 · Requires that State establish and manage stockpile of personal protective equipment and encourage manufacturing of personal protective equipment in State.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3122 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Town of Secaucus, Hudson County.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3125 · Designates blueberry muffin as State Muffin.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3149 · Requires registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations with Commisioner of Education.*

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3150 · Permits school nurse who is retired from TPAF to return to employment for up to two years without reenrollment in TPAF. *

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3154 · Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3155 · Requires Division of Taxation conduct audits of out-of-State contractors that have entered into State and private contracts.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3079 · Provides amounts remaining in inactive Internet gaming accounts will be abandoned property after three years under unclaimed property law.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3088 · Provides for enhanced benefits for certain firefighters, corrections officers, and county police officers enrolled in PERS.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3090 · Authorizes fixed odds wagering on horse races through fixed odds wagering system.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3091 · Requires builders to offer unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology as option in new construction; establishes tax incentives, and State and local purchasing requirements, for unit concrete products that utilize carbon foot

Sent October 29, 2020 · Reported out after 46 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3053 · Requires AG to create voting fraud task force.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3077 · Requires revision of State Legislature's anti-harassment policy; specifies investigation of discrimination and harassment complaint process.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 46 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3078 · Codifies State Workplace Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 46 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3018 · Allows voters to vote in any political party primary by changing party affiliation at polling place on primary election day; allows mail-in to complete any political primary ballot.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3025 · Suspends automatic voter registration until implementation of standards and procedures to maintain accuracy of voter rolls.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3039 · Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1649 · "Daniel's Law" prohibits disclosure of certain personal information of active, formely active, and retired judicial officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, and their family members; establishes crime and civil action for disclosing such infor

Sent October 8, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4438 · Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2986 · Allocates all revenue from hotel and motel occupancy fee for arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 147 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2992 · Permits use of instant run-off voting in balloting for certain local elective public offices.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2970 · Replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day as public holiday.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Senate Bill 2973 · Creates office of deputy superintendent of elections in counties of fifth class.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2974 · Permits State and county boards of election to purchase or lease decommissioned letter collection boxes for use as ballot drop boxes.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2975 · Establishes minimum and maximum sentences and penalties for election officers and employees convicted of fraud.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2976 · Changes expiration date of "New Jersey Complete Count Commission" to January 2021.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2977 · Permits county board of elections to begin counting mail-in ballots up to 14 days prior to election day.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2979 · Requires availability of free parking at polling places on election day.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2936 · Requires commissioner of registration to move voters with undeliverable mail-in ballots to inactive file; removes such inactive voters from Statewide voter registration system following failure to vote in two consecutive federal general elections.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2937 · Establishes position of acting superintendent of elections.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2941 · Requires county boards of elections to establish ballot drop boxes at each office of municipal clerk.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2942 · Requires in-person early voting for 2020 election; raises pay for election workers for 2020 general election; requires county boards to consider appointing certain residents as election workers.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2944 · Requires option to vote in person using electronic voting machine at polling place for November 2020 general election if voter turns in unopened and unfilled mail-in ballot.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2913 · Permits State agency to completely or partially terminate contract concerning marine terminal or attendant real property to serve important public purpose.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2923 · Limits law enforcement presence at polling places and ballot drop boxes; prohibits electioneering within 100 feet of ballot drop box.*

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 32 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2925 · Prohibits posting or publishing on Internet home address or telephone number of certain judges and prosecutors.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2881 · Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2891 · Requires State registrar to provide and facilitate county surrogate access to vital statistics records in order to conduct business with county surrogate's court.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 150 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2858 · Requires electronic voting system vendors disclose financial ties prior to electronic voting system approval by Secretary of State.

Sent August 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2819 · Permits county board of elections to open inner envelopes containing mail-in ballots up to five days prior to election day.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2820 · Allows registered voters to submit application to vote by mail using online voter registration website maintained by Secretary of State up to seven days before election.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2824 · Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2838 · Revises certain aspects of the State procurement process and permits auction or reverse auction procedures.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 637 · Revises permit and license processes for sports pools operators and online sports pool operators; revises definitions of certain sports events; allows for transactional waiver for sports wagering lounge.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 231 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 702 · Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 133 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1670 · Requires electronic voting system vendors disclose financial ties prior to electronic voting system approval by Secretary of State.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2765 · Changes designation on official State logo denoting manufacture of products in New Jersey.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 213 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4163 · Directs State Lottery Commission to permit lottery player to submit and validate lottery claimsof $600 or more via Internet, mobile application, or other electronic means.*

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4405 · Requires State to sell and convey to Educational Services Commission of New Jersey certain land and improvements known as Piscataway Regional Day School.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2775 · Requires registered voters to present photo ID when voting at polling place.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2776 · Requires county board of elections to mail notice to mail-in voters after each election confirming ballot was received and counted.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2777 · Permits voter registration at polling place on election day.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2792 · Requires certain counties and municipalities to accept electronic mail and text messages as an appropriate response to any law enforcement and firefighter civil service examination application follow-up.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2723 · "21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 475 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2732 · Bars certain public officials from holding elective office and participating in political activities for certain time periods.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2733 · Requires civil service commission to notify a certified eligible by certified mail and via electronic mail. *

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 475 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2741 · Repeals provision that requires court-ordered pension forfeiture upon conviction of public employee for certain crimes; requires retirement system to consider for pension forfeiture length and duration of misconduct or crime in relation to public employee

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2745 · Requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to undergo implicit bias and cultural competency training.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2751 · Makes information related to public health emergency accessible with certain limited exceptions.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 23 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 299 · Allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed outdoors in Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent July 22, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1591 · Allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed outdoors in Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent July 22, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2708 · Requires certain provisions in State contracts for delivery of publicly financed mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services.

Sent July 22, 2020 · Reported out after 29 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2710 · Creates Law Enforcement Review Task Force for civil service examinations.

Sent July 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2699 · Permits voters to cure signature defects on mail-in and provisional ballots.

Sent July 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 35 days

Senate Bill 2685 · Establishes Open Public Records Act Review Commission.

Sent July 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2666 · Permits local governments to request civil service law enforcement examinations; increases training reimbursement for law enforcement positions; removes certain law enforcement appointees from civil service eligible list; allows county hiring preference f

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2667 · Permits municipalities having population under 2,500 to withdraw from civil service by ordinance.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Reported out after 497 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2668 · Provides bidder is ineligible to receive new State contract award if current contract is in dispute by State.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2670 · Revises permit and license processes for sports pools operators and online sports pool operators; revises definitions of certain sports events; allows for transactional waiver for sports wagering lounge.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Reported out after 259 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2671 · Requires voted ballots received within seven days after polls close to be valid and canvassed if postmarked by election day; allows voters to cure ballot signature defects; extends primary and general election certification deadlines.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 723 · Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 801 · Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 265 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2355 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3201 · Recognizes Howell House in Cape May as Harriet Tubman Museum in New Jersey.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2641 · Allows retiree to change designated beneficiary after retirement in event of divorce.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2643 · Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2644 · Allows public libraries, boards of education, and local governments to dispose of certain personal property without advertising for bids. *

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 111 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2650 · Extends certain PERS benefits to veterans of "Operation Uphold Democracy".

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2652 · Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2653 · Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2654 · Restricts certain campaign contributions by public employee labor organizations.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2655 · Provides public employee salaries at all levels of government cannot exceed salary of Governor.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2656 · Requires access to law enforcement disciplinary records as government records; requires such records to be retained for certain period of time.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 310 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2631 · Permits conduct of bingos and raffles remotely.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 52 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2633 · Extends ballot receipt and election certification deadlines; increases certain messenger and bearer ballot limits; requires certain information to increase public awareness and use of voting by mail.*

Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 52 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2614 · Permits municipalities and counties to require requestor of government record to obtain records from agency website.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2598 · Establishes "The Ballot Cure Act" to modify and establish various voting procedures.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 59 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2599 · Establishes telephone hotline and secure web portal for reporting incidents of inappropriate sexual conduct by persons in certain positions of authority or trust.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2568 · Consolidates ethics training for members of Legislature.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2569 · Requires spouse of public officer or employee forfeit pension upon conviction of certain crimes against public officer or employee.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2570 · Requires public body to provide advance written notice to employees when employment status is to be considered at meeting.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2571 · Establishes division in Department of Treasury to oversee and enforce equal employment opportunity requirements with regard to public works contracts.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2575 · Removes limit in Emergency Health Powers Act on access to public and government records.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 66 days

Senate Bill 2580 · Requires county boards of election to establish ballot drop boxes in each county at least 45 days before election; revises procedures concerning mail-in ballots for 2020 general election.**

Sent June 15, 2020 · Reported out after 66 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2585 · Recognizes Howell House in Cape May as Harriet Tubman Museum in New Jersey.*

Sent June 15, 2020 · Reported out after 37 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2536 · Requires outer envelope for mailing of voted mail-in ballot by voter to include postage prepaid.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2537 · Directs Secretary of State to study wait times at polling places during a general election.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2538 · Permits voters to sign backup paper polling record in counties opting to use e-poll books.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2547 · Permits county clerk to remove voters from vote-by-mail lists under certain circumstances; requires certain information to increase public awareness and use of voting by mail; requires certain mail-in ballots to be retained.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2548 · Requires registered voters to present photo ID when voting at polling place.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 52 days

Senate Bill 2520 · Requires State to sell and convey to Educational Services Commission of New Jersey certain land and improvements known as Piscataway Regional Day School.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 77 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2496 · Allows municipal clerks to receive hand delivered voted mail-in ballots and applications; extends ballot receipt and election certification deadlines; increases certain messenger and bearer ballot limits.*

Sent May 28, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3945 · Extends eligibility for accidental disability and accidental death benefits to certain PFRS, SPRS and PERS members who contract COVID-19 and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.**

Sent May 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3996 · Permits modification of scope of work or terms and conditions of contract between non-profit organizations and State agencies for failure to perform due to COVID-19 pandemic.*

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 69 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4128 · Concerns participation in certain meetings by means of remote communication during state of emergency declared by the Governor.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2481 · Establishes task force to study the impact of and response to COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2482 · Limits to 14 days effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 217 days, 24–15

Senate Bill 2470 · Provides that State contract for non-commercial sustaining announcements will be awarded as single contract for all State agencies without public advertising for bids.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2398 · Requires State Treasurer to make loans to casino gaming properties for making required payments in lieu of property taxes to Atlantic City during current public health emergency and state of emergency.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2400 · Provides temporary modifications to payment and use of certain casino gaming taxes and fees; permanently redefines promotional gaming credits to include certain coupons and table game wagers; requires priority funding for senior and disabled transportatio

Sent May 7, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2406 · Provides maximum pension to certain JRS members.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2407 · Extends accidental death benefits to certain members of PFRS, PERS,SPRS who die from COVID-19.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2430 · Extends eligibility for accidental disability and accidental death benefits to certain PFRS, SPRS, and PERS members who contract COVID-19 and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.*

Sent May 7, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 46 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2433 · Requires electronic signature and submission process for all candidate, recall, initiative, and referendum petitions for remaining 2020 elections and thereafter during COVID-19 emergency.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2445 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2451 · Permits modification of scope of work or terms and conditions of contract between non-profit organizations and State agencies for failure to perform due to COVID-19 pandemic.*

Sent May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 76 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2308 · Requires State agencies to review operations and to implement use of Internet to conduct public business when cost savings may be realized, with certain exceptions.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2311 · Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2313 · Credits increases in employee contributions required in 2011 as additional contributions to TPAF, JRS, PERS, PFRS and SPRS unavailable to reduce normal contributions of State and local employers for actuarial valuations beginning July 1, 2021.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2317 · Requires business entity to file annual disclosure statement with ELEC if entity receives $50,000 or more in commissions or fees during calendar year for placing third parties into contractual relationships with public entities.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2322 · Prohibits deceptive audio or visual media content of candidate for elective public office within 60 days of election.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2274 · Mandates that certain personnel critical to certain State finance and revenue generating activities are essential employees during state of emergency or government shutdown.

Sent March 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2278 · Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

Sent March 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2029 · Designates "Franklinite" as official mineral of State of NJ.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2041 · Requires candidates for President and Vice-President of United States to disclose federal income tax returns to appear on ballot; prohibits Electoral College electors from voting for candidates who fail to file income tax returns.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2042 · Prohibits lawyers and law firms who lobby public entity from simultaneous employment or contract with that public entity.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2043 · Requires State to use at least half of future federal "Help America Vote Act" funds for voting systems with paper record.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2044 · Requires mail-in ballot applications be available at polling places on election day for voting in future elections.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2045 · Establishes "New Jersey Elections Security Act."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2046 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2054 · Prohibits investment of pension and annuity funds by State in entities that avoid Superfund obligations to State.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2056 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to advertise and promote tours of breweries in the State.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 371 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2058 · Creates gallery space on State House grounds for display of certain art works.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2062 · Directs Secretary of State to develop national marketing campaign promoting State's innovation economy.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2063 · Makes six-month driver license suspension optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2069 · Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2073 · Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2082 · Prohibits public member on State Ethics Commission from holding interest in or employment with business entity that has contract with State agency.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2107 · Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "foreign national" and "undocumented foreign national," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2182 · Allows certain State agencies to sell Internet advertisements on agencies' websites as pilot program.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2184 · Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2214 · Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2226 · Provides that PFRS member who retires but continues certain employment with former employer has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2257 · Allows deduction of promotional gaming credit from gross revenue on sports wagering.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 101 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1992 · Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1993 · Requires payment of State employees' compensation during involuntary furlough or temporary reduction in force due to late enactment of State annual appropriation act.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1999 · Require contractor with federal government to comply with requirements imposed under contract.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2000 · Authorizes combination of identification and documents to be used in establishing identity of ballot bearer.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2005 · Prohibits State-sponsored travel to certain states without protections against discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, and affectional or sexual orientation.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2008 · Prohibits disclosure of certain religious affiliation information by State or local government agencies.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2009 · Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Reported out after 284 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2010 · Establishes State to oversee application for and receipt of federal funds Ombudsman by State agencies.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1940 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1941 · Prohibits distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 60 days of election with intent to deceive voter.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1955 · Creates task force to study feasibility of paperless State government.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1964 · Permits participation in law enforcement officer category of PERS by members who were not eligible for enrollment in PFRS due to age or medical restrictions.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1965 · Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 293 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1974 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 148 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1982 · Provides county clerks with additional week to mail ballots for 2020 primary election; requires ballot position draw to occur one day early if statutory date falls on holiday.*

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 9 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1296 · Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2116 · Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 294 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1820 · Establishes ranked-choice voting procedure for elections for Governor, State Senate, State General Assembly, United States Senate and House of Representatives, and presidential primaries and general elections for electors for United States President and V

