Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, Senate.
Linda R. Greenstein
Sponsored
Became law15
"Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.
Authorizes use of certain electric school buses.
Allows pharmacy interns and pharmacy externs to administer certain vaccines under direct supervision of pharmacist and requires reporting of certain vaccine administrations.**
Regulates operation of low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters.**
Requires NJT to establish office of real estate economic development and transit-oriented development; requires annual report of certain real property information.
Requires correctional police officers receive 20 hours in-service training, including four hours in prevention of sexual misconduct, non-fraternization, and manipulation.*
Requires Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy to provide services to certain inmates.
Corrects project list in P.L.2018, c.85, which appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.
Requires collection of DNA sample for child pornography arrests.
"New Jersey Transit Corporation Employee Protection Act"; prohibits NJT from asserting sovereign immunity in certain situations and subjects NJT to certain federal statutes and regulations.*
Appropriates $2.94 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Requires State to use 20-year time horizon and most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report when calculating global warming potential to measure global warming impact of greenhouse gases.
Appropriates $5,000,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Appropriates $21 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Appropriates $77,450,448 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects.
Vetoed2
"New Townhouse Fire Safety Act"; requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in new townhomes.
Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Rutgers University - New Brunswick for School of Dental Medicine - Special Care Treatment Center.
Passed the Senate3
Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.
Permits union officials who represent probation officers to participate in all union activities.
Provides Medicaid coverage to eligible pregnant women for six-month period beginning on the last day of pregnancy. *
Out of committee41
" Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.**
Authorizes use of electric school buses.
Establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, kennels operating as shelters or pounds, and veterinary holding facilities.
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from making certain retroactive reductions in claims payments to pharmacies; requires pharmacy benefits managers to disclose certain product information to pharmacies.*
Establishes special license plates for honorably discharged veterans.
Requires health insurance coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas.
Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.
Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.
Specifies minimum 20-year planning duration for NJ Statewide Water Supply Plan and adds new requirements for plan.
Requires public water systems to compile, and submit to DEP, lead service line inventories.
Requires certain public water systems to publish certain financial and employee information on Internet.
Requires background check for private gun sales.
Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
"Dignity for Incarcerated Primary Caretaker Parents Act."
Appropriates $9.703 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Clarifies that certain students are eligible for NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship upon initial enrollment at institution of higher education on part-time basis.
Allows for cancellation of certain service contracts without paying early termination fee if customer becomes deceased prior to end of service contract.
Designates portion of Interstate Highway Route 195 in Mercer County as "Francis J. McManimon Highway."
Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Amends certain provisions of sexual assault statute to clarify elements necessary for conviction.
Requires DOT and OIT to develop materials concerning capabilities of airports in NJ and establishes "Public Use Airports Task Force."
The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.
Establishes "Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Persons with Developmental Disabilities" in DHS. *
"Michael Anthony Fornicola's Law"; requires hotels to have automated external defibrillators in certain areas.
Clarifies crime of invasion of privacy.
Establishes "Voting Precinct Transparency Act;" requires filing of election district, county district, and municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and download on official website with matching election results data.
Prohibits use of bots to deceive person about origin and content of communication for certain commercial or election purposes.
Prohibits sale of infant walkers.
Provides job security to certain organ and bone marrow donors.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.
"Defense Against Porch Pirates Act"; creates new category of theft, with penalties including mandatory restitution and community service, for taking package delivered to residence by cargo carrier.*
Prohibits online education services from using and disclosing certain information, engaging in targeted advertising, and requires deletion of certain information in certain circumstances.*
Extends foreclosure protection and mortgage relief programs for certain Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners.
Prohibits commercial mobile service providers from disclosing customer's global positioning system data to third parties.
Eliminates term limits for members of State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers and State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Requires specialized in-service training regarding crime victims for police departments in certain high-crime areas.
Requires training or experience in crime victims' rights for certain members of Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board.
Makes changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
Concerns joint liability for payment of employer tax law.
Designates portion of State Highway Route 27 in Princeton as "Patrolman Billie D. Ellis Memorial Highway."
In committee159
Establishes the "Healthy Workplace Act."
Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
Provides additional State school aid to school districts experiencing enrollment increases due to conversion of age-restricted housing developments to non-restricted developments.
Directs BPU to establish microgrid program for State agencies and local government units.
Requires interior light of motor vehicle be turned on when stopped by law enforcement under certain circumstances.
Eliminates State aid growth limit for school districts in which individuals age 65 and over comprise at least 33.3 percent of the population.
Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.
Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.
Requires issue advocacy organization disclosure; increases disclosure of campaign finance information; raises amount of money contributable to committees; modifies restrictions on contributions by certain business entities performing public contracts.
Requires water purveyors to conduct water loss audits.
Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.
Regulates pharmacy benefits managers as organized delivery systems and limits use of prior authorization.
Provides certain circumstances under which residential customers may switch electric power suppliers and gas suppliers.
Requires water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.
Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.
Provides assistance to manufacturing businesses by having certain State agencies promote economic development and identify credentials needed for careers in modern manufacturing.
Establishes green infrastructure financing program.
"Water Infrastructure Improvement Bond Act of 2018," authorizes bonds for $400,000,000, and appropriates $5,000.
Expands eligibility criteria in Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs and includes assistance thereunder for water and sewer utility bills.
Requires BPU to adopt regulations allowing wastewater utilities to impose wastewater system improvement charge.
Revises asset management and related reporting requirements in "Water Quality Accountability Act."
Requires certain public officials to complete course of study developed by Commissioner of Community Affairs on operation of public water and wastewater systems.
"Prescription Drug Consumer Transparency Act;" requires pharmacy benefits managers to disclose certain information to benefit plan purchasers and to establish toll-free telephone number for certain inquiries.
Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards.
Requires random drug testing of law enforcement officers in this State.
Provides civil service preference to all veterans.
Requires certain public utilities to provide customers notice of certain utility work that could impact traffic.
Requires DLPS to issue guidelines for counties to establish special needs registries.
Makes $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for increased Per Capita Library Aid.
Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.
Concerns disclosure by homeowner of lead plumbing prior to home sale.
Establishes Mercer Regional Water Services Commission as oversight body over certain Trenton Water Works operations.
Requires annual inspection of certain veterinary facilities.
Permits pharmacists to administer subsequent dose of human papillomavirus vaccine.
Concerns debarment for prevailing wage violations.
Requires employers to report certain allegations of sexual assault.
Establishes NJ Life Sciences Training and Development Program in DOLWD.
