Bills in the 2026–2027 Session, Senate.
Paul A. Sarlo
Sponsored
Became law3
Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.*
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act.
Passed the Senate2
Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.
Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.
Out of committee3
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.
Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.
In committee9
"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Institutes State contract set-aside program for union business enterprises.
Permits transfer of service credit from PERS to Prosecutors Part of PERS under certain circumstances.
"Long-Term Budget Outlook Act"; requires State Treasurer to prepare and submit annual multi-year fiscal outlook analysis report.
Reduces parking spaces required in Statewide site improvement standards at residential developments relative to development's proximity to public transportation.
Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.
Imposes temporary surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for hosting of special events.
Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.
Allows certain third parties to bring suit against public works project bidders that violate certain laws.
Filed1
Revises "Fair Price Protection Act."
Carried from the General Assembly
Became law1
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.
Increases amount of child tax credit in taxable years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Passed the Senate · 3
Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.
Permits excused absence for students participating in college visits, visits to postsecondary technical institutions, and military recruitment-related activities.
Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Out of committee · 6
Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Concerns processing of applications for permits, licenses, or certifications in NJ; requires State entities refund application fee in certain circumstances; requires Governor establish target application processing times and permitting and licensing performance dashboard.*
"Public Utility Rate Stabilization Act"; permits gas and electric public utilities to employ alternative ratemaking mechanisms.
Requires water purveyors to inspect and repair underground water distribution infrastructure; establishes certain liability of water purveyors.
Establishes that Superintendent of State Police holds rank of Colonel of State Police; permits appointment of retirant without reenrollment in SPRS.
Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*
In committee · 25
Requires certain wholesale pricing of motor fuels be set using formula.
Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
Requires Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery-Armed Forces Qualifying Test to be offered as alternative assessment for high school graduation proficiency test requirement.
Lowers minimum amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers.
Restructures electric and gas public utility industries.
Repeals $100,000 cap on sales and use tax exemption for certain capital improvements made by businesses participating in Urban Enterprise Zone program.
Exempts certain oversized vehicles from requirement of additional escort vehicle if transported load is properly illuminated during nighttime.
"New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.
Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of Legislature.
Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions.
Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.
Allows courier services to sell instant lottery game tickets electronically; establishes self-exclusion list for State Lottery games.
Establishes "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Program"; amends law concerning NJ Infrastructure Bank; and authorizes certain energy contracts under "Public School Contracts Law" and "Local Public Contracts Law" up to 25 years.
Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance transportation services.
Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
Requires social media companies to establish toll-free telephone number for NJ account holders to report fraudulent account actions.
Indexes for inflation taxable income brackets under New Jersey gross income tax.
Indexes various thresholds and qualifications under New Jersey gross income tax for inflation.
Exempts all transfers made to lineal relatives from the Transfer Inheritance Tax.
Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.
Clarifies that certain beach owners and lessees have no duty to keep beach safe or to warn of hazards; provides immunity from liability, in certain cases, for injuries occurring on beach or in adjacent waters.
Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.
Filed · 1
Excludes certain retirement savings plan contributions under gross income tax.