LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2022-2021 Session
Updated September 16, 2021
PRIORITY BILLS BEING MONITORED
- S3810; A5862, The Responsible Collective Negotiations Act or Janus 2 Bill - Protects worker rights (terms and conditions of employment) subsequent to the termination of an employment contract and throughout the collective bargaining negotiation process. In addition, this legislation will help to avoid long protracted Contract negotiations with costly consequences to the State. Mandating binding arbitration regarding grievances and arbitrations increases fairness, provides greater efficiency in resolving labor disputes, and is less costly than litigation. It provides for parity with the bargaining conditions of most of the bargaining agents in our State. Finally, this legislation will provide the right for majority representatives to charge non-paying dues employees for grievance and arbitration costs or refuse to represent these individuals. This establishes fairness in a post-Janus environment.
- S1230, New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission - Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."
- S3313; A4836, Virtual Learning Task Force - Establishes task force to evaluate quality, efficacy, costs, and educational outcomes of online courses offered by public and independent institutions of higher education during COVID-19 pandemic.
- A246, Establish and Operate Dormitories in Community Colleges - Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.
CNJSCL Legislative Report (2022-2023)
Note: As of December 2, 2022TO READ THE FULL TEXT AND TO SEE THE CURRENT STATUS OF ANY BILL BELOW VISIT:
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillsByNumber.asp
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https://legiscan.com/NJ/legislation
CNJSCL (2022-2023)
Bill:
A175
Sponsors:
Carter (D22); Murphy (D7)
Summary:
Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.
Subjects:
Health; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2022:S1600; 2020:A4438; 2020:S3495
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Commerce and Economic Development
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
Bill:
A202
Sponsors:
Rooney (R40); DePhillips (R40); McKnight (D31)
Summary:
Increases age of dependent for whom gross income tax exemption for higher education expenses may be claimed from under 22 years to under 25 years.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:S2763; 2020:A1520; 2020:S796; 2018:A4356; 2018:S2961
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A231
Sponsors:
Munoz (R21); Chaparro (D33)
Summary:
Establishes process for county colleges to offer baccalaureate degree nursing programs.
Subjects:
Health-Professionals; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1759; 2020:S2157; 2018:A853; 2018:S1221; 2016:A668; 2016:S1288; 2014:A905; 2014:S1165; 2012:A3277; 2012:S2240
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A282
Sponsors:
Umba (R8); Torrissi (R8) +2
Summary:
Requires institution of higher education to provide refund or credit to students for unused on-campus student housing and meal plans due to COVID-19 public health emergency.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education; Public Safety-Emergency Management
Related:
2020:A3927
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A349
Sponsors:
Dunn (R25) +2
Summary:
Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Human Services-Public Assistance
Related:
2022:S1749; 2022:S1769; 2020:A4168; 2020:S738; 2020:S2647; 2018:A5368; 2018:S3814
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Human Services Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee.
Bill:
A374
Sponsors:
Danielsen (D17); Jasey (D27); Benson (D14) +2
Summary:
Establishes the New Jersey School Counts County College Scholarship Program.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A308; 2018:A596; 2016:A3095; 2014:A2806
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A375
Sponsors:
Danielsen (D17); Jasey (D27); Benson (D14)
Summary:
Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Education
Related:
2020:A309; 2018:A597; 2016:A3096; 2014:A2812
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A376
Sponsors:
Danielsen (D17); Jasey (D27); Benson (D14) +1
Summary:
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to establish performance-based funding plans for public institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A310; 2018:A598; 2018:S1815; 2016:A3097; 2014:A676; 2012:A3856
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A676
Sponsors:
Verrelli (D15); DeAngelo (D14); Benson (D14); Danielsen (D17) +2
Summary:
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2020:A5379; 2020:S169; 2018:A785; 2018:S1620; 2016:A786; 2016:S1646; 2014:A4466; 2014:S3027
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A687
Sponsors:
Verrelli (D15); Reynolds-Jackson (D15); Benson (D14) +1
Summary:
Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2199; 2020:A5993; 2020:S4179
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A901
Sponsors:
Peterson (R23); Webber (R26)
Summary:
Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1796; 2018:A1064; 2016:A1530; 2014:A519; 2012:A155; 2010:A618; 2010:A2135; 2008:A253; 2008:S1194; 2006:A155; 2006:S979; 2004:A308; 2004:S1244; 2002:A3806
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A1038
Sponsors:
Webber (R26); Mosquera (D4) +2
Summary:
Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees by more than 4% over the prior academic year.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1963; 2018:A316; 2016:A552; 2014:A3173
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Amend
Bill:
A1056
Sponsors:
Schaer (D36); Mukherji (D33)
Summary:
Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2319; 2020:A1248; 2020:S1474; 2018:A3092; 2018:S1279; 2016:A4087; 2016:S2556
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A1057
Sponsors:
Schaer (D36); Mukherji (D33); Moen (D5) +1
Summary:
Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2595; 2020:A1249; 2020:S1181; 2018:A3094; 2018:S337; 2016:A4085; 2016:S2559
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1127
Sponsors:
DePhillips (R40); Rooney (R40)
Summary:
"Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A107; 2020:S166; 2018:A3669; 2018:S138; 2016:A1612; 2016:S1417; 2014:A4292; 2014:S2809
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1170
Sponsors:
Jasey (D27); Calabrese (D36) +5
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.
Subjects:
Education-Teachers And School Employees; Health-Pharmaceuticals; Higher Education; Human Services-Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Related:
2020:A1059; 2020:S3698; 2018:A4866; 2018:S3387
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1176 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:
Jasey (D27); Kennedy (D22); Moen (D5) +28
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Human Services-Mental Health
Related:
2022:S503; 2020:A2293; 2020:S2958
Progress:
2nd House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/20/2022 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
02/03/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Health Committee.
05/26/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/16/2022 – Passed in Assembly 76-0-0.
06/20/2022 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Bill:
A1189 ScaSaSa (3R)
Sponsors:
Jasey (D27); Moen (D5); Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29) +9
Summary:
Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1372; 2020:A5381; 2020:S3536
Progress:
Governor
Status:
10/27/2022 – Passed in both houses
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
02/03/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/28/2022 – Passed in Assembly 76-0-0. Received in Senate and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/24/2022 – Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate 21-0 (Cunningham).
06/16/2022 – Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate by voice vote (Ruiz).
10/17/2022 – Substituted for S-1372 (3R). Passed in Senate 37-0.
10/20/2022 – Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Senate amendments.
10/27/2022 – Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 73-0-0.
Bill:
A1253
Sponsors:
Stanley (D18); Calabrese (D36); Haider (D37) +1
Summary:
Adds two student representatives to board of governors of Rutgers University.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2761; 2020:A1970; 2020:S2408; 2018:A3343; 2018:S1628; 2016:A2134; 2016:S2249; 2014:A1441; 2014:S1724; 2012:A1842; 2010:A393; 2008:A362; 2008:S2147; 2006:A2805; 2004:A4099
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1277
Sponsors:
Stanley (D18); Carter (D22)
Summary:
Prohibits twice exceptional students from being denied special education and related services due to average academic performance.