Establishes "New Jersey Innovation Portal" in EDA to promote collaboration and innovation in emerging technology and life sciences industries.
Requires EDA to establish innovation center for emerging technology and life sciences businesses in northern, central, and southern New Jersey.
Provides tax credits for performing certain repairs on primary residences of senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
Increases Spill Compensation and Control Act cap on recovery of damages from certain dischargers.
Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.
Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.
Prohibits telemarketers from making certain unsolicited telemarketing sales calls.
Permits candidates to establish e-mail address within 30 days after filing deadline for petitions of nomination for certain candidates seeking elective public office.
Requires instruction on information literacy in curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Supplemental appropriation of $25 million to DOH to assist certain mental health and addiction service providers transitioning to fee-for-service reimbursement system.
Requires municipalities to accept complaints and provide certain municipal announcements by electronic means.
Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing certain persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises.
Transportation for Hazardous Walking Routes Act; requires school districts to provide busing for students required to walk to school along hazardous routes and prohibits school bus stops within 250 feet of residence of sex offender.
Requires motor vehicle dealers and repair facilities to prioritize repairs on vehicles that accommodate wheel chairs.
Expands cyber-harassment to include tampering or interfering with electronic devices.
Requires green building standards for affordable housing construction.
Requires newly constructed police stations, fire stations, and hospitals to provide newborn safety device; allows affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment if parent leaves child in device.
Prohibits use of sex as rating factor in automobile insurance underwriting.
Adds tick control to duties of State and county mosquito control commissions.
Permits counties and municipalities to bond for passenger cars and station wagons solely fueled by electric or renewable power sources.
Requires municipalities to provide certain information to property owners served by municipal water systems.
Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.
Reduces number of manufacturing jobs required to qualify for NJEDA financing and incentive programs.
Requires provision in school transportation contracts for termination of contract for certain misconduct by school bus contractor; authorizes permanent debarment of certain school bus contractors.
Requires DEP to study State's response to Superstorm Sandy and preparedness for future storm events.
Prohibits sale, distribution, or propagation of certain invasive plant species without permit from Department of Agriculture.
Concerns prevailing wage in certain public utilities work.
Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.
Concerns right to repair farm equipment and lawn mowers.
Establishes "Invasive Species Task Force."
Establishes procedure to enforce certain visitation rights of incapacitated persons and persons receiving care from caregiver.
Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service to customers using life-sustaining equipment without BPU approval or court order.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service or failing to restore service to residential customer if customer has medical need for uninterrupted electric service.
Concerns confidentiality of certain communications from health insurance carriers.
Requires collection and reporting of information concerning crimes against the elderly and disabled.
Creates Code Red alert to shelter at-risk individuals during hot weather.
Requires public high school students to receive instruction concerning opioid abuse and opioid abuse prevention.
Establishes "Beatrice Hicks Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
"New Jersey Telephone Call Blocking Act"; allows telephone service providers to block certain telephone calls.
Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
Requires NJT to adopt nondiscrimination policy and requires annual training on nondiscrimination policy.
Increases penalties for contractors who victimize clients during states of emergency.
Requires each county and municipality to adopt anti-sexual harassment policy.
Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.
Establishes "Plastic Pollution Task Force" to study ways to reduce and address plastic pollution.
Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of cancer treatments, tests, procedures and prescription drugs covered under health benefits or prescription drug benefits plans.
Directs BPU to conduct study to determine whether microgrid and generator deployment will reduce length of power outages.
Requires only female corrections officers be employed at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility.
Establishes Statewide hydrofluorocarbon emission limit and requires DEP to establish hydrofluorocarbon emissions monitoring and reporting program.
Authorizes Overdose Prevention Centers.
Expands acts of animal cruelty to include theft or release of animal during burglary.
Requires kennels and veterinary facilities to provide for supervision of dogs, training of employees, and maintenance of certain records; designated as "Daisy's Law."
The "Green Building and Infrastructure Tax Credit Act"; provides tax credits for certain green buildings and wood utility poles.
Requires certain hospitals to provide sexual assault treatment training for certain staff.
Prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturer from owning or operating drug rehabilitation facility licensed in State.
Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for certain Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 90-day period.
Permits voter to have signature on certificate of mail-in voter notarized.
Requires modernization of all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications to incorporate new standards for collection of information about sex, gender, and sexual orientation.
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to design and make available to public webpage with employment information for individuals with disabilities.
Requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to vote in certain circumstances.
Clarifies that members of volunteer first aid squads that bill third parties do not lose right to use emergency warning lights.
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.
Permits licensed security officer employed at public school to wear body vest during employment.
Requires that one public member of EDA be a representative of State's small business community.
Requires telecommunications, cable television, and Internet service providers to allow service recipients to terminate service agreements following physician's referral to long-term care facility.
Requires public water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.
Requires public water systems to develop lead service line inventories and schedules for replacement of lead service lines.
Provides CBT and gross income tax credit for certain capital investments in film production facility.
Requires SHBP and SEHBP to provide coverage for health care benefits provided by physicians who terminate contract with federal Medicare program.
Increases and indexes maximum homestead property tax deduction under gross income tax.
Allows E-ZPass customers to opt to receive real-time electronic notification of use of E-ZPass system at toll plazas operated by NJTA and SJTA.
Removes prohibition on advertising that patrons may consume their own beer and wine in restaurant without liquor license.
Requires school district transportation supervisor to conduct monthly school bus condition inspection of contractors' buses and check for valid school bus driver's license.
Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Revises procedure for determining real property tax appeal outcomes.
Requires operators of mobile device applications that collect user global positioning system data to notify users about how global positioning system data is disclosed and allow users to opt in to disclosure.
Requires pharmacies to maintain minimum stock of opioid antidote.
Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits managers and certain health benefits plans.
Establishes bill of rights for authorized family members of persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to provide information to Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system regarding the location of safe disposal sites for hypodermic syringes and needles and prescription drugs.
Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from possessing electronic smoking devices.
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Permits certified animal control officer to enforce municipal animal ordinances; requires such officer to report person suspected of committing animal cruelty to municipal law enforcement officer.
"21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."
Requires Commissioner of Health to establish public health campaign on autism spectrum disorders.
Prohibits manufacture, sale, or promotion of consumer products containing microbeads.
Requires Department of Health to annually report on health and well-being of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Requires missing vulnerable person alert to be initiated within two hours of missing person report.
Provides that users of Access Link paratransit service are automatically eligible for and enrolled in motor bus and rail passenger discounted fare program.
Requires DOE to develop and disseminate training materials for school employees on laws governing use of electronic smoking devices.
