Sen. Shirley Turner

Co-sponsor A 5806

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Appropriates $48 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects, and Green Acres Program administrative costs.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1311

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes NJ State Parks and Open Space Foundation.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5835

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Authorizes regional authority to develop and operate regional rehabilitation and reentry center.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 281

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Concerns automatic fire sprinkler systems within newly constructed townhouses.*

Maddy summaryThis bill requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in newly constructed townhouses in New Jersey. It applies to townhouses where construction permits were not finalized before a specified date, affecting developers and builders of new townhouse projects. The key provision mandates compliance with the 2021 International Residential Code for sprinkler system design and installation. The Commissioner of Community Affairs must adopt rules to implement these requirements within five months of enactment. The law takes effect seven months after enactment, with a requirement for sprinklers on all qualifying new townhouse constructions.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 2146

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Creates State business assistance program to establish contracting agency procurement goals for socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1660

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4250

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes Community Crisis Response Advisory Council and community crisis response teams pilot program; designates "Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act;" appropriates $12 million.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3837

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Clarifies process for administrative appropriations to UEZs.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 530

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain school meal information be provided to public school students' parents and requires school districts to request that families apply for school meals under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to provide parents or guardians with written information about the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, along with an application form, at the start of each school year or during a student's initial enrollment. Districts must also obtain either a completed application or a signed card confirming parents declined participation, making at least one follow-up contact if neither is received. The bill mandates that all materials be provided in a language the parent understands and includes provisions for districts to assist families with applications. It applies to all schools not already participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, which automatically provides free meals to all students. The law aims to increase access to free/reduced-price school meals by simplifying the application process for families.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 3945

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track