Subjects:
Education; Education-School Boards And Districts; Human Services-Disabled
Related:
2022:S2198; 2020:A5909; 2020:S4293
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Bill:
A1287 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:
Greenwald (D6); Quijano (D20); Reynolds-Jackson (D15) +6
Summary:
Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.
Subjects:
Education-Teachers And School Employees
Related:
2022:S2317; 2020:A1270; 2020:S1644; 2018:A1289; 2018:S1283; 2016:A1742; 2016:S709; 2014:A2032; 2014:S2673; 2012:A4506
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/19/2022 – Assembly Labor Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
05/19/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Labor Committee.Position:
Support
Bill:
A1296
Sponsors:
Greenwald (D6); McKnight (D31); Lampitt (D6) +5
Summary:
Requires State Board of Education high school graduation requirements include instruction on tuition assistance programs and student loan debt; requires high school students to meet with guidance counselor to discuss tuition assistance and dual enrollment
Subjects:
Education-Finance
Related:
2020:A1282; 2020:S792; 2018:A2773; 2018:S762; 2016:A2925; 2016:S990
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1340
Sponsors:
Mosquera (D4) +1
Summary:
Establishes the "Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program."
Subjects:
Domestic Violence
Related:
2022:S1936; 2020:A1324; 2020:S1892; 2018:A421; 2018:S1271; 2016:A2814; 2016:S3357; 2014:A2038; 2012:A1122; 2012:S2243; 2010:A3221
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Women and Children Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1344
Sponsors:
Mosquera (D4); Lampitt (D6) +2
Summary:
Establishes mandatory training program for human resources officers of public employers on handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.
Subjects:
Domestic Violence; Public Employees
Related:
2022:S1958; 2020:A1328; 2020:S1183; 2018:A427; 2018:S2124; 2016:A4125
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Women and Children Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1347
Sponsors:
Mosquera (D4); DeAngelo (D14); Danielsen (D17) +3
Summary:
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to have one veteran coordinator for every 200 veteran students; requires veteran coordinator to work with DMVA to ensure veterans have access to all available services.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2020:A1332; 2018:A787; 2018:S1289; 2016:A790; 2016:S1698; 2014:A4812; 2014:S3314
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1396
Sponsors:
Auth (R39); McKnight (D31)
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:S2511; 2020:A554; 2018:A3707; 2016:A375; 2016:S128; 2014:A3789; 2014:S162; 2012:S2776
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1400
Sponsors:
Auth (R39)
Summary:
Provides for inclusion of students who receive equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school in NJ STARS Program.
Subjects:
Education; Education-Finance
Related:
2020:A559; 2018:A3712; 2018:S2071; 2016:A3495; 2016:S1699
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A1426
Sponsors:
Kennedy (D22); Rooney (R40) +2
Summary:
Requires certain notifications and free credit reports for customers following breach of security of personal information within business or public entity.
Subjects:
Banking And Finance-Consumer Finance; Consumer Affairs-Consumer Protection
Related:
2020:A1718; 2018:A1360; 2016:A3762; 2014:A2480; 2014:S2261
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Consumer Affairs
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.
Position:
None Determined Yet
Bill:
A1560
Sponsors:
Moen (D5); Greenwald (D6); Caputo (D28)
Summary:
Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.
Subjects:
Authorities-Local; Education-Finance
Related:
2022:S2421; 2020:A2287; 2018:A2775; 2018:S2266; 2016:A4117; 2016:S3263
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1582
Sponsors:
Moen (D5)
Summary:
Concerns certain requirements regarding experience and examination for nonresident military spouses seeking professional or occupational licensure.
Subjects:
Regulated Professions; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:S103; 2020:A5158; 2020:S3307
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
Bill:
A1589
Sponsors:
Moen (D5); Caputo (D28)
Summary:
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1176; 2020:A5919; 2020:S3711
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A1694
Sponsors:
Quijano (D20); Lampitt (D6)
Summary:
Establishes loan redemption program for certain bilingual education teachers.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Education-Teachers And School Employees
Related:
2020:A5293; 2020:S2825
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Bill:
A1695 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:
Jasey (D27); Quijano (D20); Timberlake (D34); Cryan (D20); Cunningham (D31) +7
Summary:
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and DOLWD to establish performance quality standards for career-oriented programs of study offered by institutions of higher education, degree-granting proprietary institutions, and private career schools.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S495; 2020:A5391; 2020:S2026
Progress:
Pamphlet Law
Status:
07/29/2022 – Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Not Rep/Aca Ahi.
05/19/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/16/2022 – Passed in Assembly 46-31-1.
06/20/2022 – Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/29/2022 – Substituted for S-495 (1R). Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 21-17.
07/29/2022 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2022, c.76.
Bill:
A1772
Sponsors:
DeAngelo (D14); Danielsen (D17); Webber (R26)
Summary:
Requires tuition bills of public institutions of higher education to include details on student fees and opt-out provision for student-managed entertainment fees, and requires certain institutions' websites to include student fee information.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A243; 2018:A125; 2016:A2759; 2016:S192; 2014:A4551; 2014:S703; 2012:S805; 2010:S2843
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1808
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6); Coughlin (D19)
Summary:
Limits certain payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers or employees; limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensation.
Subjects:
Local Officers And Employees; Public Employees-Benefits; State Government-Officers And Employees
Related:
2020:A1605; 2018:A1851; 2018:S2578; 2016:A2850; 2014:A1842; 2012:A1179; 2010:A4345
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A1854
Sponsors:
Giblin (D34); Benson (D14); Danielsen (D17) +7
Summary:
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to study prevalence, cost, and quality of certain on-line courses compared to traditional classroom courses offered by institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Education-Curricula; Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2581; 2020:A876; 2020:S3170; 2018:A923; 2016:A1841; 2014:A2808
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A1870
Sponsors:
Giblin (D34); Benson (D14); Danielsen (D17) +1
Summary:
Requires county colleges to develop plan to achieve three-year graduation rate of at least 33 percent for full-time degree-program students by 2021-2022 academic year.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A896; 2018:A922; 2016:A1840; 2016:S2742; 2014:A2804
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A1911
Sponsors:
Swain (D38); Murphy (D7); Carter (D22) +1
Summary:
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2020:A2086; 2018:A4521; 2018:S486; 2016:A2062; 2016:S1289; 2014:A2118; 2014:S2137; 2012:A351; 2010:A4144
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1912
Sponsors:
Swain (D38); Murphy (D7); Carter (D22) +1
Summary:
Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
Subjects:
Health-Professionals; Higher Education; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2020:A2087; 2018:A4522; 2018:S3093
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A1914
Sponsors:
Swain (D38); Mosquera (D4)
Summary:
Directs PANYNJ to coordinate with law enforcement for investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults; requires certain cruise ship operators to adopt and maintain policies regarding sexual assaults.
Subjects:
Authorities-Interstate; Commerce; Public Safety; Public Safety-Police; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2020:A2089; 2018:A4839
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.
Bill:
A2087
Sponsors:
Webber (R26)
Summary:
Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees.
Subjects:
Civil Actions; Labor
Related:
2020:A3424; 2018:A2257; 2016:A1556; 2014:A589; 2014:S1547; 2012:A961; 2012:S384; 2010:A695; 2010:S300; 2008:A657; 2008:S1723; 2006:A1409; 2006:S1527; 2004:A470; 2004:S1601; 2002:A3466
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Labor Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2124
Sponsors:
Munoz (R21)
Summary:
Requires assisted living residences and certain facilities under DCA, DCF, and DHS to be equipped with standby emergency power generators.
Subjects:
Energy; Senior Citizens
Related:
2020:A2504; 2018:A861; 2016:A2550; 2014:A907; 2012:A3514
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Senior Services Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2176
Sponsors:
McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10)
Summary:
Prohibits local governments from requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave.
Subjects:
Labor-Wages And Benefits; Local Government-Counties; Local Government-Municipalities
Related:
2020:A422; 2018:A739; 2016:A2433; 2014:A3702
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Labor Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2211
Sponsors:
Greenwald (D6) +1
Summary:
Allows gross income tax deduction for employees for amounts paid by employers for certain educational assistance programs for employees and for employee's student loans.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:A1568; 2022:S1021; 2020:A2412; 2020:A3061; 2020:S917; 2018:A2774; 2018:S1922; 2016:A4271
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A2343
Sponsors:
Mukherji (D33); Jasey (D27); Danielsen (D17) +1
Summary:
Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:S1408; 2020:A2163; 2020:S106; 2018:A1916; 2018:S1136; 2016:A2874; 2016:S2484; 2014:A2810
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A2384
Sponsors:
Wimberly (D35)
Summary:
Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.
Subjects:
Public Contracts-State; State Government-Departments And Agencies
Related:
2022:S1319; 2020:A1902; 2020:S1288; 2018:A4538; 2018:S1518; 2016:S1736; 2014:S1937; 2012:S1488; 2010:A2687; 2010:S1309; 2008:A3031; 2008:S873; 2006:S1345; 2004:S767; 2002:A1334; 2002:S994; 2000:A1298; 2000:S998; 1998:A186; 1998:S569; 1998:S904; 1996:A1614; 1996:S694; 1994:A3175; 1994:S2224
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Bill:
A2401
Sponsors:
Wimberly (D35)
Summary:
Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:S700; 2020:A3453; 2020:S2277; 2018:A1118; 2016:A1852; 2014:A1386; 2012:A2094; 2012:S539; 2010:A1122; 2010:S916; 2010:S1302; 2008:A2278; 2008:A3416; 2008:S1129; 2006:A2370; 2006:S485; 2004:A1861; 2004:S281; 2002:A1672; 2002:S243; 2000:A1101; 1998:A274; 1996:A1160; 1994:A2564
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A2429
Sponsors:
Reynolds-Jackson (D15)
Summary:
Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.
Subjects:
Labor-Wages And Benefits; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2022:S1320; 2020:S1286; 2018:A1868; 2018:S1522; 2016:A883; 2016:S2101; 2014:A4675
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A2460
Sponsors:
McGuckin (R10) +1
Summary:
Eliminates payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date; limits carry forward of unused vacation leave; requires suspension and forfeiture of certain payments; limits use of unused sick leave in year before retirement.
Subjects:
Education-Teachers And School Employees; Labor-Wages And Benefits; Local Officers And Employees; Public Employees; State Government-Officers And Employees
Related:
2020:A429; 2018:A753; 2016:A4921; 2016:S849; 2014:S79; 2012:S2117
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2462
Sponsors:
McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10) +1
Summary:
Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.
Subjects:
Labor-Wages And Benefits; Public Employees-Benefits
Related:
2022:S2753; 2020:A426; 2020:S2652; 2018:A750; 2018:S1980; 2016:A4918; 2016:S572; 2014:S644; 2012:S1620; 2010:A1612; 2010:S77; 2008:A2581; 2008:S2589
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2463
Sponsors:
McGuckin (R10)
Summary:
Limits certain unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for public officers and employees.
Subjects:
Public Employees-Benefits
Related:
2020:A427; 2018:A751; 2016:A4919; 2016:S2947
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
A2492
Sponsors:
DeAngelo (D14); Reynolds-Jackson (D15); Stanley (D18)
Summary:
Prohibits businesses that outsource jobs overseas from receiving State contracts or grants; prohibits investment of State funds in such businesses.
Subjects:
International Affairs; Labor; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2020:A253; 2018:A2460; 2016:A216; 2014:A2695; 2012:A697; 2010:A998; 2010:S2592; 2008:A3516
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/01/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A2758
Sponsors:
Reynolds-Jackson (D15); Wimberly (D35); Benson (D14); Speight (D29) +17
Summary:
Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
Subjects:
Judiciary-Judges; Pensions; Pensions-Police And Firefighters; Pensions-Public Employees; Pensions-Teachers
Related:
2022:S260; 2020:S1310; 2018:S1520; 2016:S643; 2014:S1588; 2012:S1568; 2010:S2986
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Bill:
A2818 Aca (1R)
Sponsors:
Murphy (D7); McKnight (D31); Reynolds-Jackson (D15) +2
Summary:
Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.
Subjects:
Crime Victims; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2022:S1624; 2020:A3683; 2018:A3476; 2016:A2314; 2016:S2019; 2014:A3936; 2014:S2535
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
10/13/2022 – Assembly Judiciary Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.
10/13/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.Position:
Support
Bill:
A2884
Sponsors:
Jasey (D27); Reynolds-Jackson (D15); McKnight (D31); Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29) +5
Summary:
Revises State financial aid requirements to align with simplification of Free Application for Federal Student Aid under federal law.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1885
Progress:
Pamphlet Law
Status:
04/12/2022 – Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/24/2022 – Passed in Assembly 73-3-0. Received in Senate w/o committee reference, 2nd reading in Senate. Substituted for S-1885. Passed in Senate and sent to Governor 23-14.
04/12/2022 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2022, c.10.
Bill:
A2888
Sponsors:
Moen (D5)
Summary:
Requires four-year institutions of higher education to offer accelerated three-year baccalaureate degree programs.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1384; 2020:A3090; 2018:A1234; 2018:S769; 2016:A4689; 2016:S2620
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A2889
Sponsors:
Moen (D5)
Summary:
Adds two employees to boards of trustees of State colleges and county colleges.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1386; 2018:S1880; 2016:A2133; 2016:S2250; 2014:A1440; 2014:S1723; 2012:A1841; 2010:A392; 2008:A361; 2008:S2929; 2006:A2750; 2006:S1563; 2004:A2795; 2004:S2579
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/02/2022 – Withdrawn from the files
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
05/02/2022 – Withdrawn from the files.
Bill:
A2922
Sponsors:
Flynn (R13)
Summary:
Requires employers whose employees are subject to contracts that are amendable and do not expire to provide earned sick leave.
