Amato Jr., Carmen F.
Contact
Email · senamato@njleg.org
District office
400 N. Main St., Building 1 Suites 1 and 2, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
609-693-6700
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250
Bills sponsored
this session · 250 all-time
162
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 162 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
446
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 446 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.2%
based on 285 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.8%
based on 285 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.6%
based on 285 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
250 billsCurrent session 250 bills
- SCR 96 Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years. Introduced
- S 4464 Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide toll discount to veterans. Introduced
- S 1566 Establishes "Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program" in DCA to support operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies; appropriates $10 million. Introduced
- SJR 154 Designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey. Introduced
- S 4585 Provides for driver's license suspension for any crime or offense occurring at pop-up party. Introduced
- S 2962 Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. Introduced
- SR 105 Honors 250th anniversary of adoption of Declaration of Independence and birth of this nation. Introduced
- SR 103 Establishes May 25, 2026 as "Missing Children's Day" in NJ. Introduced
- SR 72 Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers. Introduced
- SR 15 Urges President and Congress to exempt Social Security benefits from federal income tax. Introduced
- SJR 149 Designates April 2nd as "Light It Up Blue Day." Introduced
- SJR 148 Respectfully urges Congress to pass "Guarding Ratepayers from Imposed EV Charging Directives Act" to repeal certain federal standards tied to electric vehicle charging programs. Introduced
- SJR 130 Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness and Recognition Month" in NJ. Introduced
- SJR 129 Designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- SJR 117 Designates May of each year as "Older Americans Month" in New Jersey. Introduced
- SJR 90 Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- SJR 82 Designates August 30 of each year as "Keith Pinto Day" in NJ. Introduced
- SJR 70 Designates June 1 of each year as "Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- SJR 40 Designates first Sunday in May of each year as "Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day." Introduced
- SJR 34 Establishes New Jersey Government Efficiency Commission. Introduced
- SJR 15 Designates second weekend of September each year as "Salute to Service and Sacrifice Weekend." Introduced
- SCR 135 Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank. Introduced
- SCR 129 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders. Introduced
- SCR 110 Urges President and Congress to enact legislation forgiving community disaster loans issued after Superstorm Sandy. Introduced
- SCR 101 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty. Introduced
Co-sponsored
162 billsCurrent session 162 bills
- S 1755 Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes. Introduced
- S 3386 Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.* Introduced
- SJR 137 Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.* Introduced
- S 4423 Appropriates $77,406,208 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and for certain administrative expenses. Introduced
- SR 33 Urges United States Department of Veterans Affairs to establish inpatient hospital facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Introduced
- SR 24 Supports preservation of Columbus Day as federal and State holiday. Introduced
- SJR 145 Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Introduced
- SJR 71 Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ. Introduced
- SJR 28 Designates March 17 of each year as "Profound Autism Day." Introduced
- SJR 26 Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. Introduced
- SCR 106 Determines that DEP's "Protecting Against Climate Threats" rules, adopted January 20, 2026, are inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- SCR 97 Urges Congress to enact "Find It Early Act." Introduced
- SCR 95 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to extend civil service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war. Introduced
- SCR 65 Condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and intolerance. Introduced
- SCR 64 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption of up to 15 percent of assessed value for primary residence of certain volunteer first responders. Introduced
- SCR 54 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies while performing regular or assigned duties. Introduced
- SCR 32 Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office. Introduced
- S 4418 Revises Commission on Women Veterans. Introduced
- S 4394 Establishes Veteran's Treatment Court Program. Introduced
- S 4335 Prohibits surcharge on transportation network company riders for certain paratransit service. Introduced
- S 4296 "Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. Introduced
- S 4289 Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $6,000 to $9,000 and indexes deduction for inflation. Introduced
- S 4221 Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. Introduced
- S 4168 Establishes "Veterans Helping Veterans" program in DVA. Introduced
- S 4118 "Fairness for School Districts in Development Restricted Areas Act"; provides additional State school aid to certain school districts located in municipalities that are part of Highlands or Pinelands preservation areas. Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A 938
Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
SCR 96
Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4674
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4667
Excludes from gross income tax certain student loan matching contributions made by employers to certain defined contribution plans.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4665
Amends Fiscal Year 2027 annual appropriations act to transfer certain funds for Office of Volunteerism to Department of Human Services and Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4664
Amends Fiscal Year 2027 annual appropriations act to require portion of funding for Working Class Families State Supplement to be used for outreach purposes.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4644
Establishes Student Tuition Recovery Fund in Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to compensate students impacted by failing or fraudulent proprietary institutions.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4631
Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign a portion of appropriation for Eid Committee of New Jersey to Cultural Society of Bergen County to support Mom's Food Pantry.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4128
Requires county college to notify graduating high school students of acceptance into local county college.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4127
Establishes New Jersey Student Emergency Aid Program in Office of Secretary of Higher Education; appropriates $1.5 million.*
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4072
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2777
Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2559
Concerns parking violations that obstruct NJT bus stop zones; establishes pilot program for parking violations that obstruct certain bicycle lanes.*
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2216
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2163
Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 1788
Concerns processing of applications for permits, licenses, or certifications in NJ; requires State entities refund application fee in certain circumstances; requires Governor establish target application processing times and permitting and licensing performance dashboard.*
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 1645
Requires annual report on New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program to include information on borrower delinquency and administrative wage garnishments.
Committee vote — SHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5451
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5439
Amends Fiscal Year 2027 annual appropriations act to require portion of funding for Working Class Families State Supplement to be used for outreach purposes.
Committee vote — SBA |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 3739
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5330
Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumstances.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5327
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5325
Reduces business formation fees.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5324
Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5323
Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5322
Imposes temporary $1 million cap on use of net operating loss deductions under corporation business tax for certain privilege periods.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5223
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5188
"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.*
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5169
Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5154
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 5051
Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
S 4437
Permits political subdivisions to require grantees of certain economic development subsidies to enter into community benefits agreements.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 4304
Prohibits agreements intended to conceal certain information concerning development of data centers under MLUL.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 386
Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 385
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 3703
Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.
Committee vote — SCU |
Nay | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 3526
Authorizes creation of non-lapsing fire academy trust fund by county.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 3042
Concerns availability of fire escape mechanisms in residential dwellings; provides penalty for violation.
Committee vote — SCU |
Not Voting | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 2191
Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.
Committee vote — SCU |
Nay | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 1795
Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 1755
Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
S 1566
Establishes "Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program" in DCA to support operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies; appropriates $10 million.
Committee vote — SCU |
Yea | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
A 4641
Concerns authority of municipal governing body to notify insurance company if there is activity at rental property which is suspected to violate general terms of rental property insurance policy.
Committee vote — SCU |
Nay | pass | October 01, 2026 |
|
A 4961
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 4947
Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 4881
"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4852
Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4761
Authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit service under Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4745
Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 4678
Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |