Sen. Gordon Johnson

Primary A 5807

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Appropriates $58 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $58 million in constitutionally dedicated business tax revenues to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for state park and conservation projects. The funds will support specific improvements including campground facilities, bridge repairs, historic site maintenance, wildlife habitat work, and park infrastructure across state-managed lands. It uses tax revenues approved by voters in 2014 (Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 6 of the State Constitution) for open space and conservation purposes. The bill directs these resources specifically toward capital development projects within state parks and natural areas, as outlined in the Preserve New Jersey Act.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3142

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 5-year pilot program authorizing $1 million annually in state grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The grants fund purchasing and rehabilitating abandoned homes for homeless veterans, as well as modifying existing primary residences for eligible veterans with disabilities or low income. Eligible veterans must be homeless (living in shelters, temporary housing, or without legal occupancy rights) or low-income (earning ≤50% of median household income). Grants can cover accessibility modifications (like ramps), home repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades that reduce utility costs by 10% or more.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor AJR 201

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Designates annual Lunar New Year in NJ.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4691

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires hazard mitigation plans to include climate change-related threat assessments and hazard prevention and mitigation strategies.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1476

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Exempts certain motor vehicles that are owned by certain nutrition programs and certain nonprofit organizations that offer social services from motor vehicle registration fees.*

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts motor vehicles owned by specific senior nutrition programs (like Meals on Wheels America members) and nonprofit organizations providing social services (including addiction, mental health, and behavioral health support) from New Jersey's motor vehicle registration fees. It adds these entities to the existing list of organizations already exempt from such fees, which includes government agencies, hospitals, and volunteer groups. The key mechanism is amending the state's vehicle registration code to explicitly include these organizations' vehicles under the fee exemption. This directly affects eligible nonprofits and nutrition programs by reducing their operational costs for vehicles used in their core services.

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 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

Co-sponsor A 3772

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Revises certain requirements concerning eligibility for reimbursement from "Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund."

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 3495

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for presumptive eligibility for home and community-based services and services provided through program of all-inclusive care for the elderly under Medicaid.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4791

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Resiliency and Environmental System Investment Charge Program."

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track