TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee released legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal that would extend pay parity for telehealth and telemedicine providers until the end of 2024. The bill would require that …
TRENTON – In an effort to limit the worst effects of excessive social media use on young people, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale that would require age verification and a …
Trenton – Senator Joe Vitale, Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, issued the following statement regarding the ratification of a new, three-year contract between nurses and management at Robert Wood Johnson University …
TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan and Gordon Johnson that would require motor vehicle inspection facilities to provide written notice to the owner of a motor vehicle of all …
Trenton – In an effort to improve reproductive healthcare in the state, the Senate Health Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Renee Burgess to implement a menstrual health screening program. “ …
Trenton – In an effort to expand and modernize public assistance programs the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee unanimously approved a series of resolutions sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz calling on the federal …
Trenton – In light of recent events, Senator Jim Beach introduced legislation to establish a state definition of anti-Semitism and create a public awareness campaign to encourage reporting of bias-related crimes. The Senator also authored a resolution, SJR …
TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by former Governor Richard Codey that would create the “New Jersey Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Act”. The bill would establish stronger labor and employment …
TRENTON – In an effort to combat the growing abuse of temporary license plates, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez that would create greater …
Trenton – In an effort to make college more affordable, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal which would remove expected family contributions from public colleges and universities’ …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale that would allow licensed clinical social workers and other licensed counseling professionals to bill directly to NJ FamilyCare for covered services provided to program beneficiaries was released from …
TRENTON – In a move to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence, the Senate passed two bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Sandra Cunningham, Senator Linda Greenstein, and Senator Vin Gopal to require courts to …
TRENTON – In an effort to improve transparency and strengthen protections for renters, the New Jersey Senate approved legislation, sponsored by Senator Brian Stack and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, which would require foreign and domestic entities …
TRENTON – In an effort to combat fast moving fires, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein, which would require automatic fire sprinkler systems to be installed in new townhomes. “For years, fire safety experts …
Trenton – In an effort to protect sewer systems against clogs caused by non-flushable wipes the Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson and Senator Joe Cryan which would set strict labeling requirements for any non-flushable …
TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Nilsa Cruz-Perez and Gordon Johnson to require holders of special learner’s permits and examination permits under the age of 21 to complete at least 50 hours of practice driving, with …
Trenton – In an effort provide further assistance to small, disadvantaged businesses, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator James Beach which would create a State business assistance program. “We are …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson that would eliminate the position of constable in State law, as recommended by a 2021 New Jersey State Commission of Investigation (SCI) report. According to the report, …
TRENTON – In action meant to push back against discrimination in property appraisals, the Senate advanced the “Fair Appraisals Act.” The legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Troy Singleton would prohibit appraisal professionals from …
Trenton – Acting to provide a safe place to go for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Fred Madden that would establish “safe havens” for them in firehouses, …
