Asm. Yvonne Lopez

Co-sponsor A 831

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification; establishes criminal history record background check process.*

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified in other U.S. states, territories, or Puerto Rico to work in New Jersey without retaking certification exams, provided their home state's standards meet or exceed New Jersey's. It requires all applicants to undergo a criminal history background check through state and federal databases, with disqualification for convictions involving violence, arson, drug offenses, or other specified crimes. Existing EMTs must also complete this background check during their next recertification. The law mandates biennial background checks for all certified EMTs as part of renewal.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 4052

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes three-year sickle cell disease pilot program; appropriates $10,200,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 4177

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4125

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 4614

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 2789

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain permit holders to complete practice driving hours to obtain probationary driver's license.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 4757

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires DCA to conduct surveys and report data related to homelessness in administering the Rental Assistance Navigation Program.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 2057

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires certain documentation of needs of students with disabilities during school security drills and emergency situations and in school security plans; requires staff training on needs of students with disabilities in emergency planning.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 2040

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires Commissioner of Human Services to request authorization for SNAP benefits to be used to pay delivery charges for online grocery purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-2040) requires New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner to request that the federal USDA allow SNAP (food stamp) benefits to cover delivery fees for online grocery orders. It directly affects low-income households in New Jersey who receive SNAP benefits and shop online through authorized retailers like Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite, and The Fresh Grocers. The key provision changes how SNAP funds can be used - permitting them to pay delivery charges for SNAP-eligible groceries, which was previously prohibited under federal rules. The bill was enacted into law (P.L.2023, c.236) after passing both legislative chambers unanimously.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 1570

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes issuance of special license plates for alumni of four-year public institutions of higher education.*

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program allowing alumni of New Jersey's four-year public universities (excluding community colleges) to purchase special license plates for $50 upfront plus $10 annually. The fees fund a dedicated account that annually supports each university's alumni association through appropriations for their mission and programs. Plates must display the institution's branding and are designed with input from the respective alumni association. The Motor Vehicle Commission administers the program, with provisions to discontinue it if administrative costs exceed fees for two consecutive years.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor