The state Assembly passed five bills responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak Wednesday, though the content of the legislation took a backseat to the way the voting session itself was conducted – by phone, with just one lawmaker in Trenton.
Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his 2021 budget Tuesday, in which he’s expected to propose tax increases to help fund record payments for pensions and school aid.
Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will announce another run for governor on Tuesday afternoon at an event in Raritan Borough with the theme of "Let's Fix New Jersey."
Assembly Judiciary Committee will have a hearing on Dec. 9. A hearing by the Senate Transportation Committee is scheduled for Dec. 12 and a full Senate vote on Dec. 16.
People who are on parole or probation would regain the right to vote in New Jersey, under legislation approved Monday by the state Assembly that now heads to the Senate.
Republicans added a Senate seat and at least two Assembly seats, the party's first net gains in a legislative cycle since 1991. Democrats are still in control.