Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, Senate.
Sandra B. Cunningham
Sponsored
Became law13
Requires incarcerated individual from State to be counted at residential address for legislative redistricting purposes.
"Earn Your Way Out Act"; requires DOC to develop inmate reentry plan and establish information database; establishes administrative parole release and provides compliance credits.*
Prohibits Higher Education Student Assistance Authority from referring defaulted loans under New Jersey College Loans to AssistState Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program for certain actions if authority and borrower have entered into settlement agreement.*
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish communication campaign to encourage students to enroll in 30 credits per year and institutions to report to secretary on strategies and incentives to accomplish this goal.
Requires institutions of higher education to develop open textbook plan.
Establishes Tuition Aid Grant Study Commission to examine New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant Program and make recommendations regarding improvements to program.
Establishes Campus Sexual Assault Commission.
Provides for appointment of Student Loan Ombudsman and regulates student loan servicers.*
Permits incarcerated persons to receive student financial aid.
Establishes Repayment Assistance Program and Household Income Affordable Repayment Plan for borrowers of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Establishes process for Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to declare loan under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program as in default or rehabilitated.
"Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act"- CROWN Act; addresses discrimination under "Law Against Discrimination." based on traits historically associated with race, particularly focused on hair texture and style.*
Revises expungement eligibility and procedures, including new "clean slate" automated process to render convictions and related records inaccessible; creates e-filing system for expungements; eliminates expungement filing fees; appropriates $15 million to
Vetoed1
Revises expungement eligibility and procedures. *
Passed the Senate10
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.*
Requires State Board of Education high school graduation requirements include instruction on tuition assistance programs and student loan debt; requires high school students to meet with guidance counselor to discuss tuition assistance and dual enrollment
Revises and renames NJSTARS; repeals NJSTARS II; establishes NJ HonorScholars Program.
Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.
Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.
Establishes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Review Task Force to study implementation of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish repayment assistance program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program who suffer material loss of income.
Makes $2.561 million supplemental appropriation for increased aid to Liberty Science Center.
The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.
Requires public institutions of higher education to temporarily suspend collection of tuition and other payments from students impacted by shutdown of federal government.
Out of committee13
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to establish income-driven repayment option and loan rehabilitation program for borrowers under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Requires institutions of higher education to use procedures in response to allegations of sexual harassment that are consistent with certain federal guidance and to report incidence of sexual assault.
Establishes Loan Modification and Consolidation Program for certain borrowers in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in certain critcal-need applied science fields.
Allows municipality with population over 200,000 to impose employer payroll tax; requires employer payroll tax revenues to be paid to school district in certain circumstances. *
Authorizes issuance of Delta Sigma Theta license plates.
"Hunger-Free Campus Act"; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education; appropriates $1 million.
Exempts from DOT permitting requirements certain signs not located in protected areas that have been approved by municipality.
Provides that certain employees of educational institutions are eligible for unemployment benefits under certain circumstances.
Provides that New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program scholarship may be awarded in any semester of attendance or enrollment at institution of higher education in State.
Expands DOH oversight of hospital finances.
Authorizes DOH to notify elected officials of financial distress of certain hospitals.
Allows certain persons to qualify for casino key employee license and casino employee registration.
In committee24
Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.
Concerns disputed medical fees in workers' compensation claims.
Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.
Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.
Permits up to seven dollar increase in surcharge for document recordation with county in support of county homelessness housing trust funds.
Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audits of public institutions of higher education.
Requires public institution of higher education to offer course on stress management.
"Personal Injury Trust Fund Transparency Act;" requires plaintiff to file personal injury trust claims under certain circumstances; addresses allocation of trust claims; establishes scheduling and discovery requirements for certain tort actions.
Prohibits DEP from requiring mitigation as condition of certain approvals for public access walkways in Hudson River waterfront area.
Commits $3 million from Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skill to NJ Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development.
Revises standards for contracting at State colleges to mirror standards applicable to public research universities.
"Pedals' Law"; prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits actions that result in bear feeding; and requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.
Increases age of dependent for whom gross income tax exemption for higher education expenses may be claimed from under 22 years to under 25 years.
Changes eligibility of Workers' Compensation Judges and Administrative Law Judges from DCRP to PERS.
Prohibits municipal licensure of children operating temporary businesses.
Requires certain corporations to appoint women to board of directors.
Bars the denial of expungement application in certain instances.
Includes certain armed security officers regulated by "Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago's Law" in crimes of assault and disarming an officer.
Clarifies prohibition on discrimination against servicemembers in "Law Against Discrimination."
Prohibits academic degree-granting institutions from entering into revenue sharing arrangements with financial institutions for consumer financial products or services and regulates consumer financial products or services marketed to students.
Revises eligibility for convicted drug offenders to receive general assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.
Expands hospital reporting requirements.
Establishes Outstanding Scholars Recruitment Program.
Carried from the General Assembly
Became law7
Authorizes issuance of Delta Sigma Theta license plates.
Allows municipality with population over 200,000 to impose employer payroll tax; requires employer payroll tax revenues to be paid to school district in certain circumstances.
"Hunger-Free Campus Act"; requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education; appropriates $1 million.
Exempts from DOT permitting requirements certain signs not located in protected areas that have been approved by municipality.
Allows certain persons to qualify for casino key employee license and casino employee registration.
Authorizes DOH to notify elected officials of financial distress of certain hospitals.
Expands DOH oversight of hospital finances.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 18
Concerns equal pay and employment discrimination.*
Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Bars persons under age 18 from marrying or entering into a civil union.
Extends statute of limitations in civil actions for sexual abuse claims; expands categories of potential defendants in civil actions; creates two-year window for parties to bring previously time-barred actions based on sexual abuse.*
Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.
"Higher Education Citizenship Equality Act;" defines domicile for dependent students for purpose of eligibility for State student grants and scholarships, and resident tuition rate.*
Authorizes use of certain electric school buses.
Permits establishment by county and four-year institutions of higher education of three plus one degree programs for receipt of baccalaureate degree after spending three years at county college and one year at senior institution.
Establishes Dual Enrollment Study Commission.
Requires each public institution of higher education to post its budget on the institution's website.
Requires "breakfast after the bell" program in all schools with 70% or more of students eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Expands summer meal program to all school districts with 50 percent or more of students eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Requires establishment of Work and Learn Consortiums by certain educational institutions to establish certificate and degree programs identified in high labor-demand industries.
Requires certain schools to establish emergency action plans for responding to serious or potentially life-threatening sports-related injuries.
Directs Adjutant General to enter into agreements with legal services organizations to provide legal services to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to Commission on Human Trafficking.
Permits certain council members to appoint up to four fulltime equivalent aides; allows these aide positions to be divided into part-time positions.
Reaffirms and clarifies that Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights may initiate actions in Superior Court to enforce "Law Against Discrimination."
Vetoed · 2
Requires NJTA to implement certain roadside maintenance safety policies.
Makes Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental appropriation of $1,700,000 for Thomas Edison State University.
Passed the Senate · 14
Concerns outreach and training for minorities and women in the construction industry.
Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.
Increases amount of benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
Repeals family cap in Work First New Jersey program.
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Prohibits employers from obtaining, requiring, or discriminating on the basis of credit reports.
Concerns employer inquires about worker's wage and salary experience.
Requires certain standards for professional and occupational boards considering applicants with criminal history records.
Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.
Requires members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education to complete a training program developed by Secretary on Higher Education.
Eliminates certain aviation fuel tax exemptions; provides funding for aviation capital projects.*
Permits use of campaign funds to pay for child care expenses when incurred as direct result of campaign activity.
Establishes program allowing certain applicants to perform community service in lieu of paying motor vehicle surcharges.
Allows public office holder or candidate to use political contributions to pay for child care expenses related to office or campaign activities.
Out of committee · 45
Establishes Clean Energy Technology Center and Alternative and Clean Energy Investment Trust Fund for purposes of creating clean energy-related employment opportunities; allocates revenues from societal benefits charge to support its activities.
Automatically registers to vote and updates voter registration for eligible person when applying for motor vehicle driver's license, examination permit, probationary driver's license, or non-driver identification card.*
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
Provides $21 minimum annual energy assistance to qualified families; qualifies families to receive additional nutritional assistance.
Requires registration of certain vacant and abandoned properties with municipalities and provides enforcement tools related to maintenance of these properties.
Expands eligibility criteria for designating certain areas as being in need of redevelopment.*
"Music Therapist Licensing Act."
Requires health insurers to provide plans that limit patient cost-sharing concerning certain prescription drug coverage.*
Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five-year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.
Prohibits sale of menthol cigarettes.
Concerns participation in special probation drug court. *
Authorizes municipal tax levy through public question for certain purposes; clarifies ability of local government entities to issue non-recourse bonds; appropriates $100,000.*
Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."
Requires Department of Education to develop guidelines for school districts concerning child trafficking awareness and prevention.*
Provides that former law enforcement officers and firefighters who retired due to disability are eligible to receive tuition assistance to attend public institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to confer academic degrees. *
"Recreational Therapists Licensing Act."
"New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act"; establishes retirement savings program for certain workers; establishes standard contribution level of 3 percent.*
Amends certain provisions of sexual assault statute to clarify elements necessary for conviction.
Requires DOE to maintain list of textbook vendors that use inclusive material and school districts to use textbooks from those vendors.
Requires school districts to incorporate instruction in grades six through 12 on law and meaning of consent for physical contact and sexual activity as part of Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Creates two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards; allows residents unable to prove lawful presence in US to receive permits, and standard driver's licenses or identification cards; permits MVC to increase certain fees.
Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish public awareness campaign for food waste.
Establishes New Jersey Food Waste Task Force to make recommendations concerning food waste in New Jersey.
