New Jersey Sen. Nellie Pou (D)

NJ - Budget and Appropriations (Senate)

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member

NJ - Budget and Appropriations (Budget Hearings Only) (Senate)

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member

NJ - Higher Education (Senate)

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vice-chair

NJ - Judiciary (Senate)

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member

NJ - S643 Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

NJ - SCR167 Urges Congress to amend the "Communication Decency Act of 1996."

NJ - S2519 Requires forms and materials for individuals with developmental disabilities to be available in languages other than English.

NJ - S647 Raises age requirement of compulsory school attendance from 16 to 18 years old.

NJ - S3117 Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle's Law."

NJ - S2518 "Let Them Be Little Act"; provides for screening newborn infants for Hunter syndrome.

NJ - S653 Provides prescriber or health care facility with discretion to number prescription blank forms consecutively.

NJ - S651 Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

NJ - S652 Establishes "Court Security Enhancement Fund" and increases court fees.

NJ - S648 Authorizes the issuance of restraining orders in situtations where the domestic violence statutes do not apply; repeals section 2 of P.L.1999, c.47.

NJ - S649 Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.

NJ - S650 Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.

NJ - S3125 Requires assessments prior to laboratory and diagnostic testing of persons undergoing mental health screening.

NJ - S3121 Directs NJEDA to establish pilot program to assist with permit and approval process related to redevelopment of certain properties.

NJ - S2662 Requires follow-up studies of developmental center residents transitioning to the community.

NJ - S2350 Authorizes the use of fraud prevention contractors by the Division of Taxation.

NJ - S1849 Requires Division of Purchase and Property to provide additional notification of contracting opportunities to vendors or potential vendors providing or interested in providing home health care services to State agencies.

NJ - S654 Prohibits local public employer continuation of pay programs.

NJ - S2709 Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees.

NJ - S2100 Expands definition and licensure requirements for health care service firms.

NJ - S645 Authorizes the court to credit a person in default of a court-imposed financial obligation under certain circumstances.

NJ - S1953 Limits health insurance requirement for college students to those residing in campus dormitories.

NJ - S2579 Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions by certain taxpayers to New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program and provides a State match for contributions to NJBEST accounts for families meeting certain income guidelines.

NJ - S644 Requires employers and birthing facilities to notify insured pregnant women if their health insurance coverage is not subject to 48-hour maternity law.

NJ - S2239 The "Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act."

NJ - SCR120 Memorializes Administrator of EPA to expedite cleanup of Garfield Ground Water Contamination site and provide for temporary relocation of residents affected thereby.

NJ - S646 Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.

NJ - A581 Authorizes the court to credit a person in default of a court-imposed financial obligation under certain circumstances.

NJ - A3642 Requires homeowners insurance consumer information brochure to contain one page summary of policy.

NJ - A2921 Increases distributions to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over five years to restore aid reductions; extends "poison pill" protection to total formula aid provided to each municipality.

NJ - A3717 Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

NJ - A3598 Establishes conditional dismissal program in municipal court.

NJ - A2925 Requires municipalities to submit economic growth plans to DCA for approval of continued participation in the urban enterprise zone program.

NJ - A4339 Establishes "Mom2Mom Peer Support Program" telephone helpline.

NJ - A753 Modifies certain CATV company filing requirements with BPU and CATV company subsciber notice requirements concerning rates, charges, or services.

NJ - A2029 Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as an official State flag.

NJ - A3202 Makes FY 2013 supplemental appropriation of $789,000,000 to Homestead Benefit Program and amends budget language provisions to provide for significantly enhanced property tax relief payments to beleaguered homeowners and tenants.

NJ - A3027 Authorizes the use of fraud prevention contractors by the Division of Taxation.

NJ - A3614 Requires that contract for private operation of State Lottery be subject to approval by Legislature.

NJ - A2161 Revises State designation of "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" from February to September.