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1838 · Changes designation on official State logo denoting manufacture of products in New Jersey.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 374 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1880 · Requires State Investment Council to publish reports comparing returns earned by external and internal managers and requiring Council to make recommendations regarding investments.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1371 · Establishes forest firefighter death benefit.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1375 · Concerns certain contracts to privatize State services.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1385 · "Transparency in Government Act;" provides for establishment of State public finance website; requires certain public entities receiving State funds to establish similar website; makes an appropriation.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1387 · Excludes from gross income the contributions that certain federal employees classified as criminal investigators make to the federal Thrift Savings Fund.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1396 · Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1406 · Requires bidders on public works construction projects to submit information on fire safety features.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1424 · Expands audit powers of State Auditor; requires online publication of certain materials; requires performance review audits of certain business incentive programs.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1486 · Sets States mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1489 · Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1528 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1567 · Requires public hearings on proposed off-track wagering facilities to be held in municipalities contiguous to site where proposed facilities will be located.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1577 · Increases flexibility, clarity, and available tools of certain municipal consolidation processes.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1579 · "Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; provides for burial expenses and adjusts life insurance coverage for volunteer firefighters; permits fire code

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1580 · Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1692 · Clarifies provisions concerning disclosure of existence and content of discrimination or harassment complaints; requires certain disclosures to person against whom complaint is made.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1761 · Establishes fund to care for retired horses and improve track safety.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 305 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1780 · Changes eligibility of Workers' Compensation Judges and Administrative Law Judges from DCRP to PERS.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1781 · Establishes Regulatory Improvement Commission.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1792 · Allows law enforcement officers in PERS to transfer to and enroll in PFRS; requires all law enforcement officers to be enrolled in PFRS.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1286 · Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1287 · Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1288 · Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1292 · Requires candidates for school board member and local elective office to file financial disclosure statement on or before 10th day following deadline for filing nominating petitions for that office.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1293 · Establishes artist bank to provide interest-free loans to artist colonies in development.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1295 · Authorizes public access to government records through government website.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1298 · Prohibits State administered pension fund investment in corporations shifting ownership or operations outside the U.S. for tax purposes.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1299 · Provides awarding of contracts for professional services by State, county, municipal, and school district through competitive contracting process.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1302 · Requires newly-elected municipal, county, and State political party committee members to assume office upon certification for election and hold first meeting on second Saturday, second Monday, and second Tuesday following primary election, respectively.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1303 · Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1306 · Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers or wholesale distributors of tobacco products.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1310 · Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1311 · Prohibits awarding of public contracts to Internet service providers, unless Internet service providers adhere to principle of "net neutrality."

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1327 · Exempts certain personal information from State's open public records law; bars attorney's fees award in denial of access proceeding in certain circumstances.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1346 · Debars permanently from government contracting any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1347 · Prohibits award of State contracts and development subsidies to inverted domestic corporations.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1348 · Requires government records to be made available on Internet and permits custodian to advise requester of record to obtain record directly from Internet.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1350 · Establishes new procedure to fill congressional vacancies by election; eliminates special election option; requires congressional vacancy be filled on general election day; requires Governor to make appointment from same party to temporarily fill Senate v

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1355 · Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1367 · Deactivates certain committees, councils, panels, and task forces of advisory or temporary nature if entity does not meet or have quorum at least once every year.*

Sent February 10, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1369 · Asks Joint Committee on Library of Congress to approve replacing NJ statue of Philip Kearny in National Statuary Hall Collection with statue of Alice Paul.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1182 · Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1183 · Establishes mandatory training program for human resources officers of public employers on handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1200 · Prohibits State department heads from holding over in office for more than 120 days; requires Governor to nominate successor to county prosecutor and other county officials no later than 120 days after their term expires.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1201 · Requires gender neutral elected office titles on ballots.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1202 · Requires unpaid and paid leave for public employees who work for labor organization.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1210 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager under contract with SHBP and SEHBP to report price paid to pharmacy and amount charged to SHBP and SEHBP.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1212 · Makes local government business administrators eligible for memberships in PERS; provides for transfer of business administrators from participation in Defined Contribution Retirement Program to membership in PERS.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1231 · Requires State Treasurer to publish certain State expenditure and revenue information on government transparency website.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1234 · Requires State agencies to periodically review administrative rules and regulations to ensure continued efficacy.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1237 · Bars certain officials from elective office and from participation in various political activities for certain time periods.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1246 · Changes dates on which members of municipal and county committees of political party take office and hold annual meetings; transfers certain election responsibilities to county clerks.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1368 · Establishes "New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Review Commission" to provide ongoing review of State and local tax structure, economic conditions, and related fiscal issues.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 979 · Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 994 · Requires State agencies and political subdivisions to make good faith effort to purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 319 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1017 · Provides retirement allowance after 20 years of service regardless of age for current members of PFRS who retire within two years.*

