Sen. Joe Lagana

Primary S 1469

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's school bus safety laws to authorize using school bus monitoring systems for enforcement. It changes penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses: violations captured by these systems will result in only a $250 civil penalty (instead of potential fines or jail time), with funds directed to municipalities and school districts for safety programs. The law applies to buses transporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities when stopped to load/unload. It does not create new monitoring systems but specifies how existing systems can be used to enforce stop laws through civil penalties.

EducationSupports EducationBill directs penalty funds from school bus violations to school districts for safety programs, enhancing student safety and providing financial support for educational environments.90% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances transportation safety by authorizing school bus monitoring systems for enforcement and directing penalty funds to safety programs, improving vehicle regulations.95% confidence

In committee Jan 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5283

Vetoed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires calculation of national average time needed to approve applications for initial credential in profession or occupation and use of average time as standard in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey professional licensing boards (e.g., for nursing, engineering, or cosmetology) to track how long other states take to approve initial license applications. Boards must calculate a national average approval time based on data from other states and adopt it as their official timeline for processing new licenses. If a board misses this average, it must use licensing fees to hire experts who identify efficiency improvements to meet the standard. The Division of Consumer Affairs reviews compliance annually, with boards retaining fee revenue until they meet the national average timeline.

Vetoed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 5036

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires "Electronic Permit Processing Review System" in DCA to enable applicant to submit electronic signature and certain other submission materials for permit application review.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SJR 138

Introduced · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Designates November 22 of each year as Kimchi Day.

Introduced Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3079

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes School Safety and Security Task Force.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 4040

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Concerns jurisdiction and operations of regional municipal courts.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AJR 200

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Designates November 22 of each year as Kimchi Day.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5412

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SCR 108

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizes and honors contributions of Malayalee people of NJ.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3850

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes nonpublic school transportation program to provide funding to consortiums of nonpublic schools that will assume responsibility for mandated nonpublic school busing.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track