NJ - A691 Provides for indication of veteran status on driver's licenses and identification cards issued by MVC.

NJ - A4171 Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

NJ - A3352 The "Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act."

NJ - A718 Requires Department of Education to biannually distribute a letter to school districts reminding districts of requirement to enroll resident students regardless of immigration status.

NJ - AJR55 Designates January of each year as "Human Trafficking Prevention Month."

NJ - AJR56 Designates January 11 of each year as "Human Trafficking Awareness Day."

NJ - AJR65 Designates February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month."

NJ - S2532 Clarifies charitable contributions are not a factor in determining where person is domiciled under New Jersey gross income tax.

NJ - S2202 Requires HMFA to expand participation in the NJ HomeKeeper Program.

NJ - S2588 Establishes conditional dismissal program in municipal court.

NJ - S2502 Requires homeowners insurance consumer information brochure to contain one page summary of policy.

NJ - S2265 Concerns criminal sentencing for victims of human trafficking.

NJ - S87 Permits veterans' organizations to use net proceeds from games of chance for organizations' support.

NJ - S792 Requires insurers to cover breast evaluations and other additional medically necessary testing under certain circumstances and requires certain mammogram reports to contain information on breast density.

NJ - S2535 Increases benefit amounts under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to 25 percent of federal earned income tax credit amounts beginning in Tax Year 2013.

NJ - S2283 Provides that a school district may be placed under full or partial State intervention pursuant to the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) for no longer than five years.

NJ - S2096 Makes FY 2013 supplemental appropriation of $789,000,000 to Homestead Benefit Program and amends budget language provisions to provide for significantly enhanced property tax relief payments to beleaguered homeowners and tenants.

NJ - S2145 Modifies certain CATV company filing requirements with BPU and CATV company subsciber notice requirements concerning rates, charges, or services.

NJ - S1479 Upgrades crime of soliciting or recruiting for criminal street gang while on school property.

NJ - S2581 Concerns importation and delivery of motor fuel during certain emergencies.

NJ - S2275 Imposes tax on certain State lottery winnings to finance grant program for not-for-profit entities operating after school programs in certain districts.

NJ - S2824 Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

NJ - S1191 Allows establishment of county-wide purchasing system for certain school district services; offers employment protections for certain food or custodial services employees; and regulates subcontracting by districts and public higher education institutions.

NJ - S2473 Establishes small business loan guarantee program in EDA to support capital purchases and operating expenses and permits certain qualified businesses in regional centers to qualify for certain EDA loans.

NJ - S2583 "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013."

NJ - S2157 Establishes the "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

NJ - S2582 Concerns sale of certain motor fuel during certain emergencies.

NJ - S2870 Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the NJ World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.

NJ - S116 Requires Commissioner of Health to review impact of disabilities on persons in minority and underrepresented communities.

NJ - S2007 Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as an official State flag.

NJ - S1900 Increases distributions to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over five years to restore aid reductions; extends "poison pill" protection to total formula aid provided to each municipality.

NJ - S257 Supplemental appropriation to DOT of $10,000,000 as State contribution towards resolution of flooding issues at Marsellus Street Bridge in Bergen County.

NJ - S2918 Establishes "Mom2Mom Peer Support Program" telephone helpline.

NJ - S64 Establishes measures to deter steroid use among students.

NJ - S2369 Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears.

NJ - S2163 Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.

NJ - S2422 Requires that contract for private operation of State Lottery be subject to approval by Legislature.

NJ - S1760 "Higher Education Citizenship Equality Act;" defines domicile for dependent students for the purpose of eligibility for State student loans, grants, or scholarships and in State tuition rate.

NJ - S1400 Requires local unit or authority to provide director of the Division of Local Government Services with report concerning law suits to which it is a party before budget is approved.

NJ - S204 Requires police notification when driver's license is suspended.

NJ - S1367 Requires labeling of foods containing genetically modified material.

NJ - S374 Exempts from sales tax cosmetic makeup services provided in conjunction with reconstructive breast surgery; designated as "Jen's Law."

NJ - S3071 Provides for electronic scanning of certain certificates for initiating court proceedings for involuntary commitment.

NJ - S2492 Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

NJ - S874 Revises the NJ STARS and NJ STARS II Programs.

NJ - S3030 "New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act II of 2013."

NJ - S2448 "Higher Education Epinephrine Emergency Treatment Act."

NJ - S2891 Requires notice prior to lapse of life insurance policy due to nonpayment of premium.

NJ - S2404 Eliminates 10% surcharge on employer UI taxes during fiscal year 2014.

NJ - S2247 Appropriates $8,930,975 from "2009 Green Acres Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

NJ - S2364 Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.

NJ - S3070 Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.

NJ - S1143 The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

NJ - S2715 Requires DOE to prepare and distribute informational pamphlets on how parents can limit a child's exposure to media violence.

NJ - S2123 Requires Department of Education to biannually distribute a letter to school districts reminding districts of requirement to enroll resident students regardless of immigration status.

NJ - S2596 Rescinds recommendation of the Task Force on the Closure of State Developmental Centers and creates new task force.

NJ - S2483 Establishes the "New Jersey Workforce Development and Education Commission."

NJ - S2187 Requires institutions of higher education to provide to prospective students certain cost, loan, and debt information in financial aid shopping sheet.

NJ - S2550 Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from imposing certain surcharges on consumers.

NJ - S2719 Enhances penalties for certain firearms offenses; designated as Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2013.

NJ - S1253 Requires SHBP and SHEBP to cover treatment for alcoholism, other substance-use disorders, and non biologically-based mental illnesses under same terms and conditions as for other diseases or illnesses.

NJ - S429 Requires municipalities to submit economic growth plans to DCA for approval of continued participation in the urban enterprise zone program.

NJ - S2586 "The Opportunity to Compete Act"; establishes certain employment rights for persons with criminal histories.

NJ - S1868 Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of services performed to certain prewritten computer software delivered electronically.

NJ - S717 Provides for indication of veteran status on driver's licenses and identification cards issued by MVC.

NJ - S2151 Strengthens enforceability of premarital and pre-civil union agreements.

NJ - S2040 Revises State designation of "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" from February to September.

NJ - S2825 Makes FY 2013 supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,453,000 for family planning services.

NJ - S2827 Protects home addresses of law enforcement officers from being released by governmental entities.

NJ - S2428 Requires health benefits plans in Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, SHBP, and SEHBP to offer equal terms for participation of certain health care providers in their provider networks.

NJ - S2366 "New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Provider Demonstration Project Act."

NJ - SCR133 Urges federal government to pay 100% of Hurricane Sandy related essential assistance.

NJ - SCR149 Urges United States Congress to bestow Congressional Gold Medal upon Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as "The Borinqueneers."

NJ - SCR27 Respectfully requests that Major League Baseball retire the number 21 in honor of the life and career of Roberto Clemente.

NJ - SCR134 Expresses Legislature's objection to certain recommendations included in the Governor's Educational Adequacy Report.

NJ - SJR51 Designates November of each year as "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month."

NJ - SJR44 Designates January of each year as "Human Trafficking Prevention Month."

NJ - SJR60 Designates January 11 of each year as "Human Trafficking Awareness Day."

NJ - SJR69 Designates January 21 of each year as "Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Day."

NJ - SJR31 Designates October of each year as "Disability History and Awareness Month" and encourages instruction concerning disabilities in the public schools.

NJ - SJR64 Designates February as "Turner Syndrome Awareness Month."

NJ - SR71 Expresses both approval of, and disappointment in, the opinion issued by the United States Supreme Court on June 25, 2012 in Arizona v. United States; urges the President and Congress to reform immigration laws.

NJ - SR95 Urges Congress to pass legislation creating comprehensive pathway to United States citizenship.