Indexes for inflation gross income eligibility caps and maximum exclusion amounts for pension and other retirement income under gross income tax.
Makes various changes to bias intimidation law.
Requires State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.
Makes it a fourth degree crime to operate as unlicensed bail agent, per SCI recommendations.
Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of prenatal ultrasound screenings covered under health benefits plans.
Requires disclosure of usual and customary price for merchandise offered in certain advertisements.
The "Uniform Criminal Records Accuracy Act."
Provides State agencies will not enter into contracts with business entities that require persons or public entities to submit disputes to binding arbitration.
Directs State Board of Education to require that when individualized education program (IEP) team is developing program for student prone to regression, it must consider consistency of staffing.
Prohibits certain video recordings in hotels and transient accommodations.
Requires provision of instruction on safe user practices for certain websites and mobile applications as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Criminalizes impersonating transportation network company driver.
Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to establish transportation network company rider safety awareness campaign.
Directs DEP to establish program prohibiting discharge of preproduction plastics into State waters.
Allows follow up calls from operators of NJ Suicide Hopeline to minors at risk of committing suicide.
Defines indigent veteran and veteran status for certain veteran interment purposes.
Requires reporting of certain attempted and completed suicides by minors.
Asks Joint Committee on Library of Congress to approve replacing NJ statue of Philip Kearney in National Statuary Hall Collection with statue of Alice Paul.
Requires newly-manufactured school buses to be equipped with global positioning system.
Requires Commissioner of Health to establish public awareness campaign on toxic shock syndrome.
Permits voters to sign backup paper polling record in counties opting to use e-poll books.
Bars enforcement of provision in decedent's will that would require euthanasia of healthy domestic companion animal.
Prohibits retail stores from banning use of reusable carryout bags.
Requires individualized education program teams, if appropriate, to disseminate information on availability of certain public transportation services.
Prohibits member of charter school board of trustees from serving simultaneously on board of organization that donates money to charter school.
Requires DHS to take certain measures concerning Integrated Case Management Services program.
Establishes the "Planning for an Aging Population Task Force."
Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fees and process to waive fees for inability to pay.
Carried from the General Assembly
Became law26
Allows for cancellation of certain service contracts without paying early termination fee if customer becomes deceased prior to end of service contract.
Provides job security to certain organ and bone marrow donors.
Requires background check for private gun sales.
Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Amends certain provisions of sexual assault statute to clarify elements necessary for conviction.
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from making certain retroactive reductions in claims payments to pharmacies; requires pharmacy benefits managers to disclose certain product information to pharmacies.*
"Dignity for Incarcerated Primary Caretaker Parents Act."
Clarifies that certain students are eligible for NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship upon initial enrollment at institution of higher education on part-time basis.
Appropriates $9.703 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Requires study of safety of school bus passengers in certain emergency situations, including school bus accidents; appropriates $250,000. *
Designates portion of Interstate Highway Route 195 in Mercer County as "Francis J. McManimon Highway."
Requires DOT and OIT to develop materials concerning capabilities of airports in NJ and establishes "Public Use Airports Task Force."
Establishes "Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Persons with Developmental Disabilities" in DHS.*
Prohibits use of bots to deceive person about origin and content of communication for certain commercial or election purposes.
Establishes "Voting Precinct Transparency Act;" requires filing of election district, county district, and municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and download on official website with matching election results data.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.
Prohibits online education services from using and disclosing certain information, engaging in targeted advertising, and requires deletion of certain information in certain circumstances.*
Enhances penalties related to counterfeit drugs.
Extends foreclosure protection and mortgage relief programs for certain Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners.
Eliminates term limits for members of State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers and State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
Requires specialized in-service training regarding crime victims for police departments in certain high-crime areas.
Requires training or experience in crime victims' rights for certain members of Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Concerns joint liability for payment of employer tax law.
Requires employers to post notice for employees on employee misclassification.
Makes changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
Vetoed1
"Defense Against Porch Pirates Act"; creates new category of theft, with penalties including mandatory restitution and community service, for taking package delivered to residence by cargo carrier.*
Co-sponsored
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Modifies school funding law to eliminate adjustment aid and State aid growth limit; allows adjustment to tax levy growth limitation for certain school districts.
Concerns juvenile incarceration and parole.
Concerns equal pay and employment discrimination.*
Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Makes FY 2018 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 to DOH for family planning services.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credit for certain expenses incurred for production of certain films and digital media content; designated as Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act.
Concerns disclosure requirements by independent expenditure committees.
Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.
Requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for Meals on Wheels.
Extends statute of limitations in civil actions for sexual abuse claims; expands categories of potential defendants in civil actions; creates two-year window for parties to bring previously time-barred actions based on sexual abuse.*
Revises Newborn Screening program in DOH.
Makes various changes to "Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971."
Requires NJ to join U.S. Climate Alliance to uphold Paris Climate Accord.
Establishes "New Jersey Solar Panel Recycling Commission."*
Encourages local units to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Provides governance, oversight, and accountability reforms at NJT.
Upgrades penalty for failing to report act of sexual abuse against child.*
Prohibits Higher Education Student Assistance Authority from referring defaulted loans under New Jersey College Loans to AssistState Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program for certain actions if authority and borrower have entered into settlement agreement.*
Establishes Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Prohibits resale of non-prescription diabetes test devices by pharmacists.
Establishes the "Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights."
Enters New Jersey in enhanced multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.*
Establishes New Jersey Caregiver Task Force to evaluate and provide recommendations on caregiver support services.
Authorizes municipalities, counties, and certain authorities to establish stormwater utilities.
Provides for protection of public right of access to certain public trust lands.*
"Nosey's Law"; prohibits use of wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.
Requires hospital patient's medical record to include notation if patient is at increased risk of confusion, agitation, behavioral problems, and wandering due to dementia related disorder.
Requires State to pay full cost of health care benefits coverage in retirement for SPRS members who retire at mandatory retirement age of 55 with more than 20 but less than 25 years of service.
Requires BPU consideration and approval of amended application for qualified wind energy project offshore in certain NJ territorial waters.
Requires boil water notices to be provided to municipal officials within one hour. *
Permits counties and non-governmental, community-based agencies to establish family justice centers which provide coordinated, multi-agency governmental and non-governmental assistance to victims of certain crimes and offenses, including domestic violence
Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to exemption to residents of continuing care retirement communities.*
Permits service credit transferred from another State-administered retirement system to apply toward creditable service requirement for retirement in SPRS.
