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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2024 | NJ | S 3838 | Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| June 28, 2024 | NJ | A 4533 | Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| June 28, 2024 | NJ | S 226 | Prohibits Usage by Certain Retailers of Shipping Boxes Greater than Two Times Volume of Product Being Shipped | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
| June 28, 2024 | NJ | S 3235 | Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| May 20, 2024 | NJ | S 862 | Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | S 3838 | Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| 6/28 | A 4533 | Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
| 6/28 | S 226 | Prohibits Usage by Certain Retailers of Shipping Boxes Greater than Two Times Volume of Product Being Shipped | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
| 6/28 | S 3235 | Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
| 5/20 | S 862 | Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |