New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 5 R cosponsors

S 3387 — Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.

Last action — R/A REF AMV

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows New Jersey National Guard members to transfer tuition benefits to their family members.

The bill permits members of the New Jersey National Guard to transfer up to 50% of their tuition benefits to a dependent child or 100% to a spouse. This change aims to help military families manage educational costs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill enables military families to benefit from tuition assistance, making higher education more accessible for dependents.

Summary

NJ National Guard-concerns tuition benefits

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 10, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:62-24.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:62-24

    , and for any spouse or dependent who enrolls in the institution pursuant to the provisions of subsections d. and e. of this section, d. Any member of the New Jersey National Guard who has completed Initial Active Duty Training and is in good standing as an active member of the New Jersey National Guard may transfer the benefit available pursuant to subsection a. of this section to a spouse or dependent child, provided that the spouse or dependent child: (1) has been accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study and is enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at that institution or a course of graduate study and is enrolled as a graduate student in good standing at that institution; and (2) has applied for all available State student grants and scholarships and all available federal student grants and scholarships for which the spouse or dependent child is eligible. A member may only transfer the benefit pursuant to this subsection to one person. e. (1) A spouse receiving a benefit transferred pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall be eligible to receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free at a public institution of higher education. (2) A dependent child receiving a benefit transferred pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall be eligible to receive up to eight credits per semester tuition-free at a public institution of higher education.

    amended

Action History

  1. R/A REF AMV

  2. PS

  3. REP 2RS

  4. REF SBA

  5. REP 2RS

  6. TRANS SMV

  7. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democrat 25000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Committee vote — SBA

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3387 do?
NJ National Guard-concerns tuition benefits
Who sponsors S 3387?
S 3387 is sponsored by Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democrat), Johnson, Gordon M. (Democrat), O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. (Republican), Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), Space, Parker (Republican), Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Tiver, Latham (Republican), Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Mukherji, Raj (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3387?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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