Military and Veterans' Affairs

Senate Bill 3611 · Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.

Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3589 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DMVA for New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group.*

Sent February 13, 2023 · Reported out after 28 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3475 · Allows for issuance of two-year temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses in certain professions.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3485 · Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3504 · Allows gross income tax deduction for surviving spouses of certain veterans.

Sent January 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3505 · Qualifies certain disabled veterans for toll rate exemptions and exemptions from motor vehicle registration fees.

Sent January 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3484 · Establishes process to identify and facilitate final disposition of unclaimed veteran cremains.*

Sent January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3492 · Requires conversion of ward in Paramus and Menlo Park veterans' memorial homes into single occupancy rooms; requires upgrades to certain systems; provides Adjutant General discretion to require additional room modifications.*

Sent January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3465 · Indexes amount of veterans' income tax exemption for inflation.

Sent January 12, 2023 · Reported out after 151 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3431 · Reduces NJ Legislature Youth Council residency requirement for certain military children from 15 years to 6 months.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Reported out after 331 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3433 · Excludes bonuses for reenlistment or voluntary extension of enlistment in armed forces from gross income.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 480 · Extends validity of and eliminates issuance fee for temporary instructional certificate issued to military spouse; requires expedited processing of military spouse application for NJ instructional certificate and eliminates fee to obtain certificate.*

Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 357 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2558 · Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3292 · Prohibits persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 91 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3294 · Requires DHS to disregard certain federal pension benefits for veterans in making Medicaid eligibility determinations.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3227 · Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3229 · Exempts certain veterans from gross income tax.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3235 · Extends validity of and eliminates issuance fee for temporary instructional certificate issued to military spouse; requires expedited processing of military spouse application for NJ instructional certificate and eliminates fee obtain certificate.*

Sent October 27, 2022 · Reported out after 406 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3251 · Provides increased flexibility in school district enrollment for military-connected students.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3252 · Permits DMVA to accept moneys for New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy public service announcements.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Reported out after 11 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3191 · Permits veteran to receive credit toward licensure as licensed practical nurse upon completing certain military medical training programs.

Sent October 13, 2022 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3205 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.

Sent October 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3183 · Waives certain commercial driver license fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

Sent October 6, 2022 · Reported out after 32 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 119 · Provides for retained eligibility for members of NJ National Guard or reserve component called to active federal military service who met fire department maximum age requirement at closing date of civil service examination.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 252 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2493 · Defines indigent veteran and veteran status for certain veteran interment purposes.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2722 · Permits veteran to receive credit toward licensure as licensed practical nurse upon completing certain military medical training programs.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3151 · Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3059 · Requires certain funds from Main Street Recovery Fund to be used for grants for veteran-owned small businesses.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3111 · Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3112 · Defines indigent veteran and veteran status for certain veteran interment purposes.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3113 · Requires DMVA establish Disabled Veterans Transportation Task Force.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2984 · Creates State contract set-aside for businesses owned and operated by spouses of military service members.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3004 · Establishes New Jersey Veterans' Organization Building Grant Program.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3041 · Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3051 · Exempts discharge of student loan debt of certain veterans through the federal Total and Permanent Disability discharge process from taxation under the gross income tax.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 482 · Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces.

Sent June 20, 2022 · Reported out after 224 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2895 · Establishes Military Suicide Prevention Task Force.

Sent June 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2754 · Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2686 · Excludes military compensation of military personnel serving outside of this State from gross income tax.

Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2649 · Removes principal place of business requirement of "Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans' Businesses.

Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2665 · Requires DMVA establish Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force.

Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2536 · Establishes price preference program on State contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2577 · Increases contracting agencies goals for set-aside contracts for disabled veterans' businesses from three percent to six percent; requires liquidated damages provisions.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 522 · Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2440 · Establishes "Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program."

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2441 · Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2383 · Requires DMVA assist discharged service members who have diagnosed service-connected mental health condition with petitions to change discharge designation.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Reported out after 56 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2300 · Appropriates $2.5 million to NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for purpose of expanding memorial and museum.

Sent March 21, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2314 · Requires DMVA establish process to qualify veteran as discharged veteran with qualifying condition to receive certain veterans' benefits.

Sent March 21, 2022 · Reported out after 199 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2329 · Creates housing purchase matching grant program for members of United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations.

Sent March 21, 2022 · Reported out after 448 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2334 · Clarifies disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients are not required to own vehicle to be exempt from municipal parking meter fees.

Sent March 21, 2022 · Reported out after 199 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2285 · Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.

Sent March 14, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2248 · Permits DMVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Reported out after 72 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2249 · Revises number of qualified disabled veterans' businesses required to designate set-aside contract from three to two.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2197 · Permits dogs to visit at State veterans' residential facilities.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2227 · Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2244 · Makes $2.5 million in federal funds available to EDA to support veteran-owned businesses in need.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1940 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Reported out after 466 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1945 · Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DMVA develop review process for such veterans.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1995 · Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2020 · Provides spouses of military servicemembers with gross income tax credit, up to $500, for professional relicensing fees incurred upon relocating to State.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2092 · Provides gross income tax credit to certain totally and permanently disabled veterans for rent constituting property taxes.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 655 · Exempts discharge of student loan debt of certain veterans through the federal Total and Permanent Disability discharge process from taxation under the gross income tax.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 220 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 856 · Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 220 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1455 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family Member.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1591 · Makes $2.5 million in federal funds available to EDA to support veteran-owned businesses in need.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1662 · Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1690 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1698 · Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1760 · Requires DMVA notify certain veteran organizations and county officers of names of persons buried or cremated in State veteran cemeteries.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1796 · Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1800 · Establishes "Purple Star Schools Program" in DOE to recognize schools which emphasize importance of assisting children of military families.*

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1807 · Waives business formation and registration fees for establishment of businesses owned by veterans.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1817 · Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1837 · Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1861 · Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator for service members.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1870 · Extends military leave of absence for public officers and employees to those serving on federal active duty in US Coast Guard Reserve.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1871 · Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD, total brain injury, or traumatic brain injury.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 252 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1552 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1580 · Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Reported out after 483 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1596 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family member.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1597 · Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1640 · Extends eligibility for Military Dependents Scholarships to students enrolled in approved career and technical education programs and to dependents of certain military members who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1678 · Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1388 · Establishes "Military Pro Bono Program" to provide pro bono legal representation to active-duty members of Armed Forces, Reserve components, members of National Guard, and veterans.*

Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1409 · Requires 40 percent of DMVA leadership to be individuals from underrepresented communities by 2025.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1454 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1477 · Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1502 · Allows individuals on active duty to participate remotely in certain governmental meetings.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1504 · Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1511 · Broadens eligibility for gross income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1536 · Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 98 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1538 · Creates home purchase grant program in HMFA for certain veterans who served in federal active duty; appropriates $2,000,000.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1539 · Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran with surviving partner for exemption.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 875 · Requires Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in DHS to accept permanent change of station order for purposes of satisfying residency requirement for provision of home and community based services under certain circumstances.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1259 · Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as a veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1264 · Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 361 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1318 · Provides for annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.*

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 403 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 982 · Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1201 · Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 894 · Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.

Sent January 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 826 · Creates database of veteran separation documents.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 832 · Requires DMVA to assist service members discharged solely due to COVID-19 vaccination status with petition to change discharge designation.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 52 · Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 426 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 67 · Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 80 · Provides certain employment protections for National Guard members employed in New Jersey.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 90 · Allows $250 gross income tax deduction for members of military on active duty.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 99 · Exempts certain surviving spouses and surviving civil union partners of certain disabled veterans from components of the realty transfer fee.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 152 · Authorizes military service members, spouses, and dependents with out-of-state domicile to operate motor vehicles in New Jersey.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 69 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 160 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 167 · Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 228 · Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 282 · The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 48 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 509 · Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 48 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 519 · Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 551 · Eliminates requirement under veterans' gross income tax exemption that taxpayer serve in active duty status or federal active duty status to qualify for exemption.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 128 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 591 · Increases from $750 to $3,000 annual State payment made to certain veterans and their surviving spouses.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 645 · Extends eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 683 · Provides free admission to State parks and forests, and certain historic sites and historic properties for certain veterans on certain days.*

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 426 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 687 · Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 688 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 755 · Requires DMVA to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 300 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate