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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 30, 2025 NJ S 3132 Establishes Regulations for Secondhand Dealers of Cellphones Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 3309 Expands Requirements for Car Dealerships to Track and Inform Customers of Recalls Prior to Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 2783 Establishes Regulations for Travel Insurance Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 2929 Requires Disclosure of Lead Drinking Water Hazards to Tenants of Residential Units and Prohibits Landlords from Obstructing Replacement of Lead Service Lines Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 2)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 4971 Requires EDA to Provide Grants to Small Businesses Affected by State Infrastructure and Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 4331 Establishes a Licensing System for Cosmetic Retail Services Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 4506 Exempts Minor League Baseball Players from State Wage Laws Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 2886 Requires Pharmacies to Share Information on Insulin Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3608 Extends Outdoor Dining at Bars and Restaurants Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 4265 Establishes New Licenses and Restrictions Over Breweries Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
March 20, 2023 NJ A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
Feb. 2, 2023 NJ A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Feb. 2, 2023 NJ A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Aug. 8, 2022 NJ A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Aug. 8, 2022 NJ A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 29, 2022 NJ S 481 Requires Automobile Insurance Policies to Provide a Minimum Amount of Liability Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 16, 2022 NJ S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
June 16, 2022 NJ SJR 70 Authorizes Funding for Affordable Housing Out of Appropriations in the Build Back Better Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
May 26, 2022 NJ S 315 Establishes Employment Security Protections During Changes in Control of Healthcare Entities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
June 30, 2021 NJ A 5892 Amends the Process to Identify and Streamline Worker Misclassification Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
June 30, 2021 NJ A 5892 Amends the Process to Identify and Streamline Worker Misclassification Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
June 30, 2021 NJ A 5890 Authorizes the State Enforce Worker Misclassification and Stop-Work Order Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
June 30, 2021 NJ A 5890 Authorizes the State Enforce Worker Misclassification and Stop-Work Order Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
Feb. 19, 2021 NJ S 3033 Establishes the School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 19, 2021 NJ S 989 Expands Health Care and Minimum Wages for Airport Workers Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Dec. 17, 2020 NJ S 2875 Establishes New Ownership Exceptions to Expand Access to Investments for Certain Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
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)
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)
May 14, 2020 NJ S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 5, 2020 NJ S 864 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
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)
Sept. 27, 2018 NJ A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
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 16, 2015 NJ S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Oct. 23, 2014 NJ A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
June 30, 2014 NJ S 602 Increases the Legal Age to Purchase of Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
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 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
March 27, 2014 NJ S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
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)
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)
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 S 2241 Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
Nov. 29, 2012 NJ SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
Oct. 25, 2012 NJ S 1650 Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
Jan. 9, 2012 NJ S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
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 - Senate (21 - 17)
Jan. 11, 2010 NJ S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
Dec. 10, 2009 NJ S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
June 25, 2009 NJ A 3372 Wages in Board of Public Utilities Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
March 16, 2009 NJ S 2577 Age-Restricted Housing Exemptions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Nov. 24, 2008 NJ A 3294 Capital Investment and Employment Grants Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
Jan. 7, 2008 NJ A 4559 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
July 8, 2006 NJ A 4901 Sales Tax Bill of 2006 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
July 8, 2006 NJ A 4714 Fur Clothing Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
July 8, 2006 NJ A 4705 Tobacco Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Jan. 5, 2006 NJ S 1412 Development Subsidies Application and Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
Jan. 5, 2006 NJ S 1412 Development Subsidies Application and Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
Jan. 5, 2006 NJ S 2907 Reimbursement for Contaminated Sites Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/30 S 3132 Establishes Regulations for Secondhand Dealers of Cellphones Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/30 S 3309 Expands Requirements for Car Dealerships to Track and Inform Customers of Recalls Prior to Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/30 S 2783 Establishes Regulations for Travel Insurance Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/30 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
6/30 A 2929 Requires Disclosure of Lead Drinking Water Hazards to Tenants of Residential Units and Prohibits Landlords from Obstructing Replacement of Lead Service Lines Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/30 A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 2)
6/30 A 4971 Requires EDA to Provide Grants to Small Businesses Affected by State Infrastructure and Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/30 A 4331 Establishes a Licensing System for Cosmetic Retail Services Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/30 S 4506 Exempts Minor League Baseball Players from State Wage Laws Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/24 A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
2/25 S 2886 Requires Pharmacies to Share Information on Insulin Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
10/28 S 3608 Extends Outdoor Dining at Bars and Restaurants Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
3/18 S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
1/08 S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
1/08 S 4265 Establishes New Licenses and Restrictions Over Breweries Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
3/20 A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
2/02 A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
2/02 A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
8/08 A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
8/08 A 1474 Expands the Rights of Temporary Workers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/29 S 481 Requires Automobile Insurance Policies to Provide a Minimum Amount of Liability Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/16 S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
6/16 SJR 70 Authorizes Funding for Affordable Housing Out of Appropriations in the Build Back Better Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
5/26 S 315 Establishes Employment Security Protections During Changes in Control of Healthcare Entities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
6/30 A 5892 Amends the Process to Identify and Streamline Worker Misclassification Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
6/30 A 5892 Amends the Process to Identify and Streamline Worker Misclassification Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
6/30 A 5890 Authorizes the State Enforce Worker Misclassification and Stop-Work Order Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
6/30 A 5890 Authorizes the State Enforce Worker Misclassification and Stop-Work Order Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
2/19 S 3033 Establishes the School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/19 S 989 Expands Health Care and Minimum Wages for Airport Workers Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
12/17 S 2875 Establishes New Ownership Exceptions to Expand Access to Investments for Certain Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
9/24 A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
9/24 S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
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)
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)
5/14 S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/05 S 864 Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
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)
9/27 A 4495 Increases Corporate Business Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
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)
3/16 S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
10/23 A 939 Amends Tax Expenditure Report Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
6/30 S 602 Increases the Legal Age to Purchase of Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
6/12 SCR 116 Specifies that the Job Banding Rule is Not Consistent with Legislative Intent Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
3/27 S 783 Amends the Definition of an Unlawful Employment Practice Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
3/27 S 1038 Requires Public Contractors to Report Certain Employment Information Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
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)
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)
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 S 2241 Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
11/29 SCR 1 Increases Minimum Wage Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
10/25 S 1650 Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
1/09 S 3172 Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
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 - Senate (21 - 17)
1/11 S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15)
12/10 S 2905 Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
6/25 A 3372 Wages in Board of Public Utilities Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
3/16 S 2577 Age-Restricted Housing Exemptions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
11/24 A 3294 Capital Investment and Employment Grants Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
1/07 A 4559 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
7/08 A 4901 Sales Tax Bill of 2006 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
7/08 A 4714 Fur Clothing Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
7/08 A 4705 Tobacco Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
1/05 S 1412 Development Subsidies Application and Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
1/05 S 1412 Development Subsidies Application and Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
1/05 S 2907 Reimbursement for Contaminated Sites Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
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