On Thursday, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session, and a number of important bills were discussed and voted on. Here’s a recap of some of the key legislative action that took place in Trenton on Thursday.
One of the most significant bills that was passed was S-21, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 24-16, and now heads to the Assembly for consideration. If it passes there, it will go to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk for his signature.
Another important bill that was discussed was A-5444, which would require all new school buses in the state to be equipped with three-point seat belts. The bill passed the Assembly by a vote of 74-0, and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
In addition, the Senate passed S-3581, which would establish a task force to study the impact of climate change on New Jersey’s infrastructure. The bill passed by a vote of 28-8, and now heads to the Assembly for consideration.
The Assembly also passed A-5445, which would require all new residential construction in the state to be equipped with solar panels. The bill passed by a vote of 46-26, and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Finally, the Senate passed S-3583, which would require all public schools in the state to provide free menstrual products to students. The bill passed by a vote of 30-6, and now heads to the Assembly for consideration.
Overall, Thursday was a busy day in Trenton, with lawmakers taking action on a number of important issues. It remains to be seen what will happen with these bills as they move through the legislative process, but it’s clear that there is a lot of momentum behind many of these proposals. Stay tuned for further updates as these bills continue to make their way through the state legislature.
