Bills in the 2022–2023 Session, General Assembly.
Kevin J. Rooney
Sponsored
Became law2
Authorizes creation of special license plates commemorating horse as State animal.
Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; permits counties to provide additional compensation to election workers; appropriates $7,000,000 to Department of State. *
Passed the General Assembly1
Requires public utility requesting rate increase to hold public hearings in every county.
Out of committee1
Requires publication of certain information related to toll discounts on E-ZPass website.
In committee79
Permits board of chosen freeholders to establish "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program to encourage shared services and municipal consolidation.
Amends definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" in "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
Requires State to award certain property tax credits as rebates.
Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.
Extends "Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act" to include administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices by individuals in possession of devices pursuant to personal prescriptions.
Exempts State residents 65 years of age and older from certain hunting, trapping, and fishing fees and license requirements.
The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."
Requires cable television companies to provide faster Internet access speed to certain customers.
Requires cable television companies to provide cable television service and broadband Internet speed to all committed service areas before cable television companies allow paid prioritization of Internet network traffic.
Prohibits circumventing security measures for certain online ticket sales.
Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.
Authorizes medical marijuana for treatment of substance use disorder; authorizes all patients to be dispensed medical marijuana in edible form.
Regulates performance of pet grooming services.
Exempts law enforcement and certain other emergency personnel from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.
Prohibits use of schools as polling places.
Authorizes first responders to obtain, administer, and dispense opioid antidotes, with immunity, pursuant to Statewide standing order issued by State health official; makes clarifying changes to "Overdose Prevention Act."
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.
Requires certain cable television companies renewing system-wide franchise to make cable television service available within certain municipalities.
Requires DOT to provide additional information in annual report on pavement condition and conduct pavement lifecycle cost analysis; make report available to public.
Requires certain candidates for employment with DOE to undergo criminal history background check.
Requires transportation network companies to provide riders with certain information and to issue illuminated identifying markers; requires MVC to create transportation network company driver database.
Prohibits MVC from charging service fees for online services.
Permits licensed motor vehicle dealers to facilitate issuance of titles and registrations for used motor vehicles purchased by private sale.
Authorizes certain county fire coordinators to display emergency warning lights on vehicles.
Authorizes issuance of classic NJ license plates.
Enhances penalty for failure to stop and report hitting, running over, or injuring of certain animals with motor vehicle where animal is killed.
Prohibits use of deposit funds by event venues for certain purposes; establishes certain requirements for event venues during declared public health emergencies.
Exempts medical alert devices and services from sales and use tax.
Requires installation of safety gates, lights, and other safety upgrades at certain railroad crossings.
Prohibits Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit investigators from interviewing certain children without prior parental consent.
Requires municipalities to hold referendum to approve reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain law enforcement agencies.
Requires child care center vehicles to be equipped with alarm system prompting driver to inspect vehicle for children left unattended in vehicle.
Requires electric public utilities to establish interest-free revolving loan program to help residential customers purchase standby emergency power generators.
Allows gross income tax credit for volunteer firefighters.
Mandates that "Honor and Remember Flag" be displayed at certain public buildings.
Establishes "New Jersey Alzheimer's Disease Master Plan Study Commission."
Limits use of paperless ticketing systems.
Creates "Congestion Pricing Cost Relief Commission."
Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.
Prohibits Dept. of Agriculture from regulating minimum property size required per number of honeybee hives.
Designates "Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag" as official State flag.
Requires MVC to offer driver's license knowledge test in Italian.
Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Provides Student Population Density Aid to certain public school districts.
Establishes grant program for school districts to develop in-district and collaborative special education programs and services to reduce need to place classified students out-of-district.
Requires school districts to maintain supply of nasal rescue medication and oxygen for seizure emergencies; provides for training of designees to administer nasal rescue medication and oxygen when school nurse is not physical present.
Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
Requires paramedic units to stock cyanide toxicity kits; appropriates $500,000.
Directs that cannabis product be stored or kept in locked container; establishes civil penalty for violation.
Suspends fines for certain first-time paperwork violations committed by small businesses.
Permits limited breweries to host an unlimited number of certain events.
Increases penalties for repeat convictions of certain motor vehicle related crimes; increases penalties for leader of auto theft trafficking network in certain circumstances.
Requires electric public utilities to submit to BPU and implement integrated distribution plans.
Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.
Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
Establishes task force to study technology and other methods used to reduce or eliminate telemarketing harassment and intimidation.
Requires DOT to consider implementing traffic circles on certain county and State roads.
Requires electric public utilities to provide priority service restoration to age-restricted communities after major events.
Eliminates general purpose, supplemental and mansion realty transfer fees.
Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for disabled veterans and individuals with certain types of military service.
Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.
Appropriates $28,670,924 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.
Removes stump grinding as service requiring licensure by New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.
Establishes exemption from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.
Prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 years of age to obtain horseback riding permit to ride in State wildlife management areas.
Requires medical providers report certain burn injuries to fire enforcement official.
Requires Superintendent of State Police to publish cannabis-related fatal motor vehicle crash statistics.
Permits eligible high school students to take certain courses at county college.
Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances; requires reporting of xylazine prescriptions.
Requires hospital urine drug screenings to include test for fentanyl.
Requires NJTA and SJTA to automatically offer toll discounts to senior citizens.
Prohibits imposition of different premium rates for disability insurance based on race, creed, color, sex, or other protected characteristic.
Allows customer choice of NJ E-ZPass automatic replenishment amount.
Prohibits certain caller identification service manipulation; makes violation fourth degree crime.
Directs municipalities to require at least two van accessible parking spaces in certain parking lots and structures.
Authorizes issuance of Ramapo College alumni license plates.
Exempts sales of passenger automobiles to honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability from sales and use tax.
Amends certain fire safety statutes to update licensure and equipment requirements and liability, fee, and penalty provisions.
Concerns recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters; appropriates $2 million.
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Requires publication of certain information related to toll discounts on E-ZPass website.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 30
Provides that farm, farmstand, or other agricultural operation selling firewood obtained from property other than seller's shall not be considered lumber yard; prohibits sale of untreated firewood from outside of State.*
Establishes crime of "sexual extortion": using explicit sexual images to extort victims.
Provides for expedited construction inspections.*
Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification; establishes criminal history record background check process.*
Directs Chief Technology Officer to conduct study on impacts of redacting handwritten signatures published on State websites; allows for protocols for such redactions to be established by rules and regulations.*
Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.
Increases allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.
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 information on seizure first-aid to be disseminated to employers.*
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for brain injury services.
Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.
Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings recommended by United States Preventive Services Task Force and eliminates cost-sharing requirements for certain colonoscopies.
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.**
Exempts raw, unprocessed honey from DOH cottage food regulations.
Establishes New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission in Department of State.
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.
Requires State Auditor to annually publish user-friendly report summarizing and analyzing contents of State's Annual Financial Report.
Allows persons who give birth to children in licensed general hospitals to surrender those children under "Safe Haven Infant Protection Act."
Requires Department of Health to provide information to Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system regarding the location of safe disposal sites for hypodermic syringes and needles and prescription drugs.*
Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.
Concerns eligibility for senior freeze reimbursement if eligible claimant exceeds income limit.
Requires motor vehicle dealer to offer to delete personal information in motor vehicles in certain situations.*
Revises method for appraisals of farmland to be acquired for farmland preservation purposes.
Concerns percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled materials that can be used for certain road projects.*
Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Clarifies types of firearms allowed to be carried or transported while hunting.*
Extends period of usefulness of fire engines for bonding purposes from 10 to 20 years; eliminates exclusion of passenger cars and station wagons.
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Township of Morris in Morris County.
Appropriates $87,783,515 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
Vetoed · 3
Requires MVC to place designation on motor vehicle's registration information indicating registrant is deaf.*
Exempts sales of investment metal bullion and investment coins from sales and use tax.
Extends annual horse racing purse subsidies through State fiscal year 2029.
Passed the General Assembly · 20
Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.
Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $2,000 gross income tax exemption.*
Requires DHS and other appropriate state agencies to disseminate information on transportation options for persons with developmental disabilities.
Requires public transportation employees to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking; requires inclusion of certain content in certain courses.*
Establishes "Enhanced Crossing and Crosswalk Pilot Program" in Bergen County.
Authorizes creation of Domestic Violence Awareness license plates.
Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.
Provides gross income tax deduction to eligible educators and paraprofessionals for expense of classroom supplies.*
Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.
Permits DMVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.
Provides employment protections for paid first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Allows individuals that have undergone certain background checks, including individuals with certain commercial driver license endorsements, to renew license online or by mail.
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 Internet websites which deal in electronic dissemination of music or audiovisual works to disclose certain information.
Prohibits public disclosure of names and addresses in certain unemployment, temporary disability, and family leave claim appeals documents.*
Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.*
Permits certain persons to operate Type S school buses.
Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests and harnesses.*
Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in nursing homes.*
Provides for purchase of PFRS credit for service as class two special law enforcement officer.
Out of committee · 37
Permits governing body of municipalities having population of 30,000 or less to serve as local board of health; validates certain actions.
Revises workers' compensation coverage for certain injuries to volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel.
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. *
Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in the student's resident district.
Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.
Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.
Makes certain for-profit debt adjusters eligible for licensing to conduct business in State.
Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board; appropriates $1 million.*
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.
"Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.
Establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*
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.
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 health insurance carriers to provide coverage for epinephrine auto-injector devices and asthma inhalers; limits cost sharing for health insurance coverage of insulin.
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.
Increases contribution limit by counties and municipalities to volunteer first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads.
Designates franklinite as official mineral of State of NJ.
Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.
Designates specific dates for special fire district elections.
Requires Commissioner of Corrections to institute 10-minute shift overlap in State correctional facilities; appropriates $13 million.*
Establishes New Jersey Center for Study and Prevention of Suicide at Rutgers School of Public Health; appropriates $500,000.*
"Uniform Public Expression Protection Act"; provides for expedited process for dismissal of "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation" ("SLAPP").*
Provides retirement allowance after 20 years of service regardless of age for members of PFRS.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturer or dealer from requiring subscription for certain motor vehicle features and from charging certain fees.*
Requires entity that manages public housing for seniors to retain emergency contact information for residents.*
Establishes sales and events privileges for certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers.*
Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances.
Extends temporary waiver of certain basic life support services and specialty care transport unit crewmember requirements.*
Requires converting portion of Paramus and Menlo Park veterans' memorial homes into single occupancy rooms; requires upgrades to ventilation systems; provides Adjutant General discretion for additional room considerations.*
Permits conduct of Queen of Hearts raffle games.
Establishes annual ten-day sales tax holiday for certain sales of disaster preparedness supplies and equipment.
Provides for merger of Bloomfield College with Montclair State University; expands powers and property of Montclair State University; and expands State college risk management group.
Expands eligibility for wildlife fencing programs to farmers leasing farmland; clarifies eligibility and provides for uniform funding levels for grant recipients.*
Establishes Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $1 million.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY 2024.
In committee · 155
Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
"New Jersey Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act."
Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun.
Removes authority of MVC to increase certain fees; sets certain fees by statute.
Establishes "Monica's Law" requiring evidence-based risk assessments in certain domestic violence cases.
Establishes Statewide program to provide treatment services for children exposed to domestic violence.
Requires COAH to administer affordable housing obligations of municipalities based on statewide obligation.
Authorizes municipal challenge to non-redevelopment housing projects ordered by COAH unless order is based on exclusionary zoning; excludes flood-prone land from affordable housing vacant land analysis; provides housing obligation cap.
Requires COAH to calculate affordable housing obligations on Statewide basis.
Establishes additional factors for municipal adjustment used in calculating fair share affordable housing obligations; provides population-based cap for these obligations.
Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.
Prohibits imposition of builder's remedy in exclusionary zoning litigation.
Establishes Volunteer First Responders Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.
