Essex County Leadership
JAMIE VINCENT SERRITELLA
SENIOR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE/DELEGATE, EASTERN ATLANTIC STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION #253
New Jersey Senate
John F. McKeon
Senate 2024-present
•General Assembly 2002-2023, Parliamentarian 2022-2023, Deputy Speaker 2010-11, Majority Whip 2008-09, Assistant Majority Leader 2006-07, Assistant Majority Whip 2004-05
Committees
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State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (SSG), Vice-Chair
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Environment and Energy (SEN)
Approved Bills
A1476 APP 1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A1672 APP 3/6/2025 Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement. A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3861 APP 7/22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A3939 APP 6/3/2024 Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP, but who are eligible for SHBP by virtue of public employment. A4113 APP 7/8/2025 Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education. A4572 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses. A5803 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies tax on certain forms of online gaming and wagering. A5810 APP 6/30/2025 Promotes equity in health insurance appeal process. AJR46 APP 10/30/2024 Designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey.* S715 APP 1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S3006 APP 10/18/2024 Establishes crimes of home invasion burglary and residential burglary.* S327 5 APP 7/10/2024 Revises various provisions of film and digital media content production tax credit program.* S3466 APP 3/17/2025 Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.* S3618 APP 6/30/2025 Directs DEP and DOT to establish "Wildlife Corridor Action Plan." ** S3620 APP 4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. S3711 APP 7/22/2025 Makes annual allocation of $500,000 from Clean Communities Program Fund for public outreach concerning single-use plastics reduction program permanent. S4170 APP 5/9/2025 Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center." S4263 APP 7/22/2025 Revises certain provisions concerning, and establishes certain education and data reporting requirements related to, involuntary commitment.* SJR140 APP 3/31/2025 Designates month of March of each year as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month." A4425 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025. A4533 APP 9/12/2024 Revises certain sections of law concerning financing mechanisms for school facilities projects of regular operating districts. A4572 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses. A4751 APP 5/8/2025 Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer. A5077 APP 6/30/2025 Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data. A5152 APP 12/31/2024 Reschedules June 2025 primary election date; provides for adjustment of certain election related deadlines. A5199 APP 7/1/2025 Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment. A5466 APP 7/8/2025 Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.* A5803 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies tax on certain forms of online gaming and wagering. A5810 APP 6/30/2025 Promotes equity in health insurance appeal process. AJR46 APP 10/30/2024 Designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey.* AJR86 APP 5/22/2024 Designating fourth Wednesday in May of each year as "Crisis Professionals Day." AJR166 APP 4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. S715 APP 1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S871 APP 12/12/2024 Establishes eligibility for enrollment in PERS and subsequent retirement benefits for certain county fire instructors under certain conditions. S1439 APP 7/8/2025 Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.* S2082 APP 5/17/2024 Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.* S2236 APP 4/22/2025 Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. S2311 APP 9/12/2024 Requires criminal history background check for individuals seeking licensure issued by boards regulating certain health care professions. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S2810APP9/12/2024 Changes membership of board of trustees of SPRS to remove requirement that two members be private citizens. S2837APP9/4/2024 Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election. S2875APP9/6/2024 Makes certain changes to calculation of minimum loss ratio requirements for health benefits plans in individual and small employer markets. S2876APP8/22/2024 Designates State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 interchange as "Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange." * S3006APP10/18/2024 Establishes crimes of home invasion burglary and residential burglary.* S3199APP5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3201APP11/18/2024 Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances. S3275APP7/10/2024 Revises various provisions of film and digital media content production tax credit program.* S3388APP4/22/2025 Allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescriptions. S3407APP9/12/2024 Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program. S3466APP3/17/2025 Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.* S3608APP11/25/2024 Permits restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers and manufacturers to conduct business within designated outdoor space or on public sidewalk. S3618APP6/30/2025 Directs DEP and DOT to establish "Wildlife Corridor Action Plan." ** S3620APP4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. S3711APP7/22/2025 Makes annual allocation of $500,000 from Clean Communities Program Fund for public outreach concerning single-use plastics reduction program permanent. S3881 APP 1/30/2025 Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2025 environmental infrastructure funding program. S3933 APP 6/30/2025 Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000. S4170 APP 5/9/2025 Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center." S4263 APP 7/22/2025 Revises certain provisions concerning, and establishes certain education and data reporting requirements related to, involuntary commitment.* S4476 APP7 /9/2025 Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. SJR76 APP 1/30/2025 Designates second Friday in December of each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey to recognize contributions of paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs).* SJR140 APP 3/31/2025 Designates month of March of each year as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month."
555 Northfield Avenue, Suite C
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
(862) 930-7071
New Jersey General Assembly
Rosy Bagolie
A1669 APP 6/28/2024 Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.* A1672 APP 3/6/2025 Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement. A1677 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes extended terms for lease and purchase contracts for electric school buses; permits New Jersey School Boards Association to serve as government aggregator to obtain energy services for local units.* A1825 APP 5/8/2025 Establishes certain guidelines for SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid concerning step therapy protocols. A1899 APP 2/3/2025 Expands authority of pharmacy technician in administering drugs and vaccines and permits certain pharmacists and pharmacy interns, externs, and technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccine.* A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A2288 APP 8/13/2024 Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.* A2884 APP 8/22/2024 Provides for purchase of PFRS credit for service as class two special law enforcement officer. A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3518 APP 7/23/2025 Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.* A3772 APP 7/10/2024 Revises process for property tax lien holder to foreclose right to redeem a property tax lien; allows property owner to protect remaining equity. A3861 APP 7/22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A3940 APP 5/8/2025 Modifies regulation of mortuary science and establishes oversight of mortuary and embalming science.* A4059 APP 5/14/2024 Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY 2025 appropriations act. A4113 APP 7/8/2025 Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education. A4148 APP 12/12/2024 Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.* A4161 APP 5/14/2024 Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program to restore certain portions of State school aid reductions; permits certain school districts to exceed tax levy growth limitation in 2024-2025 school year; appropriates $44.7 million.* A4163 APP 4/23/2025 Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.* A4425 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025. A4533 APP 9/12/2024 Revises certain sections of law concerning financing mechanisms for school facilities projects of regular operating districts. A4751 APP 5/8/2025 Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer. A5077 APP 6/30/2025 Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data. A5152 APP 12/31/2024 Reschedules June 2025 primary election date; provides for adjustment of certain election related deadlines. A5199 APP 7/1/2025 Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment. A5466 APP 7/8/2025 Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.* A5803 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies tax on certain forms of online gaming and wagering. A5810APP6/30/2025 Promotes equity in health insurance appeal process. AJR86 APP 5/22/2024 Designating fourth Wednesday in May of each year as "Crisis Professionals Day." AJR166 APP 4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. S871 APP 12/12/2024 Establishes eligibility for enrollment in PERS and subsequent retirement benefits for certain county fire instructors under certain conditions. S1439 APP 7/8/2025 Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.* S2082 APP 5/17/2024 Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.* S2236 APP 4/22/2025 Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. S2311 APP 9/12/2024 Requires criminal history background check for individuals seeking licensure issued by boards regulating certain health care professions. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S2810 APP 9/12/2024 Changes membership of board of trustees of SPRS to remove requirement that two members be private citizens. S2837 APP 9/4/2024 Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election. S2875 APP 9/6/2024 Makes certain changes to calculation of minimum loss ratio requirements for health benefits plans in individual and small employer markets. S2876 APP 8/22/2024 Designates State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 interchange as "Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange." * S3199 APP 5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3201 APP 11/18/2024 Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances. S3388 APP 4/22/2025 Allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescriptions. S3407 APP 9/12/2024 Requires payment of prevailing wage for projects financed through commercial property assessed clean energy program. S3608 APP 11/25/2024 Permits restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage retailers and manufacturers to conduct business within designated outdoor space or on public sidewalk. S3881 APP 1/30/2025 Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2025 environmental infrastructure funding program. S3933 APP 6/30/2025 Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000. S4170 APP 5/9/2025 Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center." S4476 APP 7/9/2025 Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. SJR76 APP 1/30/2025 Designates second Friday in December of each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey to recognize contributions of paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs).* SJR140 APP 3/31/2025 Designates month of March of each year as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month."
651 Old Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039
973-535-5017
New Jersey General Assembly
Alixon Collazos-Gill
A1476 APP 1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A3128 APP 7/22/2025 Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.* A3414 APP 2/3/2025 Modifies regulation of student permits by NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and establishes oversight of individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians.* A5121 APP 1/30/2025 Appropriates $49.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects, and Green Acres Program administrative costs. AJR46 APP 10/30/2024 Designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey.* AJR166 APP 4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. S912 APP 11/18/2024 Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.* S2082 APP 5/17/2024 Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.* S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S2869 APP 8/8/2024 Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.* S3384 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025. S3466 APP 3/17/2025 Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation program; provides aid for watershed lands.* S3587 APP 4/1/2025 Upgrades, and in some circumstances provides for extended terms of imprisonment for, certain retail theft crimes, addresses gift card fraud, and authorizes new Attorney General initiatives to address organized retail theft.* S4170 APP 5/9/2025 Designates State House Complex Welcome Center as "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center." SJR14 APP 11/18/2024 Designates third Sunday of November of each year as "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims" in NJ. SJR140 APP 3/31/2025 Designates month of March of each year as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month."
39 South Fullerton Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 3
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
(973) 509-0388
New Jersey Senate
Renee Burgess
Irvington Democratic County Committee, South Ward District Leader 2008-present
•Irvington Council 2014-22, President 2019-22
Irvington Board of Education 2002-14, President 2007-09, Vice President 2005-07
Committees
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Joint Committee on Housing Affordability (JCHA)
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Joint Committee on the Public Schools (JPS)
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Budget and Appropriations (SBA)
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Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (SHH)
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Judiciary (SJU)
Approved Bills
A4 APP 3/20/2024 Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million. A1476 APP 1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A1669 APP 6/28/2024 Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.* A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A2288 APP 8/13/2024 Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.* A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3772 APP 7/10/2024 Revises process for property tax lien holder to foreclose right to redeem a property tax lien; allows property owner to protect remaining equity. A3939 APP 6/3/2024 Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP, but who are eligible for SHBP by virtue of public employment. A4163 APP 4/23/2025 Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.* A4897 APP 7/22/2025 Revises law requiring certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline. AJR211 APP 5/8/2025 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. S715 APP 1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S720 APP 1/30/2025 Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances. S1430 APP 12/12/2024 Provides for expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding.* S1439 APP 7/8/2025 Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.* S2188 APP 9/12/2024 Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.* S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S3562 APP 4/22/2025 Provides for designation and establishment of Public Health Institute in New Jersey. S3611 APP 12/12/2024 Provides grant to study and map mental health care resources for children; makes appropriation. S3910 APP 7/9/2025 Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.* S3961 APP 7/8/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to offer no-fee option to parents for making school lunch and other payments; requires payment processing platforms used by certain schools to provide users with information on user fees.* S4263 APP 7/22/2025 Revises certain provisions concerning, and establishes certain education and data reporting requirements related to, involuntary commitment.* S4567 APP 8/4/2025 Appropriates $107,999,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition, park development, and planning projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
660 Stuyvesant Avenue
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
(862) 231-6577
Fax: (862) 955-3966
New Jersey General Assembly
Cleopatra Tucker
General Assembly 2008-present
Committees
Military and Veterans' Affairs (AMV), Chair
Aging and Human Services (AHU), Vice-Chair
Approved Bills
A1825 APP 5/8/2025 Establishes certain guidelines for SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid concerning step therapy protocols. AJR211 APP 5/8/2025 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. S1445 APP 3/7/2025 Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. S2423 APP 3/17/2025 Renames Juvenile Justice Commission as Youth Justice Commission. S3052 APP 7/22/2025 Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation. SJR30 APP 6/23/2025 Designates June 23 of each year as "International Widows' Day."
A1744, A1745 A144-Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications. A1745-Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
New Jersey Senate
M. Teresa Ruiz
Senate 2008-present, Majority Leader 2022-present, Senate President Pro Tempore 2018-2021, Assistant Majority Leader 2010-2017
Committees
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Legislative Oversight (SLO), Vice-Chair
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Joint Budget Oversight (JBOC)
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Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opp (JEJ)
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Budget and Appropriations (SBA)
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Select Committee (SSC)
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Approved Bills
A4 APP 3/20/2024 Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million. A1476 APP 1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A1948 APP 8/4/2025 Requires VCCO to issue annual report to Governor and Legislature. A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A2280 APP 9/9/2024 Codifies prohibition of discriminatory practices in real estate appraisals and requires real estate appraisers to complete anti-bias training. A2288 APP 8/13/2024 Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.* A3128 APP 7/22/2025 Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.* A3414 APP 2/3/2025 Modifies regulation of student permits by NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and establishes oversight of individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians.* A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3518 APP7/23/2025 Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.* A3861 APP7 /22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A4091 APP 3/6/2025 Expands services that can be provided by audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.* A4534 APP 9/12/2024 Revises definition of qualified assistance fund expenses under UEZ program to include costs of transportation infrastructure projects and related debt service. A4572 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses. A4619 APP 9/4/2024 Modifies certain provisions of Historic Property Reinvestment and Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive programs. A4811 APP 10/22/2024 Makes supplemental appropriation of $20 million for provision of Summer Tuition Aid Grants in summer 2025; provides conditional authority for transfer of additional resources to Summer Tuition Aid Grants account.* A5077 APP 6/30/2025 Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data. A5606 APP 6/4/2025 Amends Fiscal Year 2025 annual appropriations act to clarify distribution of Meals on Wheels Program grant to Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. A5908 APP 7/9/2025 Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education. AJR 166 APP4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. AJR211 APP 5/8/2025 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. AJR 217APP 3/31/2025 Designates April 9 of each year as "Paul Robeson Day" in State of New Jersey. S715 APP 1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S720 APP 1/30/2025 Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances. S912 APP 11/18/2024 Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.* S1313 APP 5/1/2024 Establishes procedure for certification of LGBTQ+ business.* S1325 APP 11/18/2024 Authorizes electronic delivery of documents relating to portable electronics insurance. S1430 APP 12/12/2024 Provides for expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding.* S1439 APP 7/8/2025 Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.* S2167 APP 7/22/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.* S2188 APP 9/12/2024 Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.* S2236 APP 4/22/2025 Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. S2331 APP 1/30/2025 "Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act"; establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody of DCPP. S2344 APP 7/26/2024 Limits availability of Child Care Facilities Improvement Program grants funded through Child Care Revitalization Act to licensed child care centers. S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S2652 APP 11/18/2024 Revises statutory terms pertaining to sexual exploitation or abuse of children. S2837 APP 9/4/2024 Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election. S2869 APP 8/8/2024 Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.* S2969 APP 4/11/2024 Provides counties discretion related to retirement of county debt service and amount that can be raised under property tax levy cap. S3179 APP 1/30/2025 Concerns certain emergency operations plans required to be submitted to law enforcement agencies. S3235 APP 9/12/2024 Regulates production and sale of certain intoxicating hemp products. S3368 APP 9/12/2024 Concerns law protecting residential tenants from lead-based paint hazards. S3474 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates $10,067,905 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for certain administrative expenses. S3525 APP 5/9/2025 Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.* S3611 APP 12/12/2024 Provides grant to study and map mental health care resources for children; makes appropriation. S3620 APP 4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. S3787 APP 7/8/2025 Requires municipal tax collectors who obtain payments in lieu of taxes under "Long Term Tax Exemption Law" to transmit county portion directly to county. S3910 APP 7/9/2025 Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.* S3928 APP 7/8/2025 Limits general application of certain consumer contracts. S3933 APP 6/30/2025 Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000. S3961 APP 7/8/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to offer no-fee option to parents for making school lunch and other payments; requires payment processing platforms used by certain schools to provide users with information on user fees.* S3982 APP 7/22/2025 Requires certain information be provided to parent at least two business days prior to annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting; establishes IEP Improvement Working Group in DOE.* S4162 APP 7/8/2025 Limits use or disclosure of certain education records. S4476 APP 7/9/2025 Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. S4567 APP 8/4/2025 Appropriates $107,999,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition, park development, and planning projects, and for certain administrative expenses. S4632 APP 6/30/2025 Establishes grant program in DOE for public schools to purchase and install point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets.* SJR76 APP 1/30/2025 Designates second Friday in December of each year as "PSRPs in Our Schools Day" in New Jersey to recognize contributions of paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs).*
