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introduced · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

ACR 152: Recognizes centennial of Township of Wyckoff.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Township of Wyckoff in New Jersey. It acknowledges the area's history, from its original Lenape inhabitants to its incorporation as a distinct municipality in 1926. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to the mayor and clerk of Wyckoff to mark the occasion. This measure is purely commemorative and does not change any laws or policies.
Chris DePhillips (R) Al Barlas (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 4455: Reallocates FY2025 appropriation for City of Paterson - Recreation Center Capital Construction (PTRF) to NJ Community Development Corporation for youth center project in City of Paterson.

This bill directs unspent money originally set aside for the City of Paterson's recreation center improvements to instead fund a youth center project in the same city. The funds, which are part of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation, will be managed by the New Jersey Community Development Corporation rather than the city directly. This change requires approval from the State's Division of Budget and Accounting and does not add new money to the state budget.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates existing funds to support a youth center project, advancing public service funding without adding new budgetary burden.90% confidence
Benjie Wimberly (D)
introduced · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 19, 2026

AJR 168: Designates April 10 of each year as "Dolores Huerta Day."

This bill designates April 10 of each year as "Dolores Huerta Day" in New Jersey to honor the legacy of Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor activist and civil rights leader. The resolution formally recognizes Huerta's contributions to organizing farm workers, advocating for social justice, and advancing equality for women and Latinos. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day through appropriate activities and programs. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill honors Dolores Huerta, a civil rights leader who advocated for Latino workers and immigrant rights, indirectly supporting immigrant community recognition and integration.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor activist who advocated for workers' rights and collective bargaining, indirectly supporting labor and employment values.75% confidence
Shanique Speight (D) Anthony Verrelli (D) Annette Quijano (D) · 3 co-sponsors
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SJR 171: Designates March 9 of each year as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.

SJR 171 is a ceremonial joint resolution designating March 9 each year as "U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day" in New Jersey. It honors Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained, including Robert A. Levinson (abducted March 9, 2007), and references historical cases like the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. The resolution requests the Governor annually display the "Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag" at the State Capitol and encourages other state/local entities to do the same on March 9 and other specified dates (e.g., August 19 for James Foley). As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but establishes a symbolic observance.
Parker Space (R) Linda Greenstein (D) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 4998: Provides supplemental appropriation of $4 million for Hinchliffe Stadium Partners to support stadium, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park.

This bill provides a $4 million supplemental appropriation from the General Fund to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners for infrastructure development at Paterson Great Falls National Park. The funds are specifically designated to support sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure projects within the park, supplementing an existing $900,000 FY2026 appropriation for the same entity. The funding requires approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting before use. This is a direct financial allocation targeting park infrastructure improvements, not a policy change affecting broader public programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $4M supplemental appropriation from General Fund for infrastructure, directly funding a project via state budget allocation.95% confidence
Benjie Wimberly (D)
introduced · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 12, 2026

AJR 214: Designates July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day."

AJR 214 is a ceremonial resolution designating July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day" to honor his community service. It commemorates Coach Collins, a former youth mentor at University Academy Charter High School in Jersey City, who developed programs for at-risk youth, reformed recreation department hiring, and founded community initiatives. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day. This is purely commemorative with no policy changes or direct impact on specific groups.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a former youth mentor at a high school who developed educational programs for at-risk youth, implicitly supporting contributions to education.75% confidence
Linda Carter (D) Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) Will Sampson (D)
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 4692: Appropriates $247,128,000 from "New Jersey Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund"; establishes process for authorizing future appropriations for debt defeasance and capital projects.

S 4692 appropriates $247,128,000 from New Jersey's Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund: $222 million for a new women's correctional facility in Burlington County to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, and $25.1 million for other state capital projects recommended by the New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning. The bill also establishes a process for future fund use, allowing the state to pay off existing debt or fund capital projects without issuing new bonds. It requires the State Treasurer to submit project proposals to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee for quarterly review, with automatic approval for proposals submitted over 45 days before a quarter ends if the committee fails to meet. This directly affects the Department of Corrections, the Department of the Treasury, and the legislative budget oversight process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $247M from Debt Defeasance Fund for capital projects and debt management, promoting fiscal responsibility without new bonds.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $222M for new women's correctional facility replacement, directly funding corrections infrastructure within criminal justice system.95% confidence
Paul Sarlo (D)
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2025

S 4695: Amends FY2026 appropriations act to revise various language provisions concerning early childhood education.

This bill amends New Jersey's 2026 state budget to change how preschool education funding is distributed. It adjusts the formula for allocating Preschool Education Aid based on projected student enrollment and unspent carryover funds, while creating a new $10 million grant program to expand free full-day preschool access for 3- and 4-year-olds. School districts receiving grants must demonstrate readiness to operate preschool programs and prioritize partnerships with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs in their communities. The bill also requires state departments to maintain public online lists of eligible preschool programs and providers. These changes directly affect school districts, child care providers, and Head Start programs receiving state preschool funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $10M grant for preschool access via budget amendment, increasing public education funding without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a $10 million grant program to expand free full-day preschool access, directly increasing funding and educational access.95% confidence
Teresa Ruiz (D)
introduced · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 27, 2025

A 5370: Extends early voting period for primary elections and extends challenger appointment deadline; appropriates $6 million.

This New Jersey bill would extend the early voting period for primary elections to begin 7 days before the election (currently 4 days for non-presidential primaries and 6 days for presidential primaries), creating a 6-day voting window. It also extends the deadline for appointing election challengers from the second to the third Tuesday before an election. The bill appropriates $6 million from the General Fund to support these changes, requiring county boards to adjust early voting locations based on population size. These changes would directly affect voters participating in primary elections and county election officials responsible for implementation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $6M from General Fund for election infrastructure changes, directly increasing government spending on elections per fiscal management policy.95% confidence
Gabe Rodriguez (D) Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · New Jersey · Senate Sep 30, 2024

S 3602: Makes supplemental appropriation of $20 million for provision of Summer Tuition Aid Grants in summer 2025; provides conditional authority for transfer of additional resources to Summer Tuition Aid Grants account.*

This bill appropriates an additional $20 million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants in New Jersey's fiscal year 2025, specifically to fund summer 2025 semester aid. It directly affects eligible New Jersey college students who received tuition aid in the prior fall or spring semester, are enrolled in at least six credits during summer 2025, and continue in the same undergraduate program. The key provision requires that these students receive 75 percent of the maximum grant amount for which they qualify under current law (instead of the current 50% for 6-8 credits). The funds are allocated to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to administer these grants for the summer 2025 term.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M supplemental funding for Summer Tuition Aid Grants, directly advancing public education spending within state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill appropriates $20 million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants, directly funding higher education and expanding educational access for college students.95% confidence
Bob Singer (R) Teresa Ruiz (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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