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1068 · Prohibits use of open public records act for mailers and advertisements.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1069 · Permits any member of PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup options.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 904 · Requires public agency receiving State funds to post on website use of State funds for public work contracts with minority, women, and veteran owned business.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 905 · Codifies establishment of Office of Diversity and Inclusion in Department of Treasury.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 906 · Requires mail-in ballot application to include prepaid postage.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 915 · Designates cranberry juice as State beverage.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 949 · Increases disclosure of political contributions by business entities with public contracts; creates uniform law for contributions by such entities; repeals local option to set contribution limits for business entities.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 90 · Adds member from Judicial Retirement System to State Investment Council.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 94 · Establishes "The Democracy Act" to modify various voter registration and voting procedures.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 99 · Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 219 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 102 · Requires new voting machines purchased or leased for use in elections in this State to produce paper record of each vote cast.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 105 · Requires replacement of all electronic voting machines used in State by district-based optical scan voting systems by June 5, 2018; makes appropriation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 112 · Applies law governing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to gubernatorial transition staff members.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 137 · Requires suspension without pay and health care benefits if public officer or employee formally charged with crime involving or touching office, position, or employment.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 145 · Limits retroactive salary increases for certain public employees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 152 · Prohibits labor organizations that represent public employees from paying or contributing money or thing of value for political purposes to enhance protections against corruption of election practices.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 157 · Requires State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices to remain open to public if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 165 · Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 167 · Establishes various good governance requirements at certain bi-state authorities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 168 · Establishes various good governance requirements at State and local authorities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 176 · Requires candidate receiving public matching funds to adopt policy prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 180 · Establishes Open Public Records Act Study Commission.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 185 · Removes 48-hour provision for acceptance of ballots postmarked by election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 207 · Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 208 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 209 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 243 · Reduces threshold for filing annual disclosure statement with ELEC from $50,000 in public contracts to $17,500.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 252 · Requires that election infrastructure vendors disclose financial ties for approval as vendor by Secretary of State; requires report of known or suspected security incidents involving election systems to Division of Elections.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 255 · Makes various changes to reporting requirements for independent expenditure committees; establishes reporting requirements for policy impact committees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 260 · Establishes New Jersey General Accounting Office.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 261 · Eliminates requirement for State residency for public officers and employees with limited historic exceptions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 300 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on public contracts awarded to women-owned and minority-owned businesses; requires Division of Revenue to operate Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI) database.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 304 · Requires State agencies and local government units to report certain information concerning bids on public contracts by minority- and women-owned business enterprises; prohibits discrimination against such enterprises.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 318 · Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 366 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 322 · Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 323 · Decreases from 55 days to 21 days minimum time required to change political party affiliation prior to primary.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 330 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 365 · Requires certain health care plans to be offered by SEHBP and local boards of education; requires SEHBP commission to establish employee contribution rates for certain plans; requires local boards of education provide certain information on health care be

