Friday, January 15th
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New Jersey Update
This afternoon, New Jersey reported an additional 5,490 positive PCR tests increasing the statewide total to 555,299. An additional 1,042 positive antigen tests were also announced, bringing the statewide total to 60,787. An additional 67 deaths were announced, increasing the statewide total to 18,229. The positivity rate is at 9.63% as of Monday and the rate of transmission is at 1.11.

Governor Murphy announced that there will be additional federal aide for child care and those who are unemployed, aide to help states re-open schools, keep frontline workers employed and to support small businesses to ensure our economic future.

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced 21,833 initial unemployment claims last week. NJ is pushing forward an additional $300 a week which could be seen as early as next Tuesday, January 19th.

Today, Governor Phil Murphy toured the vaccine mega site at New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center which also includes the command center for all 6 mega sites in NJ. The State plans on opening 6 mega sites and 259 smaller sites throughout the State. 160 distribution sites are already up and running. Department of Health Commissioner Persichilli announced that the Burlington County mega site will open today, with Atlantic and Bergen County sites opening next week. More than 1.5 million NJ residents have already registered for a vaccination since the State website launched last week and 310,595 have already been vaccinated. It is understood that 100,000 doses of the vaccine per week is not nearly enough for our State, but as the supply increases, more appointments will become available. To register for the COVID-19 vaccination, click here.

NJ State Police Colonel Callahan announced that NJ will be sending 53 troopers to Washington, D.C. for the President's inauguration on Wednesday, and they will be joining 571 members of the NJ National Guard.

The Governor added that in anticipation of protests this weekend, stay home if needed and avoid the Trenton area while we prepare for the worst, but hope for the best outcome.

Vaccinations for Phase 1B population began last week with sworn law enforcement and firefighters now eligible to receive the vaccine. For more information on the phased approach and priority groups, click here.

The 6 vaccination mega sites will be located in:
  • Atlantic County: Atlantic City Convention Center - opening next week
  • Bergen County: Racetrack at Meadowlands, East Rutherford - opening next week
  • Burlington County: Moorestown Mall - opening today
  • Gloucester County: Rowan College of South Jersey, Sewell - open
  • Middlesex County: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison - open
  • Morris County: Rockaway Townsquare - open

Governor Murphy signed an EO waiving the test requirements for any high school senior, class of 2021, who has satisfied other statutorily mandated qualifications to graduate. Additionally, the EO allows teachers awaiting certification to perform duties as a substitute teacher in an effort to maintain the workforce.

The Governor provided an update on vaccinations in NJ's long-term care facilities. 220 nursing home clinics have been completed, with both vaccine doses provided to staff and residents. A total of 28,500 nursing home residents and staff have received their first vaccination statewide.

New Jersey continues to close the gap in the digital divide this week with the number of students still lacking internet and equipment for online learning decreased by 1,100.

Governor Murphy announced that Shawn LaTourette will serve as Acting Commissioner of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection beginning on January 16th. DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe will be retiring from public service on January 15th having spent 40 years working to protect the environment.
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State of the State Address - 1/12/2021

Tuesday afternoon, Governor Murphy delivered his State of the State Address via a pre-recorded speech. Given the events of the past year and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the State, his remarks were heavily focused on the State's path to recovery. The Governor reiterated his commitment to making the State a more fair and equitable place for all, mentioning his Administration's and the Legislature's achievements over the past three years. 

Among the successes, Governor Murphy mentioned the minimum wage legislation, passing earned sick leave, and expanding paid family and medical leave, recent implementation of the millionaire’s tax, enabling larger earned income tax credit and a direct rebate, reducing premiums for some New Jerseyeans, the expansion of pre-k education, making record investments In public education, stabilizing property taxes, making community college tuition-free for thousands of New Jerseyans, and expanding job training programs.

Pertaining to COVID-19, six vaccine mega-sites are opening across the State, streamlining the vaccination process to enhance efficiency. Continuing his ardent belief that public health creates economic health, the Administration, through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, nearly 55,000 small businesses have received a grant or a loan award, and some startups have received guarantees for vital new capital.

Governor Murphy mentioned the signing of the new incentives law which he touted as a transparent and fair set of programs, which focuses on job-creating small businesses and innovative startups, promotes good-paying, future-focused jobs. 

The Governor reiterated the Administration's infrastructure commitment as to the ongoing and future gateway and tunnel projects to provide NJ safer and and more accountable systems for commuters, and anticipated a good working relationship with the incoming Biden Administration.

Following this, Governor Murphy mentioned the State's goal of a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050. Through the offshore wind port in South Jersey, Governor Murphy proclaimed that the initiative cemented NJ's place as the country’s leader in offshore wind, announcing up to 2,000 good-paying union jobs to our state, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments. The Administration is working with stakeholders to assess the needs and develop a robust and equitable green jobs workforce development strategy.

The Administration, Governor Murphy said, is committed to making the NJ healthcare system more transparent, more accessible, and more affordable through prohibiting surprise medical bills, creating the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency, making sure people are not saddled with unfair expenses for COVID tests, and ensuring patients have access to their provider via telemedicine. Part of this process launched recently is the state-run health care exchange, in which hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans can purchase health care at premiums cheaper than when the affordable care act first came online in 2014. He mentioned the sustained efforts on women's health care and family-planning services, championed by First Lady, our administration, and countless stakeholders, to implement immediate solutions. As the pandemic rages on, he also reaffirmed the State's commitment to battling the opioid pandemic. 

On the heels of the social unrest throughout the country in the last year, Governor Murphy said that the State is taking the important step in reforming the way our communities and law enforcement work together, implementing the first broad-scale reforms to our state’s use-of-force policy in a generation.

Together, with the Legislature, the Administration is working on passing legislation to address the cannabis laws throughout the State, following overwhelming voter approval for recreational cannabis. 

Due to the limitations that workers have faced in light of the pandemic, the Administration and the Legislature provided rental assistance to nearly 20,000 individuals and families facing immediate challenges and Governor Murphy urged the Legislature to pass legislation to give impacted renters up to 30 months to make up for back rent, touting the work the State has done alongside mortgage lenders to provide sensible and fair forbearance programs for homeowners struggling under the weight of COVID’s economic uncertainties. 

Through the work of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the State is taking steps to expand opportunities for safe and affordable housing through more downpayment assistance available to would-be homebuyers, building more affordable housing units, and battling homelessness.

In an effort to make the democratic process more accessible, Governor Murphy encourage next steps to enact an in-person early voting law, among other measures, to further open up our democracy. 

Governor Murphy mentioned efforts to curb the effects of the "digital divide" in the State's school aged populations; an estimated 230,000-plus students lacked either the laptops or internet accessibility, or both, for remote learning. Today, 95 percent of those students have the resources to participate in online schooling, moving closer to the goal of zero affected children. Beyond this, the Administration is working to protect school funding and expanding access to pre-K. Since taking office, alongside Senate President Steve Sweeney and Speaker Craig Coughlin, NJ has added more than $750 million in direct classroom funding. 

The Governor, and full Legislature, will be up for re-election in the June Party Primaries and November General Election this year. 
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Assembly Voting Session (1/11/2021)
  • A2280Criminalizes certain payments for referral of patients to substance use disorder treatment facilities. Concurred w/ Senate amendments - Passed
  • A3450Creates certain requirements for certain earned income access services and related provider contracts. Passed
  • A4288Establishes certain requirements concerning rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, undesignated/non-binary, questioning, queer, intersex, and HIV-positive residents of long-term care facilities. Substituted by S2545 - Passed
  • A4410[bill added] Establishes Community College Opportunity Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide last-dollar financial aid grants to county college students and Student Success Incentive funding to county colleges. Concurred w/ Senate amendments - Passed
  • A4454Requires school districts to include instruction on diversity and inclusion as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Concurred w/ Senate amendments - Passed
  • A4528Revises certain aspects of the State procurement process and permits auction or reverse auction procedures. Concurred w/ Senate amendments - Passed
  • A4631Allows for cashless payment at certain sports and entertainment venues. Substituted by S2713 - Passed
  • A4745Raises from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Fireman's Association. Passed
  • A4783Grants reciprocity to teachers with certain out-of-state certificates.
  • A5033Authorizes motor vehicle dealers to sell motor vehicles online and obtain electronic signatures for motor vehicle transactions. Passed
  • A5113Appropriates $11,777,499 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses. Passed
  • A5114Appropriates $37.16 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects. Passed
  • A5115Appropriates $30.387 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects. Substituted by S3230 - Passed
  • A5116Authorizes State Treasurer to sell and convey certain surplus real property located in Township of Mahwah, County of Bergen. Passed
  • A5130Establishes "New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act." Passed
  • A5211[bill removed] Updates and clarifies recent legislation passed by both Houses of the Legislature addressing cannabis legalization, and marijuana and hashish decriminalization.
  • A5246[bill added] Expands opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to provide outdoor dining and permits certain sales at seasonal farm markets in response to COVID-19 public health emergency. Substituted by S3340 - Passed w/ amendments
  • AR145Commemorates New Jersey -Taiwan sister state relationship and recognizes importance of strong and enduring partnership between New Jersey and Taiwan. Passed
  • S2419Concerns local government regulation of installation, maintenance and repair of perimeter fence intrusion protection systems, other alarm systems, and locksmithing services. Passed
  • S2708Requires certain provisions in State contracts for delivery of publicly financed mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services. Concurred w/ Senate amendments - Passed
  • AR213Strongly condemns President Trump and extremist protesters who breached United States Capitol and urges his removal from office. Passed
  • A3007Requires institutions of higher education to provide students with access to mental health care programs and services and to establish a hotline to provide information concerning the availability of those services. Passed w/ amendments

