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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | NJ | A 5309 | Authorizes up to Three Credits of Continuing Medical Education on Menopause to be Used by Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians for License Renewal | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Feb. 25, 2025 | NJ | S 3052 | Authorizes Final Grades for Individuals Unable to Complete a Course of Higher Education Due to Military Obligation | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 3733 | Authorizes Students in Higher Education to Earn Graduation Credits for Serving as a Poll Worker | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2) |
| July 30, 2020 | NJ | S 971 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
| Feb. 21, 2019 | NJ | S 3039 | Prohibits Financial Aid For Students Convicted Of Hazing | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| June 25, 2018 | NJ | S 2055 | Authorizes Student Financial Aid for Incarcerated Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
| March 26, 2018 | NJ | S 699 | Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/30 | A 5309 | Authorizes up to Three Credits of Continuing Medical Education on Menopause to be Used by Advanced Practice Nurses and Physicians for License Renewal | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| 2/25 | S 3052 | Authorizes Final Grades for Individuals Unable to Complete a Course of Higher Education Due to Military Obligation | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| 6/29 | A 3733 | Authorizes Students in Higher Education to Earn Graduation Credits for Serving as a Poll Worker | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2) |
| 7/30 | S 971 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
| 2/21 | S 3039 | Prohibits Financial Aid For Students Convicted Of Hazing | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| 6/25 | S 2055 | Authorizes Student Financial Aid for Incarcerated Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
| 3/26 | S 699 | Authorizes Financial Aid for Undocumented Students | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |