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Senate approves a slate of third‑reading bills; subscription‑cancellation bill held for sponsor
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Summary
The New Jersey Senate advanced and approved a large slate of bills on third reading, recording roll‑call votes on multiple measures; one consumer protection bill was held and five bills were returned to second reading for amendment.
The New Jersey Senate on an unspecified date in 2025 moved a large number of bills on third reading to final passage and handled related procedural substitutions and amendments. Most measures passed by recorded roll‑call votes; one bill on subscription cancellations was held at the sponsor’s request and five bills were sent back to second reading for amendment.
Key roll‑call outcomes (selected items):
- Assembly Bill 3904 (A‑3904), requires geotechnical testing and certain monitoring of transportation projects. Senator Cruz Perez moved the substitution and the bill; the roll call recorded 25 yes, 12 no. The president declared the bill passed.
- Assembly Bill 5117 (A‑5117), which modifies signature‑requirements for primary, general, nonpartisan municipal and school election ballots and requires the Secretary of State to publish certain information, was substituted for Senate Bill 3994 and moved by Senator Sarlow. The tally was 24 yes, 13 no and the bill passed. During debate Senator John Bramnick asked why the signature threshold was being increased; Senator Sarlow responded that the change was intended to reduce improperly submitted filings and that candidates who are serious would collect required signatures.
- Senate Bill 1403 (S‑1403), by Senators Singleton and Space, requires employers or contractors engaged with public bodies to submit payroll records to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Senator Singleton moved the bill; the tally was 34 yes, 2 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 3353 (S‑3353), by Senators Turner and McKnight, directs the State Agriculture Development Committee to adopt agricultural management practices for housing resident farm employees on commercial farms and makes such housing eligible for right‑to‑farm protection. Senator Turner moved the bill; the tally was 34 yes, 2 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 290 (S‑290), by Senators Stack and McKershey, expands certain protective tenancy periods for senior or disabled tenants. Senator Stack moved the bill; the roll call was 36 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 1253 (S‑1253), by Senators Beach and Pucco, establishes a pilot program in the Department of Education to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs. Senator Pucco moved the bill; the tally was 36 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 1411 (S‑1411), by Senators Singleton and Turner, requires stress tests on the State’s ability to provide services under varying economic conditions. Senator Singleton moved the bill; the tally was 37 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 3132 (S‑3132), by Senator Ruiz, imposes requirements on secondhand dealers of cellular telephones and wireless devices. Senator Ruiz moved the bill; the roll call was 37 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 3199 (S‑3199), by Senator Timberlake, establishes a New Jersey Haiti Commission. Senator Timberlake moved the bill; the tally was 36 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Bill 3787 (S‑3787), by Senators Scattari and Ruiz, requires municipal tax collectors who obtain payments in lieu of taxes under the Long‑Term Tax Exemption Law to transmit the county portion directly to the county. Senator Ruiz moved the bill; the tally was 36 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Senate Joint Resolution 70 (SJR‑70), by Senator Gopal, designates the last weekend in October as “Honor Your Hometown” weekend. Senator Gopal moved the resolution; the tally was 36 yes, 0 no and the resolution passed.
- Assembly Bill 3540 (A‑3540), substituted for Senate Bill 2544, establishes criminal penalties for the production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media (commonly called “deep fakes”). Senator Moriarty moved the substitution and the bill; the tally was 37 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Assembly Bill 3667 (A‑3667), substituted for Senate Bill 1135, permits dental service corporations to be subsidiaries of nonprofit parent companies. Senator Keehan moved the bill; the tally was 37 yes, 0 no and the bill passed.
- Assembly Joint Resolution 159 (AJR‑159), substituted for SJR‑109, designates November 14 each year as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Senator McKnight moved the resolution; the tally was 37 yes, 0 no and the resolution passed.
Held and amendment actions:
- Senate Bill 3877 (S‑3877), concerning a cancellation option for subscription services and standards for negative‑option features, was held at the sponsor’s request and not advanced to a roll‑call vote.
- By motion of Senator Ruiz the Senate placed the following bills back on second reading for the purpose of amendment: S‑1125, S‑2639, S‑2953, S‑3190 and Assembly Bill 3791. The amendments were distributed under the rules and subsequently adopted by voice vote.
Most bills were moved with limited floor debate; the only recorded exchange of substantive floor debate in the transcript concerned A‑5117 and signature thresholds for ballot access. All recorded roll calls and tallies above reflect the counts announced on the chamber floor during this session.