Requires Chief Technology Officer to establish "Anti-Hunger Link" for all State websites, providing information on emergency food services.
Establishes Farm Liaison in Department of Agriculture.
Directs Department of Agriculture to establish food desert produce pilot program.
Requires DHS to establish electronic portal to promote surplus food donation collaboration among nonprofit organizations, gleaners, and food retailers.
"Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act"; establishes school district responsibilities in educating gifted and talented students.
Restricts use of isolated confinement in correctional facilities.
Establishes "Supporting Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (S.E.E.D.) Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Authorizes certain municipalities to impose parking taxes to fund projects to improve pedestrian access to mass transit.
Requires New Jersey Office on Minority and Multicultural Health to study racial disparities on sexual and reproductive health of African-American women.
Requires 60 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers.
Requires school districts to provide feminine hygiene products in certain public schools and requires State to pay costs.
Requires DHS to study social isolation occurring in certain population groups.
Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.
Expands hospital reporting requirements.*
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.
Requires specialized in-service training regarding crime victims for police departments in certain high-crime areas.
Requires training or experience in crime victims' rights for certain members of Victims of Crime Compensation Review Board.
"New Jersey Fair Play Act"; allows collegiate student-athletes to earn compensation for use of name, image, or likeness.
Authorizes certain entities to directly bill Victims of Crime Compensation Office for counseling services provided to victims of firearm and stabbing crimes.
Removes prohibition on voting by persons convicted of indictable offense who are on parole or probation.
Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Establishes "New Jersey Eviction Crisis Task Force."
In committee · 46
Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.
"Consumer Freedom From Unwanted Expense in Health Insurance Coverage Act."
Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Revises exemption from "unemployment compensation law" for operators of certain motor vehicles.
Revises definition of "landlord" to include rooming and boarding house owners and operators with regard to ordinances holding landlords to certain standards of responsibility.
"Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; requires Internet-connected devices to have blocking capability in certain circumstances.
Establishes "The Democracy Act" to modify various voter registration and voting procedures.
Requires AG oversight of transfer of federal surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies; establishes review and reporting requirement.
Dedicates 30 percent of all UEZ sales tax revenues to respective UEZ account and 70 percent of UEZ sales tax revenues to General Fund.
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Provides for designation of new charter school authorizers.
Requires law enforcement agencies in this State to establish minority recruitment and selection programs; establishes reporting requirement.
Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.
Raises minimum wage rate to $10.10, makes further increases over a four-year period, and maintains annual cost of living increases.
Creates new $100 assessment for convictions of certain sexual offenses to fund counseling for victims and their families; establishes Sexual Offender Victim Counseling Fund.
Creates integrated State medical examiner system by increasing authority of State Medical Examiner regarding forensic investigations, establishing regional medical examiner offices, and eliminating county medical examiner system.
Provides tax credits to developers for certain affordable housing projects.
Adds two employees to boards of trustees of State colleges and county colleges.
Requires medical examiners to perform dissections or autopsies in all cases of compelling public necessity, including deaths of prison, jail, or penitentiary inmates.
"Port Support Zone Act."
Removes prohibition on voting by persons convicted of indictable offense who are on parole, probation, or serving sentence.
Requires inclusion of information about discriminatory housing practices in Truth in Renting Guide.
Provides nursing home residents with right to timely response to certain complaints, concerns, or requests.
Increases criminal penalty for motor vehicle operator who knowingly leaves accident scene which results in death of another person.
Requires Secretary of State to establish online voter registration website; authorizes use of digitized signatures from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's database; permits voter registration at polling place on any election day.
Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.
Delays implementation of certain property tax revaluations.
Makes $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for increased Per Capita Library Aid.
Amends Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations act to increase appropriation from "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" to DOH for certain grant purposes.
Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.
Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Makes FY 2019 supplemental appropriation of $9,000,000 to Department of State for New Jersey Complete Count Commission.
Directs Commissioner of Education to develop sensitivity training program for high school athletic directors, coaches, and sports officials of interscholastic athletic sports programs.
Establishes task force to examine practice of four-year public institutions of higher education providing admission preference to family members of alumni.
Makes certain changes to drug court.
The "New Jersey Youth Justice Transformation Act;" annually appropriates $100 million to Juvenile Justice Commission.
Provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms, particularly with respect to legal consequences associated with certain marijuana and hashish offenses as well as expungement eligibility and procedures.
Permits certain municipalities to impose parking taxes to fund mass transit pedestrian access projects on non-residents; permits certain municipalities to require parking facilities to accept credit cards.
Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.
Requires residential landlords to equip steam radiators with protective covers.
Requires public institution of higher education to refund course tuition and fees to certain service members and to permit late registration for veterans and service members.
Eliminates requirement to submit sales tax exemption form for textbook purchases.
Requires certain health care professionals to undergo implicit bias training.
Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."
Requires DOH to develop and implement plan to improve access to postpartum depression screening.