Subjects:
Labor-Wages And Benefits
Related:
2022:S2384
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
03/10/2022 – 2nd reading in the Assembly
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
03/10/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
Bill:
A2954
Sponsors:
Munoz (R21) +1
Summary:
Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:S1706; 2020:A3188; 2020:S2163; 2018:A855; 2016:A674; 2014:A2321; 2012:A2436; 2010:A1768; 2008:A1722; 2006:A2386; 2004:A2039
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A2955
Sponsors:
Munoz (R21); Dunn (R25)
Summary:
Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.
Subjects:
Commissions; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1731; 2020:A3187; 2020:S1236; 2018:A5207; 2018:S2965
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A2962
Sponsors:
Webber (R26)
Summary:
Makes membership in New Jersey Council of County Colleges optional.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A2932; 2018:A2253; 2016:A3966; 2014:A3413; 2014:S2041
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3111
Sponsors:
Mukherji (D33); Haider (D37) +1
Summary:
Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2566; 2020:A2170; 2018:A1926; 2018:A5335; 2018:S770; 2016:A4688; 2016:S2621
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A3128
Sponsors:
Murphy (D7) +1
Summary:
Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:S3205; 2020:A4260; 2018:A357; 2018:S2115; 2018:S2488; 2016:S1915; 2014:A4572; 2014:S3021
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Bill:
A3144
Sponsors:
Moen (D5)
Summary:
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1371; 2020:A3582; 2020:S791; 2018:A322; 2018:S760; 2016:A2564; 2016:S599; 2014:A2818; 2014:S2077
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3225
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6)
Summary:
Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.
Subjects:
Labor; Local Government
Related:
2020:A3040; 2018:A3155; 2016:A1436; 2014:A1820; 2012:A1143; 2010:A1529; 2008:A638; 2008:S2347; 2006:A4376
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Bill:
A3227
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6) +1
Summary:
Prohibits State Board of Education from limiting number of certain two-year college credits that may be applied towards meeting teacher certification requirements.
Subjects:
Education-Teachers And School Employees
Related:
2020:A1613; 2018:A3149; 2016:A2502; 2014:A1849; 2014:S1766; 2012:A2616; 2012:S1589; 2010:A1550; 2010:S1476; 2008:A3176; 2008:S2156
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Bill:
A3228
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6); Benson (D14)
Summary:
Establishes loan redemption program for certain teachers under which they are permitted to redeem loan amounts received under New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public schools.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Education-Teachers And School Employees
Related:
2020:A1612; 2018:A3144; 2016:A2484; 2014:A1829; 2012:A1157; 2012:S1487; 2010:A1554; 2010:S1697; 2008:A3380; 2008:S2159
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Bill:
A3230
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6)
Summary:
Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Subjects:
Crimes And Penalties; Education-School Facilities; Higher Education; Public Safety-Weapons
Related:
2020:A3557; 2018:A4152; 2018:S2301; 2016:S1226; 2014:S1697; 2012:A1216; 2012:S2648; 2010:A3982
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Judiciary Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Bill:
A3235
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6); Mosquera (D4); McKnight (D31)
Summary:
Establishes Council of Women in Higher Education in Department of State to study and promote women's issues within institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Women
Related:
2020:A3045; 2018:A3513; 2016:A1448; 2014:A2380; 2012:A3975
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A3236
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6)
Summary:
Allows person with implanted medical device to voluntarily make notation on driver's license or identification card.
Subjects:
Health; Motor Vehicles-Regulation
Related:
2020:A3560; 2020:S1351; 2018:A3148; 2018:S1856; 2016:A2489; 2016:S1505; 2014:A3361; 2014:S2074
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A3266
Sponsors:
Wimberly (D35); Jasey (D27); Reynolds-Jackson (D15)
Summary:
Establishes "Minority-Serving State College and University Stabilization Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $20 million.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Minority And Ethnic Affairs
Related:
2022:S1976
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3307
Sponsors:
McKnight (D31)
Summary:
Requires BPU to post on its website report from public utility on public utility's capital investments in response to petition from public utility to increase rates.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Public Utilities
Related:
2020:A5383; 2020:S3396
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Bill:
A3348
Sponsors:
Webber (R26)
Summary:
Requires public institution of higher education to annually submit capital projects report to Secretary of Higher Education; requires secretary to post reports on website.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A2987; 2018:A2256; 2016:A2721
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3350
Sponsors:
Webber (R26)
Summary:
Directs board of trustees of county college to post information on the compensation paid to college president on its website.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A2985; 2018:A200; 2016:A3483; 2014:A263; 2012:A3341
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3351
Sponsors:
Webber (R26)
Summary:
"Education Investment Act"; establishes an equity financing for education program at certain public institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A2984; 2018:A2254; 2016:A1568; 2014:A602; 2012:A975; 2010:A3079
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3379
Sponsors:
McGuckin (R10); Catalano (R10)
Summary:
Requires public institutions of higher education to establish plans concerning cyber security and prevention of cyber attacks.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A442; 2018:A3983
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3414
Sponsors:
Peterson (R23); Clifton (R12)
Summary:
Requires DEP to develop, and solid waste management districts to use, standardized labels for recycling bins.
Subjects:
Environment-Solid Waste And Recycling
Related:
2020:A3237
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.
Bill:
A3524
Sponsors:
DeAngelo (D14)
Summary:
Authorizes county colleges to establish and operate student dormitories.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A246; 2018:A129; 2016:A4413; 2016:S2916
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/08/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/08/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3532
Sponsors:
Lampitt (D6) +1
Summary:
Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students who have children to purchase meal plans, live in on-campus housing, or pay gym fees.
Subjects:
Domestic Relations-Child Custody And Visitation; Education; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A3011; 2018:A3146; 2016:A1466; 2014:A4482
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/08/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/08/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3550
Sponsors:
Murphy (D7); Benson (D14)
Summary:
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider combined income of all cosigners on application for participation in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A737; 2018:A3720
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/10/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
03/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A3692
Sponsors:
Moen (D5); Moriarty (D4); Benson (D14) +5
Summary:
Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:S1905; 2020:S1587; 2018:A2770; 2018:S2393; 2016:A1757; 2016:S1918; 2014:A2019; 2014:S822; 2012:A2626; 2012:S2249; 2010:A3354
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
10/13/2022 – Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
History:
03/24/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
10/13/2022 – Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.Position:
Support
Bill:
A3788
Sponsors:
Sumter (D35); Reynolds-Jackson (D15)
Summary:
Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:S239; 2020:S790; 2018:S759; 2016:S592; 2014:A1976; 2014:S485; 2012:A3462; 2012:S2244
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/02/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
05/02/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
A3793
Sponsors:
Benson (D14)
Summary:
Requires certain permit holders to complete practice driving hours to obtain probationary driver's license.
