This bill designates the Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey to honor the contributions of women in the state's manufacturing sector. The legislation amends existing state law to officially recognize this specific day and requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the event. By adding this designation, the bill aims to highlight the historical and ongoing roles women play as workers, leaders, and innovators within New Jersey's manufacturing industry.
This bill designates November of each year as New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to highlight the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness. The resolution authorizes the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with relevant programs and activities. While the bill does not change laws or allocate funding, it aims to increase public awareness and support for efforts to help children and youth overcome homelessness.
This Senate Resolution from New Jersey condemns the decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include Donald J. Trump. The bill directly addresses the Kennedy Center board, which voted in December 2025 to add Trump's name after he became a chair of the board. It highlights that the center's name was originally established by federal law as a living memorial to President Kennedy and notes that Congress did not approve any legislation to change it. The resolution urges an immediate reversal of the name change and requests that copies of the document be sent to federal officials and the Kennedy Center board.
This bill requires automobile insurance companies in New Jersey to inform drivers that Medicare and Medicaid cannot be used as the primary insurance for medical expenses after a car accident. Specifically, insurers must provide clear notices at the time of policy purchase, between 15 and 60 days before a driver turns 65, and annually for drivers aged 65 and older. If a driver chooses to rely on these government health programs instead of their auto insurance, the auto insurer will only pay for medical costs that the government programs do not cover.
This bill makes farming a legally permitted activity in every zoning district across New Jersey, ensuring that local governments cannot ban it. It defines farming as the production of agricultural or horticultural products and requires all municipalities to treat it as an inherently beneficial use. By overriding conflicting local laws, ordinances, or rules, the measure allows farmers to operate on their land regardless of existing zoning restrictions. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to restart a specific recovery program for homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy. The legislation mandates that the department use any remaining unspent funds to accept new grant applications aimed at meeting unmet rebuilding and elevation needs. By requiring the immediate resumption of this program, the bill ensures that eligible residents can access financial assistance for repairs that were previously unfunded.
This bill requires New Jersey election officials to post a detailed voter information notice at every polling place before voting begins. The notice must explain various voter rights, such as the ability to vote in private, request assistance, and receive a provisional ballot if a mail-in ballot is not received. It also includes specific warnings about voter fraud, stating that only U.S. citizens may vote and that non-citizens convicted of unlawful voting could face deportation. Additionally, the notice will inform voters about the consequences of wearing political insignia near the polls, which is prohibited and classified as a disorderly persons offense.
This bill directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to create a program that supports the construction of new nuclear energy facilities within the state. It achieves this by amending existing laws to grant the Authority specific powers, such as the ability to acquire land, enter into contracts for project financing and construction, and accept federal or state grants. The legislation also allows the Authority to mortgage projects and collect fees to cover administrative and operational expenses related to these nuclear initiatives.
This New Jersey bill requires owners of short-term rentals to be physically present at their property during guest stays unless the visit lasts longer than 30 days or a written agreement states otherwise. It also mandates that each rental unit can only have one active short-term booking at any given time. Owners who fail to follow these rules face a $1,000 fine for each violation, which can be enforced through a local court. The law applies to various types of private homes and managed units but excludes hotels, schools, hospitals, and long-term leases of 90 days or more.
This bill introduces a new fee on the transfer of real property in New Jersey when the sale price exceeds $1 million. It expands the types of properties subject to this fee to include industrial properties and apartments, while maintaining exemptions for tax-exempt organizations and certain corporate mergers. The fee amount varies based on the sale price, ranging from 1% to 2.5%, and is collected by county recording officers to be deposited into the state's General Fund. Additionally, the legislation provides a specific exemption for apartment buildings where at least 10% of the units are designated as affordable housing.
This New Jersey bill requires all state-regulated health insurance plans to cover pain management services for patients undergoing outpatient gynecological procedures. It mandates that insurers treat these services the same as other medical conditions and prohibits them from labeling such pain management as elective or medically unnecessary. The law applies to a wide range of coverage types, including hospital, medical, and health service corporation contracts as well as individual and group health policies.
This bill allows school districts in New Jersey to use leftover state funding for nonpublic school nursing services to pay for security services, and vice versa. Currently, districts must return any unused money from these specific programs to the state after the school year ends. The legislation changes this rule by permitting districts to apply unspent funds from one program toward the costs of the other if they have excess money in one category. This adjustment gives districts more flexibility in managing their budgets for both nursing and security needs without requiring an immediate refund of unexpended aid.
