Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, General Assembly.
Pedro Mejia
Sponsored
Out of committee1
Appropriates $13,902,723 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
In committee3
Prohibits no-poaching agreements in franchise arrangements.
Establishes Task Force to Promote Employment by State Agencies of People with Disabilities.
Prohibits person from using altered photographs in advertising of real estate under certain circumstances.
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Appropriates $13,902,723 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 15
Raises, over time, hourly minimum wage to $15.00.
Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice care services.
Concerns appointment of person to control funeral and disposition of human remains.
"Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act"; permits qualified terminally ill patient to self-administer medication to end life in humane and dignified manner.*
Establishes "Blue Alert System."
Concerns licensure of persons possessing barbering license in another state or foreign country.
Directs NJ State Council on Arts to create and disseminate best practices guide for at-risk youth arts programs; requires council to assist government entities creating programs that adopt best practices.
Prohibits leasing dogs and cats.
"Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Act." *
Codifies State-specific exam requirement for land surveyor license.
Establishes New Jersey Food Waste Task Force to make recommendations concerning food waste in New Jersey.
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.
Concerns property taxes due and owing on real property owned by certain federal employees or contractors under certain circumstances.
Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $3,000 to $6,000.
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $9.5 million to DOH for family planning services.
Passed the General Assembly · 15
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.
Permits certain physical therapists to perform dry needling.
Establishes notification standards for certain service contracts with automatic renewal.
Requires health benefits coverage for adolescent depression screenings.
Requires MVC to check Social Security Administration records and mark deceased individuals in MVC database once per month.
"Pet Groomers Licensing Act;" designated as "Bijou's Law."
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and county colleges. *
Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.
Amends Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations act to revise increase in Work First New Jersey benefits.
Prohibits commercial mobile service providers from disclosing customer's global positioning system data to third parties.
Requires certain retailers to train employees on gift card fraud.*
Adds 9-1-1 system regionalization costs to funds appropriated from "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account."
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.
Requires cable television, direct broadcast satellite, and television streaming service companies to include certain fees and charges for service in advertised price to consumers.
Requires school districts take certain actions to increase participation in free or reduced priced meal programs; prohibits shaming students with school meal bills in arrears; prohibits certain district actions in collecting unpaid school meal fees.
Out of committee · 24
Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.
Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
Authorizes veterans' property tax exemption and veterans' property tax deduction for honorably discharged veterans of United States Armed Forces who did not serve in time of war or other emergency. *
Establishes "Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program" in Passaic, Union, Essex, Hudson, and Gloucester counties, appropriates $210,000.*
Allows termination of motor vehicle lease in event of death; prohibits imposition of fee for early termination.
Requires newborn infants be screened for spinal muscular atrophy.
Directs certain unclaimed electric and gas utility deposits in Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund and societal charge revenues to be paid to Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organizations meeting certain eligibility criteria.*
Authorizes special "We Support the Arts" license plates with proceeds to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.
"Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act"; authorizes issuance of $1,000,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance certain school, school district, and county college capital projects; appropriates $5,000.*
Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use. *
Requires display of identifying information on rear of school bus so public may report bus driver misconduct.
Establishes 35 member New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission in Department of State.
Requires young children entering public schools or Head Start Programs for first time to have comprehensive eye examination completed.
Concerns service of food or refreshments on mortuary premises.
Eliminates certain aviation fuel tax exemptions; provides funding for aviation capital projects.*
Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.
"New Townhouse Fire Safety Act"; requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in new townhomes.
Establishes goals and incentives for increased use of plug-in electric vehicles in NJ.*
Revises penalties for certain violations of law by public movers and warehousemen and requires annual report.
The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.
Allows emergency zero interest pension loans to certain public employees who are negatively affected by federal shutdown.
Requires that massage and bodywork therapists and employers carry professional liability insurance.
Clarifies that school district is not required to restrict access to school meals if school meal bill is in arrears.
In committee · 21
Revises law concerning ticket sales.
Concerns credit card interchange fees and consumer protection.
"Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.
Revises laws concerning real estate licensees.
Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.
Concerns resentencing and parole for certain juvenile defendants.
Establishes the "New Jersey Safe and Responsible Driver Act."
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions.
Makes $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for increased Per Capita Library Aid.
Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to develop and maintain website providing information concerning services available to people displaced to New Jersey following damage to Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands caused by certain natural dis
Allows local contracting unit to accept bid up to five percent more than lowest responsible bid under certain circumstances.
Requires State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices to remain open to public if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.
Revises health care levy adjustment for school districts; makes various changes for health care benefits for school employees; requires certain information in school budgets; imposes cap on contributions by public employees for health care benefits.
Provides that amounts remaining in inactive Internet gaming accounts will be abandoned property after three years under unclaimed property law.
Prohibits State from disclosing New Jersey driver's license holders' personal information to other states seeking to issue speed camera or red light camera citations.
Raises minimum wage rate to $10.10, makes additional increases over four-year period, and maintains annual cost of living increases.
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals.
Requires Commissioners of DOH and DHS to perform language needs assessment.
Makes FY 2019 supplemental appropriation of $9,000,000 to Department of State for New Jersey Complete Count Commission.
Requires certain toll road operators and bi-state agency to allow drivers to choose towing company.
Requires certain health care plans to be offered by SEHBP and local boards of education; requires SEHBP commission to establish employee contribution rates for certain plans; requires local boards of education provide certain information on health care be