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 379 · Makes various changes to law addressing meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and information about meetings.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 380 · Makes certain access changes to open public records act; requires inclusion of certain State financial information on open data website; creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 393 · Adjusts membership process and reports of State Investment Council; requires plan for economically targeted investments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 405 · Provides State Investment Council must report private money managers' fee information and that council's regulations addressing political contributions will apply to federal or national committees and non-State political committees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 412 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 190 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 420 · Establishes permanent daylight saving time in NJ.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 671 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 439 · Requires public employers to provide each employee with annual written statement of all remuneration paid to, or on behalf of, that employee by that public employer.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 441 · Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 366 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 443 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 451 · "Electronic Publication of Legal Notices Act"; permits publication of legal notices by government agencies and persons on official government notice websites instead of newspapers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 487 · "Dominick Marino PFRS Enhanced Benefits for Surviving Spouses Act"; enhances PFRS accidental death benefit for surviving spouse who becomes eligible after effective date by providing for minimum of $50,000 annually.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 279 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 488 · Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 27 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 489 · Provides gross income tax credit for A-list performing artists for income derived from certain live performances contracted for and rendered within the Atlantic City Tourism District on a recurring basis and within the State.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 497 · Authorizes CRDA to finance transportation projects between Atlantic City Airport and Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 501 · Permits conduct of Queen of Hearts raffle games.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 519 · Requires replacement of the terms "mother" and "father" with the terms "parent or guardian" on all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 541 · Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 548 · Exempts from disclosure as public record personal identifying information provided to government agency for emergency notification purposes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 587 · "New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 592 · Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 593 · Bars nondisclosure agreements to settle sexual assault and harassment claims against certain State officers and employees and members of Legislature; bars use of campaign funds to settle claims.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 598 · Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; appropriates $7,000,000 to Department of State. ***

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 27 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 600 · Restricts State and municipal government employee health plans to gold level and directs related savings to property tax relief.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 602 · Sets level for health benefits; requires employee contributions; prohibits reimbursement of Medicare Part B; adds member to SHBP/SEHBP plan design committees; requires retirees to purchase health benefits through exchanges; provides subsides for out-of-po

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 603 · Creates Public Employee Pension and Health Care Benefits Reform Task Force.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 612 · Prohibits bill certified for fiscal note or estimate from being released from committee without fiscal note or estimate.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 616 · Provides that persons entering into civil settlement agreement with State entity must make full restitution; elected officials and employees with fiduciary or contracting responsibilities entering into such agreement will forfeit public office or employme

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 627 · Directs State Health Benefits Commission to study reference-based pricing.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 630 · Requires pilot programs on both advanced imaging services and elective surgical procedures in SHBP and SEHBP.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 662 · Limits to $5,000 per election amount contributed to and by county committee of a political party.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 663 · Prohibits former elected official from receiving for five years compensation from charitable or non-profit organization when official's candidate committee donated campaign contributions to organization.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 669 · Establishes Office of Economic Research in Department of State.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 673 · Directs Department of Treasury to transfer to Department of Environmental Protection as surplus property certain land and improvements thereon in Township of Wall, County of Monmouth.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 676 · Increases penalty for certain voting violations from third degree crime to second degree crime when aggravating factors apply.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 679 · Requires automatic voter registration process at agency or office providing hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 739 · Clarifies bilingual Spanish and English language accessibility requirements applicable to printing primary and general election ballots in certain districts.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 745 · Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 757 · Transfers Workers' Compensation Judges from DCRP and Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS to JRS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 758 · Reopens Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS and requires Workers' Compensation Judges to be enrolled in PERS.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 279 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 759 · Changes eligibility of Workers' Compensation Judges from DCRP to PERS; reopens Workers Compensation Judges Part of PERS.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 763 · Directs sales tax revenue in claiming race to special fund; establishes fund to care for retired horses and improve track safety.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 773 · Requires State contracts to include provisions imposing penalties on vendor or contractor for contract violations.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 779 · Permits travel by legislator to foreign country to be paid for by foreign country when legislator travels in official capacity.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 853 · "New Jersey Buy American Act"; requires certain State agency highway and bridge construction contracts to include iron and steel products made in U.S.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 861 · Establishes cash balance plans in PERS and TPAF for new public employees and employees with less than five years of service; makes various changes to PERS and TPAF retirement eligibility.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 699 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 862 · Terminates SEHBP; terminates SHBP Plan Design Committee; transfers coverage from SEHBP to SHBP; requires certain plans with no employee or retiree contributions; imposes limit on health care benefits for public employees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days