Signed Into Law: Giving Police a Direct Stake in Retirement
I’m pleased to share that Bill A3779 was signed into law. This bill, for which I was a prime sponsor, changes the membership structure of the board of trustees of the State Police Retirement System (SPRS), removing the requirement that two of its members be private citizens. These changes will allow more board members to be active or retired State Police, ensuring our officers have a direct stake and expertise in the system’s management.
Passed General Assembly: Improving New Jersey’s Addiction Recovery Industry
Last month Bill A3974 passed the General Assembly. I am proud to be a prime sponsor on this bill which would prohibit the use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers and help us better monitor New Jersey’s addiction recovery industry to be sure they are best serving our community.
Passed Committee: A4331 and A4725
Last month, Bill A4331, for which I was a prime sponsor, passed the regulated professions committee. This bill establishes licensure for cosmetic retail services, allowing qualifying establishments to offer certain skin care services. This bill will create new jobs for people already licensed as skincare specialists, allow those graduating from an approved cosmetology school to have more options for employment, and grow the retail based economy of New Jersey.
Additionally, Bill A4725 which I prime sponsored passed the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs. This bill, part of a package of legislation designed to address the findings of the New Jersey Disparity Study, requires State agencies to make good faith effort towards certain goals to use certified minority and women-owned businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors. I look forward to voting yes on both of these bills on the Assembly floor.
Introduced: Cell Phone Policies to Improve Education + Mental Health
I am proud to introduce a bill with my colleague Assemblyman Cody Miller that prioritizes education and protects students’ mental health during school hours. This bill requires the State Education Commissioner and local boards to create age-appropriate policies limiting cell phone and social media use, ensuring students remain focused on learning while allowing phone access in emergencies.