475 Bloomfield Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07107
(973) 484-1000
New Jersey General Assembly
Eliana Pintor-Marin
Newark Board of Education Advisory Board Member 2008-2014
General Assembly 2013-present, Budget Chair 2018-present
Committees
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Budget (ABU), Chair
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Appropriations (AAP)
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Select Committee on Ballot Design (ABD)
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Joint Budget Oversight (JBOC)
Approved Bills
A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A2288 APP 8/13/2024 Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.* A3128 APP 7/22/2025 Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.* A3939 APP 6/3/2024 Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP, but who are eligible for SHBP by virtue of public employment. A4046 APP 7/10/2024 Extends certain accommodations for businesses participating in State economic development programs. A4163 APP 4/23/2025 Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.* A4619 APP 9/4/2024 Modifies certain provisions of Historic Property Reinvestment and Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive programs. A4702 APP 6/28/2024 Phases out sales and use tax exemption on zero emission vehicles; repeals annual sales tax holiday for certain school supplies and sport or recreational equipment. A4707 APP 3/6/2025 Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain real property and improvements in City of Camden in Camden County. A5170 APP 7/22/2025 Requires State to purchase certain unused tax credits issued under New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. A5795 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies certain provisions of "New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Act." A5807 APP 6/30/2025 Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriations of $142,615,000; adds various language provisions to FY2025 Appropriations Act. A5810 APP 6/30/2025 Promotes equity in health insurance appeal process. A5908 APP 7/9/2025 Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education. S1323 APP 1/23/2025 Revises various provisions concerning New Jersey Aspire Program and surrender of tax credits issued under New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020.* S1445 APP 3/7/2025 Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. S2024 APP 6/28/2024 Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions. S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S2837 APP 9/4/2024 Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election. S2969 APP 4/11/2024 Provides counties discretion related to retirement of county debt service and amount that can be raised under property tax levy cap. S3192 APP 7/10/2024 "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act." S3275 APP 7/10/2024 Revises various provisions of film and digital media content production tax credit program.* S3511 APP 6/28/2024 Appropriates $393,480,000 from "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; establishes process for authorizing future appropriations for debt defeasance and capital projects. S3787 APP 7/8/2025 Requires municipal tax collectors who obtain payments in lieu of taxes under "Long Term Tax Exemption Law" to transmit county portion directly to county. S4618 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies certain requirements and award availability under film and digital media content production tax credit program.
263 Lafayette Street, First Floor
Newark, New Jersey 07105
(973) 589-0713
New Jersey General Assembly
Shanique Speight
Newark Public Schools Advisory Board Vice Chair 2007-12
General Assembly 2018-present, Deputy Speaker 2024-present, Deputy Parliamentarian 2022-2023
•Aide to Senator M. Teresa Ruiz 2009-2010
Committees
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Aging and Human Services (AHU), Chair
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Health (AHE), Vice-Chair
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Regulated Professions (ARP), Vice-Chair
Approved Bills
A4 APP 3/20/2024 Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million. A1476 APP 1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A1495 APP 3/20/2024 Exempts receipts from sales of materials, supplies, and services for certain affordable housing projects from sales and use tax. A1669 APP 6/28/2024 Removes obstacles to teacher certification for certain teachers; repeals law establishing alternative certificate of eligibility.* A1672 APP 3/6/2025 Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement. A1677 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes extended terms for lease and purchase contracts for electric school buses; permits New Jersey School Boards Association to serve as government aggregator to obtain energy services for local units.* A1825 APP 5/8/2025 Establishes certain guidelines for SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid concerning step therapy protocols. A1899 APP 2/3/2025 Expands authority of pharmacy technician in administering drugs and vaccines and permits certain pharmacists and pharmacy interns, externs, and technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccine.* A1948 APP 8/4/2025 Requires VCCO to issue annual report to Governor and Legislature. A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A2267 APP 3/20/2024 Requires HMFA to establish affordable housing insurance pilot program; appropriates $5 million.* A2280 APP 9/9/2024 Codifies prohibition of discriminatory practices in real estate appraisals and requires real estate appraisers to complete anti-bias training. A2288 APP 8/13/2024 Establishes Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery in DOE.* A2296 APP 3/20/2024 Permits municipality to authorize municipal clerk to submit certain written statements concerning affordable housing.