Lagana, Joseph A.
Born
1978
Contact
Email · senlagana@njleg.org
District office
205 Robin Road Suite 122, Paramus, NJ 07652
201-576-9199
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113
Bills sponsored
this session · 113 all-time
23
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 23 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
714
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 714 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 199 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 199 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.4%
based on 199 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
113 billsCurrent session 113 bills
- S 4261 Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances. Introduced
- S 3980 Revises provisions of State law concerning licensure of ambulatory care facility. Introduced
- S 3978 Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates. Introduced
- S 3694 Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Introduced
- S 2777 Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.* Introduced
- S 1420 Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods. Introduced
- S 1395 Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period. Introduced
- S 2039 Clarifies regional municipal court jurisdiction over State Police and other matters originating outside of participating municipalities. Introduced
- S 4587 Requires certain State contractors to provide members of public with option to submit certain information electronically. Introduced
- SR 52 Urges generative artificial intelligence companies to make voluntary commitments regarding employee whistleblower protections. Introduced
- SJR 145 Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Introduced
- SCR 53 Proposes constitutional amendment to give $250 property tax deduction to law enforcement officers who have sustained permanent disability. Introduced
- S 4516 Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration. Introduced
- S 4453 Requires owner of transient accommodation to be present at transient accommodation during short-term rental; establishes short-term rental agreement limit. Introduced
- S 4452 Allows liquor stores to sell low dose THC beverages. Introduced
- S 4443 Clarifies overtime compensation requirements for certain public employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities. Introduced
- S 4393 Provides for monthly salary for certain members of State Board of Medical Examiners; appropriates funds. Introduced
- S 4380 Requires automobile insurers to provide notice that Medicare and Medicaid may not be used as primary coverage for PIP benefits. Introduced
- S 4360 Prohibits credit and debit card interchange fees from being applied to sales tax and gratuity. Introduced
- S 4260 Establishes pilot program in certain counties to provide funding for nonpublic school nursing services through county consortium of nonpublic schools. Introduced
- S 4219 Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses. Introduced
- S 4114 Authorizes physician assistants in behavioral health care to provide procedures and services without supervision. Introduced
- S 4094 Revises statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate." Introduced
- S 4088 Prohibits advertising generative artificial intelligence as able to practice regulated profession or occupation. Introduced
- S 3979 Establishes certain annual certification compliance requirements for school bus contractors; requires Office of School Bus Safety to establish certification compliance pilot program. Introduced
Co-sponsored
23 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- S 2260 Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.* Introduced
- SCR 27 Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights. Introduced
- S 4230 Provides permanent exemption for certain polystyrene foam food service products from law prohibiting sale and provision of polystyrene foam food service products. Introduced
- S 4005 Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. Introduced
- S 3502 Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for treatment of stuttering.* Introduced
- S 3264 Requires health insurance carriers to use federal resource-based relative value scale when determining reimbursement values for evaluation and management billing codes appended by modifier 25. Introduced
- S 2338 "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.* Introduced
- S 1980 Regulates residential mental health treatment facilities. Introduced
- S 1796 Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening and requires coverage be provided without cost sharing. Introduced
- S 1754 Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy. Introduced
- S 1313 Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million. Introduced
- S 1273 Provides TPAF members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007. Introduced
- S 1272 Provides PERS members and certain retirees same benefits provided to members enrolled in retirement system before July 1, 2007. Introduced
- S 1175 Requires counties to establish crisis intervention services programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sheriff's officers. Introduced
- S 1161 Concerns substitution of work experience for certain requirements to obtain licensure and certification in social work. Introduced
- S 1128 Requires Director of Division of Developmental Disabilities to align rates for self-directed employees with maximum service provider rates. Introduced
- S 1066 Requires Commissioner of Health to establish maternity care public awareness campaign. Introduced
- S 1053 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemptions. Introduced
- S 934 Prohibits release of certain substances into atmosphere for purposes of geoengineering. Introduced
- S 919 Amends "Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Act" to exclude full-time students and au pairs from definition of domestic worker and remove joint and several liability provision from law. Introduced
- S 247 Eliminates high school graduation proficiency test. Introduced
- S 212 Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities. Introduced
- S 211 Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems. 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 |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4674
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Committee vote — SBA |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4261
Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4065
Prohibits wearable technology companies from selling users' health information without consent.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 3817
Requires business using text-based chat support to offer transcript of chat to consumer under limited circumstances.*
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 3741
Modifies requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 3694
Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 3546
Permits mortgage loan originators to work from remote locations under certain circumstances.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2777
Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*
Committee vote — SBA |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2345
Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 2266
Limits perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in menstrual products.*
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5451
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Committee vote — SBA |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4106
Clarifies mortgage loans to mean loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 1502
Creates "Patient and Provider Protection Act."*
Committee vote — SCM |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5323
Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax.
Floor vote |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | May 28, 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 |
|
A 4543
Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
A 4531
Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 4529
Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 4525
Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4375
Specifies electric vehicle parking space calculation is rounded up if it includes fraction of a whole number and rounded-up parking spaces cannot reduce overall parking supply by more than 10 percent.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 4085
Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4075
Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
A 4071
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 4070
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2026 |