Sen. Troy Singleton

Co-sponsor S 1469

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-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 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2040

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes four-year Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a four-year grant program to fund partnerships between career-focused schools and other entities like urban districts, colleges, and employers. It directly affects county vocational school districts and other schools with approved career and technical education (CTE) programs, allowing them to apply for grants to develop new CTE programs in existing facilities they don’t own or lease. Grant applicants must detail partnership plans, student capacity, facility suitability, costs, and sustainability strategies, with the state determining grant amounts. The program requires a final report to state leaders after four years, evaluating outcomes and recommending permanent funding.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes and funds a four-year grant program for Career and Technical Education, directly involving government appropriations and spending to fund an essential program.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationThe bill creates a grant program to fund the development of new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, directly increasing funding and enhancing educational offerings.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which enhance workforce skills and improve employment readiness, strengthening the labor market.85% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyBill S 2040 establishes a grant program for new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which frequently include technology-focused curricula, thus advancing technology education.80% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. CTE often includes fields vital to transportation (e.g., automotive tech, logistics), potentially strengthening the future workforce.75% confidence

In committee Jan 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4183

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Enhances notice requirements and occupancy restrictions for hotels and multiple dwellings following determination of potentially hazardous condition.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3234

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain disclosures when single-family homes with solar panels installed are sold.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 770

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs Chief Technology Officer to conduct study on impacts of redacting handwritten signatures published on State websites; allows for protocols for such redactions to be established by rules and regulations.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2415

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires State agencies update demographic data collection methods on Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora residents of this State.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1704

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

Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey domestic violence protection orders (TROs) and related victim notices to be available in multiple languages, not just English. Specifically, it mandates that court notices and temporary restraining order templates be prepared in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in the state. The Administrative Office of the Courts must create these multilingual materials to ensure victims with limited English proficiency can understand their rights and legal options. This directly affects domestic violence victims who speak languages other than English, improving access to critical legal protections.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 1438

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows unions to file wage claim suits on behalf of workers regardless of their union affiliation.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1023

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Removes expected family contribution from calculation of financial need under circumstances in which public institutions of higher education may reduce student's institutional financial aid.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2716

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse claims for covered services submitted by clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists under certain circumstances.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor