Bills in the 2022–2023 Session, General Assembly.
Daniel R. Benson
Sponsored
Became law8
Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.
Requires Commissioner of Human Services to request authorization for SNAP benefits to be used to pay delivery charges for online grocery purchases.
Requires NJT to pay certain persons one-and-a-half times regular rate for work during period of commercial vehicle travel restriction issued by DOT.*
Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings recommended by United States Preventive Services Task Force and eliminates cost-sharing requirements for certain colonoscopies.
Concerns New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority; increases Transportation Trust Fund spending limit by $600 million.
Requires request for proposal to establish demonstration projects to develop electric vehicle charging depots serviced by distributed energy resource charging centers for certain electric vehicle use.*
Concerns electronic transmission of crash reports.
Allows municipality to determine if newly appointed individual serving as municipal fire department chaplain will hold rank and receive salary and benefits.
Vetoed1
Exempts certain motor vehicles that are owned by certain nutrition programs and certain nonprofit organizations that offer social services from motor vehicle registration fees.*
Passed the General Assembly6
"New Jersey Disability Savings Act."
Requires MVC to accept certain documentation as proof of social security number for issuance of standard non-driver identification card.
Allows certain caregivers of person with intellectual disability to make use of reserved parking zones when transporting person with intellectual disability.
Requires public schools to develop policy for emergency administration of nasal seizure rescue medication and use of manual vagus nerve stimulator on students with seizure disorder.
Requires electric public utilities to submit new tariffs for commercial customers for BPU approval; regulates non-volumetric electricity fees charged to operators of fast charging electric vehicle chargers.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain real property and improvements in City of Jersey City in Hudson County.
Out of committee33
Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund; establishes requirements for proceeds from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.*
Establishes Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care. *
Permits person with certain brain injuries to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with certain brain injuries.
Authorizes transfer on death (TOD) of title to motor vehicle.
Requires transportation network companies to share information concerning sexual misconduct investigation of driver; authorizes transportation network company to ban drivers from accessing digital network during and following investigation.
Permits counties to operate airports as county utilities; provides that bonds for county and municipal airport purposes be issued in accordance with provisions of "Local Bond Law."
Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
"Medicaid Transportation Brokerage Program Oversight and Accountability Act"; establishes vehicle, staffing, and performance standards, and review and reporting requirements for non-emergency medical transport provided under State's non-emergency medical transportation brokerage program.*
Provides for lifetime disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle and transportation network company vehicle for persons convicted of human trafficking.
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.
Makes $25 million supplemental appropriation to HMFA for Capital Improvement Assistance Program.
Authorizes Chief Administrator of MVC to waive fee for non-driver identification card if applicant submits proof of enrollment in public assistance or social service program.
Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.*
Requires certain permit holders to complete practice driving hours to obtain probationary driver's license.
Establishes minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities; establishes enhanced NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for nursing facilities under certain circumstances; makes an appropriation.
Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for insureds aged 21 or younger.
Allows certain airports to carry over certain grant money into future years.*
Establishes fringe benefit rate for State colleges and universities.
Establishes "Sustainable New Jersey Fund" in DEP to support certain sustainability initiatives; appropriates $1 million.*
Directs DOE to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy.*
Revises number of qualified disabled veterans' businesses required to designate set-aside contract from three to two.
Establishes "VETeach Pilot Program" in DOE to facilitate teacher certification of veterans.
Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.
Authorizes use of digital license plates.
Changes definition of eligible contract for DOT grant program to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages.
Authorizes installation and operation of meter collar adapters on residential electric meters, under certain conditions.
Requires DOT to develop program to implement adaptive traffic signal technology at certain intersections.
Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program in DOT; appropriates $2 million.*
Requires automatic enrollment of certain persons recently ineligible for Medicaid in health benefits plan; requires DHS to electronically publish certain data regarding NJ FamilyCare eligibility renewals and call center performance.
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2024; makes appropriation.
Concerns railroad safety.
Appropriates unexpended funds from "New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-way Preservation Bond Act of 1989."
In committee147
Establishing veterans' affordable housing preference; authorizing bonus fair share credit for veterans' affordable housing.
Prohibits electric public utilities from charging certain customers peak rates under certain circumstances.
Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status.
Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.
"Patient Protection Act"; establishes requirements concerning the transfer and referral of certain patients receiving health care services.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for epinephrine for persons aged 18 or younger.
"New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Establishes price preference program on State contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's mental health and substance use disorder service systems.
Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Provides for funds received from opioid litigation or settlements to be dedicated for use in financing substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs and services in New Jersey.
Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy and energy efficiency programs for overburdened communities.
Allows resident taxpayers to deduct from gross income fifty percent of amount paid through E-ZPass for NJTA tolls.
Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program.
Provides State grants for new accounts opened under New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) program; provides gross income tax credit for certain contributions to NJBEST accounts.
Provides in-State tuition status to certain veterans and family members who attend public institutions of higher education during period of mandatory remote instruction due to public health emergencies.
Establishes "New Jersey Transit Bus Riders' Bill of Rights."
Requires MVC to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities during certain knowledge examinations.
Requires request for proposal to establish demonstration program to develop distributed energy resource microgrids for electric fleet and heavy-duty vehicle use.
Requires induction loop listening system installation in certain buildings open to public upon new construction or substantial renovation.
Allows county and municipal police departments to establish designated safe areas for Internet purchase transactions; establishes public awareness campaign.
Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential and prohibit any disclosure, sale, or unauthorized access to subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing to disclose information.
Directs MVC to establish driver's license endorsement for autonomous vehicles.
Establishes fully autonomous vehicle pilot program.
Establishes certain additional examination and special learner's permit requirements.
Requires DHS to develop or purchase electronic health record system for use by certain agencies providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requires certain information to increase public awareness and use of voting by mail; requires certain mail-in ballots received by county board within 48 hours be considered valid; requires certain mail-in ballots to be retained.
Restricts use of certain data collected for purposes of contact tracing related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Establishes "New Jersey Information Technology Commission."
Establishes permitting process for testing highly automated vehicles in NJ; establishes Highly Automated Vehicle Interagency Advisory Committee.
Provides tax credits to small employers that rehire employees laid off for reasons of economy due to COVID-19 public health emergency.
Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Authorizes DMVA to grant preference in awarding contracts to vendors that employ veterans.
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.
"Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Act"; allows certain seniors to defer property tax payments.
Establishes pilot program in DOE to provide assistive technology to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and related conditions.
Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Authorizes creation of Woman Veteran license plates.
