222 session

Permits certain transportation research contracts to be awarded to private research institutions of higher education and other entities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Allows gross income tax deduction for surviving spouses of certain veterans.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Requires DHS to establish five-year pilot program to facilitate coordinated provision of systemic, therapeutic, assessment, resource, and treatment (START) services to adults who have both developmental disabilities and mental illness.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Increases allowed amount of property tax refunds and certain cancellations that can be authorized without further action of municipal governing body.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Concerns foreclosure of certain tax liens on real property.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Allows farm operators to accelerate depreciation of certain expenditures under corporation business and gross income taxes.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "Farm to Food Bank Pilot Program."

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Requires local government units to provide opportunities for military- or veteran-owned businesses to supply materials and services for projects receiving funding from NJ Infrastructure Bank.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Allows holders of disabled veteran license plates or placards and certain holders of Purple Heart license plates or placards to park in parking spots reserved for persons with disability.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Provides certain requirements concerning railroad safety.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

"Energy Security and Affordability Act"; requires BPU to consider energy security, diversity, and affordability when preparing Energy Master Plan and perform economic and ratepayer impact analysis of energy generation projects and Energy Master Plan.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Requires NJ Clean Energy Program incentives be made available to commercial farms.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Prohibits posting, publishing on the Internet, or disclosing certain information regarding military personnel.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund.

2026-06-11 — Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Revises requirements and process for temporary courtesy licenses and certificates issued by State Board of Examiners, NJ Board of Nursing, and other professional and occupational licensing boards to nonresident military spouses.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Establishes counseling program for eligible family members of active duty military members and disabled veterans.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Exempts sales of pet food and medication purchased for pets from sales and use tax.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Establishes program within veterans' memorial homes to provide support to families of residents.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Creates Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Establishes program for recruitment, training, and retention of health care professionals in veterans memorial homes; appropriates $370,000.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Requires notification of pet presence in seasonal rental unit.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Provides gross income tax deduction for expenses incurred by disabled veterans for service animals.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Establishes veterinary medicine loan redemption program for certain veterinarians who work in underserved areas for five years; annually appropriates $500,000.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Establishes loan redemption program for certified veterinarians employed as large animal veterinarians in New Jersey.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Requires Commissioner of Transportation to publish notice of certain transportation-related infrastructure projects and activities on Internet website, and directs State Comptroller to monitor publication of notifications.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Allows expectant mothers in third trimester to receive temporary parking privileges.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Requires registered voters to present identification when voting at polling place.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Removes prohibition on police presence at ballot drop boxes and polling places.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

Removes provisions for acceptance of mail-in ballots received after election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Requires establishment and implementation, in certain circumstances, of wildlife management plans for open space and farmland, and authorizes use of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to finance activities undertaken pursuant to such plans.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Prohibits public disclosure of names and addresses in certain unemployment, temporary disability, and family leave claim appeals documents.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Eliminates certain requirements for nonprofit organization operating ski area.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Requires public utility to reimburse the State or local unit, in certain circumstances, for costs incurred in securing potentially dangerous condition caused by property controlled by the public utility.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Establishes grant program for school districts to establish substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Establishes minimum acreage goal and schedule for prescribed burns in pinelands area and Statewide.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Requires display of estimated odds of winning on certain lottery tickets and State Lottery website.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Exempts grooming and hygiene products and certain baby products from sales and use tax.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

Requires mental health evaluations for school bus drivers.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of on-farm dairy processing activities.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Exempts local government entities from annual remediation fees under certain circumstances.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

Requires State Real Estate Appraiser Board to adopt alternative program to acquire experiential requirements for prospective real estate appraisers attempting to qualify for licensure or certification.

2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee