New Jersey Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (D)

NJ - Budget and Appropriations (Senate)

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

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Member

NJ - Transportation (Senate)

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Chair

NJ - New Jersey Transit (Senate)

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NJ - S4058 Revises law prohibiting cruel tethering and confinement of dogs; establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

NJ - S4197 Authorizes creation of Student Movement Against Cancer license plates.

NJ - S225 Provides that student-athlete who sustains concussion must return to regular school activities prior to return to competition; requires school districts to implement six-step return-to-competition process.

NJ - S2436 Authorizes pharmacists to order and cause to be administered test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or COVID-19 antibodies; requires health benefits and Medicaid coverage for tests.

NJ - S3294 Establishes that "100 percent Disabled Veterans" are not required to submit to MVC certain documentation to renew parking privileges.

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

NJ - S2832 Allows student enrolled in institution of higher education who has completed 30 semester-hour credits to serve as substitute teacher; extends time period substitute teacher may serve during public health emergency.

NJ - S2712 Establishes minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

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

NJ - SCR118 Recognizes cultural, religious, and interfaith importance of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as "Living Guru" of Sikhs in promoting peace and declaring Sikhs as distinct ethnic and religious minority.

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

NJ - S2273 Requires SEHBP and eligible employers that do not participate in the SEHBP to provide certain plans for public education employees and certain public education retirees.

NJ - A3945 Extends eligibility for accidental disability and accidental death benefits to certain PFRS, SPRS and PERS members who contract COVID-19 and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.

NJ - ACR195 Honors Dr. Anthony Fauci.

NJ - S349 Requires developers to offer electric vehicle charging stations as option in certain new home construction.

NJ - A1649 "Daniel's Law" prohibits disclosure of certain personal information of active, formely active, and retired judicial officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, and their family members; establishes crime and civil action for disclosing such information.

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

NJ - S690 Establishes Statewide universal newborn home nurse visitation program in DCF; appropriates $2.75 million.

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

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 - A4918 Allows corporations and certain financial institutions to hold remote shareholder meetings.

NJ - A4547 Authorizes temporary rate adjustment for certain nursing facilities; appropriates $62.3 million.

NJ - A4282 Requires long term care facilities and hospitals to maintain minimum supply of personal protective equipment.

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

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

NJ - S2384 Requires health care facilities to report certain coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) data related to health care workers and certain first responders.

NJ - A4554 Establishes successor program to solar renewable energy certificate program in BPU, including solicitation process for certain solar power generation facilities.

NJ - A4250 Revises law concerning notaries and notarial acts; authorizes electronic signatures.

NJ - A1145 Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."

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 - S3214 Requires Commissioner of Education to prepare learning loss report and report on public school operations during COVID-19 public health emergency.

NJ - S1934 Authorizes use of disability benefits for transportation provided by transportation network companies.

NJ - A5822 Renames Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission as "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve" and "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."

NJ - S3691 Provides financial relief to certain landlords and tenants in response to COVID-19 pandemic, adjusts certain court fees; and makes appropriations.

NJ - A4486 Authorizes MVC to use stored driver's license or identification card photo for longer than eight years; limits certain appointment times at MVC locations to senior citizens and persons with certain medical conditions during COVID-19 pandemic.

NJ - S3491 Revises and expands authorization for any person or entity to obtain, distribute, and administer opioid antidotes.

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

NJ - S2050 Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.

NJ - A4227 Ensures insurance coverage for certain persons attending school graduation exercises in July and August of 2020.

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

NJ - S2708 Requires certain provisions in State contracts for delivery of publicly financed mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services.

NJ - S854 "Laura Wooten's Law"; Requires civics instruction in middle school; authorizes New Jersey Center for Civic Education to provide curricula, professional development and technical assistance for middle and high school civics.

NJ - A5472 Requires law enforcement to provide written notificaion to parent or guardian of person under age 18 who commits first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana, or hashish.

NJ - A5520 Increases income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program by $10,000.

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 - S2441 Revises and updates membership and purpose of Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in DHS.

NJ - S975 Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

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 - S278 Establishes certain rights for students with military obligations attending public institutions of higher education and permits late registration for students with military obligations.

NJ - S3456 Eliminates mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment determined by Legislature to be of non-violent nature.

NJ - A2281 Requires Commissioner of Human Services to streamline SNAP application process for senior citizens and conduct outreach regarding senior SNAP participation.

NJ - A5222 Authorizes optometrists to administer immunizations against coronaviruses and influenza under certain circumstances.

NJ - A681 Expands scope of law prohibiting age discrimination.

NJ - S1431 Establishes "Pediatric Cancer Research Fund" and establishes requirements for disbursement of monies deposited in fund; provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for pediatric cancer research.

NJ - A4804 Modifies process for obtaining working certificates for minors.

NJ - A970 Establishes Mental Health Screening in Schools Grant Program in DOE; appropriates $1 million.

NJ - S3764 Establishes Commission on Asian American Heritage in DOE.

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

NJ - A4442 Authorizes individuals who have passed road test to use driving permit to operate motor vehicle for 60 days during COVID-19 public health emergency.

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

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

NJ - A4482 Establishes minimum wage requirements for certain long-term care facility staff; establishes direct care ratio requirements for nursing homes; requires nursing home care rate study.

NJ - S2519 Requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during public health emergency; prohibits contact with victim upon release of inmate awarded credits.

NJ - S3584 Establishes immunity relating to COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments.

NJ - A3548 Requires health benefits coverage for adolescent depression screenings.

NJ - S1017 Provides retirement allowance after 20 years of service regardless of age for current members of PFRS who retire within two years.

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

NJ - S3208 Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.

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

NJ - A5033 Authorizes motor vehicle dealers to sell motor vehicles online and obtain electronic signatures for motor vehicle transactions.

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

NJ - S598 Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; appropriates $7,000,000 to Department of State.

NJ - S2517 Establishes program to adopt paratransit best practices, requires greater coordination among paratransit service providers, and establishes regional paratransit coordinating councils.

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

NJ - A4850 Establishes expedited construction inspection program.

NJ - S3009 Authorizes expanded provision of harm reduction service to distribute sterile syringes and provide certain support services to persons who use drugs intravenously; appropriates $15 million.

NJ - S3659 Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.

NJ - S1559 "New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act."

NJ - S3810 "Responsible Collective Negotiations Act."

NJ - A4475 Requires county boards of election to establish ballot drop boxes in each county at least 45 days before election: revises procedures concerning mail-in ballots for 2020 general election.

NJ - A3861 Permits corporations to hold shareholders' meetings in part or solely by means of remote communication during state of emergency.

NJ - A2280 Criminalizes certain payments for referral of patients to substance use disorder treatment facilities.

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

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

NJ - S2831 Grants reciprocity to teachers with certain out-of-state certificates.

NJ - A4477 Revises licensure, operational, and reporting requirements for nursing homes.

NJ - A1653 Encourages development of zero-emission vehicle fueling and charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.

NJ - A5306 Allows certain voters residing overseas to vote in certain elections in this State depending on overseas residency or intent to return.

NJ - A2456 Provides that users of Access Link paratransit service are automatically eligible for and enrolled in motor bus and rail passenger discounted fare program.

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

NJ - A4520 Temporarily extends deadline to register vehicle and obtain driver's license for new State residents during COVID-19 public health emergency.

NJ - A3871 Requires person taking written examination for permit to watch video of rights and responsibilities of driver stopped by law enforcement.

NJ - A4410 Establishes Community College Opportunity Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to provide last-dollar financial aid grants to county college students and Student Success Incentive funding to county colleges.