Establishes program allowing NJ licensed drivers to self-identify as having been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Requires NJT to equip trains with defibrillators.
Establishes "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force."
Establishes educational service agencies for procuring custodial and food services in schools and ensures certain employee rights for affected employees.
Requires handlers of dogs used in law enforcement be provided opioid antidote.
Establishes Statewide Rapid Response Emergency Group.
Requires use of email for certain community notification under Megan's law.
Permits municipalities to require developers to make contributions for mass transit improvements.
Increases gross income tax credit for homestead property taxes paid from $50 to $200.
Establishes civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation or bullying of minor or adult with disability; provides that bullying of vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and report to law enforcement.
Establishes Medication Management, Outreach, and Support Program in DHS; appropriates $8 million.
Establishes "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $11.7 million.
Establishes Office of Statewide Mobility Manager to assist certain persons with disabilities and their families with transportation and mobility needs.
Requires NJT to implement education program for services provided to persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and other individuals with mobility needs.
Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.
Concerns special needs trusts for persons with developmental disabilities.
Establishes Office of Health Transformation to coordinate certain strategic planning for State health care programs.
Establishes process for independent informal dispute resolution hearings in DOH.
Requires Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to facilitate establishment of four new recovery community centers.
Authorizes payment for services rendered in excess of 40 hours per week under agency with choice self-directed employee model within self-directed services program.
Requires Commissioner of Human Services to ensure coverage of respite care services for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries when primary payer denies coverage of such services for any reason.
Provides for fair notice and opportunity to contest, or obtain waiver of a repayment of, overpayment of homestead rebate or credit and homestead property tax reimbursement.
Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard.
Quinn Wilson's Law; provides a gross income tax credit for birth resulting in stillbirth.
Revises homestead property tax reimbursement eligibility requirements for certain claimants relocating homesteads within the same municipality.
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.
Establishes Behavioral Health Services Task Force.
Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.
Provides for oversight of DHS contracts with providers serving persons with developmental disabilities.
Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.
Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.
Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with BPU.
Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
Establishes disabled veteran tenant gross income tax credit.
Requires State personal income tax materials to include notice of certain property tax relief programs.
Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DHS and expansion of program to all counties.
Concerns Early Intervention Support Services program in DHS and expansion of program to all counties.
Makes $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for increased Per Capita Library Aid.
Requires urgent care and retail health clinics to have defibrillator on site and employees trained to use defibrillator.
Requires health care facilities to reports cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Converts senior freeze reimbursement program into credit program.
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.
Requires CATV company to establish toll-free telephone number for customers to report and to receive updates concerning CATV service outages.
Establishes animal abuser registry; prohibits person convicted of criminal animal cruelty violation from owning, keeping, or harboring any animal, and establishes enforcement mechanisms therefor.
Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of prenatal ultrasound screenings covered under health benefits plans.
Establishes NJ Life Sciences Training and Development Program in DOLWD.
Creates "New Jersey Life Sciences Internship Challenge" program.
Requires individuals working for or under contract with NJT to receive sensitivity training.
Establishes Rail Passenger Bill of Rights with certain protections and authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce provisions.
Establishes office in EDA to assist in provision and expansion of broadband Internet service in State to address inequities in accessing broadband service.
Requires manufacturer of recalled medical devices to provide replacement device or pay for replacement device under certain circumstances.
Directs State Board of Education to require that when individualized education program (IEP) team is developing individualized education program for student prone to regression, it must consider consistency of staffing.
Requires school district transportation supervisor to conduct monthly school bus condition inspection of contractors' buses and check for valid school bus driver's license.
Establishes grant program for school districts and charter schools to develop dual language immersion programs.
Requires DOH to develop mobile cancer screening program; appropriates $100,000.
Prohibits soliciting or phishing for personal identifying information.
Provides list of various assessments to satisfy State high school graduation proficiency test requirement.
Establishes task force to study issues and make recommendations regarding Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
Indexes for inflation various thresholds and qualifications under New Jersey gross income tax.
Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.
Authorizes creation of "New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility."
Establishes electronic lien and titling system for New Jersey motor vehicles.
Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.
Extends COVID-19 Medicaid per diem rate, and requires Medicaid coverage without prior authorization, for certain partial care behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services.
Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.
Establishes New Jersey Literacy Training Pilot Program in DOE.
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Directs Commissioner of Education to establish New Jersey Equity in Education Initiative, appropriates $2,000,000.
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.
Requires DEP to study indoor air quality at public schools, develop list of common indoor air contaminants at public schools, and establish guidance regarding potential mitigation measures.
Requires MVC to employ non-driver identification card liaison.
Amends appropriations act to include number of degrees awarded to veterans in Outcomes-Based Allocation funding for senior public institutions of higher education.
Allows gross income tax deductions totaling $300,000 over five taxable years for certain primary care physicians.
Establishes "End 9-1-1 Fund Diversion Now Act"; directs Treasurer to issue report concerning prevention of diversion of funds from "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" to conform with federal law.
Exempts sales of reusable carryout bags from sales and use tax.
Authorizes local governments to provide voluntary contributions to certain nonprofit veterans' organizations.
Amends and supplements State aviation appropriations and language provisions in FY 2022 annual State appropriations act.
Requires MVC to provide certain services at each MVC agency location for certain individuals.
Requires cost of living increase to be granted in each of two State fiscal years when retirement allowance or benefit is below certain amount for retiree or beneficiary in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Removes certain property rights of State agencies in certain instances.
Requires DOLWD to establish mobile unit program to provide unemployment compensation insurance assistance and services.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish New Jersey STEM Entrepreneur Fellowship Program to support entrepreneurs in STEM fields.
Removes certain limitations on manufacturers regarding direct sale of zero emission light-duty trucks to consumers.
Establishes scholarship program for students at public institutions of higher education pursuing certain community service-oriented opportunities; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program; appropriates $10 million.
Prohibits misrepresentation of federal tuition benefits to service members and veterans and establishes public awareness campaign on certain higher education benefits available to service members and veterans.
Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.
Concerns annual reporting requirements of SHBP and SEHBP commissions.
Appropriates $350,000 to Rutgers, the State University - New Brunswick for Center for American Women and Politics - Women Elected and Appointed Officials Database.
"Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
Requires DOT and State Police to establish written policies and procedures regarding recording of traffic fatalities.
Requires certain information about provision of special education services in group setting be included in individualized education programs.
Requires electric utilities to prepare tariffs for commercial customers, and prohibits certain charges by electric utility to operators of certain electric vehicle charging facilities prior to BPU approval of tariff.
Requires NJT to offer discount fares to certain individuals.
Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
The "New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act."
Indexes amount of veterans' income tax exemption for inflation.
Requires DOT to establish paratransit brokerage program to consolidate provisions of paratransit services under State Medicaid program and NJT Access Link.
Requires DOT to adjust hiring practices involving professional engineers and reduce reliance on privately contracted engineers.
Requires DOH to collect certain data to be shared with certain State departments.
Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
Establishes ranked-choice voting procedure for presidential primaries and general elections for electors for United States President and Vice-President.
Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.
Establishes programs to address needs of toddlers and certain children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Modifies definition of "paratransit service" under various sections of law.
Requires MVC to provide certain services electronically to certain individuals and entities.
"New Jersey Infrastructure Capital Asset Reassignment Enterprise Fund Act"; creates trust fund for conveyance of certain assets for benefit of State-administered retirement systems; appropriates $20 million.
Carried from the Senate
Became law19
Establishes Statewide behavioral health crisis system of care. *
Provides for lifetime disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle and transportation network company vehicle for persons convicted of human trafficking.
Directs DOE to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy.*
Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund; establishes requirements for proceeds from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.*
Authorizes transfer on death (TOD) of title to motor vehicle.
Allows certain airports to carry over certain grant money into future years.*
Permits counties to operate airports as county utilities; provides that bonds for county and municipal airport purposes be issued in accordance with provisions of "Local Bond Law."
Makes $25 million supplemental appropriation to HMFA for Capital Improvement Assistance Program.
Revises number of qualified disabled veterans' businesses required to designate set-aside contract from three to two.
Establishes minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities; establishes enhanced NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for nursing facilities under certain circumstances; makes an appropriation.
Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Establishes "VETeach Pilot Program" in DOE to facilitate teacher certification of veterans.
Requires certain permit holders to complete practice driving hours to obtain probationary driver's license.
Establishes "Sustainable New Jersey Fund" in DEP to support certain sustainability initiatives; appropriates $1 million.*
Authorizes DOT to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages; appropriates $10 million.*
Authorizes installation and operation of meter collar adapters on residential electric meters, under certain conditions.
Changes definition of eligible contract for DOT grant program to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2024; makes appropriation.
Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program in DOT; appropriates $2 million.*
Co-sponsored
Became law · 67
Authorizes creation of special license plates commemorating horse as State animal.
Requires certain health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.*
Authorizes military service members, spouses, and dependents with out-of-state domicile to operate motor vehicles in New Jersey.
Establishes new transparency standards for pharmacy benefits manager business practices. *
Provides for expedited construction inspections.*
Exempts discharge of student loan debt of certain veterans through the federal Total and Permanent Disability discharge process from taxation under the gross income tax.
Establishes New Jersey Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program.
Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.
Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet.
Updates requirements and standards for authorization and prior authorization of health care services.*
Requires DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program; provides for $15 million in first year and $15 million annually in subsequent two years to DEP, subject to availability, to provide grants.
Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family Member.
Establishes annual sales tax holiday for retail sales of computers, school computer supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials and sport or recreational equipment.*
Authorizes surviving spouse or family member of decedent to use motor vehicle registration certificate of decedent until registration certificate expires.
Requires MVC to provide customer service telephone number at motor vehicle inspection facilities.
Requires AG to address human trafficking in underserved communities.*
Requires DCA provide certain information on low-income home energy assistance program, annually update program handbook and issue program request for proposal, and provide quarterly training sessions on administering program. *
Requires State Board of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations concerning confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.*
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders through collaborative care.
Requires embryo storage facilities to record and report health information of patients in manner that is consistent with certain federal laws.
Establishes professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors and requires licensure for each type of contractor.
Creates State business assistance program to establish contracting agency procurement goals for socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises.
Establishes State SNAP Minimum Benefit Program; appropriates $18 million to DHS.*
Requires information on seizure first-aid to be disseminated to employers.*
Permits veteran to receive credit toward licensure as licensed practical nurse upon completing certain military medical training programs.
Revises State financial aid requirements to align with simplification of Free Application for Federal Student Aid under federal law.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for brain injury services.
Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.
Changes entity responsible for management of NJ School of Conservation to nonprofit organization, and directs DOE to request funding for center annually.
Establishes "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act."
Requires Medicaid reimbursement for covered behavioral health services provided by local education agency to student who is eligible Medicaid beneficiary.
Establishes "Annual Business Matchmaking Event" in Department of Treasury.*
Authorizes student attending institution of higher education to earn credit towards graduation for serving as poll worker.
Requires ballot privacy sleeves at polling place; makes various changes to early and mail-in voting procedures; creates online form to update name and residence on existing voter registration record. *
Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.**
Requires online option for cancellation of automatic renewal of health club services subscriptions entered into online; provides additional options for cancelling health club services contracts under certain circumstances.*
Provides for presumptive eligibility for home and community-based services and services provided through program of all-inclusive care for the elderly under Medicaid.*
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2023.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2023.
Extends deadlines, under certain circumstances, for completion and commercial operation of certain solar electric power generation facilities.*
Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP; makes appropriation.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2023; makes appropriation.
Provides project grants under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education at county colleges; appropriates $19,993,837.
Provides project grants under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education at county vocational school districts; appropriates $36,960,028.
Provides one-year waiver of certain MVC fees imposed for driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards.
Makes FY 2022 supplemental appropriations of $71,786,000.
Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.
Establishes employment protections for certain service employees during changes of ownership.
Amends Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations act to allocate $25 million from “New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund” to support construction and rehabilitation of low- and moderate-income housing.
Requires Commissioner of Education to distribute survey to school districts regarding instruction on Holocaust and genocides.
Enhances customer service experience with Business Action Center in Department of State by collecting and disseminating customer assistance metrics.
Requires NJ Business Action Center to collect and produce certain information to assist small businesses.
Establishes mentorship program for new businesses and start-ups.
Promotes small business Internet presence.
Allows cure period for businesses to address and resolve certain violations.
Permits behavioral and mental health care providers to operate within homeless shelters.
Concerns UI benefits during labor disputes.
Concerns percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled materials that can be used for certain road projects.*
Directs DEP to take certain actions concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water, and requires DEP and BPU to study and promote use of microplastics removal technologies.*
Concerns accommodations related to COVID-19 public health emergency for businesses participating in certain State economic development programs.*
Expands scope of school district employee sick leave.
