Legislative Update
Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 6, Annex. (Revised 02/28/2022)
S282 The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans. Passed
S509 Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses. Passed
S875 Requires Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in DHS to accept permanent change of station order for purposes of satisfying residency requirement for provision of home and community based services under certain circumstances. Passed
SCR88 [bill added] Condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukraine's government and citizens. Passed
SR15 Urges DRPA to create toll discount program for military veterans. Passed
SR63 [bill added] Recognizes May 2 to May 8, 2022 as Trenton Navy Week in New Jersey. Passed
Assembly, 11:00a Caucus; 1:00p Voting Session.
A642 Concerns use of steel slag as aggregate. Passed
A655 Exempts discharge of student loan debt of certain veterans through the federal Total and Permanent Disability discharge process from taxation under the gross income tax. Passed
A856 Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions. Passed
A1189 Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet. Passed
A1281 Extends period of time for filing special education due process petitions related to COVID-19 school closures and periods of virtual, remote, hybrid, or in-person instruction. Passed
A1376 Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay parking tickets; requires registration suspension for more than five parking tickets. Passed
A1438 Increases maximum penalty for certain violations concerning asbestos hazard abatement; allocates moneys from increased penalties to asbestos programs. Passed
A1455 Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to issue identification card to Gold Star Family Member. Passed
A1463 Clarifies penalties for certain violations of pretrial release; directs prosecutor to provide written notice of release to victim. Passed
A1591 Makes $2.5 million in federal funds available to EDA to support veteran-owned businesses in need. Passed
A1662 Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches. Passed
A1693 Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities. Passed
A1719 Requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to undergo implicit bias and cultural competency training. Passed
A1720 Requires cultural diversity and implicit bias training be included in police basic training curriculum. Passed
A2021 Requires embryo storage facilities to record and report health information of patients in manner that is consistent with certain federal laws. Passed
A2026 Reduces from 18 to 12 specific credit hours required for Animal Health Technician job title in civil service; allows substitution of five years of experience for education requirement. Passed
A2043 "New Jersey Disability Savings Act." Amended on the Floor
A2066 Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator. Passed
A2654 Requires chief law enforcement officer of municipal police departments to hold two community roundtables on police relations each year. Passed
AJR57 Expresses support for commissioning of SSN-796, U.S.S. New Jersey, in New Jersey. Passed
AJR59 Designates February 28 of each year as "Amistad Day." Passed
AJR98 Designates January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution of NJ. Passed
AR96 Changes membership of Budget and Labor Committees; clarifies that bill or resolution may be listed on committee agenda for purposes of amendment. Passed
S905 Extends period of time for filing special education due process petitions related to COVID-19 school closures and periods of virtual, remote, hybrid, or in-person instruction. Passed
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, 1:00p, 1st Floor, Committee Room 4, Annex. (Revised 02/25/2022)
S330 Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy. Passed with Committee Amendments
S343 Increases, from 18 percent to 30 percent, amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments. Passed
S660 Establishes that "100 percent Disabled Veterans" are not required to submit to MVC certain documentation to renew parking privileges. Passed
S676 Indexes for inflation taxable income brackets under New Jersey gross income tax. Passed
S737 Excludes contributions made to certain retirement savings plans under gross income tax. Passed with Committee Substitute
S757 Authorizes special occasion events at certain farms on preserved farmland, under certain conditions. Passed
S783 Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund and Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council; provides for funds received from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs. Passed
S1535 Permits counties to operate airports as county utilities; provides that bonds for county and municipal airport purposes be issued in accordance with provisions of "Local Bond Law." Passed
S1802 [bill added] Makes $25 million supplemental appropriation to HMFA for Capital Improvement Assistance Program. Passed
S1889 [bill added] Prohibits government dealings with businesses associated with Belarus or Russia. Passed with committee amendments
Senate, 10:00a Committees at Call of Senate President; 12:00p Party Conferences; 1:00p Party Caucus; 2:00p Voting Session. (Revised 03/03/2022)
ACR115 Condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukraine's government and citizens. Passed
S144 Establishes "COVID-19 Frontline and Healthcare Worker Memorial Commission." Passed
S330 Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy. Passed
S343 Increases, from 18 percent to 30 percent, amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments. Passed
S356 Provides for lifetime disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle and transportation network company vehicle for persons convicted of human trafficking. Passed
S380 Establishes Disparity in Treatment of Persons with Disabilities in Underrepresented Communities Commission in DCA. Passed
S464 Revises conditions for use of virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement. Passed
S521 Expressly authorizes medical cannabis patients under 18 years of age to have up to four designated caregivers. Passed
S660 Establishes that "100 percent Disabled Veterans" are not required to submit to MVC certain documentation to renew parking privileges. Passed
S737 Excludes contributions made to certain retirement savings plans under gross income tax. Passed
S757 Authorizes special occasion events at certain farms on preserved farmland, under certain conditions. Passed
S783 Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund and Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council; provides for funds received from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs. Passed
S875 Requires Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in DHS to accept permanent change of station order for purposes of satisfying residency requirement for provision of home and community based services under certain circumstances. Passed
S891 Prohibits tax preparers from engaging in certain practices involving refund anticipation checks and loans. Passed
S902 Imposes consumer protection requirements on service contract providers. Passed
S951 Excludes certain contributions to deferred compensation plans and provides deduction for certain individual retirement savings under the gross income tax. Combined and Passed
S1104 Revises requirements and process for temporary courtesy licenses and certificates issued by State Board of Examiners, NJ Board of Nursing, and other professional and occupational licensing boards to nonresident military spouses. Passed
S1535 Permits counties to operate airports as county utilities; provides that bonds for county and municipal airport purposes be issued in accordance with provisions of "Local Bond Law." Passed
S1802 Makes $25 million supplemental appropriation to HMFA for Capital Improvement Assistance Program. Passed
S1889 Prohibits government dealings with businesses associated with Belarus or Russia. Passed
SCR88 Condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukraine's government and citizens. Substituted and Passed
SR15 Urges DRPA to create toll discount program for military veterans. Passed
SR63 Recognizes May 2 to May 8, 2022 as Trenton Navy Week in New Jersey. Passed
SR66 [bill added] Urges Governor to immediately address unemployment claim backlog and reopen State offices closed to public. Passed