* A2813 APP5 /8/2025 Enters NJ in Social Work Licensure Compact. A2884 APP 8/22/2024 Provides for purchase of PFRS credit for service as class two special law enforcement officer. A2890 APP 9/12/2024 Permits temporary appointment of additional members to the Board of Review in the Division of Employment Security. A3128 APP 7/22/2025 Authorizes HMFA to use certain tax credits; directs HMFA to conduct tax credit auctions to provide financial assistance for certain housing purposes.* A3364 APP 7/22/2024 Clarifies cap on fees imposed, and modifies definition of participating county, under "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act."* A3414 APP 2/3/2025 Modifies regulation of student permits by NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and establishes oversight of individuals seeking employment as shampoo technicians.* A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3772 APP 7/10/2024 Revises process for property tax lien holder to foreclose right to redeem a property tax lien; allows property owner to protect remaining equity. A3853 APP 12/31/2024 Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth until July 1, 2026.* A3861 APP 7/22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A3894 APP 2/3/2025 Amends certain fire safety statutes to update licensure and equipment requirements and liability, fee, and penalty provisions; expands membership of Fire Protection Equipment Advisory Committee.* A3904 APP 3/6/2025 Requires geotechnical testing and certain monitoring of transportation projects. A3939 APP 6/3/2024 Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP, but who are eligible for SHBP by virtue of public employment. A4035 APP 9/12/2024 Requires State to sell as surplus property certain land and improvements in Morris County known as Central Park School.* A4043 APP 12/12/2024 Redirects portion of worker's unemployment compensation trust fund contribution to unemployment compensation administration fund.* A4059 APP 5/14/2024 Requires Commissioner of Education to permit certain school districts losing State school aid to submit budgets after enactment of FY 2025 appropriations act. A4091 APP 3/6/2025 Expands services that can be provided by audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.* A4113 APP 7/8/2025 Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education. A4148 APP 12/12/2024 Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.* A4161 APP 5/14/2024 Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program to restore certain portions of State school aid reductions; permits certain school districts to exceed tax levy growth limitation in 2024-2025 school year; appropriates $44.7 million.* A4163APP4/23/2025 Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.* A4360 APP 8/22/2024 "New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act"; requires DCA to establish design professional self-certification program. A4425 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2025. A4447 APP 10/30/2024 Allows certain health care practitioners referrals to pharmacies to be made in accordance with certain professional standards. A4458 APP 7/10/2024 Establishes exemptions and revises implementation timeline for requirement that newly constructed townhouses be installed with automatic fire sprinkler system. A4478 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2025; makes appropriation. A4533APP9/12/2024 Revises certain sections of law concerning financing mechanisms for school facilities projects of regular operating districts. A4572APP7/10/2024 Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses. A4581APP7/10/2024 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY 2025. A4587APP7/10/2024 Increases hours required for individual to obtain licensure as teacher in cosmetology and hairstyling or as massage and bodywork therapist. A4619APP9/4/2024 Modifies certain provisions of Historic Property Reinvestment and Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive programs. A4684APP3/6/2025 Removes certain limitations on recovery for victims of certain sexual offenses. A4702APP6/28/2024 Phases out sales and use tax exemption on zero emission vehicles; repeals annual sales tax holiday for certain school supplies and sport or recreational equipment. A4707APP3/6/2025 Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain real property and improvements in City of Camden in Camden County. A4751APP5/8/2025 Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer. A4765APP7/17/2025 Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.* A4811APP10/22/2024 Makes supplemental appropriation of $20 million for provision of Summer Tuition Aid Grants in summer 2025; provides conditional authority for transfer of additional resources to Summer Tuition Aid Grants account.* A4897APP7/22/2025 Revises law requiring certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline. A4937APP7/1/2025 Concerns satellite cannabis dispensaries, Cannabis Regulatory Commission membership, and post-employment restrictions on State employees.* A4968APP1/30/2025 Modifies list of transportation infrastructure projects eligible to receive loans from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2025. A5077APP6/30/2025 Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data. A5116APP3/6/2025 Revises design of primary election ballots and certain primary election procedures; provides for ballots to be arranged by office block; removes State committee members from primary process; requires reporting on primary elections by Division of Elections.* A5151APP12/31/2024 Allows public bodies to continue using newspapers for required public notices and legal advertisements until certain specified date regardless of format.* A5170APP7/22/2025 Requires State to purchase certain unused tax credits issued under New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. A5199APP7/1/2025 Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment. A5381APP7/23/2025 Provides medical documentation requirement for certain members of PERS, PFRS, and SPRS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; removes filing deadline.* A5466APP7/8/2025 Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.* AJR46APP10/30/2024 Designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey.* AJR86APP5/22/2024 Designating fourth Wednesday in May of each year as "Crisis Professionals Day." AJR159APP3/17/2025 Designates November 14 of each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. AJR166APP4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. AJR211APP5/8/2025 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. AJR217APP3/31/2025 Designates April 9 of each year as "Paul Robeson Day" in State of New Jersey. S349APP5/2/2024 Concerns motor vehicles overtaking certain pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances. S715APP1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S720APP1/30/2025 Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances. S912APP11/18/2024 Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.* S1323APP1/23/2025 Revises various provisions concerning New Jersey Aspire Program and surrender of tax credits issued under New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020.* S1422APP3/20/2024 Allows taxpayers to utilize alternative method of depreciation of certain expenditures in connection with construction of new affordable housing developments. S1433APP12/12/2024 Designates bridge over Crosswicks Creek on Interstate Highway Route 295 North as "Benjamin Moore and the 693rd Sapper Company Memorial Highway." S1445APP3/7/2025 Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. S2082APP5/17/2024 Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.* S2188APP9/12/2024 Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.* S2236APP4/22/2025 Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. S2310 APP 11/18/2024 Requires transparency concerning compensation with promotional opportunities and in employment listings. S2331 APP 1/30/2025 "Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act"; establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody of DCPP. S2344 APP 7/26/2024 Limits availability of Child Care Facilities Improvement Program grants funded through Child Care Revitalization Act to licensed child care centers. S2435 APP 9/12/2024 Revises certain requirements concerning eligibility for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund." S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S2652 APP 11/18/2024 Revises statutory terms pertaining to sexual exploitation or abuse of children. S2792 APP 7/10/2024 Appropriates $500,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and "2009 Farmland Preservation Fund" to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes. S2822 APP 8/22/2024 Revises workers' compensation law to increase contingency attorney fee cap in contingency case from 20 percent to 25 percent. S2825 APP 7/10/2024 Removes time limitation on issuance of additional alcoholic beverage licenses within boundaries of former federal military installations. S2837 APP 9/4/2024 Authorizes school districts to submit separate proposals for additional spending for subsequent budget year at special school election. S2869 APP 8/8/2024 Establishes penalties for employers who disclose or threaten to disclose employee's immigration status for purpose of concealing violation of State wage, benefit or tax laws.* S2875 APP 9/6/2024 Makes certain changes to calculation of minimum loss ratio requirements for health benefits plans in individual and small employer markets. S3052 APP 7/22/2025 Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation. S3192 APP 7/10/2024 "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act." S3199 APP 5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3235 APP 9/12/2024 Regulates production and sale of certain intoxicating hemp products. S3275 APP 7/10/2024 Revises various provisions of film and digital media content production tax credit program.* S3308 APP 1/30/2025 Requires electric public utilities to implement certain improvements to interconnection process for certain grid supply solar facilities and energy storage facilities.* S3353 APP 5/9/2025 Directs State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practice for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms, and establishes such housing as eligible for "Right to Farm" protection. S3368APP9/12/2024 Concerns law protecting residential tenants from lead-based paint hazards. S3388 APP 4/22/2025 Allows pharmacists to transfer Schedule II attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescriptions.
New Jersey Senate
Brittany Timberlake
Essex County Board of Freeholders President 2014-18
Senate 2024-present
General Assembly 2018-2023
Committees
Economic Growth (SEG)
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Transportation (STR)
Approved Bills
A4APP3/20/2024 Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million. A1476APP1/13/2025 Establishes "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." A1677 APP 7/10/2024 Authorizes extended terms for lease and purchase contracts for electric school buses; permits New Jersey School Boards Association to serve as government aggregator to obtain energy services for local units.* A2027 APP 6/28/2024 Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.* A3446 APP 12/9/2024 "Freedom to Read Act"; establishes requirements for library material in public school libraries and public libraries; protects school library staff members and librarians.* A3861 APP 7/22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A3904 APP 3/6/2025 Requires geotechnical testing and certain monitoring of transportation projects. A4148 APP 12/12/2024 Requires DOH to develop informational materials on type 1 diabetes and DOE to distribute to parents and guardians of enrolled students.* A4619 APP 9/4/2024 Modifies certain provisions of Historic Property Reinvestment and Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive programs. A5067 APP 4/22/2025 Requires appointment of alternate members of Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission. A5466 APP 7/8/2025 Requires BPU to study effects of data centers on electricity costs.* A5736 APP 7/8/2025 Updates certain notification requirements in "Energy Bill Watch" program. S715 APP 1/23/2025 Requires AG to establish rape kit tracking system. S2607 APP 9/12/2024 Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes. S3189 APP 6/30/2025 Makes various changes to "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act" and Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program; repeals "New Jersey Ignite Act."* S3199 APP 5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3368 APP 9/12/2024 Concerns law protecting residential tenants from lead-based paint hazards. S3525 APP 5/9/2025 Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.* S3620 APP 4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. S3670 APP 10/30/2024 Provides for mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida. S3879 APP1/30/2025 Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2025.
