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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (42 - 35)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2412 Requires Refunds or Credit for Certain Short-Term Rental Reservations During Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
June 29, 2020 NJ S 2273 Amends Teacher Health Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 29, 2020 NJ S 2455 Prohibits Lawful Presence as Qualification for Occupational License Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
June 18, 2020 NJ A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
May 14, 2020 NJ S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 16, 2020 NJ A 3847 Amends Paid Leave Laws for Local Government Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (56 - 4)
March 5, 2020 NJ S 864 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
Dec. 16, 2019 NJ A 4260 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Toy Guns or Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
Nov. 25, 2019 NJ S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
June 27, 2019 NJ A 5385 Increases Licensing and Tax Requirements for Vape Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 23)
June 27, 2019 NJ A 5385 Increases Licensing and Tax Requirements for Vape Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
June 25, 2019 NJ S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
Jan. 31, 2019 NJ A 15 Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Jan. 31, 2019 NJ A 15 Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour Bill Passed - House (52 - 25)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 4496 Amends Sales Tax Regulations Bill Passed - House (43 - 35)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - House (41 - 37)
July 1, 2018 NJ A 1753 Requires Sales Tax on Transient Accommodations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
July 1, 2018 NJ A 1753 Requires Sales Tax on Transient Accommodations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
July 1, 2018 NJ S 822 Requires Employers and Landlords to Hold Liability Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
June 21, 2018 NJ A 4132 Amends Nicotine Taxation Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 26, 2018 NJ S 104 Establishes Equal Pay Law Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
June 8, 2017 NJ A 1119 Prohibits Sale of Certain Toy Guns and Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
June 25, 2015 NJ A 4018 Authorizes Lottery Courier Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 20)
June 11, 2015 NJ A 3981 Establishes Alternative Property Tax Payments for Casinos Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
March 26, 2015 NJ A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 31)
March 26, 2015 NJ A 4103 Establishes Workforce Training Program for Former Casino Workers Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
March 16, 2015 NJ S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Dec. 18, 2014 NJ S 1811 Requires Made in the United States Materials for Public Works Bill Passed - House (43 - 24)
Oct. 23, 2014 NJ A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Oct. 16, 2014 NJ A 2814 Requires Certain Graduation Rates from For-Profit Colleges Bill Passed - House (47 - 14)
June 30, 2014 NJ S 602 Increases the Legal Age to Purchase of Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
June 26, 2014 NJ A 1999 Prohibits an Employer From Considering an Applicant's Criminal History Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 24)
June 16, 2014 NJ SCR 116 Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Resolution Passed - House (47 - 30)
June 16, 2014 NJ S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - House (47 - 31)
June 16, 2014 NJ S 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
June 12, 2014 NJ SCR 116 Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
March 27, 2014 NJ S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
March 27, 2014 NJ S 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
June 27, 2013 NJ S 2723 Amends Firearms Identification Card Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
June 27, 2013 NJ ACR 199 Specifies that the Proposed Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
June 24, 2013 NJ S 2723 Amends Firearm Identification Card Requirements Bill Passed - House (43 - 34)
June 24, 2013 NJ ACR 199 Specifies that the Proposed Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Joint Resolution Passed - House (46 - 32)
Feb. 14, 2013 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 31)
Feb. 14, 2013 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 31)
Feb. 7, 2013 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
Feb. 7, 2013 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
Dec. 17, 2012 NJ S 581 Establishes Tax Credits for Investors in Small Business Technology Bill Passed - House (47 - 30)
Dec. 3, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
Dec. 3, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ S 2241 Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
Oct. 25, 2012 NJ S 1650 Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
May 24, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (46 - 33)
May 24, 2012 NJ A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (46 - 33)
May 24, 2012 NJ A 1238 Requires Copy Machine Hard Drives to be Erased Before Being Exchanged Bill Passed - House (51 - 28)
Jan. 9, 2012 NJ S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
Jan. 9, 2012 NJ S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
June 23, 2011 NJ S 2937 Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees Bill Passed - House (46 - 32)
June 20, 2011 NJ S 2937 Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
March 3, 2011 NJ S 1216 Loans for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
June 28, 2010 NJ S 2090 Car Inspection Waiver Bill Passed - House (41 - 37)
June 28, 2010 NJ S 2090 Car Inspection Waiver Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Jan. 11, 2010 NJ S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
Jan. 11, 2010 NJ S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - House (43 - 32)
Dec. 10, 2009 NJ S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
June 25, 2009 NJ A2653 Fur Labeling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 27)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/24 A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (42 - 35)
9/24 S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
8/27 A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
7/30 S 2412 Requires Refunds or Credit for Certain Short-Term Rental Reservations During Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
7/30 S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
7/30 S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
6/29 S 2273 Amends Teacher Health Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/29 S 2455 Prohibits Lawful Presence as Qualification for Occupational License Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
6/18 A 2394 Establishes Minority Recruitment Program for Police Departments Bill Passed - House (70 - 3)
5/14 S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/16 A 3847 Amends Paid Leave Laws for Local Government Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (56 - 4)
3/05 S 864 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
12/16 A 4260 Prohibits the Sale of Certain Toy Guns or Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (54 - 19)
11/25 S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
6/27 A 5385 Increases Licensing and Tax Requirements for Vape Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 23)
6/27 A 5385 Increases Licensing and Tax Requirements for Vape Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
6/25 S 761 Establishes Inmate Re-Entry Plans Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
1/31 A 15 Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
1/31 A 15 Increases State Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour Bill Passed - House (52 - 25)
9/27 A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
9/27 A 4496 Amends Sales Tax Regulations Bill Passed - House (43 - 35)
9/27 A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - House (41 - 37)
7/01 A 1753 Requires Sales Tax on Transient Accommodations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
7/01 A 1753 Requires Sales Tax on Transient Accommodations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
7/01 S 822 Requires Employers and Landlords to Hold Liability Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
6/21 A 4132 Amends Nicotine Taxation Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/26 S 104 Establishes Equal Pay Law Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
6/08 A 1119 Prohibits Sale of Certain Toy Guns and Imitation Firearms Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
6/25 A 4018 Authorizes Lottery Courier Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 20)
6/11 A 3981 Establishes Alternative Property Tax Payments for Casinos Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
3/26 A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 31)
3/26 A 4103 Establishes Workforce Training Program for Former Casino Workers Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
3/16 S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
12/18 S 1811 Requires Made in the United States Materials for Public Works Bill Passed - House (43 - 24)
10/23 A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
10/16 A 2814 Requires Certain Graduation Rates from For-Profit Colleges Bill Passed - House (47 - 14)
6/30 S 602 Increases the Legal Age to Purchase of Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
6/26 A 1999 Prohibits an Employer From Considering an Applicant's Criminal History Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 24)
6/16 SCR 116 Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Resolution Passed - House (47 - 30)
6/16 S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - House (47 - 31)
6/16 S 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
6/12 SCR 116 Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
3/27 S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
3/27 S 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
6/27 S 2723 Amends Firearms Identification Card Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
6/27 ACR 199 Specifies that the Proposed Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
6/24 S 2723 Amends Firearm Identification Card Requirements Bill Passed - House (43 - 34)
6/24 ACR 199 Specifies that the Proposed Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Joint Resolution Passed - House (46 - 32)
2/14 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 31)
2/14 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 31)
2/07 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
2/07 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
12/17 S 581 Establishes Tax Credits for Investors in Small Business Technology Bill Passed - House (47 - 30)
12/03 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
12/03 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
11/29 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
11/29 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
11/29 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
11/29 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
11/29 S 2241 Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
10/25 S 1650 Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
5/24 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (46 - 33)
5/24 A 2162 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (46 - 33)
5/24 A 1238 Requires Copy Machine Hard Drives to be Erased Before Being Exchanged Bill Passed - House (51 - 28)
1/09 S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
1/09 S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
6/23 S 2937 Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees Bill Passed - House (46 - 32)
6/20 S 2937 Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/03 S 1216 Loans for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
6/28 S 2090 Car Inspection Waiver Bill Passed - House (41 - 37)
6/28 S 2090 Car Inspection Waiver Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
1/11 S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
1/11 S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - House (43 - 32)
12/10 S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
6/25 A2653 Fur Labeling Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 27)
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