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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 26)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 1682 Requires Labor Movement History be Included in Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
Dec. 19, 2024 NJ A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
Dec. 19, 2024 NJ A 4954 Requires Members of Historic Preservation Commissions to Take a Historic Preservation Planning Course Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4706 Amends Previous Tax Law to Reduce Property Tax Rates for Seniors 65 and Older Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (54 - 13)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 2962 Requires Contractors Subject to the Prevailing Wage Law Provide Orientation to New Employees Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 2310 Requires Transparency on Compensation with Promotional Opportunities and in Employment Listings Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3432 Establishes Program for Artificial Intelligence Investments Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
May 13, 2024 NJ S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
April 15, 2024 NJ A 4161 Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
April 15, 2024 NJ A 2294 Establishes Foreclosure Protections for Residents Whose Homes were Damaged by Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - House (71 - 1)
March 18, 2024 NJ A 4 Establishes a New Framework for Determining and Enforcing Municipalities' Affordable Housing Obligations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 25)
March 18, 2024 NJ A 2267 Requires the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency Establishes a Pilot Program to Support Insurance Premiums Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 14)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Bill Passed - House (61 - 8)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (67 - 8)
Feb. 12, 2024 NJ A 2390 Specifies that Grant Preferences Given to Municipalities that Meet Housing Requirements Do Not Apply to Municipalities Seeking to Meet Those Requirements Bill Passed - House (64 - 15)
Feb. 12, 2024 NJ A 1495 Exempts Receipts from Sales to Contractors or Repairmen of Materials, Supplies, or Services Related to the Construction Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
Feb. 12, 2024 NJ A 2296 Authorizes Municipal Governing Body to Delegate to the Municipal Clerk the Authority to Issue Certain Approvals of Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (74 - 5)
Feb. 12, 2024 NJ A 3337 Exempts Certain Projects for Affordable Housing from Property Tax Bill Passed - House (64 - 12)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Bill Passed - House (46 - 27)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 2841 Increases the Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ A 5910 Increases Annual Legislature Salaries Starting in 2026 Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
Dec. 21, 2023 NJ A 3690 Authorizes Minors to Vote in a State Primary Election if They Turn 18 Prior to the General Election Date Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 19)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Bill Passed - House (38 - 23)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 2902 Authorizes Ticket Price Increases at Sports Events to Cover Event-Related Expenses Bill Passed - House (71 - 6)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3771 Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
June 30, 2023 NJ A 5415 Establishes a Zero-Interest Forgivable Loan Program to Provide Down-Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers Bill Passed - House (56 - 21)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3976 Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program in DOT Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
June 30, 2023 NJ A 5175 Extends Certain General Election Deadlines Bill Passed - House (75 - 3)
June 1, 2023 NJ A 4613 Establishes a Loan Redemption Program for Primary Care Physicians Bill Passed - House (63 - 11)
May 25, 2023 NJ A 5176 Requires Periodic Reporting of Election Results Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
March 30, 2023 NJ A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 19)
March 30, 2023 NJ S 2866 Establishes the Elections Transparency Act Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/30 A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 26)
1/30 A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
1/30 A 1682 Requires Labor Movement History be Included in Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
12/19 A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
12/19 A 4954 Requires Members of Historic Preservation Commissions to Take a Historic Preservation Planning Course Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
10/28 A 4706 Amends Previous Tax Law to Reduce Property Tax Rates for Seniors 65 and Older Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
10/28 S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (54 - 13)
10/28 A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
10/28 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
9/26 A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
9/26 S 2962 Requires Contractors Subject to the Prevailing Wage Law Provide Orientation to New Employees Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
9/26 S 2310 Requires Transparency on Compensation with Promotional Opportunities and in Employment Listings Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
6/28 A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
6/28 S 3432 Establishes Program for Artificial Intelligence Investments Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
6/28 S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
6/28 S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
6/28 A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
6/28 A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
6/28 A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
5/13 S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
4/15 A 4161 Establishes Stabilized School Budget Aid Grant Program Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
4/15 A 2294 Establishes Foreclosure Protections for Residents Whose Homes were Damaged by Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - House (71 - 1)
3/18 A 4 Establishes a New Framework for Determining and Enforcing Municipalities' Affordable Housing Obligations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 25)
3/18 A 2267 Requires the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency Establishes a Pilot Program to Support Insurance Premiums Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 14)
3/18 S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Bill Passed - House (61 - 8)
3/18 S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (67 - 8)
2/12 A 2390 Specifies that Grant Preferences Given to Municipalities that Meet Housing Requirements Do Not Apply to Municipalities Seeking to Meet Those Requirements Bill Passed - House (64 - 15)
2/12 A 1495 Exempts Receipts from Sales to Contractors or Repairmen of Materials, Supplies, or Services Related to the Construction Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
2/12 A 2296 Authorizes Municipal Governing Body to Delegate to the Municipal Clerk the Authority to Issue Certain Approvals of Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (74 - 5)
2/12 A 3337 Exempts Certain Projects for Affordable Housing from Property Tax Bill Passed - House (64 - 12)
1/08 S 723 Establishes a Domestic Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
1/08 S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Bill Passed - House (46 - 27)
1/08 S 2841 Increases the Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
1/08 A 5910 Increases Annual Legislature Salaries Starting in 2026 Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
12/21 A 3690 Authorizes Minors to Vote in a State Primary Election if They Turn 18 Prior to the General Election Date Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 19)
6/30 S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
6/30 S 3275 Requires the State Create a Website Outlining Individual's Reproductive Rights Bill Passed - House (38 - 23)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
6/30 S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
6/30 S 2902 Authorizes Ticket Price Increases at Sports Events to Cover Event-Related Expenses Bill Passed - House (71 - 6)
6/30 S 3771 Repeals Fees for Public Defenders Services Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - House (45 - 28)
6/30 A 5415 Establishes a Zero-Interest Forgivable Loan Program to Provide Down-Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers Bill Passed - House (56 - 21)
6/30 S 3976 Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program in DOT Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
6/30 A 5175 Extends Certain General Election Deadlines Bill Passed - House (75 - 3)
6/01 A 4613 Establishes a Loan Redemption Program for Primary Care Physicians Bill Passed - House (63 - 11)
5/25 A 5176 Requires Periodic Reporting of Election Results Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
3/30 A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 19)
3/30 S 2866 Establishes the Elections Transparency Act Bill Passed - House (45 - 31)
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