Increases minimum monthly benefit under State SNAP Minimum Benefits Program from $50 to $95 and authorizes DHS to increase program benefit amount.
Replaces statutory terms regarding alcohol and substance use.
"Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act"; Requires routine maintenance and periodic testing of smoke dampers, fire dampers, and smoke control systems in certain buildings by qualified personnel.*
Enters New Jersey into Counseling Compact.
Provides down payment assistance for benefit of certain first-time homebuyers; establishes Resilient Home Construction Pilot Program.*
Extends eligibility for certain individuals for emergency assistance.
Vetoed · 3
Requires MVC to place designation on motor vehicle's registration information indicating registrant is deaf.*
Establishes New Jersey Educator Scholarship Program; appropriates $3 million.*
Vacant Storefront Registry Program; establishes public database of vacant commercial space for small businesses.
Passed the General Assembly · 53
Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.
Extends validity of and eliminates issuance fee for temporary instructional certificate issued to military spouse; requires expedited processing of military spouse application for NJ instructional certificate and eliminates fee to obtain certificate.*
Prohibits tax preparation software companies from charging fee for electronically filing State tax returns.
Provides service credit for PERS member for former membership in transit retirement program.
Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.
Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.
Requires DHS and other appropriate state agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires MVC to establish system for salvage processors to electronically process salvage certificates of title.
Revises criteria to establish base year for homestead property tax reimbursement after relocation.
Prohibits late penalties from being made against senior citizen tenants in certain senior citizen rental housing in certain circumstances.
Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.*
Requires public transportation employees to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking; requires inclusion of certain content in certain courses.*
Makes $2.5 million in federal funds available to EDA to support veteran-owned businesses in need.
Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.
Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.
Increases maximum number of respite care service hours funded through DCF for certain families*
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.*
Concerns hospitality franchise agreements.
Directs certain unclaimed electric, gas, and water public utility deposits in Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund and societal charge revenues to be paid to Statewide nonprofit public utility assistance organizations meeting certain eligibility criteria.*
Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.*
Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.
Permits DMVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.
Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices.*
Allows individuals that have undergone certain background checks, including individuals with certain commercial driver license endorsements, to renew license online or by mail.
Requires transportation network company drivers to complete anti-human trafficking training course.*
Requires DHS and DOH to submit federal waivers to cover menstrual products under NJ FamilyCare, SNAP, WIC and establishes State funded benefit if federal waiver is denied; appropriates $2 million for State benefit.*
Establishes Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients with symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.*
Requires DHS to employ Transportation Planning Coordinator to oversee provision of transportation services.
Requires MVC to operate call center to assist with online transactions.
Provides for transfers from General Fund to UI trust fund, reduces employer contributions to UI trust fund, assesses contributions from employers to repay transferred amounts, and provides tax credits to small businesses to offset UI tax increases.**
Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state.
Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of residential units for lead drinking water hazards.*
Requires geotechnical testing and certain monitoring of transportation projects.
Prohibits public disclosure of names and addresses in certain unemployment, temporary disability, and family leave claim appeals documents.*
Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission."*
Increases fines for failing to report suspected abuse or exploitation of institutionalized elderly person.
Renames, extends eligibility, and makes various other changes to Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program.*
Requires State to take steps to create additional graduate medical education program slots focused on behavioral health care.*
Creates online job portal for behavioral health care workers and online internship and externship portal for health care students.
Codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey.
Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test.
Requires public officer or employee to forfeit pension upon conviction of certain crimes; alters factors determining honorable service; opens pension to garnishment upon conviction of certain offenses.
Requires availability of accessible mail-in ballot for voters with disabilities.
Permits certain persons to operate Type S school buses.
Establishes Small Business Resiliency Project Loan Program in EDA for certain small businesses implementing certain resiliency projects.
Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help eligible entities access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.*
Establishes Teacher Certification Reimbursement Fund in DOE to reimburse certain teachers for costs associated with certification.
Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers.
Establishes New Jersey Student Teacher Scholarship.*
Establishes county veteran transportation grant program; appropriates $2 million.
Requires DEP to study methane emissions.
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Increases the income eligibility threshold and eliminates asset test for Medicare Savings Programs; appropriates funds.*
Revises income eligibility criteria for, and provides for promotion of, PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program; establishes "Senior Save Navigator Grant Program" to assist applicants with NJ Save applications.*
Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" to be administered by AOC.
Establishes Women Veterans Coordinator in DMVA.
Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing certain persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents to New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.*
Excludes contributions made to certain retirement savings plans under gross income tax.*
Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.
Provides gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers who pay for certain in-home services through health care service firm.
Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services.
Codifies, and increases under certain circumtances, current minimum Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates for assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, and assisted living programs; makes appropriation.*
Establishes Water Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources (WATER) Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million. **
Prohibits State Board of Education from requiring completion of performance-based assessment as condition of eligibility for certificate of eligibility with advanced standing or certificate of eligibility. *
Allows credit against corporation business tax and gross income tax liability for employing persons with a developmental disability.
Expands number of disorders included in newborn screening program.
Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.*
Establishes price preference program on State contracts for businesses owned by women veterans or women in military service.
Prohibits disclosure of personal information pertaining to certain health care workers who are victims of assault; establishes civil penalty for each violation.*
Requires certain commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with certain global positioning systems.*
Authorizes State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct disparity study concerning utilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Requires DOT to implement complete streets policy that considers persons with certain disabilities.
Establishes five-year community schools pilot program.
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.
Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.
Extends period of time for filing special education due process petitions related to COVID-19 school closures and periods of virtual, remote, hybrid, or in-person instruction.
Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.
Establishes healthcare careers pilot program for certain institutions of higher education and proprietary schools.
Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.
Allows gross income tax credit for certain child care staff and registered family day care providers.
Requires Silver Alert System receive same broadcast alerts as Amber Alert System.
Requires each nursing home to employ patient advocate.
Requires school districts to provide anti-bias instruction as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Social Studies; requires school districts to designate chief equity officer or affirmative action officer.*
Prohibits providers of commercial mobile service and developers of mobile application from disclosing customer's global position system data to third parties under certain circumstances.*
Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.
Imposes certain consumer protection requirements on service contract providers.
Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board; appropriates $1 million.*
Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 72 hours.
Establishes "New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program."
Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred for care and support of qualifying senior family member; designated as Caregiver's Assistance Act.
Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.
Requires school district to establish "School Meal Fund" to assist students with school meal bill in arrears.
Requires DOT to create traffic calming tool kit.
Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC. *
Requires notification to consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data by certain entities.*
Establishes cybersecurity employment grant program for qualified businesses; appropriates $750,000.*
Prohibits sale of flavored cigarettes, non-premium cigars, and oral nicotine pouches.*
Establishes commission to study effects on adolescents of social media usage in and out of school.*
Requires financial institutions to release records to adult protective services when suspecting fraud of vulnerable adult or senior customer; allows adult protective service to release same records to law enforcement agency if necessary.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon inspection and registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay annual fee to MVC.*
Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.
Establishes New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Program under gross income tax for certain home purchases during qualified periods by first-time homebuyers.
Requires Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in DHS to accept permanent change of station order for purposes of satisfying residency requirement for provision of home and community based services under certain circumstances.
Allows NJ gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions of food made from business inventory.
Establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*
Increases income eligibility threshold, over three-year period, to 50 percent of federal poverty level for families with dependent children under Work First New Jersey program.
Requires MVC to provide, upon request, notation on driver's license or identification card of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or communication disorder.*
Establishes that "100 percent Disabled Veterans" are not required to submit to MVC certain documentation to renew parking privileges.
Creates crime of fiscal victimization against senior citizens or disabled persons.
Establishes "Military Pro Bono Program" to provide pro bono legal representation to active-duty members of Armed Forces, Reserve components, members of National Guard, and veterans.*
Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.
Establishes "Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Long-Term Advisory Commission" in DHS.*
"Mental Health Access Act;" increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.
Creates gallery space on State House grounds for display of certain art works.
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for epinephrine auto-injector devices and asthma inhalers; limits cost sharing for health insurance coverage of insulin.
Requires water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.
Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses.
Concerns investigation of missing persons cases.*
Requires hiring of vendor to manage Medicaid Multi-State Pooling Supplemental Rebate Arrangement program and associated uniform Preferred Drug List.
Requires public water systems to compile, and submit to DEP, lead service line inventories.
Requires certain transportation research to consider needs of individuals with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.
Designates franklinite as official mineral of State of NJ.
Requires NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare report regarding suicide prevention instruction in public schools.
Requires DHS to establish two-year Regional Community Behavioral Health Pilot Program.
Limits fees charged for copies of medical and billing records.
Extends prohibition on certain utility discontinuances for certain customers.
Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Requires institutions of higher education and government employers to provide certain students and employees with information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.
Concerns use of tents and other fixtures for outdoor dining on certain property.
Requires State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct study of utilization of disabled veteran-owned businesses in State procurement process.
Concerns timely payment of UI benefits.
Establishes New Jersey Child Tax Credit Program.*
Requires MVC to provide certain services at each MVC agency location.
Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.
Authorizes home care for individuals who are disabled or elderly and requires health insurance coverage therefor.
Credits $5.2 billion to "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; appropriates $2.9 billion to NJ Schools Development Authority, NJ DOT, and NJT; and establishes process for authorizing future appropriations for debt defeasance and capital projects.*
Extends child care subsidies to families earning up to 300 percent of federal poverty level; appropriates funds.*
Establishes Thriving By Three competitive grant program for infant and toddler child care programs; appropriates $28 million.
Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.
Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Revises certain requirements concerning graduation proficiency test and eliminates requirement that graduation proficiency test be administered to eleventh grade students.
Authorizes special license plates for members of the United States Coast Guard.
Waives fees for marriage and civil union licenses in Fiscal Year 2023; appropriates $2 million.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.
Provides for child tax credit to be available in Tax Year 2022.
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to re-draw tourism map to promote Central Jersey; requires promotion of overnight stays.*
Establishes uptime requirement for electric vehicle charging station incentive programs.*
Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DEP for implementation of Electric School Bus Program.
Requires DEP and Drinking Water Quality Institute to perform study concerning regulation and treatment of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Requires DEP to perform certain assessments concerning regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Revises goal for annual capacity of solar energy projects to be approved under Community Solar Energy Program; allows certain customers to self-attest to income for program participation; allows information disclosure of customers participating in program.*
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.
Establishes disaster relief grant program to provide municipalities with training, supply stockpiles, and technology to assist residents with certain applications; appropriates $5 million.
Establishes High Efficiency Accelerated Learning Grant Program and Tutoring Advisory Commission.
Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Bars certain limitations on number of consumer contract claims that are allowed to proceed at same time.
Revises training requirements for governing board members of public institutions of higher education.
Requires public institutions of higher education to submit annual fiscal monitoring report; authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to appoint State monitor of certain institutions; requires higher education chief financial officers complete training; annually appropriates $100,000.*
Requires public institution of higher education to post certain information on institution's website.
Establishes School Safety and Security Task Force.
Provides for licensure of packaged ice plant operators and packaged ice dealers.
Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
Requires employer or contractor engaged in work for a public body to register with and submit payroll records to DOLWD.*
Requires DOT to confirm availability and prioritize establishment of park-and-ride options near major warehouse facilities.*
Directs DOE to develop guidelines for school districts concerning student mental health services.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Establishes procedures and standards regarding public service privatization contracts.
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Modifies lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2022.
Authorizes issuance of classic NJ license plates.
"Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.
Requires NJT to adopt plan to evacuate passengers when rail passenger vehicle becomes immobilized in tunnel.
Changes reporting date and certain data requirements for NJT annual report; establishes penalty for failure to issue report in timely manner; and establishes quarterly reporting requirements.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.
Permits person diagnosed with autism or communication disability to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with autism or communication disabilities.
Establishes "Long-Term Care Facility Infectious Disease Preparedness and Home Health Care Study Commission."
Provides emergency State school aid to certain school districts located in historic communities.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research.
Permits dogs as service and emotional support animals at State veterans' residential facilities.
Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities, during public health emergency, to develop guidance for in-person visitation at community-based residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities and require providers to allow such visitation.
Establishes Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in DOE.
Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $4 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.
Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.
Requires nonpublic school buildings to be equipped with emergency light and panic alarm linked to local law enforcement.
Permits certain retirees to choose health care coverage under traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan options offered by SHBP or SEHBP.
Establishes Office of the Advocate for Private Commuter Bus Service Customers and bill of rights for customers of private carriers operating motorbus regular route services.
Provides automatic effective rating for certain school district employees for whom annual summative evaluation is not conducted in any school year in order to protect tenure achievement timeline.
Requires instruction concerning use of 9-1-1 for public school students in preschool, kindergarten, and grades one and two.
Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran with surviving partner for exemption.
Requires certain accessible public restroom facilities be equipped with signs reserving use for persons with disabilities.
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
"21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."
Provides certain employment protections for working parents due to school closure during state of emergency and public health emergency.
Revises eligibility requirements for NJ Workability Program and Personal Assistance Services Program.
Imposes certain requirements on businesses that make automatic renewal or continuous service offers.
Prohibits MVC from requiring power of attorney for certain documents concerning motor vehicle certificates of ownership and salvage certificates of title.
Requires MVC to conduct study and issue report comparing online transactions and in-person transactions.
Requires MVC to notify customers of availability of receiving electronic notification of upcoming expiration of certain MVC-issued documents.
Provides that purchase of insulin is not subject to deductible; requires health insurers to limit copayments and coinsurance for insulin; requires insulin manufacturers to submit report to Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.
Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
Requires certain health benefits coverage for diagnosing and treating autism and other developmental disabilities.
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.
Provides for transfer and sale of inactive liquor licenses for use in qualifying smart growth municipalities.
Establishes local drug overdose fatality review teams.
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for persons 18 or younger with diagnosed complex medical needs.
Prohibits employer use of tracking or electronic communications device in vehicle operated by employee under certain circumstances.
Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.
Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.
Directs DEP to develop State water infrastructure investment plan; requires NJ Infrastructure Bank to publish additional information about water infrastructure projects; appropriates $200,000 to NJ Infrastructure Bank.
Exempts certain students with disabilities from requirement to take college credits during Bridge Year Pilot Program; modifies age eligibility criteria under program.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.5 million for Community College Opportunity Grant-Adult Postsecondary Career and Technical Education.
Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.
Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of the United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard and make recommendations on how State should address issues.
Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.
Creates new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.
Concerns mortgage and loan forbearance, rent suspension, and consumer reporting during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Provides mortgage payment relief, income tax relief, consumer reporting protection, and eviction protection for residential property owners, tenants, and other consumers, economically impacted during time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Permits person with special needs to voluntarily make notation on driver's license and identification card.
Modifies laws regarding compensation and leaves of absence for certain public employees who served in the military; requires public employers follow certain policies and procedures for leaves of absence.
Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for costs of exemption.
Exempts honorably discharged veterans from payment of passenger motor vehicle registration fee; requires notification of eligible motorists.
Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.
Permits union officials who represent probation officers to participate in all union activities.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Requires gender balance in membership of certain boards and commissions established by statute.
Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.
Requires BPU, electric power suppliers, and gas suppliers to publish certain information related to filing of customer complaints.
Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.
Requires municipalities to conduct lead paint inspections in single- and two-family dwellings; requires reporting of inspection results to State.
Requires public community water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.
"Economic Emergency Investment Stabilization Act"; allows EDA to invest in businesses impacted by major economic emergencies.
Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.*
Permits cosigners to student loans under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to make payments on loans; allows gross income tax deduction for certain payments under NJCLASS Loan Program.
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.
Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides.
Allows follow up calls from operators of NJ Suicide Hopeline to minors at risk of committing suicide.
"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Permits persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to have MVC note that designation on certain MVC-issued documents.
Establishes COVID-19 Local Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $4 million.
Requires driver education programs to be inclusive of all students.
Directs Commissioner of Education to appoint coordinator and regional consultants to coordinate the education of students with traumatic brain injury.
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.
Expands requirements for health insurers and Medicaid program to cover prescriptions for contraceptives for up to 12 months.
"Reproductive Freedom Act."
Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal anxiety.
Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder.
Requires various State departments to provide linkages to information on "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites.
Establishes creative crosswalks pilot program.
Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.
Establishes brain injury screening and education program in DCF.
Directs BPU to develop and implement electric school bus pilot program.
Permits consumers aged 65 and over up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts.
Requires manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish and implement electric vehicle battery management plans.
Mandates access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plan or program provided by the public employer.
Provides a plan to rebalance State resources to provide community services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires data collection and issuance of report on drug evidence testing by New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences.
Expands indoor capacity for food or beverage establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Establishes program in DOLWD to connect persons with disabilities with job training and employment.
"Garden State Manufacturing Jobs Act."
Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.
Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Permits special education students and bilingual education students to repeat prior year grade level during 2020-2021 school year upon parental request.
Provides for accidental death benefit if death of TPAF member is caused by COVID-19.
Allows primary caregiver of handicapped person and person with autism to apply for and use handicapped parking.
Requires certain notifications and free credit reports for customers following breach of security of personal information within business or public entity.
Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.
Requires certain telecommunications, cable television, and public utility service providers to notify BPU of service discontinuance to public entities 14 business days prior to shutoff.
Establishes COVID-19 Transitional Assistance Local Grant Program in DHS.
Requires health benefits coverage for private duty nursing services.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.
Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for certain children, youth and family services organizations.
Requires depository institutions to provide paper account statements to elder adults.
Requires adoption of anti-nepotism policies by school districts and charter schools.
Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
Establishes pilot project to permit voters in military service on active duty overseas, and their eligible family members, to vote in certain elections using the Internet; makes appropriation.
Revises penalty provision of law concerning prohibition of certain unsolicited text messages.
Provides State agencies will not enter into contracts with business entities that require persons or public entities to submit disputes to binding arbitration.
"Fair Repair Act"; concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics.
Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.
Extends immunity relating to COVID-19 claims in planned real estate developments until December 31, 2022.
Permits qualified person with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain handicapped parking placard.
Exempts 100 percent disabled veterans from payment of motor vehicle registration fees; requires notification of eligible motorists.
Exempts customer with account for electronic toll collection system, commonly known as E-ZPass, from certain fees if motor vehicle is stolen.
Provides for establishment of three-year pilot program to expand provision of paratransit services in New Jersey.
Establishes task force to study and make recommendations concerning ways to improve unemployment insurance information technology infrastructure.
Exempts personal protective equipment from sales and use tax.
Create COVID-19 Memorial Commission.
Establishes one-time grant to study and recommend best practices for encouraging youth participation in government.
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
"The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2020"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Establishes Autism Education Council.
Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.
Increases accidental death benefit for surviving spouse or surviving children of certain PERS members and retirants; provides accidental death benefit to beneficiary of certain PERS and PFRS members and retirants; redefines child.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for hearing aids.
Requires DOH to study racial aspects of ovarian cancer.
Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.
Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain business development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned businesses.
Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.
Requires carriers to pass prescription drug savings to consumers.
Increases transparency and accountability for NJT and independence of NJT board members; establishes Office of Customer Advocate; requires greater detail for capital program.
Requires certain warehouse operators to implement air pollution reduction and mitigation plans.
Excludes certain increases in school security expenditures from tax levy and appropriation cap, as applicable, for municipalities and counties.
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 green infrastructure financing program.
Increases child care provider payments and revises hourly limits on child care for school-aged children under subsidized child care assistance program during 2020-2021 school year.
Requires public school students with concussion to be evaluated by licensed health care professionals before return to school; requires school districts to provide restrictions or limitations to student as needed.
Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.
Permits testing and use of autonomous vehicles on State roadways under certain circumstances.
Requires continued coverage of prescription drugs for certain medical conditions.
Clarifies that owners of self-driving motor vehicles must comply with existing insurance requirements.
Establishes gross income tax credit and corporation business tax credit for student loan payments.
Requires school districts to take certain actions in circumstances when school meal bill is in arrears; prohibits shaming students with school meal bills in arrears; prohibits certain district actions in collecting unpaid school meal fees.
Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to make comprehensive list of its programs available to public.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to study prevalence, cost, and quality of certain on-line courses compared to traditional classroom courses offered by institutions of higher education.
Requires county colleges to develop plan to achieve three-year graduation rate of at least 33 percent for full-time degree-program students by 2021-2022 academic year.
Requires retail establishments to allow individuals with certain medical conditions access to employee restrooms.
Requires pharmacies to provide certain information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs.
Requires MVC to provide written knowledge examination online during COVID-19 public health emergency and state of emergency.
Establishes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council.
Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for cost of certain spoiled products resulting from service outage more than 72 hours after end of storm.
Requires NJT to expand or modify routes and hours of certain transportation services and to solicit input from individuals diagnosed with autism.
Requires public utility to provide daily updates to municipalities concerning public utility service work.
Requires health insurance carriers to categorize mental health treatment and therapy received by victim of domestic violence as medically necessary treatment and provide full benefits coverage therefor.
Establishes pilot program to provide for same-day voter registration on election day in certain years.
Requires State Police to biannually report to Legislature number of sex offenders who fail to register as required by Megan's Law.
Creates Office of School Bus Safety in Department of Education; appropriates $200,000.
Authorizes DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, to provide priority consideration to permit applications for green building projects.
Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.
Revises law prohibiting feeding of black bear.
Establishes "Build Back Better Fund" in EDA for certain manufacturing business assistance; creates and funds two business assistance programs in New Jersey Redevelopment Authority; appropriates $165 million.
Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.
Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.
Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing certificate.
Establishes certain guidelines for health insurance carriers concerning step therapy protocols.
Directs Secretary of State to establish grant program for counties to improve paper ballot counting process; appropriates $10 million.
Establishes "Voting Improvement Task Force."
Establishes "Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force."
Establishes requirements for certain tobacco product retailers to stock and sell nicotine replacement therapy products.
Requires State to purchase certain vehicles when purchasing new vehicle.
Concerns automobile insurance practices.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Allocates sufficient funds to unemployment compensation fund from federal government assistance and halts increases in employer unemployment taxes related to benefits paid during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic state of emergency.
Establishes Helmets to Hardhats program in the DMVA; appropriates $400,000.
Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Requires DHS to establish Alzheimer's disease public awareness campaign.
Establishes child care costs reimbursement grant program in DCF for parents or guardians whose children are subject to quarantine as a result of COVID-19; appropriates $500,000.
Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.
Requires pet shops to install and operate surveillance cameras inside and outside business and retain footage for at least 60 days.
Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees; revises type of injury needed to qualify for program.
Establishes "Future Road Technologies Fund"; makes annual appropriation of $3 million.
Authorizes counties to establish diversionary program for juveniles to attend New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy.
Requires local recreation departments and youth serving organizations to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.
Requires institutions of higher education and public and nonpublic high schools and middle schools to adopt anti-hazing policies; expands activities encompassing criminal hazing and upgrades penalties for engaging in these activities.
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.
Establishes task force to examine public school programs and services designed to address student mental health.
Requires State to reimburse school districts for costs of transporting homeless students.
Permits school districts to define excused absences from school to include illness based on student's mental or behavioral health and requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines for defining excused absence for this reason.
Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.
The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.
Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.
Creates New Jersey Innocence Study and Review Commission.
"Mental Health Access Act;" increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.
Expands Medicaid coverage regarding assistive devices for hearing impaired under certain circumstances.
Establishes performance and training standards for certain Medicaid transportation services and requires DHS to report compliance with standards.
Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
Requires telemarketers making sales calls to display their name and telephone number on any caller identification service; prohibits certain caller identification service manipulation and provides additional penalty.
Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing.
Requires DHS to take appropriate action to exempt veterans from benefits time limit applicable to able-bodied adults without dependents under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Allows municipality to establish reserved parking zone on property adjacent to disabled person's residence.
Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; designated as "Moose's Law."
Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.
Establishes new transparency standards for pharmacy benefits manager business practices.
Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran.
Establishes loan redemption program for licensed mental health professionals.
Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.
Provides gross income tax exclusion for minimum required distributions from qualified retirement plans.
Requires assignment of unemployment claims handlers to legislative districts during COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency; appropriates $1.8 million.
Establishes "Global Economic Competitiveness and Supply Chain Resiliency Fund" in EDA for certain manufacturing business assistance; appropriates $82.5 million.
"Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Act."
Requires school districts to permit students five excused absences for mental or behavioral health reasons.
Permits county board of elections to begin counting mail-in ballots up to 14 days prior to election day.
Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.
Requires DOE to develop transition checklist for students with disabilities; requires DOE to maintain information on website concerning transition resources.
Invalidates consumer contracts which require a waiver of right to file a consumer complaint.
Establishes limits on zoning restrictions for certain electric battery storage equipment installation.
Requires CATV companies to provide free broadband Internet service and associated equipment to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings.
Directs NJ Infrastructure Bank to establish financing program for electric school buses; allocates $20 million annually in societal benefits charge revenues to NJ Infrastructure Bank for purposes of program.
Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.
Establishes public awareness campaign concerning programs and services for first responders, healthcare workers, other frontline workers, and their families experiencing mental health issues related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Provides $3,000 gross income tax deduction for certain taxpayers providing home care for an elderly relative.
Broadens eligibility for gross income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities.
Establishes Frontline Health Care Worker Loan Forgiveness Program.
Establishes loan redemption program for certain teachers under which they are permitted to redeem loan amounts received under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public schools.
Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.
Requires health insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP to provide coverage for medication and treatment for hepatitis C.
Establishing Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications in Division of Developmental Disabilities in DHS.
Provides for preparation and distribution of written notice to senior citizens concerning risks and prevention of fraud and identity theft.
Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.
Exempts senior homeowners from municipal building permit fees.
Requires Commissioner of Education to prepare learning loss report and report on public school operations during COVID-19 public health emergency.
Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.
Requires public entities that operate websites or webpages pertaining to domestic violence to utilize certain electronic tools and security measures to protect online visitors who may be victims of domestic violence.
Revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.
Establishes special license plates for veterans.
Establishes the four-year "New Jersey Early Innovation Inspiration School Grant Pilot Program" in DOE to fund non-traditional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs for students in grades K through 8.
Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force" to study ways to safely store, reuse, recycle, and dispose of used electric vehicle batteries.
Requires DOE to post link to NJSchoolJobs.com on homepage of its website and to promote link through social media.
Revises provisions of law concerning graduation proficiency test and eliminates requirement that graduation proficiency test be administered in eleventh grade.
Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.
Makes FY 2022 supplemental appropriations of $139.8 million for Homestead Benefit Program and Senior and Disabled Citizens' Property Tax Freeze Program.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider combined income of all cosigners on application for participation in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Prohibits State Board of Education requirements concerning completion of performance based assessment for certain teacher certificates.
Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Establishes School Funding Formula Evaluation Task Force.
Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.
Requires DOH to establish Community Health Center Integrated Care Loan Program.
Establishes pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health.
Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
Allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or unsealed inner envelope.
Requires DOE to establish comprehensive searchable website concerning educational programs and resources available to special education students.
Establishes pilot program to provide guidance to students applying for federal financial aid.
Authorizes county vocational school districts to establish electric vehicle certification programs.
Permits certain breweries, wineries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries to sell each other's products on licensed premises.
Prohibits transport of certain items by motor vehicle on certain roadways; provides standards for loading of motor vehicle with certain items.
Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around certain buildings; requires property owner to provide notice and obtain receipt from owners of adjacent properties of any hunting activity; designated as "Restoring Safety Buffer Law."
Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.
Requires MVC to issue electronic driver's licenses and identification cards upon request; allows operators of motor vehicles to display electronic driver's license.
Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service open competitive examination application and appeal fees.
Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.
Requires Office of Information Technology to establish centralized, one-stop website resource guide to assist persons in navigating the State's developmental disability service system.
Prohibits medical creditors from reporting medical debt to credit reporting agency.
Requires each school district to have certified school nurse at each school building in district.
Increases amounts of property tax deductions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and veterans, from $250 to $500.
Requires certain disclosures under motor vehicle lease.
Provides tax credits to owners of certain food and drink establishments for eligible health and safety expenditures made during COVID-19 pandemic.
Allows small private theater used for musical or theatrical performances to acquire alcoholic beverage retail license.
Clarifies that residents with mental illness or substance use disorders may be included on public safety special assistance municipal lists.
Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.
Requires Medicaid fee-for-service coverage of managed long term services and supports when beneficiary is pending enrollment in managed care organization.
Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Requires minimum annual State appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding.
Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,000 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.
Establishes Renewable and Efficient Energy Financing Program; authorizes BPU to transfer up to $20 million annually in societal benefits charge revenues to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for purposes of program.
Increases benefit amount under New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit program from 40 percent to 60 percent of federal benefit amount.
Requires owners and operators of certain landfills to control and monitor landfill gas emissions.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop pathway to nursing scholarship for health care workers who want to become nurses; appropriates $1 million.
Requires MVC to implement corrective measures concerning agency operations.
Requires Commissioner of Transportation to arrange for provision of free public transportation for individuals age 75 and older.
Appropriates $70 million in federal funds to EDA to support arts and culture organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.
Requires hearing-impairment designation to be printed on front of driver's license.
Establishes and codifies certain privileges for limited and restricted brewery license holders.
Allows certain persons with developmental disabilities 21 years of age and older to attend special education programs and to simultaneously participate in adult day and employment programs.
Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for certain imaging related to breast cancer detection.
Requires use of federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund grants to reduce increases in premium rates for SHBP and SEHBP for calendar year 2023.
Provides gross income tax deduction for costs of purchasing and installing whole house backup electrical generator for resident taxpayer's principal residence.
Establishes Commission on Oversight of Public Institutions of Higher Education.
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors and certain other juror benefits; appropriate $20 million.
Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services by $4.
"Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Act"; establishes gross income tax credit of up to $5,000 for certain student loan payments and makes an appropriation.
Establishes Senior Citizen Transportation Grant Program in DHS; appropriates $2.5 million for grant program.
Requires NJT to provide Wi-Fi service on passenger trains.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $120,000 from General Fund to DCF for Street Outreach Program of Anchor House.
Exempts purchases of natural gas and electricity for residential customers from sales and use tax during coldest winter months.
Authorizes MVC to enter into contract with private vendor for marketing and sale of certain license plates.
Qualifies certain disabled veterans for toll rate exemptions and exemptions from motor vehicle registration fees.
Establishes the "Mental Health Court Pilot Program" in several vicinages.
Establishes Working Group on End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care in DOH.
Provides child tax credit for taxpayers with children ages six to 11 and increases amount of credit for taxpayers with children under 12 over period of two years.
Revises "Paratransit Services Improvement Act"; transfers $6 million from NJT to DHS.
Requires establishment of grant programs to provide workforce shuttles and cover transportation costs; appropriates $10 million in federal funds.
Requires DEP to adopt rules and regulations to implement California's "Advanced Clean Cars II" rules, requiring certain vehicles sold in State to be zero emission vehicles by 2035.
Requires all transportation network company drivers to use electric vehicles beginning January 1, 2035.
Removes registered apprenticeship program requisites of public work contractors; sets apprenticeship standards for prevailing wage projects.
Provides tax credits to small businesses to offset increases in unemployment insurance contributions.
Enters NJ in Social Work Licensure Compact.
Establishes Employer-Based Child Care Assistance Partnership Program in DCF.
Requires local boards of education to employ certain number of staff with expertise in student mental health.
Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to City of Trenton for establishment and operation of Locust Hill African Cemetery Museum as independent nonprofit.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.
Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.
Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine.
Requires NJT and county transit agencies to offer transit pass for individuals seeking access to One Stop Career Centers.
"Right to Mental Health for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Act"; establishes certain requirements concerning provision of mental health services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Requires owners of certain buildings to test drinking water for Legionella bacteria.
Exempts veterans from camping facilities fees at State parks and forests.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish Legislative Youth Council and select institution of higher education in this State as host; makes changes to council's structure to provide flexibility in activities and operations.