520 Main Street, Suite 1
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
(973) 395-1166
New Jersey General Assembly
Carmen Morales
Essex County College Trustee 2017-2023
General Assembly 2024-present
Committees
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Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture (ACE)
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Labor (ALA)
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Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opp (JEJ)
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Joint Committee on the Public Schools (JPS)
Approved Bills
A2813 APP 5/8/2025 Enters NJ in Social Work Licensure Compact. A3518 APP 7/23/2025 Requires MVC to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards.* A3861 APP 7/22/2024 "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act." A4163 APP 4/23/2025 Requires health insurers to provide coverage for biomarker precision medical testing.* A5077 APP 6/30/2025 Extends statutory pause on collection of student growth objective data. AJR166 APP 4/11/2025 Urges Congress to continue progress on National Museum of the American Latino. AJR211 APP 5/8/2025 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. S684 APP 1/30/2025 Requires telecommunications, cable television, and Internet service providers to allow for service contracts to be paused or canceled following service recipients's admission to long-term care facility.* S2082 APP 5/17/2024 Establishes New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force; clarifies collection of student growth data.* S2167 APP 7/22/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.* S2644 APP 8/13/2024 Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.* S3199 APP 5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3525APP5/9/2025 Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.* S3620 APP 4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. S3787 APP 7/8/2025 Requires municipal tax collectors who obtain payments in lieu of taxes under "Long Term Tax Exemption Law" to transmit county portion directly to county. S3879 APP 1/30/2025 Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2025. S3910 APP 7/9/2025 Makes various changes to provision of preschool aid and facilities requirements; establishes Universal Preschool Implementation Steering Committee; requires full-day kindergarten in all school districts.* S3933 APP 6/30/2025 Establishes School Supervisor Mentorship Pilot Program; appropriates $500,000. S3961 APP 7/8/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to offer no-fee option to parents for making school lunch and other payments; requires payment processing platforms used by certain schools to provide users with information on user fees.* S3982 APP 7/22/2025 Requires certain information be provided to parent at least two business days prior to annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting; establishes IEP Improvement Working Group in DOE.* S4162 APP 7/8/2025 Limits use or disclosure of certain education records. S4476 APP 7/9/2025 Permits awarding of contracts for certain preschool education services by resolution of board of education; extends maximum length of preschool education services contracts to three years. S4567 APP 8/4/2025 Appropriates $107,999,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition, park development, and planning projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
152 Franklin Street
Belleville, New Jersey 07109
(973) 450-0484
Fax: (973) 450-0487
New Jersey General Assembly
Michael Venezia
Director of Human Resources, Essex County Schools of Technology
Township of Bloomfield Mayor 2014-2024, Councilman 2011-2013
Committees
Approved Bills
A4705 APP 6/28/2024 Increases annual assessment on net written premiums of HMOs from five percent to six percent. A5381 APP 7/23/2025 Provides medical documentation requirement for certain members of PERS, PFRS, and SPRS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; removes filing deadline.* A5736 APP 7/8/2025 Updates certain notification requirements in "Energy Bill Watch" program. A5805 APP 6/30/2025 Modifies tax rate on certain nicotine products. AJR217 APP 3/31/2025 Designates April 9 of each year as "Paul Robeson Day" in State of New Jersey. S912 APP11/18/2024 Establishes requirements concerning provision of postpartum care, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth information and development of personalized postpartum care plans.* S1430 APP 12/12/2024 Provides for expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding.* S2167 APP 7/22/2025 Requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with breakfast and lunch standards adopted by USDA.* S3052 APP 7/22/2025 Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation. S3199vvAPPvv5/9/2025 Establishes New Jersey-Haiti Commission. S3201 APP 11/18/2024 Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances. S3525 APP 5/9/2025 Requires financial institutions to allow mortgagors to make biweekly and semi-monthly payments and payments to mortgage principal.* S3620 APP 4/22/2025 Requires electric and gas public utilities to establish "Energy Bill Watch" program and include certain information in bills and notices to customers. SJR71 APP 12/12/2024 Designates first week of May of each year as Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week.
