Committees · 2022–2023 Session
Science, Innovation and Technology
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 38th District
Democrat · 22nd District
Republican · 26th District
Republican · 39th District
Republican · 40th District
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 37th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session.
Bills sent100
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out34%
34 of 100; 2 moved on without a report, 64 stopped in committee
Time in committee25 days
most between 7 and 149 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027134 bills
reported 16% · typically 37 days, most 6–139 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025140 bills
reported 25% · typically 84 days, most 25–118 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2022–2023100 bills
reported 34% · typically 25 days, most 7–149 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2020–202185 bills
reported 29% · typically 95 days, most 3–282 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–201997 bills
reported 34% · typically 34 days, most 14–95 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session, newest first.
100 bills
Assembly Bill 5858 · Removes requirement that local units may only provide broadband telecommunication service via wireless community service.
Sent December 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2014 · "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4360 · Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5393 · Transfers Motion Picture and Television Development Commision to EDA; revises certain provisions of tax credit program for film and digital media content production; appropriates $30 million.*
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5557 · Increases amount of tax credits for investments made in certain technology business ventures under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 659 · "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5530 · Establishes State and local government purchasing and use requirements for cybersecurity systems.
Sent June 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5474 · Protects monetary rights and privacy of minor children featured in online video blogs.
Sent May 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5355 · Establishes Office of Supportive Action Functionality Experts to prepare for catastrophic loss of technological services.
Sent March 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 553 · Adds technology transfer duties to New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Sent March 20, 2023 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5254 · Requires registration of data brokers and prohibits brokering of certain health records.*
Sent February 28, 2023 · Reported out after 72 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5170 · Establishes "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Program" and related financing program in NJ Infrastructure Bank; and authorizes certain energy contracts under "Public School Contracts Law" and "Local Public Contracts Law" up to 30 years.
Sent February 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 219 · Provides that fusion energy and fusion technology companies are eligible to receive benefits under certain economic incentive programs.
Sent February 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 332 · Requires notification to consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data by certain entities.*
Sent February 6, 2023 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5158 · Establishes advertisement grant program for emerging businesses in science and technology.*
Sent January 26, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5159 · Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help eligible entities access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.*
Sent January 26, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5160 · Requires EDA to create needs-matching website for eligible entities.*
Sent January 26, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5161 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish grant program to encourage local governments to promote New Jersey as innovation hub in certain fields; appropriates $100,000.
Sent January 26, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4909 · Regulates use of automated tools in hiring decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.
Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5065 · Requires New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to study cybersecurity infastructure and establish cybersecurity guidelines.
Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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Assembly Bill 5069 · Prohibits social media platforms from using certain practices or features that cause child users to become addicted to platform.
Sent January 19, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 56 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5080 · Prohibits download or use of TikTok application on any State-issued electronic device.
Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5063 · Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
Sent January 12, 2023 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5037 · Allows Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology to provide grants to employees of public institutions of higher education and their companies.
Sent January 10, 2023 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5040 · The "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act."
Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4934 · Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program in DOT; appropriates $2 million.*
Sent December 8, 2022 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4919 · Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Sent December 5, 2022 · Reported out after 192 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4723 · Requires motor vehicle dealer to offer to delete personal information in motor vehicles in certain situations.*
Sent November 14, 2022 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4811 · Establishes data broker registry.
Sent October 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 203 days
Assembly Bill 3769 · Requires Internet websites which deal in electronic dissemination of music or audiovisual works to disclose certain information.
Sent October 13, 2022 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4692 · Establishes "Vertical Farming in Higher Education Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4693 · Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4763 · Establishes "Climate-Resilient Crop Grant Program" in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $200,000.
Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4169 · Directs DOE to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy.*
Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4497 · Authorizes use of digital license plates.
Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4509 · Establishes NJ Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden; appropriates up to $500,000.
Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 588 · Directs DOE to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy.*
Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4238 · Adds technology transfer duties to New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Sent June 13, 2022 · Reported out after 332 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4089 · Extends deadlines, under certain circumstances, for completion and commercial operation of certain solar electric power generation facilities.*
Sent June 9, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3543 · Imposes certain requirements on online marketplaces.
Sent June 2, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4184 · Requires DCA to allow hiring of information technology and cybersecurity professionals pursuant to shared service incentive programs.*
Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4023 · Provides research and development tax credit under gross income tax.
Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3888 · Establishes entrepreneur-in-residence pilot program.
Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3903 · Directs installation of hydrogen refueling stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3904 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3779 · Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's developmental disability service system.
Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1975 · "Virtual Currency and Blockchain Regulation Act."
Sent March 14, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3277 · Creates "New Jersey Life Sciences Internship Challenge" program.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3287 · Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3288 · Establishes Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2775 · "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2783 · Provides gross income tax credits to support development of New Jersey-based small business start-ups.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2918 · The "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act."
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2487 · Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2698 · Provides STEM graduate retention tax credit for certain employers who pay certain employees' education loan debt.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2097 · Authorizes EDA to provide financial assistance to certain business incubator facilities.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2098 · Establishes technology transfer assistance program in EDA.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2101 · "Innovate New Jersey Act"; establishes tax-free business incubators at institutions of higher education.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2224 · Creates matching grant program for small businesses engaged in life sciences.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2371 · "Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act."
Sent February 7, 2022 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 165 · Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 485 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 166 · Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 168 · Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct study and issue report on impact of artificial intelligence on growth of State's economy.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 170 · Establishes New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 173 · Establishes School Connectivity Grant Program to expand access to online instruction for economically disadvantaged students; makes appropriation.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 259 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to small business employers and farm employers for increases in certain mandatory employer contributions.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 366 · Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program in DOE to assist public schools in purchase of connected devices and Internet access for students during periods of remote instruction.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 375 · Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 385 · Requires Department of Treasury to review and approve digital payment platform.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 477 · "21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 149 days
Assembly Bill 505 · "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 578 · Concerns development of safe indoor storage standards for certain energy storage system batteries.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 768 · Requires State agencies to develop and submit information technology strategic plan.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 769 · Requires DOLWD to develop and execute information technology stress test and emergency telework plan for employees.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 773 · Increases penalty for "bombing" online meeting or teleconference under certain circumstances.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 812 · Requires OIT to establish Statewide wireless network through public-private partnership agreement.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 842 · Provides that manipulation of certain caller identification information may constitute cyber-harassment and stalking.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 896 · Provides supplemental appropriation of $20 million for loan redemption program and tuition reimbursement program for certain teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1129 · Provides assistance to business accelerators and incubators and startup businesses located within those business accelerators and incubators.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1237 · Requires disclosure by applicants for State employment of previous or ongoing criminal investigations.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1245 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $25 million for Economic Development Authority for augmenting State's investment in technology start-up ventures.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1247 · Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1416 · "Stop Social Media Censorship Act"; creates private right of action for users of social media websites whose political or religious speech has been deleted or censored by social media websites.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1575 · Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning ways to improve unemployment insurance information technology infrastructure.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1577 · Establishes "Remote Work Study Commission."
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1600 · Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1731 · Directs use of 21st Century Improvement Fund to establish individualized account access system.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1781 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1825 · Requires certain disclosures of intentionally deceptive audio or visual media.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1835 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research institutions; allows certain technology businesses located in certain innovation zones to receive certain tax credits under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1909 · Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1954 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing or email to disclose information; prohibits subscriber penalty.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1962 · Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1971 · Requires notification to consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data by certain entities.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 485 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1980 · Establishes cybersecurity employment grant program for qualified businesses; appropriates $750,000.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1981 · Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to develop cybersecurity plans.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1983 · Requires municipalities, counties, and school districts to report cybersecurity incidents.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2029 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential and prohibit any disclosure, sale, or unauthorized access to subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing to disclose information.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2035 · Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2037 · Establishes "New Jersey Information Technology Commission."
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days