Here's what happened in Trenton on Monday (December 1st, 2025):

SENATE ACTION (QUORUM)

Nominations Received and Referred to SJU:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Jacqueline Boulos, of Monroe. Tracy M. Thompson, of Ewing.

Nominations Reported from Committee:

TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT:

Honorable Michael N. Beukas, J.S.C., of River Vale.

Honorable Philip J. Degnan, J.S.C., of Chester.

Honorable Eric G. Fikry, J.S.C., of Cinnaminson.

Honorable Peter G. Geiger, J.S.C., of Haworth.

James P. Hoebich, of Metuchen.

Honorable Lisa James-Beavers, J.S.C., of Burlington Township.

Honorable Joseph A. Levin, J.S.C., of Margate.

Honorable Jaclyn Medina, J.S.C., of Paramus.

Honorable Benjamin D. Morgan, J.S.C., of Mullica Hill.

Honorable Nina C. Remson, J.S.C., of Glen Rock.

Honorable Mark B. Shoemaker, J.S.C., of Mt. Royal.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION:

Stephen Dicht, of Ventnor City.

Michael Duffy, of Egg Harbor Township.

Janice Johnston, of Somers Point, to replace Gregory Sykora.

Charles Woolson, Jr., of Hammonton.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD:

Ryan Cooper, of Cranford, to replace Theodore Light.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN:

Toshira Maldonado, of Mays Landing, to replace Louvenia Major.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY:

Honorable Kevin O'Toole, of Cedar Grove.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS:

Edward Stinson, of Brigantine, to replace James Valenti.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE INVESTMENT COUNCIL:

Domenic DiPiero, of Middletown, to replace Charles Dolan.

TO BE A MEMBER OF THE THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Dr. Patricia Kempton, of Ewing, to fill a vacancy.

TO BE THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS:

Kevin Lacey, of Jersey City, to replace John Brzozowski.

TO BE THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS:

Shona Mack-Pollock, of Wanaque.

Bills Introduced:

 

S4898 Stack,B/Burzichelli,J+2 Trans. network companies-concerns uninsured & underinsured motorist coverage REF SCM

S4899 Stack,B/Singleton,T Prostitution crimes, cert-upgrade penalties; creates crime, prostitution network REF SJU

S4900 Stack,B/Singleton,T Public awareness signage-broaden to include notices in Chinese & Korean REF SJU

S4901 Stack,B/Singleton,T Human trafficking-require AG review Statewide policy regarding investigation REF SJU

S4902 Amato,C Offshore wind project escrow funds-remitted to BPU for cert ratepayer relief REF SEG

S4903 Bucco,A Cigar lounges, new-permits opening REF SCU

S4904 Greenstein,L Law enforce officer, St. or county investigator-permit probationary or temp appt REF SLP

S4905 Greenstein,L Waterfront workers, certain-revise statutory definition REF SLP

S4910 Henry,O Fair Access to Health Care Networks Act-establish;$2M REF SCM

S4912 Burzichelli,J Consumer debt lawsuits-collect and publish statistical information REF SCM

S4913 Burzichelli,J Preventive services, certain-provided on calendar year basis REF SCM

S4914 Cryan,J Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund-revise law, EMT eligibility for funds REF SHH

S4915 Cryan,J End Hedge Fund Control of NJ Homes Act-impose tax, cert investment purchases REF SCU

S4916 Cryan,J Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act-establish; req licensing of firearm manuf REF SLP

S4917 Cryan,J Roofs & HVAC systems, certain school buildings-establish program to replace REF SED

S4918 Zwicker,A General election ballots-concerns REF SSG

S4919 Bucco,A Election law violations, cert-req ELEC establish & operate hotline for reporting REF SSG

S4920 Bucco,A Local land use hearings, certain-revise notice requirements to at least 21 days REF SCU

S4921 Turner,S Acquisition of land, recreation & conservation purposes-appropriate;$44.4M REF SEN

S4922 Cruz-Perez,N Development of lands, recreation & conservation purposes-appropriate;$55M REF SEN

S4923 Testa,M New Jersey & You - Perfect Together Again-desig, Div. of Travel & Toursim slogan REF SSG

S4927 Sarlo,P Suppl Graduate Medical Education Subsidy-increase, support addl acute care;$496K REF SBA

S4928 Sarlo,P Data center construction, certain-concerns wages paid REF SBA

SCR139 Cryan,J Visible ID Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025-enact REF

SLP SR142 Gopal,V Open water lifeguards-recognize as first responders & emergency svc providers REF

SLP SR143 Bramnick,J Coyote population-urge DEP to reduce in NJ REF SEN

Bills Reported from Committee/Given 2nd Reading:

A1131 AcaSca (2R) Murphy,C/Matsikoudis,M+7 Veteran cremains, unclaimed-provide a central website registry REP/SCA

A3759 Stanley,S/Calabrese,C Lottery tickets-prohibits internet sale by Lottery Commission REP

A4182 DeAngelo,W/Atkins,R Cannabis workers, certain-concerns conditions of employment REP

A4562 Aa (1R) Bagolie,R/Freiman,R+5 Deferred compensation plans-implement automatic enrollment of employees REP

A4750 Sca (1R) Murphy,C/Park,E+2 Employer reporting requirements-concerns REP/SCA

A5146 Guardian,D Civil service working test period-remove exception for political subdivision emp REP

A5260 Sca (1R) Ramirez,J/Sampson,W+3 Apparel, added perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl-proh sale/manufacture/distribution REP/SCA

A5517 AcaAcaSca (3R) Miller,C/Hutchison,D+8 Advanced reactors-direct BPU study feasibility of developing Statewide REP/SCA

S51 Cruz-Perez,N/Vitale,J PERS member holding elected office-permits retire REP

S558 Bramnick,J Golf caddies-classify as independent contractors for purpose of State emp. laws REP

S1042 Sca (1R) Greenstein,L/Smith,B+3 Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act-concerns perfluoroalkyl/polyflouroalkyl REP/SCA

S1380 Testa,M/Singleton,T+2 Civil Air Patrol Fund-establish; appropriate $100K REP

S1518 Sca (1R) Turner,S/Greenstein,L+4 Public services privatization contracts-establish procedures and standards REP/SCA S

2001 Sca (1R) Gopal,V/Beach,J Governmental meetings, cert.-allow active duty individuals, participate remotely REP/SCA

S2159 Cryan,J+4 Lottery tickets-prohibits internet sale by Lottery Commission REP

S3022 Sca (1R) Singer,R/Amato,C+1 Veteran cremains, unclaimed-provide a central website registry REP/SCA

S3042 Sca (1R) Mukherji,R/McKeon,J Liberty St. Park Protection Act; estab. Advisory Committee & DEP related actions REP/SCA

S3139 Singleton,T/Beach,J+2 Cannabis workers, certain-concerns conditions of employment REP

S3631 Sca (1R) Cryan,J/Mukherji,R+1 Military-connected students-prov increased flexibility in school dist enrollment REP/SCA

S3807 Sca (1R) Amato,C+3 Veterans Suicide Prevention Commission-establishes REP/SCA

S3892 Polistina,V Civil service working test period-remove exception for political subdivision emp REP

S4040 Sca (1R) Singleton,T/McKnight,A+8 Goods and services-req public entities purchase 5% from Central Nonprofit Agency REP/SCA

S4281 Sca (1R) Burzichelli,J/Space,P Public works & prevailing wage contract-permit partnerships & jt ventures to bid REP/SCA

S4373 Sca (1R) Scutari,N Administration Procedure Act-make various changes to provisions REP/SCA

S4494 Polistina,V Casino hotel parking fee-require all revenue generated be provided to CRDA REP

S4554 McKeon,J Deferred compensation plans-implement automatic enrollment of employees REP

S4629 Diegnan,P/Corrado,K+2 Military installations in NJ-req Rutgers University study economic impact;$155K REP

S4630 McKeon,J+1 Scrap tire storage, collection, & disposal-estab hauler license & site permit REP

S4689 Sca (1R) Burzichelli,J/Scutari,N+2 Advanced reactors-direct BPU study feasibility of developing Statewide REP/SCA

S4737 Sarlo,P Borough of Lodi, Bergen County-sell as surplus, cert property & improvements REP

S4798 Sca (1R) Greenstein,L/Turner,S Apparel, added perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl-proh sale/manufacture/distribution REP/SC

S4802 Johnson,G Firefighting personnel and public employers-concerns collective bargaining REP

S4831 Scutari,N P.L.2021, c.489-make permanent cert provisions under cert circumstanes REP

S4847 Sca (1R) Scutari,N Cannabis Regulatory, Enforce. Asst., & Marketplace Modernization Act-concerns REP/SCA

S4858 Sca (1R) Gopal,V/Mukherji,R Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act-establish REP/SCA

S4869 Sca (1R) Smith,B Solar development goals of SREC-II program-increase & extend cert target dates REP/SCA

S4876 Sca (1R) Smith,B/Burzichelli,J Energy Security & Affordability Act-concerns energy supply and distribution REP/SCA

S4877 Sca (1R) Smith,B Solid waste or soil & fill recyclable materials-modifies provisions for licenses REP/SCA

S4907 Zwicker,A Historic preservation projects, certain-appropriate revenues for grants;$15.815M REP

S4911 Scutari,N County surrogate fees-increase; add new categories of fees REP

S4924 Sca (1R) Scutari,N SCI investigatory powers and duties-expand REP/SCA

Bills Referred/SBA:

A3759 Stanley,S/Calabrese,C Lottery tickets-prohibits internet sale by Lottery Commission

A4182 DeAngelo,W/Atkins,R Cannabis workers, certain-concerns conditions of employment

A4750 Sca (1R) Murphy,C/Park,E+2 Employer reporting requirements-concerns

A5517 AcaAcaSca (3R) Miller,C/Hutchison,D+8 Advanced reactors-direct BPU study feasibility of developing Statewide

S51 Cruz-Perez,N/Vitale,J PERS member holding elected office-permits retire

S558 Bramnick,J Golf caddies-classify as independent contractors for purpose of State emp. laws

S1042 Sca (1R) Greenstein,L/Smith,B+3 Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act-concerns perfluoroalkyl/polyflouroalkyl

S1380 Testa,M/Singleton,T+2 Civil Air Patrol Fund-establish; appropriate $100K

S1518 Sca (1R) Turner,S/Greenstein,L+4 Public services privatization contracts-establish procedures and standards

S2159 Cryan,J+4 Lottery tickets-prohibits internet sale by Lottery Commission

S3042 Sca (1R) Mukherji,R/McKeon,J Liberty St. Park Protection Act; estab. Advisory Committee & DEP related actions

S3139 Singleton,T/Beach,J+2 Cannabis workers, certain-concerns conditions of employment

S3631 Sca (1R) Cryan,J/Mukherji,R+1 Military-connected students-prov increased flexibility in school dist enrollment

S4040 Sca (1R) Singleton,T/McKnight,A+8 Goods and services-req public entities purchase 5% from Central Nonprofit Agency

S4373 Sca (1R) Scutari,N Administration Procedure Act-make various changes to provisions

S4494 Polistina,V Casino hotel parking fee-require all revenue generated be provided to CRDA

S4629 Diegnan,P/Corrado,K+2 Military installations in NJ-req Rutgers University study economic impact;$155K

S4630 McKeon,J+1 Scrap tire storage, collection, & disposal-estab hauler license & site permit

S4689 Sca (1R) Burzichelli,J/Scutari,N+2 Advanced reactors-direct BPU study feasibility of developing Statewide

S4737 Sarlo,P Borough of Lodi, Bergen County-sell as surplus, cert property & improvements

S4831 Scutari,N P.L.2021, c.489-make permanent cert provisions under cert circumstanes

S4847 Sca (1R) Scutari,N Cannabis Regulatory, Enforce. Asst., & Marketplace Modernization Act-concerns

S4869 Sca (1R) Smith,B Solar development goals of SREC-II program-increase & extend cert target dates

S4876 Sca (1R) Smith,B/Burzichelli,J Energy Security & Affordability Act-concerns energy supply and distribution

S4911 Scutari,N County surrogate fees-increase; add new categories of fees

Bills Transferred:

S4847 Sca (1R) Scutari,N Cannabis Regulatory, Enforce. Asst., & Marketplace Modernization Act-concerns FROM SBA TO SJU

The Senate adjourned the Monday, November 24, 2025, Quorum at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

The Senate adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to meet again on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (QUORUM, Committee Group “1” scheduled to meet).

ASSEMBLY ACTION

The Assembly did not meet. The Assembly will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (QUORUM, Committee Groups “C” and “D” scheduled to meet).

Bills Passed Both Houses/Sent To Governor:

None

Bills Signed Into Law Since Last Session (11/24/2025):

None