Trenton – In an effort to expand access to care for low-income residents, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez which would modify the parameters for the County Option Health Fee Program …
Trenton – In an effort to better support residents in crisis, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Beach which would establish a community crisis response advisory council and pilot program. “There …
TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that would expand access to free school meals in both public and non-public schools that participate in the federal National …
TRENTON – In an effort to update and revise laws governing the state’s manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced wide-ranging legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal, Senator Troy Singleton, …
TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on her legislation to establish a Mental Health Diversion Program becoming law: “Because of the collective efforts of Governor Murphy, Attorney General Matt Platkin, the …
TRENTON – The Senate voted to pass two bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Renee Burgess, Senator Linda Greenstein, and Senator Shirley Turner that are aimed at easing access to teacher certifications for qualified prospective …
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 – The New Jersey legislature has granted final approval to the Governor’s recommendations on S-3044, sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan and Linda Greenstein, which would appropriate $15 million to support the implementation of the Electric …
TRENTON – The New Jersey legislature has passed a first-in-the-nation bill that creates industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365) provides a framework for the …
Trenton – The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal that will seek to add one more layer of protection against voting machine error by requiring the Secretary of State to examine and recertify voting machines both annually and when …
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Bob Smith aimed at combatting the spread of invasive plant species by establishing a regulatory process for their sale, distribution, importation, and propagation. The bill …
TRENTON – The Senate passed 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 protections for the roughly 50,000 workers in …
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Vin Gopal to ensure that victims of domestic violence and defendants in state court have access to necessary information in their native languages. …
Trenton – In an effort to improve health outcomes in the state, the Senate advanced legislation today sponsored by Senators Shirley K. Turner and Senator Andrew Zwicker which would increase access to comprehensive sickle cell treatment care. The bill, S- …
Trenton – In a move to enhance structural integrity, the Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Linda Greenstein to strengthen the State Uniform Construction Code Act (UCCA) and “The Planned Real Estate Development …
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Nicholas Sacco and Linda Greenstein aimed at stemming the EMT shortage. Specifically, the bill would provide for reciprocity of certain out-of-state EMT certifications, provided that the …
Trenton – In an effort to crack down on bad actors, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Gordon Johnson which would regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors. “Current laws are failing to protect homeowners from the growing …
TRENTON – As part of ongoing efforts to shore up the ranks of New Jersey’s volunteer firefighter, first aid and rescue squad crews, and give those volunteers some level of compensation for the hard work they do, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee …
Trenton – The Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to require health benefits coverage for an additional orthotic or prosthetic appliance deemed necessary by the individual’s physician to facilitate engagement …
Lopez, Singleton Bill Would Support Municipalities and Fill a Critical Housing Need in the State (TRENTON) – In an effort to address one of New Jersey’s most pressing affordability and racial equity issues, Democrats in the State Legislature are …