Senate Voting Session (1/11/2021)
  • A1226Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Substituted for S265 - Passed
  • A1537Extends economic recovery term under "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act", bars appeal of certain property assessments by Garden State Growth Zone Development Entity. Substituted for S2217 - Passed
  • A3199[bill removed] Prohibits discrimination against living organ donors in relation to life, health, and long-term care insurance.
  • A4410Establishes Community College Opportunity Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide last-dollar financial aid grants to county college students and Student Success Incentive funding to county colleges. Substituted for S2743 - Passed
  • A4461[bill added] Requires State to enter into contract and coordinate with certain cooperative purchasing systems for procurement of COVID-19 related goods and services by school districts. Passed
  • A4528[bill added] Revises certain aspects of the State procurement process and permits auction or reverse auction procedures. Passed
  • S310[bill added] Allows municipalities to adjust deadline to apply for short-term exemption or abatement for dwellings; requires provision of notice to purchasers of dwellings in areas in need of rehabilitation under certain circumstances. Passed
  • S321[bill added] Requires certain residential developers to replace lead service lines. Passed
  • S767Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for local bond ordinances involving New Jersey Infrastructure Bank transportation projects. Passed
  • S771Expands workers' compensation coverage to parking areas provided by employer. Passed
  • S775Requires business owners and rental unit owners to maintain certain liability insurance policies. Passed
  • S1271/S2588/S2660 [bill added] Establishes requirements for closures of private career schools and institutions of higher education, modifies review process of new academic programs, and requires approval of branch campuses. Combined - Passed
  • S1322[bill added] Prohibits law enforcement agencies from considering number of arrests made and citations issued when evaluating police officer's professional performance. Passed
  • S1558Requires automobile insurers to disclose policy limits upon request by an attorney under certain circumstances. Passed
  • S1789[bill removed] Authorizes reciprocal agreements for enforcement of toll violations with toll authorities from other states; modifies penalties for toll violations. 
  • S1877[bill added] Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to provide transparency of tuition and fees to prospective and current students. Passed
  • S2315[bill removed] Prohibits discrimination against living organ donors in relation to life, health, and long-term care insurance. 
  • S2419Concerns local government regulation of installation, maintenance and repair of perimeter fence intrusion protection systems, other alarm systems, and locksmithing services. Concurred w/ Governor's Conditional Veto - Passed
  • S2441Revises and updates membership and purpose of Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS. Passed 
  • S2644Allows public libraries to dispose of certain materials without advertising for bids. Passed 
  • S2725Concerns assessment of real property in counties operating under "Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program." Passed
  • S2727Establishes Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission; provides municipal guidance to periodically analyze local advancement of commission's senior citizen housing recommendations. Passed
  • S2874[bill removed] Establishes procedures for awarding of design-build contracts. 
  • S2913[bill removed] Permits State agency to completely or partially terminate contract concerning marine terminal or attendant real property to serve important public purpose. 
  • S3197[bill added] Clarifies eligibility for deferred retirement for certain judges in JRS. Passed
  • S3208[bill added] Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. Passed
  • S3223Provides that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is inherently beneficial, may require minor site plan approval, and is permitted accessory use and structure. Passed
  • S3229Appropriates $37.16 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects. Substituted by A5114 - Passed
  • S3230Appropriates $30.387 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects. Substituted for A5115 - Passed
  • S3235Appropriates $11,777,499 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses. Substituted by A5113 - Passed
  • S3320[bill removed] Updates and clarifies recent legislation passed by both Houses of the Legislature addressing cannabis legalization, and marijuana and hashish decriminalization.
  • S3340[bill added] Expands opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to provide outdoor dining and permits certain sales at seasonal farm markets in response to COVID-19 public health emergency. Passed
  • SR106[bill added] Strongly condemns President Trump and extremist protesters who breached United States Capitol and urges his removal from office. Passed

Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A802Requires certain retailers to train employees on gift card fraud. Passed w/ amendments
  • A4834Requires disclosure letter be included with mail falsely implying State government connection. Passed
  • ACR126Urges efforts at state and federal levels to protect minority communities through better regulation of debt settlement companies. Passed w/ amendments
  • SCR103Urges efforts at state and federal levels to protect minority communities through better regulation of debt settlement companies. Passed w/ amendments

Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance (1/13/2021)
The Committee received testimony from invited guests concerning the state of the insurance industry.

Assembly Health Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A3110Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in rooming and boarding houses, dementia care homes, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities. Passed w/ amendments
  • A4016Establishes the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council. Passed w/amendments
  • A4459Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances. Discussion Only
  • A5212Permits dentists to administer vaccines under certain circumstances. Passed w/amendments
  • A5222[bill added] Establishes requirements for optometrists to be authorized to administer certain immunizations and injections. Passed w/ amendments
  • ACR196Urges U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to lower recommended colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45. Passed
  • S537Establishes certain minimum and maximum temperatures in rooming and boarding houses, dementia care homes, and certain nursing homes and residential health care facilities. Passed w/ amendments

Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A283Establishes "Atlantic City Growth Tax Credit Program" to grant tax credits to promote the development of non-rental housing in Atlantic City.  Discussion Only
  • A5243Establishes "Biannual Small Business Matchmaker Initiative" in Department of State. Passed w/ amendments
  • A5244Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services. Discussion Only
  • A5245Requires training for DOE arbitrators to include issues related to cultural diversity and bias. Passed
  • S699Requires training for DOE arbitrators to include issues related to cultural diversity and bias. Passed

Assembly Housing Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A1221Requires emergency contact information and access instructions for social services hotline to be provided to tenants of multiple dwellings. Passed
  • A3620Requires inclusion of information about discriminatory housing practices in Truth in Renting Guide. Passed
  • A4734Consolidates certain affordable housing and assistance applications. Held
  • A5142Protects homeowner in foreclosure from excessively low intervening offer. Passed

Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A953Requires architects disclose insurance coverage. Passed
  • A3194"New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act." Passed w/ amendments
  • ACR166Urges federal government to make National Practitioner Data Bank available to state health care professional boards without cost. Passed
  • SCR36Urges federal government to make National Practitioner Data Bank available to state health care professional boards without cost. Passed

Assembly Higher Education Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A1616Requires certain student identification cards to contain telephone number for suicide prevention hotline. Passed
  • A3872Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions to provide transparency of tuition and fees to prospective and current students. Passed
  • AR199Urges Congress to address in future federal higher education stimulus legislation inequities in incorporation of part-time and online learning students in formula calculation. Passed

Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A681Expands scope of law prohibiting age discrimination. Passed
  • A2304Re-establishes Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative and Advisory Council on Arthritis in DHS. Passed
  • A4861Requires DOH to publish total number of COVID-19 deaths and cases in long-term care facilities. Passed w/ amendments
  • A4957Requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives. Passed w/ amendments

Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (1/13/2021)
  • A5133Expands indoor capacity for food or beverage establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ Committee Substitute
  • A5135Allows continued use of heaters and tents by food or beverage establishments under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ Committee Substitute
  • A5136Includes use of physical barriers as social distancing measure for food or beverage establishments during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ Committee Substitute
  • A5137Requires ABC to waive fee for alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit. Passed
  • A5139Eases certain food and beverage establishment tent requirements during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ Committee Substitute
  • AJR174/AJR199Establishes "Commission to Review Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses." Combined - Passed w/ Committee Substitute

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (1/14/2021)
  • A1229Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website. Passed
  • A1533Requires reservation of portion of tenant-based vouchers under State rental assistance program for persons displaced due to redevelopment of an affodable housing development; provides displaced persons with affordable housing priority status. Passed
  • A3593Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property. Passed
  • A5130[bill added] Establishes "New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act." Passed
  • S878Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property. Passed w/ amendments
  • S1010Permits counties and municipalities to bond for alternative fuel vehicles. Passed
  • S1256Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes. Passed
  • S1925Prohibits charging prospective tenants of affordable units credit and criminal background check fees unless unit will be available within 30 days. Passed
  • S2051Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires project labor agreements for this construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings. Held
  • S2161Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website. Passed
  • S3244Establishes "New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act." Passed w/ amendments
  • S3321Requires reservation of portion of tenant-based vouchers under State rental assistance program for persons displaced due to redevelopment of an affordable housing development; provides displaced persons with affordable housing priority status. Passed

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee (1/14/2021)
  • A1995Requires registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations with Secretary of State. Passed w/ amendments
  • A4810Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission. Passed
  • S318Requires entities at every level of government to conduct periodic studies of racial and ethnic disparities in public contracting. Passed
  • S441Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission. Passed
  • S3114Allows members of PERS Prosecutors Part to establish purchased PERS credit in the Part at additional cost. Passed
  • S3149Requires registration of international student exchange visitor placement organizations with Secretary of State. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3203Requires in person early voting period for certain elections; makes appropriation. Held
  • S3209Prohibits disclosure of certain personal information of probation officers, members of the Legislature, and their family members; establishes crime and civil action for disclosing such information; allows such persons to register to vote without disclosing. Held
  • S3242Bars certain public officials from holding elective public office and participating in political activities for three years. Passed
  • S3322Allows county boards of elections to determine location of ballot drop boxes by majority vote of its members. Held

Senate Economic Growth Committee (1/14/2021)
  • A4671Requires public and local utilities to provide notice to residential customers of available relief measures during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ amendments
  • S283[bill added] Concerns baked goods sold at farm markets. Passed
  • S3033Establishes School and Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program in BPU. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3186Establishes the "Urban Wealth Fund Pilot Program." Passed w/ amendments
  • S3192Requires electric public utility to install and operate smart meter infrastructure and technology at certain customers' premises; provides employment protections for certain electric public utility employees. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3289Requires electric public utility to replace certain distribution service equipment over period of 36 months if certain sustained service interruptions occur. Passed 
  • S3326Requires public and local utilities to provide notice to residential customers of available relief measures during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3335[bill added] Requires BPU to conduct study of effect of coronavirus 2019 pandemic on local and public utility service and to quarterly collect and publish certain local and public utility service and customer information. Passed
  • S3364[bill added] Permits certain licensees to acquire alcoholic beverage license from retail food store that is bankruptcy asset. Passed w/ amendments

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (1/14/2021)
  • S523Enters New Jersey into Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Passed
  • S2191[bill added] Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services. Passed w/ amendments
  • S2506Enters New Jersey into Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Passed w/ amendments
  • S2559Revises requirements for health insurance providers and Medicaid to cover services provided using telemedicine and telehealth. Passed w/ amendments
  • S2943Requires tobacco product retailers to carry and offer for sale certain tobacco use cessation products. Held
  • S2956Revises certain requirements related to cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3000[bill added] Codifies and establishes certain network adequacy standards for pediatric primary and specialty care in Medicaid program. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3031Requires DOH to establish certain nursing education and professional advancement programs. Passed w/ amendments
  • S3032Requires DOH to develop Statewide plan for infection control and prevention infrastructure improvements in nursing homes. Passed
  • S3142Expands epinephrine access laws to include epinephrine nasal sprays. Passed w/ amendments.
  • SJR28Designates June of each year as "Scleroderma Awareness Month." Passed
  • SJR73Designates March as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month." Passed

Senate Education Committee (1/14/2021)
  • A1625Directs DOE to develop outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM. Passed w/ amendments
  • S54Requires under certain circumstances development by school nurse of student individualized health care plan and individualized emergency health care plan for student with severe allergies. Passed w/ amendments
  • S225Provides that student-athlete who sustains concussion must return to regular school activities prior to return to competition; requires school districts to implement five-step return-to-competition process. Passed w/ amendments
  • S990Requires school district to report to DOE on various aspects of computer science courses. Passed
  • S2825Establishes loan redemption program for certain bilingual education teachers. Passed
  • S2826Requires State Board of Education to establish procedures for issuance of limited certificate of eligibility with advanced standing and limited certificate of eligibility for certain teacher candidates. Passed
  • S2827Requires teachers to biennially complete two hours of professional development related to cultural competence. Passed
  • S2829Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program;" appropriates $50,000. Passed w/ amendments
  • S2830Requires educator preparation program to report passing rates of students who complete certain tests and to disseminate information on test fee waiver programs, and permits collection of student fee for certain testing costs. Passed
  • S2833Establishes Teacher Apprenticeship Program. Passed w/ amendments
  • S2834Mandates training on culturally responsive teaching for all candidates for teaching certification. Passed
  • S2835Requires compilation of data and issuance of annual reports on New Jersey teacher workforce. Passed
  • S2854Directs DOE to develop outreach program to encourage young women and minorities to pursue post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM. Passed w/ amendments
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