Subjects:
Motor Vehicles-Regulation
Related:
2022:S2789
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/02/2022 – Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
History:
05/02/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Bill:
A3797
Sponsors:
Benson (D14); Verrelli (D15)
Summary:
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2061; 2020:S1494; 2018:S1814; 2018:S2403; 2016:A2138; 2016:S1752; 2016:S1866; 2014:A1445; 2014:S1642; 2012:A1849; 2012:S1380; 2010:A405; 2010:S1456; 2008:A2397; 2008:S1345; 2006:A858; 2006:S394; 2006:S1435; 2004:A1250; 2004:S775; 2004:S847; 2002:A1684; 2002:S1303; 2000:A364; 2000:A2992; 2000:S289; 2000:S1471; 1998:A2809; 1998:S1589
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/02/2022 – Assembly Education Committee
History:
05/02/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
A3815
Sponsors:
McCarthy Patrick (R3)
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1373; 2020:S807; 2018:A6074; 2018:S4161
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/02/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
05/02/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3819 AcaAcaSca (3R)
Sponsors:
Mukherji (D33); Dunn (R25); Stanley (D18); Cryan (D20); Gopal (D11) +3
Summary:
Specifies circumstances when voter will be removed from permanent vote by mail status and when ballot will be sent to primary address; requires educational campaign; makes appropriation of $5 million.
Subjects:
Elections
Related:
2022:S2868
Progress:
Pamphlet Law
Status:
07/28/2022 – Bill or Resolution Signed by the Governor
History:
03/24/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
05/12/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
06/09/2022 – Transferred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
06/13/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
06/16/2022 – Passed in Assembly 78-0-0.
06/20/2022 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
06/23/2022 – Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
06/27/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/29/2022 – Substituted for S-2868 (1R). Passed in Senate 40-0. Received in Assembly, 2nd reading in Assembly to concur with Senate amendments. Passed in Assembly and sent to Governor 78-0-0.
07/28/2022 – Signed by the Governor P.L.2022, c.68.
Bill:
A3902
Sponsors:
Reynolds-Jackson (D15); Wimberly (D35); McKnight (D31)
Summary:
Establishes "Minority-Serving County College Stabilization Act" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $15 million.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Minority And Ethnic Affairs
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/09/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
05/09/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3911
Sponsors:
Conaway (D7)
Summary:
Requires post-secondary educational institutions to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:S1357; 2020:S1217; 2018:S851; 2016:S1332; 2014:S542; 2012:S1271; 2010:S2383
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/09/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
05/09/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3927
Sponsors:
Swain (D38); Danielsen (D17)
Summary:
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to suspend accrual of interest on certain New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program loans in deferment or forbearance.
Subjects:
Health-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2402; 2020:A3947; 2020:S2375
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/09/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
05/09/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A3934
Sponsors:
Reynolds-Jackson (D15)
Summary:
Provides one-time payment of $300 to retirees and beneficiaries in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Subjects:
Pensions; Pensions-Public Employees
Related:
2022:S2586
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/12/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
05/12/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Bill:
A4171
Sponsors:
Benson (D14)
Summary:
Requires cost of living increase to be granted in each of two State fiscal years when retirement allowance or benefit is below certain amount for retiree or beneficiary in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Subjects:
Pensions
Related:
2022:S2582
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/02/2022 – Assembly State and Local Government Committee
History:
06/02/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Bill:
A4259
Sponsors:
Moen (D5) +1
Summary:
Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Public Employees
Related:
2022:S2568
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/13/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
06/13/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
A4398
Sponsors:
Coughlin (D19)
Summary:
Establishes fringe benefit rate for State public higher education institutions; requires employer pay for health care benefits for certain part-time faculty.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:S2963
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/27/2022 – Assembly Budget Committee
History:
06/27/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Budget Committee.
Bill:
ACR66
Sponsors:
Greenwald (D6); Conaway (D7); Murphy (D7)
Summary:
Proposes amendment to Constitution establishing a right to comprehensive, affordable, and accessible health care.
Subjects:
Constitutional Amendments; Insurance-Health Insurance
Related:
2020:ACR62; 2018:ACR67; 2016:ACR252
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Assembly Health Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Health Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
ACR104
Sponsors:
Murphy (D7)
Summary:
Urges President and Congress to enact legislation amending "Civil Rights Act of 1964" to protect worker's right to unionize.
Subjects:
Civil Rights; Federal Relations-Memorializations; Labor
Related:
2020:ACR111; 2018:ACR171
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Assembly Labor Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
Position:
None Determined Yet
Bill:
S101
Sponsors:
Stanfield (R8)
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to post information on sexual assaults on website and provide information to prospective students.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2020:S1516; 2018:A3473; 2018:S1280; 2016:A2637; 2016:S397; 2014:A3659; 2014:S2358
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S103
Sponsors:
Stanfield (R8)
Summary:
Concerns certain requirements regarding experience and examination for nonresident military spouses seeking professional or occupational licensure.
Subjects:
Regulated Professions; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:A1582; 2020:A5158; 2020:S3307
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Commerce Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
Bill:
S153
Sponsors:
Connors (R9); Beach (D6) +2
Summary:
"Combat to College Act"; grants priority course registration to military service members and veterans attending public institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2020:S190; 2018:A790; 2018:S244; 2016:A2950; 2016:S1672; 2014:S3309
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S239
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Requires president of public institution of higher education to regularly report on-campus criminal and fire events to the institution's governing board.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3788; 2020:S790; 2018:S759; 2016:S592; 2014:A1976; 2014:S485; 2012:A3462; 2012:S2244
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S260
Sponsors:
Turner (D15); Stack (D33) +14
Summary:
Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
Subjects:
Judiciary-Judges; Pensions; Pensions-Police And Firefighters; Pensions-Public Employees; Pensions-Teachers
Related:
2022:A2758; 2020:S1310; 2018:S1520; 2016:S643; 2014:S1588; 2012:S1568; 2010:S2986
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Bill:
S262
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Sets States mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.
Subjects:
State Government-Officers And Employees
Related:
2022:A2294; 2020:A3210; 2020:S1486; 2018:A2514; 2018:S1851; 2016:A4299; 2016:S2739; 2014:S1254; 2012:A257; 2012:S1274; 2010:A2439; 2010:S1708; 2008:A263; 2008:S872; 2006:A168; 2006:S748; 2004:A3287; 2004:S1595; 2002:A1861; 2002:S659; 2000:A852; 2000:A3264; 2000:S513; 2000:S1175; 1998:A2516; 1998:S1512
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S290
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14) +6
Summary:
"Responsible Collective Negotiations Act."
Subjects:
Labor; Public Employees
Related:
2020:A5862; 2020:S3810
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Labor Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Bill:
S495 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:
Cryan (D20); Cunningham (D31) +3
Summary:
Requires Secretary of Higher Education and DOLWD to establish performance quality standards for career-oriented programs of study offered by institutions of higher education, degree-granting proprietary institutions, and private career schools.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A1695; 2020:A5391; 2020:S2026
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
06/29/2022 – Substituted by another bill
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
06/09/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/29/2022 – Substituted by A-1695 (1R).
Bill:
S503 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:
Cryan (D20); Pou (D35) +3
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to implement suicide prevention programs and raise awareness of mental health services.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Human Services-Mental Health
Related:
2022:A1176; 2020:A2293; 2020:S2958
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
06/09/2022 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
06/09/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Bill:
S700
Sponsors:
Beach (D6)
Summary:
Allows a gross income tax deduction for certain higher education tuition and fee expenses.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:A2401; 2020:A3453; 2020:S2277; 2018:A1118; 2016:A1852; 2014:A1386; 2012:A2094; 2012:S539; 2010:A1122; 2010:S916; 2010:S1302; 2008:A2278; 2008:A3416; 2008:S1129; 2006:A2370; 2006:S485; 2004:A1861; 2004:S281; 2002:A1672; 2002:S243; 2000:A1101; 1998:A274; 1996:A1160; 1994:A2564
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S749
Sponsors:
Lagana (D38) +1
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to send out annual student debt letters; requires students enrolled in public institutions of higher education to complete course on student loan debt repayment.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A2496; 2020:S2426; 2018:A3085; 2018:S1794; 2016:A2928; 2016:A4272; 2016:S2433
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/11/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/11/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S796
Sponsors:
Bramnick (R21); Sarlo (D36)
Summary:
Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of the Legislature.
Subjects:
Legislature; Public Records, Notice And Meetings
Related:
2020:A2539; 2018:A1945; 2016:A1056; 2014:A324; 2012:A1616; 2010:A797; 2008:A3719
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/18/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
01/18/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S943
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Establishes gross income tax credit for full-time tuition cost at certain New Jersey institutions of post-secondary education.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2020:S1291; 2018:A1295; 2018:S2209; 2016:A1748; 2016:S1868; 2014:A2372; 2014:S1638; 2012:A1303; 2012:S1142; 2010:A1644; 2010:S1751; 2008:A712; 2008:S1531; 2006:A1752; 2006:S1655; 2004:A186; 2004:S752; 2002:A1165; 2002:S441; 2000:A770; 2000:S893; 1998:A3208; 1998:S731
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
S953
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Prohibits State administered pension fund investment in corporations shifting ownership or operations outside the U.S. for tax purposes.
Subjects:
Corporations; Pensions; Taxation
Related:
2020:S1298; 2018:S1510; 2016:S1324; 2014:A3680; 2014:S2398
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S955
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.
Subjects:
Pensions; State Budget And Finance
Related:
2020:A2347; 2020:S1528; 2018:A575; 2018:S1509; 2016:A748; 2016:S1371; 2014:A645; 2014:S1837; 2012:A2257; 2012:S1140; 2010:A654; 2010:S1315; 2008:A3910; 2008:S2769
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1112
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Gopal (D11)
Summary:
Requires certain institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions to submit certain documentation on online program managers to Secretary of Higher Education.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2020:S3710
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1113
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Gopal (D11)
Summary:
Requires online program manager providing marketing services for institution of higher education or proprietary institution licensed to offer academic degrees to self-identify as third party to prospective students.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2020:S3709
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1114
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Gopal (D11)
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institutions that have agreements with online program managers to disclose online program information.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2020:S3708
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1176
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Requires four-year public institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.
Subjects:
Communications-Internet; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A1589; 2020:A5919; 2020:S3711
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
01/31/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
01/31/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1320
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.
Subjects:
Labor-Wages And Benefits; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2022:A2429; 2020:S1286; 2018:A1868; 2018:S1522; 2016:A883; 2016:S2101; 2014:A4675
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/03/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
02/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1350
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.
Subjects:
Public Contracts-State; State Government-Departments And Agencies
Related:
2020:A3538; 2020:S1711; 2018:A3275; 2018:S1743; 2016:A2300; 2016:S798; 2014:A2873; 2014:S770; 2012:A998; 2012:S968; 2010:A3407; 2010:S2323
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/03/2022 – Senate Labor Committee
History:
02/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1357
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Requires post-secondary educational institutions to collect and report employment data for certain graduates.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3911; 2020:S1217; 2018:S851; 2016:S1332; 2014:S542; 2012:S1271; 2010:S2383
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1371
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3144; 2020:A3582; 2020:S791; 2018:A322; 2018:S760; 2016:A2564; 2016:S599; 2014:A2818; 2014:S2077
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/10/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1372 ScaSaSa (3R)
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Requires financial aid award letter provided by institutions of higher education and certain proprietary schools be consistent with financial aid shopping sheet.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A1189; 2020:A5381; 2020:S3536
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
10/17/2022 – Substituted by another bill
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/24/2022 – Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate 21-0 (Cunningham).
06/16/2022 – Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate by voice vote (Ruiz).
10/17/2022 – Substituted by A-1189 (3R).
Bill:
S1373
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Requires institutions of higher education to distribute information on availability of allowance for dependent care expenses in determination of cost of attendance.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3815; 2020:S807; 2018:A6074; 2018:S4161
Progress:
2nd House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/24/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/24/2022 – Passed in Senate 37-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1397
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Concerns certain contracts to privatize State services.
Subjects:
Public Contracts-State; State Government
Related:
2020:S1375; 2018:S2080; 2016:S1068; 2014:S1967; 2012:S1494; 2010:S839; 2008:S1564; 2006:A2205; 2006:S1267; 2004:A318; 2004:S983; 2002:A706; 2002:S1543; 2002:S2683; 2000:A3243
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/10/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1408
Sponsors:
Gill (D34); Beach (D6)
Summary:
Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2022:A2343; 2020:A2163; 2020:S106; 2018:A1916; 2018:S1136; 2016:A2874; 2016:S2484; 2014:A2810
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/10/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1478
Sponsors:
Beach (D6)
Summary:
Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Taxation-Personal Income Tax
Related:
2020:A235; 2020:S1574; 2018:A116; 2018:S2135; 2016:A2520; 2014:A2036; 2014:S1404; 2012:A1107; 2012:S1007; 2010:A1909; 2010:S2529; 2008:A977; 2006:A230; 2006:S651; 2004:A364; 2004:S1035; 2002:A117; 2002:S1320; 2000:A382; 2000:S221; 1998:A1573; 1998:S386; 1996:A3167; 1996:S2135
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/10/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Amend
Bill:
S1582
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Applies provisions of "New Jersey College Student and Parent Consumer Information Act" to proprietary schools and limits eligibility for State student assistance programs to students enrolled in certain proprietary schools.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:S1364; 2018:S1927; 2016:S1330; 2014:A1886; 2014:S1999; 2012:A2603
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1600
Sponsors:
Beach (D6)
Summary:
Permits DOC and DCF to award contracts for medical and dental services to vendors.
Subjects:
Health; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2022:A175; 2020:A4438; 2020:S3495
Progress:
2nd House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/16/2022 – Assembly Commerce and Economic Development
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
06/13/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
06/16/2022 – Passed in Senate 38-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.
Bill:
S1624
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14)
Summary:
Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.
Subjects:
Crime Victims; Public Safety-Sex Offenders
Related:
2022:A2818; 2020:A3683; 2018:A3476; 2016:A2314; 2016:S2019; 2014:A3936; 2014:S2535
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1638
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14)
Summary:
Requires public institutions of higher education to submit proposed tuition and fees for upcoming academic year to Secretary of Higher Education for review.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A3669; 2020:S2532; 2018:A3272; 2016:A2354; 2014:A1107; 2012:A4421
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1639
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14)
Summary:
Requires Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with various entities, to design manufacturing career pathway to provide students with skills necessary to gain employment in manufacturing sector.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Labor
Related:
2020:A3272; 2020:S2403; 2018:A3941; 2018:S1398; 2016:A2193; 2016:S1816; 2014:A3020; 2014:S1970
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/14/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/14/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1706
Sponsors:
Oroho (R24); Corrado (R40) +1
Summary:
Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:A2954; 2020:A3188; 2020:S2163; 2018:A855; 2016:A674; 2014:A2321; 2012:A2436; 2010:A1768; 2008:A1722; 2006:A2386; 2004:A2039
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1716
Sponsors:
Gill (D34)
Summary:
Establishes loan redemption program for teachers to redeem loan amounts received under the New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program through employment in public or nonpublic schools in New Jersey.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Education-Teachers And School Employees; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A4136; 2020:S95; 2018:S544; 2016:S615; 2014:S520; 2012:A2269; 2012:S543; 2010:S1419; 2008:A3263; 2008:S1128; 2006:S496; 2004:S2131
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1723
Sponsors:
Polistina (R2)
Summary:
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to conduct study to determine extent and cause of outmigration of high school graduates to out-of-State colleges.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3955; 2020:A5412; 2020:S1228; 2018:A1754; 2018:S518; 2016:A4710; 2016:S2993
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Bill:
S1731 Sca (1R)
Sponsors:
Polistina (R2); Cunningham (D31) +2
Summary:
Establishes New Jersey Higher Education Student Advisory Commission.
Subjects:
Commissions; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A2955; 2020:A3187; 2020:S1236; 2018:A5207; 2018:S2965
Progress:
2nd House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/24/2022 – Assembly Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/24/2022 – Passed in Senate 37-0. Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1737
Sponsors:
Polistina (R2); Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Establishes "New Jersey Higher Education Funding Formula Commission."
Subjects:
Commissions; Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:S1230; 2018:A3237; 2018:S2516; 2016:A549; 2014:A2715; 2014:S731; 2012:A4098; 2012:S2695
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1749
Sponsors:
Bucco (R25); Pou (D35)
Summary:
Provides for student recipients of educational opportunity funds to be exempt from 20 hour weekly work requirement ordinarily required for student SNAP participation.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Human Services-Public Assistance
Related:
2022:A349; 2022:S1769; 2020:A4168; 2020:S738; 2020:S2647; 2018:A5368; 2018:S3814
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
10/06/2022 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
10/06/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Bill:
S1808
Sponsors:
Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Requires campus diversity actions at public institutions of higher education and directs Secretary of Higher Education and Division on Civil Rights to develop guidance regarding diversity in faculty search and selection process.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Minority And Ethnic Affairs
Related:
2022:A3944; 2020:A5232; 2020:S2793
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/28/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S1885
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31); Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Revises State financial aid requirements to align with simplification of Free Application for Federal Student Aid under federal law.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A2884
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
03/24/2022 – Substituted by another bill
History:
02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
03/14/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate.
03/24/2022 – Substituted by A-2884.
Bill:
S1905
Sponsors:
Beach (D6); Polistina (R2)
Summary:
Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:A3692; 2020:S1587; 2018:A2770; 2018:S2393; 2016:A1757; 2016:S1918; 2014:A2019; 2014:S822; 2012:A2626; 2012:S2249; 2010:A3354
Progress:
1st House: 2nd Reading
Status:
06/09/2022 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
06/09/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.Position:
Support
Bill:
S1936
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5); Beach (D6)
Summary:
Establishes the "Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program."
Subjects:
Domestic Violence
Related:
2022:A1340; 2020:A1324; 2020:S1892; 2018:A421; 2018:S1271; 2016:A2814; 2016:S3357; 2014:A2038; 2012:A1122; 2012:S2243; 2010:A3221
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Judiciary Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1948
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.
Subjects:
Agriculture; State Budget And Finance-Supplemental Appropriations
Related:
2022:A2444; 2020:A4865; 2020:S1525; 2018:A1275; 2018:S1267; 2016:A4454; 2016:S3002
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1958
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Establishes mandatory training program for human resources officers of public employers on handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.
Subjects:
Domestic Violence; Public Employees
Related:
2022:A1344; 2020:A1328; 2020:S1183; 2018:A427; 2018:S2124; 2016:A4125
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S1976
Sponsors:
Pou (D35); Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Establishes "Minority-Serving State College and University Stabilization Program" in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $20 million.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Minority And Ethnic Affairs
Related:
2022:A3266
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2056
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions.
Subjects:
Education-Finance
Related:
2020:S1499; 2018:S2212; 2016:S1743; 2014:S2126
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2060
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to revoke proprietary school's license to award academic degrees if school fails to achieve certain minimum graduation rates.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:A5070; 2020:S1359; 2018:A329; 2018:S1928; 2016:A2655; 2016:S1964; 2014:A2814; 2014:S2532
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2061
Sponsors:
Turner (D15); Singleton (D7)
Summary:
Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to part-time undergraduates.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3797; 2020:S1494; 2018:S1814; 2018:S2403; 2016:A2138; 2016:S1752; 2016:S1866; 2014:A1445; 2014:S1642; 2012:A1849; 2012:S1380; 2010:A405; 2010:S1456; 2008:A2397; 2008:S1345; 2006:A858; 2006:S394; 2006:S1435; 2004:A1250; 2004:S775; 2004:S847; 2002:A1684; 2002:S1303; 2000:A364; 2000:A2992; 2000:S289; 2000:S1471; 1998:A2809; 1998:S1589
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2066
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Requires textbook publishers to provide public institutions of higher education with information on price and availability of textbooks.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Related:
2020:S1334; 2018:A3681; 2018:S1937; 2016:A2485; 2016:S1859; 2014:A1850; 2014:S1266; 2012:A2620; 2012:S1692; 2010:A2406; 2010:S1365; 2008:A2547; 2008:S1263
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/03/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/03/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2122
Sponsors:
Madden (D4)
Summary:
Aligns contracting standards of Stockton University for its Atlantic City campus with those governing State public research universities.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Public Contracts-State
Related:
2020:A2695; 2020:S1939; 2018:A4763; 2018:S3144
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2125
Sponsors:
Madden (D4)
Summary:
Eliminates eligibility time limit on tuition benefits for spouses of certain public safety workers killed in performance of their duties.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Public Safety-Firefighters; Public Safety-Police
Related:
2020:S560; 2018:A3849; 2018:S376; 2016:A606; 2016:S138; 2014:A3704; 2014:S456; 2012:S563; 2010:S784; 2008:S1002; 2006:S784
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S2165
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition by more than 4 percent over the prior academic year.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:S1493; 2018:S2040; 2016:S1563; 2014:S1123; 2012:A2464; 2012:S1569; 2010:A3781; 2010:S2906
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2195
Sponsors:
Corrado (R40); Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
"College Mental Health Services Act"; establishes grant program for public institutions of higher education and requires public institutions of higher education to report certain information concerning mental health treatment and suicides.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Human Services-Mental Health
Related:
2022:A3713; 2020:A4929; 2020:S1070
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2198
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14)
Summary:
Prohibits twice exceptional students from being denied special education and related services due to average academic performance.
Subjects:
Education; Education-School Boards And Districts; Human Services-Disabled
Related:
2022:A1277; 2020:A5909; 2020:S4293
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Bill:
S2199
Sponsors:
Greenstein (D14)
Summary:
Modifies Community College Opportunity Grant Program to permit adult students enrolled in postsecondary career and technical education programs to receive financial assistance.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A687; 2020:A5993; 2020:S4179
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2220
Sponsors:
Ruiz (D29)
Summary:
Requires certain officers of education organizations to sign acknowledgement and undergo training concerning duties to report child abuse.
Subjects:
Children-Child Abuse; Education
Related:
2022:A914; 2020:A1820; 2020:S1155; 2018:A4643; 2018:S3256
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Bill:
S2229
Sponsors:
Doherty (R23); Durr (R3)
Summary:
Establishes the "New Jersey Right to Work Act"; prohibits payroll deduction of union dues from wages or salaries of public employees.
Subjects:
Labor; Labor-Wages And Benefits
Related:
2020:S2124; 2018:A183; 2018:S1650; 2016:A574; 2016:S3254; 2014:A180; 2012:A136; 2010:A4223
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Labor Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:
Oppose
Bill:
S2238
Sponsors:
Doherty (R23)
Summary:
Phases out the transfer inheritance tax over two years.
Subjects:
Taxation; Wills, Trusts And Estates
Related:
2022:A3401; 2020:A1792; 2020:S988; 2018:A1060; 2018:S1457; 2016:A1524; 2016:S1883; 2014:A512; 2014:S1117; 2012:A146; 2012:S1528; 2010:A608; 2010:S75; 2008:S792; 2006:S978; 2004:S1875; 2002:S564; 2000:A1746; 1998:A3475
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Position:
None Determined Yet
Bill:
S2317
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Establishes teacher recruitment grant program in DOE; appropriates $6 million to DOE.
Subjects:
Education-Teachers And School Employees
Related:
2022:A1287; 2020:A1270; 2020:S1644; 2018:A1289; 2018:S1283; 2016:A1742; 2016:S709; 2014:A2032; 2014:S2673; 2012:A4506
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/21/2022 – Senate Education Committee
History:
03/21/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S2319
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Establishes "New Jersey College Ready Students Program Act"; provides tuition-free dual enrollment opportunities at county college for certain high school students.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A1056; 2020:A1248; 2020:S1474; 2018:A3092; 2018:S1279; 2016:A4087; 2016:S2556
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/21/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/21/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
S2361
Sponsors:
Beach (D6); Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Subjects:
Veterans And Military
Related:
2022:A4076; 2020:S591; 2018:S2114; 2016:A4400; 2016:S2865
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/21/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/21/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S2400
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Establishes program to provide free tuition under State Tuition Aid Grant Program to certain students who are accepted to public four-year institutions of higher education and elect to attend county college for first two years.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2020:A1247; 2020:S1477; 2018:A3090; 2018:S1281; 2016:A4086; 2016:S2558
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/24/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/24/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Study
Bill:
S2402
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to suspend accrual of interest on certain New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students Loan Program loans in deferment or forbearance.
Subjects:
Health-Finance; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A3927; 2020:A3947; 2020:S2375
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/24/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/24/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2403
Sponsors:
Cruz-Perez (D5)
Summary:
Prohibits institution of higher education that provides child care from charging student-parent who receives child care voucher under "New Jersey Cares for Kids Program" an amount for child care in excess of voucher amount.
Subjects:
Children; Higher Education
Related:
2022:A4084; 2020:A3010; 2020:S1646; 2018:A1832; 2018:S2131; 2016:A1467; 2014:A4483
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/24/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
03/24/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2421
Sponsors:
Beach (D6)
Summary:
Permits county improvement authorities to establish student loan refinancing loan programs.
Subjects:
Authorities-Local; Education-Finance
Related:
2022:A1560; 2020:A2287; 2018:A2775; 2018:S2266; 2016:A4117; 2016:S3263
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/09/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
05/09/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
S2453
Sponsors:
Cryan (D20)
Summary:
Requires DOT to implement highway safety program for increased commercial motor vehicle parking; appropriates up to $50,000,000.
Subjects:
Transportation-Highways, Roads And Bridges
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/09/2022 – Senate Transportation Committee
History:
05/09/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.
Bill:
S2568
Sponsors:
Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Requires public service employer to certify employment of qualifying employees under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop materials to promote Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Subjects:
Higher Education; Public Employees
Related:
2022:A4259
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/12/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
05/12/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S2582
Sponsors:
Cryan (D20) +1
Summary:
Requires cost of living increase to be granted in each of two State fiscal years when retirement allowance or benefit is below certain amount for retiree or beneficiary in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Subjects:
Pensions
Related:
2022:A4171
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/12/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
05/12/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Bill:
S2586
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Provides one-time payment of $300 to retirees and beneficiaries in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, and JRS; makes appropriation.
Subjects:
Pensions; Pensions-Public Employees
Related:
2022:A3934
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
05/12/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
05/12/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Bill:
S2837
Sponsors:
Polistina (R2); Cunningham (D31)
Summary:
Provides tuition-free credits to certain institutions of higher education for certain law enforcement officers and firefighters and their spouses and dependents.
Subjects:
Education-Finance; Higher Education; Public Safety-Firefighters; Public Safety-Police
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
06/13/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
06/13/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
S3243
Sponsors:
O'Scanlon (R13); Durr (R3)
Summary:
Directs Secretary of Higher Education to appoint special auditor to investigate claims of abuse of public funds at public institutions of higher education.
Subjects:
Higher Education
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
10/27/2022 – Senate Higher Education Committee
History:
10/27/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
Bill:
SCR64
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Amends Constitution to give public employees the right to collective bargaining.
Subjects:
Civil Rights; Constitutional Amendments; Labor; Public Employees
Related:
2020:ACR21; 2020:SCR79; 2018:ACR116; 2018:SCR102; 2016:ACR21; 2016:SCR54; 2016:SCR128; 2014:ACR77; 2014:SCR96; 2012:ACR19; 2012:SCR32; 2010:ACR203; 2010:SCR167
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
02/10/2022 – Senate Labor Committee
History:
02/10/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate Labor Committee.
Position:
Support
Bill:
SCR97
Sponsors:
Turner (D15)
Summary:
Proposes constitutional amendment to require payments by State to State-administered retirement systems and establish in Constitution right of public employees to pension benefit; provides for enforcement of funding obligations and benefit rights.
Subjects:
Constitutional Amendments; Pensions; Pensions-Police And Firefighters; Pensions-Public Employees; Pensions-Teachers
Related:
2020:SCR88; 2018:SCR91; 2016:ACR109; 2016:SCR2; 2014:ACR3; 2014:SCR184
Progress:
1st House: Referred to Committee
Status:
03/07/2022 – Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee
History:
03/07/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
Position:
Support
