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A Complete List of Bills That the NJ State Legislature and Governor Murphy Have Passed in the 2022-2023 Regular Legislative Session, and Took Action on This Year.
NJ State Bills approved by Governor Murphy, and “Acted On” in 2023.
First of all, “Acted On” means the latest action (update, approval, passage, etc.) on a said bill by the NJ Legislature - which for the following, took place sometime between January 1, 2023, and today (5/1/2023).
The below indicates the bill designation (usually a letter/s like “A” or “AJR” followed by numbers). Each bill is linked to the NJ State Legislature's website where you can find more information on the sponsors of each bill, committees, subjects, etc.
It’s vital to understand the very material efforts of our state’s legislature, for when it comes time to vote, the most important question to ask of an incumbent candidate is “What have you done for me?” There is a lot here, so bear with us – the descriptions are short, so if it interests you, click the link for more information.
Without further ado, bills acted on by the NJ State Legislature this year: [Format: Bill Date of last action
description.]
3/13/2023
Requires certain health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.*
1/5/2023
Provides for expedited construction inspections.*
3/6/2023
Authorizes the issuance of Ka Alpha Psi license plates.
1/10/2023
Increases maximum penalty for certain violations concerning asbestos hazard abatement; allocates money from increased penalties to asbestos programs.
2/6/2023
Requires DCA to provide certain information on low-income home energy assistance program, annually update program handbook and issue program request for proposal, and provide quarterly training sessions on administering program. *
3/10/2023
Defines indigent veteran and veteran status for certain veteran interment purposes.
3/10/2023
Permits veteran to receive credit toward licensure as licensed practical nurse upon completing certain military medical training programs.
2/23/2023
Requires NJT to pay certain persons one-and-a-half times regular rate for work during period of commercial vehicle travel restriction issued by DOT.*
1/10/2023
Establishes Organic Farming Board in Department of Agriculture.*
2/2/2023
Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings recommended by United States Preventive Services Task Force and eliminates cost-sharing requirements for certain colonoscopies.
2/6/2023
Allows use of Internet website address in advertisements for purposes of communicating license numbers of burglar alarm, fire alarm, and locksmith businesses and professionals.
3/28/2023
Allows certain former members of military reserve units to retain special license plates after conclusion of service.
4/17/2023
Requires Commissioner of Education to distribute survey to school districts regarding instruction on Holocaust and genocides.
3/20/2023
Enhances customer service experience with Business Action Center in Department of State by collecting and disseminating customer assistance metrics.
3/20/2023
Requires NJ Business Action Center to collect and produce certain information to assist small businesses.
3/20/2023
Allows cure period for businesses to address and resolve certain violations.
1/10/2023
Revises effective date of severance requirements under "Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act." *
4/24/2023
Concerns UI benefits during labor disputes.
2/8/2023
Increases minimum monthly benefit under State SNAP Minimum Benefits Program from $50 to $95 and authorizes DHS to increase program benefit amount.
4/14/2023
Designates April 16 of each year as "Upcycling Day" in the State.
1/30/2023
Designates January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution of NJ.
3/13/2023
Permanently designates the first full week in April as "Week of the Young Child" in New Jersey.
1/30/2023
Requires DOT to implement complete streets policy that considers persons with certain disabilities.
1/13/2023
Permits pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocols established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners.
1/30/2023
Provides CBT and gross income tax credits for certain deliveries of low carbon concrete and for costs of conducting environmental product declaration analyses of low carbon concrete.*
3/13/2023
Requires public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents to New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. *
3/13/2023
Extends Right to Farm Act protections to certain shellfish aquaculture activities.*
1/4/2023
Directs DOE to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in information literacy.*
2/2/2023
Requires NJTA and SJTA to check E-ZPass database before issuing E-ZPass violation.
3/13/2023
Requires publication of certain information related to toll discounts on E-ZPass website.
3/17/2023
Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund; establishes requirements for proceeds from opioid settlements to support substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.*
1/12/2023
Establishes New Jersey Siblings' Bill of Rights.
3/13/2023
Permits ointment of additional alternate deputy registrars.
4/14/2023
Designates DEP State office building in City of Trenton as "Richard J. Sullivan Building."
4/3/2023
Establishes "Elections Transparency Act;" requires reporting of campaign contributions in excess of $200; increases contribution limits; concerns independent expenditure committees, certain business entity contributions, and certain local provisions; requires appropriation. *
3/13/2023
Changes definition of eligible contract for DOT grant program to compensate certain contractors and subcontractors affected by supply chain shortages.
1/30/2023
Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2023.
1/30/2023
Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects roved for long-term funding by DEP; makes various changes to FY2023 environmental infrastructure funding program.
4/5/2023
Prohibits water utility from taking certain actions if utility fails to participate in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
4/3/2023
Permits receipt of retirement annuities by certain members of JRS who filed for deferred retirement. *
3/9/2023
Changes certain deadlines for primary election.
4/5/2023
Authorizes Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to award summer tuition aid grants in summer of 2023; appropriates $1,000.*
4/3/2023
Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; appropriates $103,023,579.*
4/29/2023
Designates January of each year as "Muslim Heritage Month" in NJ.
4/14/2023
Designates April 14 of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Day" in NJ.
4/14/2023
Designates April of each year as "New Jersey Native Plants Month."
Morristown Minute will continue to provide these legislative updates monthly, but if you’re curious, go to njleg.state.nj.us and see what your representatives are up to at any time!