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.
Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.
Permits certain drivers' schools to conduct road tests.
Establishes fund to reimburse municipalities for police and sanitation costs related to crowding at MVC sites; appropriates $500,000.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator for service members.
Requires public schools to post curriculum plans online; requires school districts to make textbooks or other materials used in implementing curriculum plans available for inspection by parents and legal guardians.
Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.
Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack, subject to voter approval.
Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands racetrack, upon voter approval; dedicates 1/3 net proceeds to General Fund, 1/3 to State education aid, and 1/3 to horse racing industry.
Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.
Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.
Establishes penalties for accepting wagers on prohibited sports events.
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.
Changes deadline for New Jersey Racing Commission's annual report from end of calendar year to end of State fiscal year.
Provides $5 million in supplemental funding to New Jersey Horse Racing Commission for horse racing purse subsidies.
Exempts certain volunteer emergency service organizations from charitable contribution filing fees.
Allows certain sole proprietors to join small employer health benefits purchasing alliance.
Extends certain civil service and tuition benefits to family members of servicemembers who died while in service.
Prohibits State aid and grants to municipalities that reduce law enforcement budgets by certain amount.
Requires telecommunications service providers to provide call mitigation technology to subscribers.
Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.
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.
Allows certain drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.
Establishes forest firefighter death benefit.
Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.
Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.
Requires registered voters to present identification when voting at polling place.
Increases penalty for "bombing" online meeting or teleconference under certain circumstances.
Prohibits government entity or school from requiring influenza vaccinations for persons who are 18 years of age or younger.
Restricts establishment of mandates to become vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); establishes reimbursement program to cover certain out-of-pocket costs incurred in obtaining COVID-19 vaccine.
Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have not received COVID-19 vaccine.
Limits to 14 days effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations.
Limits "tobacco and vapor products tax" on cigars to up to $0.50 per cigar.
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.
Provides employment protections for certain medical professionals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder under certain conditions.
Prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants.
Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.
Requires third-party disbursement service organization that contracts with local government unit or board of education to post bond against failure to meet obligations.
Revises law concerning disposition of assets of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has dissolved or has had its charter revoked, canceled, or suspended.
Concerns baked goods sold at farm markets.
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Establishes State Debt Capacity Advisory Commission.
"Murphy's Law"; nullifies Governor's order, rule, or regulation to address declared emergency, or relevant portion thereof, when Governor violates same; creates affirmative defense to prosecution for same violation committed by Governor.
Dedicates State reserve of certain federal funds to in-person and hybrid school districts.
Redistributes fiscal year 2023 transportation and security aid from remote school districts to in-person school districts.
Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.
Prohibits the sale of adulterated candy in New Jersey.
"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Extends certain federal income tax advantages of individual health savings accounts to individual taxpayers under the New Jersey gross income tax.
"Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
Revises and updates public utility franchise process; allows State's political subdivisions to revoke franchises; increases certain penalties.
Exempts volunteer fire companies from paying annual charitable registration fee.
Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to patient undergoing chemotherapy.
Removes 48-hour provision for acceptance of ballots postmarked by election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.
Provides gross income tax deduction to surviving spouses of certain veterans.
Gradually reduces CBT rate.
Provides gross income tax credit to health care workers or first responders involved in COVID-19 response.
Requires DOT to conduct study and issue report on use of rock salt on roadways.
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
Requires defendants charged with certain crimes to be placed in home confinement prior to trial.
Establishes "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission."
Requires certain notifications and free credit reports for customers following breach of security of personal information within business or public entity.
Requires State entities engaging in projects resulting in deforestation of any size to submit plan to DEP for no net loss of forested areas.
Requires dealership to notify buyers of recalls on used motor vehicles for sale.
Establishes toll free helpline for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.
Prohibits certain actions relative to endangered and threatened plant species; directs DEP commissioner to take certain actions to protect endangered and threatened plant species.
Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to disseminate outage information to customers through autodialed telephone call, text message, and electronic mail alert service.
Requires certain public utilities to publicize information concerning bill payment assistance programs.
Revises gross income tax rates for joint filers and similar taxpayers and designated as Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Establishes Emergency Services Assistance Grant Program in DOH; appropriates $10 million.
Permits any member of PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup options.
Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.
Prohibits discrimination against corrections workers, first responders, and health care workers who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
Exempts poll worker wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Requires notice prior to lapse of life insurance policy due to nonpayment of premium.
"Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act."
Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.
Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.
Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans.
"Gas Price and Inflation Tax Credit Act."
Establishes special license plates supporting American Red Cross.
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.
Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.
Creates second degree crime for operation of stolen vehicle in manner that creates risk of injury to person or property.
Establishes independent State Office of Consumer.
Makes FY 2022 supplemental appropriation of $2,500,000 for Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern.
Provides research and development tax credit under gross income tax.
Permits school districts to employ safe schools resource officers or Class Three special law enforcement officers for security purposes, and requires school districts to have agreement with local law enforcement governing placement of school security personnel.
Upgrades penalties for assaulting certain health care support staff and security guards at health care facilities and human services and veterans' facilities.
Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.
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.
Removes prohibition on police presence at ballot drop boxes and polling places.
Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.
Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.
Establishes "Commission on People with Disabilities."
Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.
Allows gross income tax deduction of up to $1,200 for purchases of school supplies by parents and guardians.
Establishes process for submittal and publication of proposed revisions to Governor's budget recommendations and requires publication of proposals by June 1 annually.
Establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.
Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as a second degree crime, subject to the No Early Release Act sentencing.
Authorizes certain basic life support services vehicles to be staffed by one emergency medical technician and one first responder while in service.
Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage.
Gives school districts discretion in allowing or prohibiting retired law enforcement officers from carrying handguns on school grounds while in performance of their duties.
Authorizes Commissioner of Transportation to allow painting of blue line between double yellow centerline marking on public roads.
Allows limited brewery license holder to engage in certain activities; establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery beverage license.
Requires voter who wishes to vote by mail to complete application for mail-in ballot each calendar year; repeals automatic vote-by-mail designation and required education program for certain vote-by-mail changes.
Requires certain information to be included in SHBP claims experience data provided to certain public employers.
Requires health insurance coverage for certain obesity treatments.
Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.
Allows gross income tax deduction for donations made to animal shelters.
Provides tax credits equal to cost of Jersey Fresh products purchased by breweries and wineries to be used in production of beer or wine.
Expands definition of basic life support to include blood glucose monitoring.
Establishes annual four-day sales tax holiday after Thanksgiving.
Designates, as State and public holiday, September 11 as Patriot Day.
Permits school bus driver to administer epinephrine to student in emergency under certain circumstances.
Exempts purchases of natural gas and electricity for residential customers from sales and use tax for duration of winter season.
Requires MVC to issue blue envelopes that hold documents required to operate motor vehicle to persons diagnosed with autism.
Permits designation of special event zones for traffic regulation purposes during certain large events.
Exempts purchases of natural gas and electricity for residential customers from sales and use tax during coldest winter months.
Upgrades theft of catalytic converter to one degree higher than underlying offense.
Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.
Creates toll relief program; appropriates $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA.
"Fully Funding Schools and Cutting Property Taxes Act"; repeals certain sections of law; requires additional aid to lower property taxes commensurate with residents' ability to support schools; appropriates $2.9 billion.
"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
Allows corporation business tax credit for subcontracting work to NJ small businesses.
Creates New Jersey Dog Trainer Licensure Board.
Allows gross income tax refunds to be credited against taxpayer's delinquent local property taxes.
Establishes New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program in DMVA.
Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to beneficiary eligible for brain injury services.
Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Concerns evaluation and abatement of mold hazards in common areas of certain residential developments.
Establishes hiring preference for veterans for teaching positions.
Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine.
Directs MVC to establish public information campaign concerning certain motorized vehicles; establishes 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for certain motorized vehicles.
Requires school districts to award students high school graduation credits in health, safety, and physical education for completing county fire academy course under certain circumstances.