Concerns regulation of solid waste, hazardous waste, and soil and fill recycling industries.*
Codifies donated leave program for State employees in career, senior executive, and unclassified service.
Expands the Address Confidentiality Program to include victims of sexual assault and stalking; and reproductive health service patients and providers.*
Concerns law regarding failure to pay wages.
Establishes loan redemption program and tuition reimbursement program for certain teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.*
Establishes special license plates to bring awareness to breast cancer.
Requires Commissioner of Education to include data on chronic absenteeism and disciplinary suspensions on School Report Card and requires public schools to make certain efforts to combat chronic absenteeism.
"New Jersey Health Insurance Premium Security Act;" establishes health insurance reinsurance plan.
Directs Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to establish pilot program to assist certain unemployed and underemployed individuals to complete industry-valued Credentials in 12 months. *
Establishes permit to allow seasonal retail consumption license holders to sell alcoholic beverages during certain off-season dates.*
Establishes asset forfeiture reporting and transparency requirements.
Establishes Working Group on Deaf Education; directs DOE to develop parent resource guide; requires DOE and DOH to collect and report certain data on elays in deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age 5.*
Mandates health benefits coverage for fertility preservation services under certain health insurance plans.
Requires Department of State to develop "New Jersey-Made" designation.
Establishes goals and initiatives for increased use of use of plug-in electric vehicles.**
"Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act"; authorizes issuance of $500,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance certain school, school district, and county college capital projects; appropriates $5,000.****
Requires certain schools to establish emergency action plans for responding to serious or potentially life-threatening sports-related injuries.
Requires reporting of inmate abuse by employees of State correctional facilities and establishes reporting and investigation program.
Limits cross gender strip searches in State correctional facilities.
Concerns stop-work orders related to prevailing wage and construction worker employment.*
Establishes task force to examine and make recommendations regarding implementation of "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
Establishes 35 member New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission in Department of State.
Revises standard for warrantless seizure of animal at risk due to violation of law concerning necessary care and tethering of animals.
Requires boards of education and nonpublic schools to provide law enforcement authorities with copies of blueprints and maps of schools and school grounds.
Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers and carriers from engaging in "clawback" and "gag clause" practices; requires certain disclosures by pharmacists; requires Director of Division of Consumer Affairs to conduct public information campaign.***
Makes supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to Commission on Human Trafficking.
Establishes task force within DOE on prevention of sexual abuse of children.
Provides that certain persons who commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact with students who are at least 18 but less than 22 years old are guilty of sexual assault or criminal sexual assault.**
Mandates child abuse and sexual abuse training for all candidates for teaching certification.
Establishes STEM Loan Redemption Program.
Requires institutions of higher education to offer cats and dogs no longer used for educational, research, or scientific purposes for adoption; designated the "Homes for Animal Heroes Act." *
Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Requires school bus drivers to submit medical certificate to employer to prove continuing physical fitness and to submit to medical examination that includes certain screenings.*
Designates Seeing Eye® dog as State Dog.
Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline; provides funding for hotline through fire inspection fees and penalties.
Requires suspension of school bus endorsement on driver's license for certain number of motor vehicle moving violations in certain time period.
Establishes funding allocations for constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for Fiscal Year 2020 and thereafter and revises law for State's open space, farmland preservation programs; appropriates $500,000.*
Permits certain health care professionals to waive health insurance copayments for members of military on active duty and their family members. *
Requires hotels to provide panic devices to certain hotel employees for protection from unsafe working conditions while performing housekeeping duties.*
Clarifies that family day care providers or other persons who are subjects of criminal history record back checks have access to disqualifying information.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that participate in DOL registered apprenticeship programs; establishes grant program for tax-exempt organizations participating in DOL registered apprenticeship programs.
Establishes task force to develop State-wide plan to diversify apprenticeships.
Establishes youth apprenticeship pilot program in Department of Education.
Creates five year High-Growth Industry Regional Apprenticeship Development Grant Pilot Program.
Establishes five year Apprentice Assistance and Support Services Pilot Program.
"Sign Fabrication Safety Quality Assurance Act."
Establishes Repayment Assistance Program and Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan for borrowers of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Requires Commissioner of DOLWD to create list of labor organizations that represent workers on public work projects.
Establishes owning or possessing animal fighting or dog fighting paraphernalia as crime of third degree; establishes civil animal cruelty penalties therefor.
Establishes process for Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to declare loan under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program as in default or rehabilitated.
Requires Medicaid coverage for pasteurized donated human breast milk under certain circumstances.
Increases prenotification time and requires severance pay in certain plant closings, transfers, and mass layoffs.**
Establishes new timeframes for implementation of, and revises, certain requirements in "Global Warming Response Act." *
Establishes elective pass-through entity business alternative income tax and allows corresponding refundable gross income tax and corporation business tax credit.*
Establishes New Jersey Violence Intervention Program to fund violence reduction initiatives.
Establishes pilot program in DCF to study impact of child care services provided by community providers operating in public school facilities; requires community providers to meet certain criteria. *
Establishes maternal health care pilot program to evaluate shared decision-making tool developed by DOH and used by hospitals providing maternity services, and by birthing centers.
Prohibits health benefits coverage for certain non-medically indicated early elective deliveries under Medicaid program, SHBP, and SEHBP.
Establishes Task Force on Maximizing Employment for People with Disabilities.
Establishes process to obtain judgement of adoption for civil union partner or spouse of natural or legal parent of child when that person is named as parent on child's birth certificate.
Establishes Office of Homelessness Prevention; appropriates $3 million to DCA.
Allows individual to receive additional lifetime emergency assistance under certain circumstances, subject to annual allocation limits.
Establishes program to increase participation of underrepresented students in New Jersey's science and engineering workforce.
Criminalizes purchase, transfer, or possession of certain weapons and ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes; establishes crime of transferring or possessing firearm without serial number.*
Establishes Recycling Market Development Council.
Establishes NJ Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University, appropriates up to $500,000.*
"Lindsay's Law"; provides tax benefits to organ and bone marrow donors and their employers, and provides paid time off to donors who are State or local government employees.
Concerns tax data sharing between State Treasury and DOLWD.
Allows BPU to increase cost to customers of Class I renewable energy requirement for energy years 2022 through 2024, under certain conditions.
Appropriates $1,350,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.
Appropriates $36.143 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Vetoed · 9
Requires disclosure by independent expenditure committees.**
Directs certain unclaimed electric and gas utility deposits in Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund and societal charge revenues to be paid to Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organizations designated by BPU.**
Concerns installation of electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communties.*
Subjects domestic equity investments of the Division of Investment to certain requirements, imposes requirements related to selection of external managers and protection of public sector jobs.*
Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.
Establishes the "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Act."
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ apprentices in DOL registered apprenticeships.
Provides tuition fee waiver apprenticeship courses.
"Charlie's Law"; requires pharmacy practice sites and hospice programs to furnish patients with information and products to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and medications.**
Passed the Senate · 34
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.
Excludes from gross income taxation military compensation for personnel serving outside of State and combat zone compensation.*
Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
Establishes manufacturing business assistance program to encourage manufacturing in certain areas of the State.
Creates Task Force on Driver Distractions.
Creates New Jersey Innocence Study and Review Commission.
Concerns employer inquires about worker's wage and salary experience.
Provides transparency and accountability reforms at PANYNJ; modifies governance structure; provides legislative oversight of PANYNJ; and regulates capital planning process.
Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.
Revises and renames NJSTARS; repeals NJSTARS II; establishes NJ HonorScholars Program.
Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.
Expands rights of crime victims.
Prohibits sale and distribution of mercury relays and switches under certain circumstances.
Directs EDA to establish program for public or private financing of certain renewable energy, water, and storm resiliency projects through use by municipalities of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.*
Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.
Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force.
Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
Requires public utilities to notify certain officials of discontinuances in electric, gas, or water service.
Prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam food service products; limits provision of single-use plastic straws; appropriates moneys from Clean Communities Program Fund for public
Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family Member.
Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees.*
Establishes competitive grant program for school districts to assist in hiring of school psychologists; appropriates $1 million.
Requires boards of education and school bus contractors to designate individuals as certain school bus safety personnel.*
Establishes local drug overdose fatality review teams in each county in State.
Provides that student is ineligible for State financial aid upon conviction for hazing.
Prohibits use of products containing asbestos in building construction.
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to establish apprenticeship mentoring program for women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
"Timothy J. Piazza's Law"; expands scope of activities constituting hazing; increases penalties for hazing resulting in injury; requires institutions of higher education and public and nonpublic high schools and middle schools to adopt anti-hazing policie
Requires public school instruction in mental health as it relates to suicide prevention and provides various elements which may be included in instruction.*
Expands scope of law prohibiting age discrimination.
Expands "Law Against Discrimination" to apply to health programs and activities and to prohibit discrimination based on association with individuals in protected classes.
Concerns use of certain emergency and amber warning lights.
Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
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Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; and establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers.**
Requires University Behavioral Health Care and School of Criminal Justice of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence; appropriates $400,000.*
Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Increases minimum annual amounts for appropriation for certain arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes from hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues.
Provides for establishment of county college certificate programs to meet needs of certain regional employers.
Prohibits offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production in State waters, and issuance of DEP permits and approvals for activities associated with offshore oil and gas activities. *
"Alyssa's Law"; requires public school buildings to be equipped with panic alarm linked to local law enforcement. **
Establishes animal abuser registry; prohibits person convicted of criminal animal cruelty violation from owning, keeping, or harboring any animal, and establishes enforcement mechanisms therefor.*
Automatically registers to vote and updates voter registration for eligible person when applying for motor vehicle driver's license, examination permit, probationary driver's license, or non-driver identification card.*
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
Preserves certain requirements that health insurance plans cover essential health benefits.*
Increases electric power net metering capacity threshold to 5.8 percent of total annual kilowatt-hours sold in State.
Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.
Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.*
Dedicates first $300 million from State's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for electric vehicle programs.
Authorizes Commissioner of Corrections to establish program to operate managed cellular access system within State correctional facilities.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish income-driven repayment option and loan rehabilitation program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.
Provides for designation of acute stroke ready hospitals, establishes Stroke Care Advisory Panel and Statewide stroke database and requires development of emergency services stroke care protocols.
Concerns unemployment compensation and labor disputes.
Establishes a manufacturing reinvestment account program to incentivize capital investment and workforce training in New Jersey with income tax rate reductions, deferrals, and accelerated deductions.
Requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste and amends definition of "Class I renewable energy."
"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via direct contact. *
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
"Healthy Small Food Retailer Act".**
Enhances enforcement and oversight of mental health condition and substance use disorder parity laws.**
Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.
Establishes certain consumer protections related to arbitration organizations.
Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.
Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."
Expands crime of terrorism.
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.
Requires data collection and issuance of report on drug evidence testing by New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences.
"New Jersey Call Center Jobs Act."
Requires certain schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee.
"New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act."
Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.
Permits taxpayers to make dedicated prepayment toward anticipated property taxes.
Establishes State goals for adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; directs DEP and various other State agencies to develop programs to achieve those goals. *
Increases penalties for energy "slamming" practices.
Provides for coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid.
"Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act."
Concerns earned sick leave to employees.*
Adopts federal definition of armor piercing ammunition.*
Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.
Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Establishes New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.*
Re-establishes former NJ Commission on Science and Technology as NJ Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Requires annual evaluation reports by Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development on survey responses to be obtained from certain employers that end operations in this State.
Requires DMVA notify certain veteran organizations of names of deceased veterans and those killed in action, and notify certain veteran organizations and county officers of names of persons buried in State veteran cemeteries.*
Directs BPU to develop and implement electric school bus pilot program.
Requires actions to recover certain residential tenancy security deposits be heard in county in which subject rental property is located.
Authorizes DMVA to grant preference in awarding contracts to vendors that employ veterans.
Revises law concerning family leave, temporary disability and family temporary disability leave, and domestic or sexual violence safety leave.
Revises the "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program." *
Requires AG to issue certain reports concerning firearms used in commission of criminal offenses in this State.*
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to farmers who develop qualified native pollinator habitat on farms.
Provides corporation business tax credit to taxpayers that develop qualified native pollinator habitat on undeveloped property.
Provides corporation business tax credit to public utilities that develop qualified native pollinator habitat in their rights of way.
Provides dedicated funding for promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.
Requires hospitals and homeless shelters to provide information on services and resources to individuals who are homeless or military veterans.
Requires Department of Education to develop guidelines for school districts concerning child trafficking awareness and prevention.*
Provides that former law enforcement officers and firefighters who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees. *
Authorizes special assessments and bond issuance to replace lead-contaminated water service lines.
Allows county homelessness trust funds to be used for code blue emergency shelter services.
Requires meeting between student and appropriate school personnel after multiple suspensions or proposed expulsion from public school to identify behavior or health difficulties.*
Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to conduct audit of security features of district buildings, grounds, and communication systems and to submit audit to NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and DOE.*
Requires study of safety of school bus passengers in certain emergency situations, including school bus accidents; appropriates $250,000. *
Requires payment of State employees' compensation during involuntary furlough or temporary reduction in force due to late enactment of State annual appropriation act.
Requires successful applicants for employment and current staff members of child care centers to undergo drug testing as condition of employment. *
Waives business formation and registration fees for establishment of businesses owned by veterans.
Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.
Requires school bus operations in State to comply with certain federal regulations.
Requires safety education training twice per calendar year for school bus drivers and school bus aides *
Requires school bus drivers to retake certain knowledge test upon license renewal.
Requires public school student to carry identification card at school-sponsored, off-campus activities and requires principal to keep list of students on school buses used for school-sponsored activities in case of emergencies.
"New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act"; establishes retirement savings program for certain workers; establishes standard contribution level of 3 percent.*
Requires evaluation for, and abatement of, mold hazards in school buildings.
Establishes "Jersey Native Plants Program."
Authorizes certain restaurants to advertise that patrons may bring their own beer or wine or purchase wine from on premises salesroom.*
"Linda's Law"; prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service to customers using life-sustaining equipment with verification of use of equipment.
Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.
Appropriates $28,883,557 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.
Enhances pre-apprenticeship programs and allocates funds therefor.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $11,300,000 from General Fund to DOE to increase per pupil funding for nonpublic security aid from $75 to $150.
Requires school districts to incorporate instruction in grades six through 12 on law and meaning of consent for physical contact and sexual activity as part of Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $50 million from General Fund to DEP and adds language provisions concerning use of certain environmental settlement monies for natural resource restoration projects.
Directs NJ State Council on Arts to create and disseminate best practices guide for at-risk youth arts programs; requires council to assist government entities creating programs that adopt best practices.
Appropriates $1,190,349 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for historic site management grants to certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
Concerns reimbursements to Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners subjected to contractor fraud.
Appropriates $15.696 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.
Directs Department of Agriculture to establish Jersey Fresh sales pilot program; appropriates $500,000.
Establishes Statewide Hit and Run Advisory Program to facilitate apprehension of persons fleeing motor vehicle accident scene; designated as "Zackhary's Law."
Establishes New Jersey Food Waste Task Force to make recommendations concerning food waste in New Jersey.
Requires Chief Technology Officer to establish "Anti-Hunger Link" for all State websites, providing information on emergency food services.
Directs Department of Agriculture to establish food desert produce pilot program.
Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website.
"Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act"; establishes school district responsibilities in educating gifted and talented students.
Restricts use of isolated confinement in correctional facilities.
Prohibits sale or distribution of products containing asbestos.
Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC.
Establishes "Blue Alert System."
Requires DOC to provide prenatal and post-partum education and services for certain inmates.
Permits female inmate in correctional facility to request certain medication to prevent pregnancy.
Establishes Office of Women's Services in DOC.*
Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
Requires Commissioner of Health to develop voluntary registry to collect cancer incidence data from firefighters.
Allows emergency zero interest pension loans to certain public employees who are negatively affected by federal shutdown.
Concerns property taxes due and owing on real property owned by certain federal employees or contractors under certain circumstances.
Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols and maternity care evaluation database.
Revises requirements for provision of counseling and support services to emergency services personnel.
Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign.*
Directs DOH to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.
Requires DOH to develop interconception care resources to enhance postpartum care for women.
Establishes maternity care standards for general hospitals providing maternity care.*
Requires DOH to establish "My Life, My Plan" program to support women of childbearing age in developing reproductive life plan.
"Listening to Mothers Survey Act"; requires DOH to establish survey to evaluate and improve maternity care access and services.
Establishes "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $11.7 million.*
Permits municipalities to lease vacant municipal land for tiny home occupancy; directs DCA to enhance regulatory guidance on acceptable tiny home construction and use.
Revises law governing forfeiture of certain seized property.*
Enhances penalties related to counterfeit drugs.
Permits certain members or retirees of PFRS,SPRS, or PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.*
Requires four-year public institution of higher education to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed at county fire academies.
Establishes "James Nicholas Rentas's Law," revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act."
Prohibits leasing dogs and cats.
Permits county commissioner of registration and board of elections to use electronic poll books.
Establishes program in HMFA to provide loans to replace lead-contaminated water service lines for certain senior and low income homeowners; appropriates $1 million.
Requires, by energy year 2050, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation service provider to be from zero-carbon sources.
Makes various changes to laws governing remediation of contaminated sites.
"Sami's Law"; requires transportation network companies to issue, and drivers to display on vehicles, certain transportation network company identification.
Requires DHS to study social isolation occurring in certain population groups.
Provides in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education to individuals living in NJ who are entitled to educational assistance under US Department of Veterans Affairs' Vocational Rehabilitations and Employment Program.
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage until child turns 26 years of age.
Requires health benefits coverage for certain preventive services.
Revises law requiring health benefits coverage for certain contraceptives.*
Requires health benefits and Medicaid coverage for breastfeeding support.*
Establishes open enrollment period under Individual Health Coverage Program.
Applies 85 percent loss ratio requirement to certain large group health beneftis carriers. *
Extends availability period for tax credits for certain expenses incurred for production of certain film and digital media content, raises annual cap related to film production, and provides for annual administration of film tax credits.*
Requires certain long-term care facilities to submit outbreak response plan to DOH.
Prohibits sale, lease, rent or installation of certain equipment or products containing hydrofluorocarbons or other greenhouse gases.
Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."
"Charlie's Law"; requires pharmacy practice sites and hospice programs to furnish patients with information and means to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and medications.
Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $3,000 to $6,000.
Clarifies provisions concerning disclosure of existence and content of discrimination or harassment complaints; requires certain disclosures to person against whom complaint is made.*
Requires Civil Service Commission to establish and maintain hotline for State employees to submit reports of workplace discrimination and harassment.
Requires property condition disclosure statement to indicate presence of lead plumbing in residential property.
Concerns responsibility of contractors for wage claims against subcontractors.*
Establishes "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Transportation Financing Commission" to examine manner in which alternative fuel vehicles may be taxed to contribute to cost of maintaining State transportation system.
Requires DOE and DCF to post drinking water lead level test results for school districts and child care centers on their websites.*
Authorizes certain entities to directly bill Victims of Crime Compensation Office for counseling services provided to victims of firearm and stabbing crimes.
Requires employers to post notice for employees on employee misclassification.
Concerns stop-work orders.
Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
Requires public transportation employees to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking.
Permits eligible claimant who is proportionate owner paying entire property tax bill to collect entire homestead property tax reimbursement amount.
Revises "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" and amends definition of registered apprenticeship program.
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Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.
Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.
Requires public utility to reimburse business customer during period when business ceases operations due to utility repairing or replacing its equipment on business customer's property.
Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts.
Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with their employment, trade or business.
Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with enjoyment of any accommodation, facility, public accommodation, or privilege.
Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.
Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.
Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Establishes Task Force on Safety in School Transportation.
Permits EDA to designate institutions of higher education or other qualified entities as manufacturing and production business resource centers.
Requires anyone administered opioid antidote to treat drug overdose be provided with information concerning substance treatment programs and resources.
"Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; requires Internet-connected devices to have blocking capability in certain circumstances.
Establishes "The Democracy Act" to modify various voter registration and voting procedures.
Requires new voting machines purchased or leased for use in elections in this State to produce paper record of each vote cast.
Upgrades crime of soliciting or recruiting for criminal street gang while on school property.
Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.
Modifies State's solar renewable energy portfolio standards.
Allows 50 percent credit against societal benefits charge to electric or gas public utility customers who install and maintain publicly available zero emission vehicle charging stations.
Requires BPU and electric public utilities to conduct energy storage analysis.
Provides that information technology professionals who find child pornography on computers must report the finding to law enforcement.
Establishes "School Bus Safety and Child Protection Act," requires periodic criminal background checks for certain school employees; and prohibits interference with school bus monitoring devices.
Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.
Requires all attorneys engaged in private practice of law in New Jersey be covered by legal malpractice liability insurance.
Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.
Requires State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Clarifies intent of Legislature to protect certain senior tenants; aligns housing age restrictions with federal law.
Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.
Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.
Prohibits retail motor fuel dealer from charging a credit card customer in excess of four percent above the purchase price for same fuel sold to customer paying by cash.
Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.
Requires replacement of all electronic voting machines used in State by district-based optical scan voting systems by June 5, 2018; makes appropriation.
Increases tobacco products wholesale sales and use tax rates to be on par with tax rate imposed on cigarettes under cigarette tax; dedicates revenue for smoking and tobacco use cessation programs.
Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of fuel cell devices and systems and certain tangible personal property powered by fuel cells.
"New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act."
Establishes manufacturing machine and metal trade apprenticeships tax credit program.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with various entities, to design a manufacturing career pathway to provide students with skills necessary to gain employment in manufacturing sector.
Requires, by energy year 2035, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation service provider be from Class I renewable energy sources.
Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.
Allows consumption of food on craft distillery premises.
Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; designated as "Lisa's Law"; appropriates $2.5 million.
Prohibits retailers from scanning consumer's identification card for return of merchandise.
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.
Establishes "New Jersey Net Neutrality Act."
"Fair Repair Act"; concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics.
Requires school districts to include information on events of September 11, 2001 as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires public schools to hold annual assembly commemorating September 11, 2001.
Establishes Commission on Career and Technical Education and creates initiatives that promote career and technical education programs in State.
Limits any annual tuition increase charged by school district which permits enrollment of non-resident students to percentage increase in State aid and tax levy of district.
Establishes task force to study issues and make recommendations regarding Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
Requires labeling of foods containing genetically engineered material.
Establishes program to provide assistance to qualified veterans in in-patient and out-patient treatment programs to travel to medical counseling in State.
Expands requirement for health insurers to cover prescriptions for contraceptives to 12 months.
Allows cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research and educational purposes and repeals law that allows DEP to adopt certain regulations concerning such cultivation.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.
Revises animal cruelty offenses and penalties concerning animal abandonment and failure to report injuring certain animals with a motor vehicle; increases civil penalties for certain other animal cruelty offenses.
Exempts transfers of property to Class C beneficiaries from transfer inheritance tax.
Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."
The "Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act."
Permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA when building a high performance green building.
Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Allows application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Requires electric public utilities to enter into long-term contracts for certain forms of Class I renewable energy.
Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.
Requires certain State projects to be designed and managed to include sustainable landscapes.
Establishes electric vehicle rebate program.
Excludes certain increases in school security expenditures from the tax levy cap applicable to school districts.
Requires certain ratios of school library media specialist to students in public schools.
Adds illicit fentanyls to Schedule I in the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act."
Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.
Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.
Requires certain school security measures to be incorporated into new school construction and existing school buildings.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to issue up to $20 million in bonds to finance cost-effective energy efficiency improvements in State, local, and school district buildings.
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.
"Pet Groomers Licensing Act;" designated as "Bijou's Law."
Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.
Changes element of crime of strict liability for drug-induced death so that liability is based on drug being "direct contributing factor" to death.
Prohibits sale of expanded polystyrene food service products and food packaged in those products.
Revises health care levy adjustment for school districts; makes various changes for health care benefits for school employees; requires certain information in school budgets; imposes cap on contributions by public employees for health care benefits.
Increases certain minimum motor vehicle and automobile insurance coverages.
Provides gross income tax deduction for costs of certain green home improvements that increase building systems resiliency.
"Innovation Schools Act"; establishes process to develop innovation schools.
Establishes prescription drug pricing disclosure requirements and measures to reduce prescription drug costs.
Establishes "New Jersey Elections Security Act."
Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators for expense of classroom supplies.
Allows corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for purchase of steel and aluminum for manufacturing.
Authorizes parent or guardian to place security freeze on child's consumer report.
Provides that criminal history record checks for employees of nonpublic schools are mandatory.
Expands pretrial risk assessment to include history of domestic violence abuse and pending charges.
Requires children's psychiatric facilities to have on-site staff members supervise patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Permits certain non-blood relatives to have claim to estate of person with no will who died, when person has no spouse or partner or blood heirs, and estate transferred to State as unclaimed property.
Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.
Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.
Exempts law enforcement and certain other emergency personnel from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.
Prohibits the restraint of prisoners during and immediately after childbirth.
Establishes Medicaid Services Review Task Force to study national treatment guidelines for certain Medicaid services.
Establishes two-year pilot program requiring certain law enforcement agencies to coordinate with local school districts to identify and assist at-risk youths.
Requires mental health counseling for persons convicted of animal cruelty.
Requires board of education to provide civics instruction in middle schools and requires DOE to provide funding to NJ Center for Civic Education at Rutgers to help prepare civics teachers.
Imposes enhanced penalties for threat that is transmitted to kill or do harm on school property.
Criminalizes tampering with school bus recordings; requires schools to have school bus video reviewed and to adopt plan for monthly inspection of cameras and video footage.
"Military Priority Registration Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Requires first responders to transport persons treated for drug overdose to hospital emergency department.
Establishes requirements for home delivery of medical marijuana.
Requires commercial Internet websites and online services to notify customers of collection and disclosure of personally identifiable information and allows customers to opt out.
Requires State to use at least half of future federal "Help America Vote Act" funds for voting systems with paper record.
Provides anti-stigmatization protections to public school student whose school breakfast or school lunch bill is in arrears and requires school district to communicate about arrearages to parent and not to student.
Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.
Establishes Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Development Program in DOLWD.
Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.
Creates "New Jersey Life Sciences Internship Challenge" program.
Prohibits electric public utilities from discontinuing service or failing to restore service to residential customer if customer will suffer serious impairment to their health or safety.
Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.
Requires electric public utilities and telecommunications service providers to remove certain wires not in use.
Requires all newly constructed warehouses to be solar-ready buildings.
Concerns endangered plant species in NJ.
Requires annual update of comprehensive policy for managing black bear.
Institutes moratorium on black bear hunting until adoption of new comprehensive policy on black bear management.
Requires Attorney General to develop program to assist schools in identifying at-risk youths.
Requires restaurant employees to receive periodic sexual harassment training.
Revises 2050 limit on Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires that pharmacists, prescribers, and hospice programs furnish patients with information and products to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and medications when issuing or dispensing certain prescriptions.
Permits persons admitted into court-ordered supervisory treatment program for drug or alcohol dependency to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.
Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding Victims of Crime Compensation Office.
Establishes pilot program to help certain municipalities participate in countywide enhanced 9-1-1 systems; makes appropriation.
Authorizes first responders to obtain, administer, and dispense opioid antidotes, with immunity, pursuant to Statewide standing order issued by State health official; makes clarifying changes to "Overdose Prevention Act."
Requires new civics instruction in middle and high schools, requires school districts to use DOE's curriculum guidelines for civics; and requires DOE to provide funding to enhance civics instruction.
Establishes Emergency Green Alert System for missing members and veterans of Armed Forces.
Expands registration requirements under Megan's Law to include persons committing human trafficking crimes or engaging in prostitution, when crimes involve minors.
Establishes registration requirement for mold inspection and remediation contractors.
Directs Attorney General to establish program for anonymous reporting of potential threats to school safety.
Requires health benefits coverage for private duty nursing services.
Requires certain facilities to notify patients or legal guardians of outbreak of contagious disease within 24 hours of onset of outbreak.
Authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoir levels prior to certain severe weather events.
Establishes sexual assault victim's right to appeal prosecutor decision not to file criminal charges; directs sexual assault unit in DLPS to review appeals.
Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.
Requires health benefits coverage for intrauterine insemination.
Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Requires outer envelope for mailing of voted mail-in ballot by voter to include postage prepaid.
Requires public members of Drug Utilization Review Board to disclose financial interests and benefits received from and investment interests held in pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits managers related to specialty drugs; requires disclosure of payment information related to prescription drugs.
Requires hospitals to include warning in patient discharge papers concerning risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications.
Requires election equipment to be stored in secure facility.
Requires New Jersey election officials to coordinate with relevant federal officials regarding election security.
Changes eligibility requirements and benefits under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program; extends program application deadline.
Requires sentences of imprisonment for committing more than one criminal homicide upon place of public worship or religious organization be served consecutively.
Requires Business Action Center to develop single application form to determine business assistance program eligibility.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to New Jersey Library Network for continuation of services.
Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.
Clarifies scope of affordable housing obligations.
Establishes "New Jersey Affordable Housing Internet Portal Study Commission."
Establishes four-year Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program.
Expands eligibility for tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities.
"New Jersey Venture Investment and Employment Program Act"; establishes program under NJ EDA to provide for qualified investments of capital in qualified businesses.
Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or swastika.
Provides temporary gross income tax credit to first time home buyers and seniors.
Requires Business Action Center to establish "Entrepreneur Learner's Permit Pilot Program" for certain designated industries.
Allows $250 gross income tax deduction for members of military on active duty.
Makes appropriation of $3,000,000 to DOT for electric buses and $3,000,000 to NJT for private carrier capital improvements from revenues and other funds of Transportation Trust Fund Authority.
Changes minimum age for issuance of trapping license from 12 years to 18 years of age.
Provides that denial of services based on a person's disability or perceived disability by domestic violence shelters is unlawful discrimination.
Requires all motorbuses purchased for public transportation service to be electric-powered by 2029.
Establishes "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."
Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.
Requires preservation of employee benefits and contractual rights as condition of sale of Atlantic City International Airport.
Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.
Authorizes creation of special license plates for sea turtle recovery.
Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).
Revises DEP's Green Acres Program to encourage promotion and protection of urban forests.
Requires boards of education to include instruction, and adopt instructional materials, on climate change.
Requires new gasoline-powered motor vehicles purchased by State to have fuel mileage of more than 30 miles to the gallon; encourages State purchase of electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.
Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.
Provides gross income tax credit for installation of solar-powered residential hydrogen refueling stations.
Establishes task force to study recycling streams in NJ and challenges faced by local governments in running recycling programs.
Revises law concerning certain dealers secondhand goods and pawnbrokers.
Requires certain residential property owners, schools, and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every three years.
Requires public utilities and local units to provide notice prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.
Requires public water systems to offer drinking water tests to customers in certain circumstances.
Requires public water systems to provide customers and local officials with expedited notice of elevated lead levels.
Allows municipalities to establish loan programs to fund replacement of lead service lines.
Requires municipalities to designate parking spaces for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.
Requires DOT to inspect traffic signs and establish public awareness campaign concerning traffic signs in need of maintenance.
Requires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to reports use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.
Permits counties and municipalities to bond for alternative fuel vehicles.
Authorizes issuance of Protect Pollinators license plates.
Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
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
Requires school districts to provide lunch period of not less than 20 seated minutes.
"Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act."
Requires State and county correctional facilities to develop strategic plans to provide peer counseling and peer health navigator programs to support treatment of substance use disorders.
Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell and Office of Information Technology to develop certain educational training and public awareness materials for consumers concerning personally identifiable information.
Requires certain documentation of needs of students with disabilities during school security drills and emergency situations and in school security plans; requires staff training on needs of students with disabilities in emergency planning.
Requires that certain motor vehicle surcharge revenues be dedicated to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund.
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals.
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Requires members of unitary business groups to file combined reports of corporation business tax.
Provides for collection of sales tax from certain remote sellers.