New Jersey Sen. Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (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 - Economic Growth (Senate)

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Chair

NJ - Military and Veterans' Affairs (Senate)

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Vice-chair

NJ - on Housing Affordability

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Member

NJ - S1479 "Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."

NJ - S2218 Provides for increase in relocation assistance amounts based on increase of CPI.

NJ - S4149 Appropriates $440,240 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

NJ - S1467 Authorizes issuance of craft distillery license to certain other alcoholic beverage manufacturing licensees.

NJ - S4085 Exempts commercial shellfish producers from prohibition on taking shellfish on Sunday.

NJ - S4150 Appropriates $4.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

NJ - S4032 Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.

NJ - S4080 Requires certain snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes to be forfeited and destroyed.

NJ - S1910 Directs DOH to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.

NJ - S1890 Provides for background checks and other requirements for certain agencies providing temporary home for child or pregnant woman during crisis.

NJ - S1906 Requires businesses to report email address to Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

NJ - S4287 Revises certain functions of New Jersey Firemen's Home and composition of board of mangers.

NJ - S1182 Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

NJ - S4041 Establishes New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Program under gross income tax for certain home purchases during qualified periods by first-time homebuyers.

NJ - SJR41 Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day."

NJ - S4126 Expressly authorizes medical cannabis patients under 18 years of age to have up to four designated caregivers.

NJ - S1181 Establishes "Succeed in New Jersey" student loan reimbursement program for certain New Jersey residents employed in designated fields.

NJ - S3893 Increases penalties for unauthorized transportation or disposal of solid waste.

NJ - S1747 Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.

NJ - S1681 Reallocates portion of certain forfeited property as incentive for informants of drug-related offenses and to provide inpatient treatment for certain drug-dependent individuals.

NJ - S1186 Requires hospital laboratories and bio-analytical or clinical laboratories to offer test for hepatitis C to certain individuals; authorizes certain laboratories to perform rapid tests for hepatitis C.

NJ - S1514 Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder thereof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.

NJ - S1184 Requires one member of board in charge of institution for persons with mental illness or developmental disability to be family member of resident.

NJ - S1895 Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

NJ - S1900 Provides tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for certain costs incurred in purchase and installation of certain environmentally responsible business equipment.

NJ - S1909 Requires DOT to compensate local government entities for contractual delay damages resulting from shutdown of transportation projects funded by Transportation Trust Fund; authorizes local government entities to use certain funds for transportation projects.

NJ - S1837 Establishes loan program and provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for establishment of new vineyards and wineries.

NJ - S2214 Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

NJ - S1187 Permits temporary rental assistance for emergency assistance recipients.

NJ - S1511 Limits rescheduling, cancellation, and no-show fees providers of health care services may charge in certain instances.

NJ - S3967 Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA.

NJ - S3490 Eliminates one percent tax on purchasers of Class 4A commercial property transferred for consideration in excess of $1 million.

NJ - S1170 Clarifies procedures for restoration of driver's license after suspension; authorizes the court to waive imprisonment under certain circumstances.

NJ - S1505 Extends veterans' property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.

NJ - S1165 Revises "New Jersey Money Transmitters Act"; provides consumer protections; increases reporting and record keeping requirements.

NJ - S1887 Establishes Behavioral Mental Health Advisory Board in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DOH.

NJ - S1167 Provides that records of convictions for carjacking and promoting prostitution of child shall not be expunged.

NJ - S1178 Establishes "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund.

NJ - SJR54 Permanently designates May as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in New Jersey.

NJ - S1473 Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.

NJ - S1466 Removes plenary retail distribution license limit for certain stores.

NJ - S3165 Prohibits administration of assessments developed by Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.

NJ - S1508 Permits local health boards to require minimum temperature of 70 degrees from October through April in certain buildings occupied by seniors and disabled persons.

NJ - S2667 Permits municipalities having population under 2,500 to withdraw from civil service by ordinance.

NJ - S1885 Requires DOH to develop interconception care resources to enhance postpartum care for women.

NJ - S1177 Authorizes placement of involved animal with animal welfare agency or similar entity pending adjudication of alleged animal cruelty violation when not adjudicated in seven days.

NJ - S3166 Clarifies disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients are not required to own vehicle to be exempt from municipal parking meter fees.

NJ - S3433 Provides for process to vacate and expunge certain arrests, charges, complaints, convictions, other dispositions, and DNA records, associated with violations by certain human trafficking victims.

NJ - S1636 Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each unit of transitional housing occupied by a veteran.

NJ - S1901 Provides employers with various tax incentives for hiring persons with disabilities under insurance premiums tax, corporation business tax and gross income tax.

NJ - S1180 Establishes "New Jersey Net Neutrality Act."

NJ - S3125 Designates blueberry muffin as State Muffin.

NJ - S1507 Requires installation of grab bars in certain public restrooms.

NJ - S1168 Clarifies procedures for resignation, removal, and succession of fiduciaries.

NJ - S1475 Prohibits awarding of economic development subsidy to business if payment of principal and interest on previously awarded loan or loan guarantee is greater than 24 months overdue.

NJ - S2217 Extends economic recovery term under "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act"; bars appeal of certain property assessments by Garden State Growth Zone Development Entity.

NJ - S3374 Expands indoor capacity for food and dining establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

NJ - S1543 Requires video camera on certain school buses with crossing control arms.

NJ - S1193 Requires financial institutions to cash payroll checks under certain circumstances.

NJ - S3123 Establishes Safe and Equitable Remote Learning Pilot Program in DOE to support provision of remote learning safe havens by certain school districts.

NJ - S3162 Provides economic development incentives for remediating and redeveloping legacy landfills, brownfields, and contaminated sites.

NJ - S1641 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability.

NJ - S3219 Revises requirements for provision of care to trauma patients.

NJ - S2375 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.

NJ - S1835 Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.

NJ - S1476 Creates "Economic Gardening Program" in Department of State to provide customized services to certain businesses.

NJ - S4081 Prohibits certain utility discontinuances; establishes Winter Termination Program; requires BPU to include sewer and water public utilities in Winter Termination Program.

NJ - A5856 Requires Director of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in DMVA to have prior clinical and long-term care experience.

NJ - A3851 Permits extension of deadlines for adoption of county and municipal budgets under certain circumstances.

NJ - A5854 Requires position of resident advocate at each State veterans' memorial home.

NJ - A5663 Increases penalties for unauthorized transportation or disposal of solid waste.

NJ - A5707 Appropriates $50 million from General Fund to EDA to support businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - A5855 Requires DMVA veterans' facilities provide payroll-based journal information to NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

NJ - A5849 Requires Adjutant General of DMVA send weekly reports to Commissioner of DOH on status of veterans' homes in State during every future public health emergency; requires such reports through December 31, 2021.

NJ - A3095 Provides county clerks with additional week to mail ballots for 2020 primary election; requires ballot position draw to occur one day early if statutory date falls on holiday.

NJ - A5345 Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are at least 18 years of age or older to qualify for modified benefit.

NJ - A5706 Appropriates $20 million from General Fund to EDA to support food and beverage establishments impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - A5853 Requires administrator and assistant administrator at State veterans' memorial home have prior work experience in clinical setting.

NJ - A5888 Provides project grants under "Securing Our Children's Future Fund" for career and technical education at county colleges; appropriates $26,456,996.

NJ - A5850 Requires DMVA veterans' memorial homes to hold quarterly town hall meetings with veterans' guardians.

NJ - A5570 Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles.

NJ - A5705 Appropriates $10 million from General Fund to EDA to support child care providers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - A5708 Establishes Startup Business and Nonprofit Assistance Program in EDA to support new businesses and nonprofit organizations following COVID-19 pandemic; appropriates $25 million.

NJ - A5939 Revises various provisions of "New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020" and other economic development programs; establishes New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program; appropriates $10 million.

NJ - A5852 Requires DMVA veterans' memorial homes to communicate with veterans' guardians via at least two communication means.

NJ - A3843 Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing of coronavirus disease 2019 and for telemedicine and telehealth during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency.

NJ - A3848 Concerns time off from work in connection with infectious disease.

NJ - A3842 Establishes Bridging the Digital Divide in Schools Grant Program in DOE to provide and expand access to technology and equipment for students in certain school districts.

NJ - A4525 Expands opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries and breweries to provide outdoor dining and permits certain farms to adjust operations in response to COVID-19 public health emergency.

NJ - A5446 Makes $15 million in federal funds available to EDA to support businesses and nonprofits in need.

NJ - A3858 Requires Commissioner of Human Services to issue supplemental cash assistance payments to Work First New Jersey recipients under certain circumstances; makes appropriation.

NJ - A5704 Appropriates $120 million from General Fund to EDA to support microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - A3813 Permits use of virtual or remote instruction to meet minimum 180-day school year requirement under certain circumstances.

NJ - A4132 Concerns benefits provided to workers.

NJ - A3840 Requires school districts to provide school meals or meal vouchers to students eligible for free and reduced price school meals during school closures due to COVID-19 epidemic.

NJ - A3859 Concerns prohibition of residential tenant eviction and eviction due to residential foreclosure during certain emergency circumstances.

NJ - A5342 Concerns certain regulated substances, with particular emphasis on underage possession or consumption of various forms of cannabis, including legal consequences for such activities set forth in legislation passed by both Houses of Legislature.

NJ - A3796 Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.

NJ - A3857 Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriations of $15 million for grants to food banks.

NJ - A3845 Authorizes EDA to make grants during periods of emergency declared by Governor and for duration of economic disruptions due to emergency; allows EDA to grant certain business documentation submission deadline extensions.

NJ - A3942 Requires hospital to permit individual to accompany woman during childbirth.

NJ - A3965 Expands existing EDA loan program to include certain small producers and retailers of alcoholic beverages.

NJ - A4157 Extends time period for filing and processing certain property tax appeals in 2020.

NJ - A5851 Allows veteran's guardian to remove veteran from DMVA veterans' memorial home under certain emergency circumstances.

NJ - A3855 Requires food access information be displayed on websites of 2-1-1 system and executive branch departments during public health emergencies to the extent practicable.

NJ - A1537 Extends economic recovery term under "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act", bars appeal of certain property assessments by Garden State Growth Zone Development Entity.

NJ - A3856 Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $10 million for healthcare and residential facility sanitation due to coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.

NJ - A3969 Allows extension of certain local government timeframes; allows local governments to accept certain payments; allows local governments to conduct certain meetings remotely; adjusts certain property tax distribution and notice requirements.

NJ - A3959 Establishes NJ Hospitality Emergency Loan Program in EDA to provide no-interest loans to qualified small hospitality businesses; makes $100 million appropriation to EDA from federal funds for qualified small business assistance.

NJ - A3849 Modifies deadline by which public agency is required to respond to request for government record during period of emergency.

NJ - A1049 Establishes the "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

NJ - A4671 Requires public and local utilities to provide notice to residential customers of available relief measures during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

NJ - A5103 Revises requirements for provision of care to trauma patients.

NJ - A5709 Appropriates $10 million from General Fund to EDA to support Sustain and Serve NJ Program.

NJ - A3860 Establishes certain requirements to use telemedicine and telehealth to respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

NJ - A1897 Provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms, particularly addressing legal consequences associated with certain marijuana and hashish offenses as well as raising awareness of available expungement relief.

NJ - A5445 Makes $10 million in federal funds available to EDA to support child care providers in need.

NJ - A681 Expands scope of law prohibiting age discrimination.

NJ - A5444 Makes $35 million in federal funds available to EDA to support food and beverage establishments in need.

