Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 21, 2026

S 2576: Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.

This bill allows active-duty military members, their spouses, and dependents stationed outside New Jersey to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their existing New Jersey driver’s license without returning to New Jersey. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of completing an approved motorcycle safety course (similar to New Jersey’s standard MSF course) and documentation showing their out-of-state military assignment. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission would issue the endorsement by mail after receiving the required documentation and payment of the standard fee, eliminating the need to retake written or road tests. The policy directly affects military-affiliated individuals serving in other states while maintaining their New Jersey license validity.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires motorcycle safety course for endorsements, enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SR 85: Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.

This Senate Resolution condemns a federal Environmental Protection Agency rule that removes greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles and engines. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents by formally opposing a decision that eliminates regulations designed to reduce air pollution from transportation. It argues that the EPA's action lacks scientific support and undermines efforts to address climate change impacts like sea-level rise and extreme weather. The resolution calls for maintaining existing standards under the Clean Air Act to protect public health and the environment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill opposes EPA rule removing greenhouse gas emission standards, supporting climate change mitigation and clean energy regulations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill condemns EPA rule removing greenhouse gas standards, explicitly supporting environmental protection and climate change mitigation95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill supports maintaining vehicle emission standards to reduce air pollution and address climate change impacts on transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 601: Requires information be provided regarding types of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.*

S 601, "Dylan's Law," requires vessel owners in New Jersey to receive specific information about U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) when applying for vessel numbers. It mandates that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission include details on required and recommended PFD types in vessel application forms, and that approved boat safety courses must cover this information as part of their curriculum. The law directly affects vessel owners seeking registration and boat safety course providers. Key mechanisms include adding PFD requirements to application forms and course content standards, ensuring boaters understand proper safety equipment usage under state and federal rules.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates PFD safety information for vessels, enhancing watercraft safety standards within transportation regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 685: Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.

S 685 creates a 15-member "Fleet Conversion Task Force" within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to study the transition of commercial vehicle fleets (like delivery trucks and company vehicles) to zero-emission models. The task force will examine challenges such as costs for small businesses, coordinate with stakeholders including fleet operators, manufacturers, and environmental groups, and develop policy recommendations to support this shift. It directly affects commercial fleet owners, operators, and related industries by seeking solutions to reduce transportation emissions, which account for 38% of New Jersey's total greenhouse gases. The task force must hold public hearings, gather input from diverse sectors, and submit findings to the state within a set timeframe.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes task force to study zero-emission fleet transition, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates task force to study transition to zero-emission commercial fleets, directly reducing emissions and supporting environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates task force to transition commercial fleets to zero-emission vehicles, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1835: Reallocates fines incurred for violations of "Antwan's Law" to local municipality for pedestrian safety and law enforcement purposes.

This bill redirects fines for speeding violations under "Antwan's Law" in specific Burlington City zones (Route 130) to local municipalities. Currently, these tripled fines go to general municipal funds and county road funds, but this bill requires all such fines to be paid directly into the municipality's treasury. The funds must be used exclusively for pedestrian safety initiatives and law enforcement purposes within the municipality. It affects drivers who speed in the designated Burlington City areas covered by Antwan's Law, which reduces speed limits to 25-35 mph near schools and residential zones following a pedestrian fatality.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing traffic fines to fund pedestrian safety and law enforcement, supporting specific public safety programs within municipal budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedirects traffic fines to fund law enforcement and pedestrian safety, directly supporting criminal justice system funding priorities.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects speeding fines to pedestrian safety initiatives, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 2333: Requires DOT to erect and maintain certain electric vehicle charging station signs.

This bill (S 2333) requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to install and maintain highway exit signs that direct motorists to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. It directly affects EV drivers traveling on designated highways, including Interstates and limited-access roads. The signs must follow federal design standards for traffic control devices, ensuring clear, consistent placement and sizing. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates EV charging station signage, supporting clean energy infrastructure adoption by improving EV driver access to highway charging networks.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV adoption by improving charging infrastructure access, aligning with clean energy goals and reducing transportation emissions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to install EV charging signage on highways, enhancing infrastructure for sustainable transportation access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 192: Establishes certain protections for drivers and holders of non-driver identification cards diagnosed with certain disabilities.*

This bill allows individuals with traumatic or acquired brain injuries to voluntarily add a notation to their New Jersey driver's license, ID card, and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry. It creates a secure registry where users can provide emergency contact information and vehicle details to help law enforcement communicate more effectively during traffic stops. The registry is accessible only to law enforcement during vehicle-related interactions, and users can remove or update their information at any time. The bill also requires training for officers on interacting with people who have brain injuries, ensuring the system prioritizes safety and clear communication without compromising privacy.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTrains law enforcement on brain injury interactions during traffic stops, improving communication and reducing potential conflicts, aligning with police accountability and civil rights protections.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySecure registry with restricted access protects user data privacy during law enforcement interactions, aligning with data privacy indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances traffic stop safety for brain injury patients via registry, aligning with transportation safety indicators during vehicle interactions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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