NJ - A3062 Establishes three year Financial Empowerment Pilot Program.

NJ - A3846 Creates "Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program;" allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner; appropriates $20,000,000.

NJ - A4126 Permits local units and authorities to waive interest and lien enforcement for certain delinquent water and sewer utility payments during emergency circumstances.

NJ - A3850 Allows public bodies to conduct meetings, and provide notice, by electronic means during periods of emergency.

NJ - A3919 Extends certain permits, approvals, and deadlines during COVID-19 emergency.

NJ - A3854 Authorizes all licensed health care facilities and laboratories to collect specimens to test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); allows waiver of staffing ratio requirements.

NJ - A3841 Automatically extends time to file gross income tax or corporation business tax return if federal government extends filing or payment due date for federal returns.

NJ - ACR165 Urges DHS to apply for federal waivers to facilitate and increase access to SNAP benefits during coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.

NJ - AJR158 Urges FCC to take temporary measures to secure broadband access for those affected by COVID-19.

NJ - S4294 Extends eligibility for Military Dependents Scholarships to students enrolled in approved career and technical education programs and to dependents of certain military members who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve.

NJ - S4057 Makes supplemental appropriation of $35 million to "Urban and Rural Centers Unsafe Buildings Demolition Revolving Loan Fund."

NJ - S1245 Establishes housing of equine-related farm employees in facilities with horses under certain conditions as "Right to Farm" permissible activity; requires State Agriculture Development Committee agricultural management practice that permits such housing.

NJ - S4254 Allows taxpayers with fewer than 50 employees to accelerate depreciation of capital expenditures incurred to comply with COVID-19 executive orders.

NJ - S895 Concerns certification of tax collectors.

NJ - S2602 "Farm Worker Epidemic Health and Safety Act"; concerns public health and certain protections for farm workers.

NJ - S672 Requires limited liability company to disclose ownership information when submitting deed for recording.

NJ - S3904 Requires DMVA veterans' memorial homes to communicate with veterans' guardians via at least two communication means.

NJ - S2069 Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.

NJ - S1819 Directs BPU to develop and implement electric school bus pilot program.

NJ - S3465 Directs Department of Agriculture to pay annual premiums for the federal Dairy Margin Coverage Program to enrolled dairy farmers.

NJ - S3401 Establishes criminal offenses and civil penalties concerning inhumane confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.

NJ - S3909 Requires Director of Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services in DMVA to have prior clinical and long-term care experience.

NJ - S4051 Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services.

NJ - S4189 Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.

NJ - S3982 Makes $135 million in federal funds available to EDA to support eligible entities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - S4044 Creates "New Jersey Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Act."

NJ - S4151 Appropriates $60,940,361 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

NJ - S3740 Provides temporary exemption under sales and use tax for winterizing certain small business operations.

NJ - S3340 Expands opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to provide outdoor dining and permits certain sales at seasonal farm markets in response to COVID-19 public health emergency.

NJ - S4005 Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas.

NJ - S3907 Requires position of resident advocate at each State veterans' memorial home.

NJ - S1055 Permits qualified municipalities to prohibit conversion of affordable residential rental units to certain forms of ownership housing.

NJ - S989 "Healthy Terminals Act"; requires certain airport and train station workers to be paid certain wage rates and benefits.

NJ - S913 Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.

NJ - S2704 Appropriates $30 million to EDA from federal "Coronavirus Relief Fund" to assist food establishments impacted by Executive Order No. 158.

NJ - S634 "Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.

NJ - S3106 Authorizes voluntary donation of expired food or food waste to farmers; authorizes donations if farmer waives liability.

NJ - S3521 Makes $15 million in federal funds available to EDA and New Jersey Council on the Arts to support arts and culture organizations in need.

NJ - S2383 Requires Commissioner of Education to establish three-year "Bridge Year Pilot Program" for certain students who were impacted by public health state of emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019.

NJ - S275 Provides resident tuition rate to certain non-resident dependent children of United States military personnel attending public institutions of higher education.

NJ - S961 Establishes annual grant program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.

NJ - S587 "New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.

NJ - S94 Establishes "The Democracy Act" to modify various voter registration and voting procedures.

NJ - S3128 Expands opportunities for restaurants, bars, distilleries and breweries to provide outdoor dining and permits certain farms to adjust operations in response to COVID-19 public health emergency.

NJ - S2535 Provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms, particularly with respect to legal consequences associated with certain marijuana and hashish offences as well as broadening awareness of available expungement relief.

NJ - S3523 Makes $25 million in federal funds available to EDA to support microbusinesses in need.

NJ - S2980 Concerns certain economic activity.

NJ - S2463 Expands existing EDA loan program to include certain small producers and retailers of alcoholic beverages.

NJ - S3428 Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are at least 18 years of age or older to qualify for modified benefit.

NJ - S3410 Prohibits Internet service providers from increasing service rates during public health emergency or state of emergency; requires Internet service providers to notify subscribers six months in advance of service rate increase.

NJ - S1454 Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.

NJ - S2350 Concerns benefits provided to workers.

NJ - S749 Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for ovarian cancer research.

NJ - S2924 Creates two-year "Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities Pilot Program" in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $4.2 million in FY 2022 and FY 2023.

NJ - S2330 "COVID-19 Financial Security for Consumers Act."

NJ - S2480 Establishes one-time payment program in Department of Treasury for aid for certain eligible taxpayers; appropriates $35 million.

NJ - S3326 Requires public and local utilities to provide notice to residential customers of available relief measures during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

NJ - S389 Provides transparency and accountability reforms at PANYNJ; modifies governance structure; provides legislative oversight of PANYNJ; and regulates capital planning process.

NJ - S1066 Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board; appropriates $1 million.

NJ - S3434 Requires boards of education to provide special education and related services to certain students exceeding age of eligibility for special education and related services.

NJ - S3505 Requires assignment of unemployment claims handlers to legislative districts during COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency; appropriates $1.8 million.

NJ - S2301 Concerns time off from work in connection with infectious disease.

NJ - S3144 The "New Jersey Social Innovation Act"; establishes social innovation loan pilot program and study commission within EDA.

NJ - S914 Establishes program allowing certain applicants to perform community service in lieu of paying motor vehicle surcharges.

NJ - S1157 Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.

NJ - S211 Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.

NJ - S1460 Imposes certain requirements on operators of motor vehicles when overtaking pedestrians, bicycles, and scooters.

NJ - S2039 Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.

NJ - S198 Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

NJ - S1196 Establishes three year Financial Empowerment Pilot Program.

NJ - S3335 Requires BPU to conduct study of effect of coronavirus 2019 pandemic on local and public utility service and to quarterly collect and publish certain local and public utility service and customer information.

NJ - S2072 Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

NJ - S539 Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications.

NJ - S2051 Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires project labor agreements for this construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

NJ - S3220 Permits exemption from civil service law enforcement examination requirement for entry level-law enforcement officers.

NJ - S2239 Provides same military service credit for compensation purposes to noncertificated employees of school districts that is provided to certificated employees under current law.

NJ - S1147 Requires lead paint inspection on certain residential rental property, including upon tenant turnover; establishes lead-based paint hazard education program; appropriates $3,900,000.

NJ - S19 Designates, as State and public holiday, third Friday in June as Juneteenth Day.

NJ - S3774 "Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021"; prohibits sale or barter, offering for sale or barter, of dead kangaroos and any products made from kangaroo.

NJ - S585 Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school.

NJ - S681 Provides emergency State school aid to certain school districts located in historic communities.

NJ - SCR97 Proposes amendment to Constitution to provide civil service hiring preference and property tax deduction to veteran who received badge, medal, or ribbon for serving in support of federal military combat operation.

NJ - SCR103 Urges efforts at state and federal levels to protect minority communities through better regulation of debt settlement companies.