O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J.
Born
1963
Contact
Email · senoscanlon@njleg.org
District office
101 Crawfords Corner Road Suite 4332, Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-444-1838
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92
Bills sponsored
this session · 92 all-time
74
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 74 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
858
Recorded votes
86%
Vote participation
voted in 86% of 858 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.3%
based on 248 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.7%
based on 248 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.2%
based on 248 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
92 billsCurrent session 92 bills
- S 2559 Concerns parking violations that obstruct NJT bus stop zones; establishes pilot program for parking violations that obstruct certain bicycle lanes.* Introduced
- S 2163 Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense. Introduced
- S 4581 Revises statutes concerning assessment of real property. Introduced
- S 4384 Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges.* Introduced
- SJR 49 Designates March 30th of each year "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day." Introduced
- SCR 63 Declares Division of State Lottery's new rule concerning online lottery sales inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- SCR 62 Declares Department of Labor and Workforce Development new rules concerning employment status test for independent contractors inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- SCR 61 Constitutes special committee of Senate and General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee." Introduced
- SCR 60 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for Statewide initiative and referendum. Introduced
- SCR 59 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General. Introduced
- S 4305 Increases grant limit for reassignment of employees to State in certain cases; requires publication of guidance and authorizes State intervention for income tax refund claims filed outside State. Introduced
- S 4217 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for FY2027. Introduced
- S 4093 Moves fire district elections to date of general election in November. Introduced
- S 4091 Clarifies applicability of "School Ethics Act" to personal statements of board members. Introduced
- S 3855 Establishes process for submittal and publication of proposed revisions to Governor's budget recommendations and requires publication of proposals by June 1 annually. Introduced
- S 3414 Requires Attorney General to compile and publicly report certain statistics pertaining to permits to carry for handguns and firearm purchaser identification cards. Introduced
- S 3219 Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026. Introduced
- S 2736 Requires certain ambulances to carry epinephrine. Introduced
- S 2563 Permits certain passenger automobiles to be registered for more than one year. Introduced
- S 2562 Permits refund of additional fee paid in excess of one percent of consideration of certain real property transfers if contract was executed prior to July 10, 2025. Introduced
- S 2561 Establishes certain requirements for asserting cause of action under consumer fraud act and limits awarding of attorneys' fees. Introduced
- S 2560 Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities. Introduced
- S 2558 Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order. Introduced
- S 2557 Requires school district capital project referendums to be voted on at primary or general elections, or certain municipal or special elections. Introduced
- S 2556 Requires DOT to study use of zipper merge method on State roadways. Introduced
Co-sponsored
74 billsCurrent session 74 bills
- S 1768 Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions. Introduced
- S 2046 Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances. Introduced
- 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 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
- SJR 12 Designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" 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 32 Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office. Introduced
- SCR 31 Proposes constitutional amendment giving Legislature authority to establish slot machine gambling at horse racetracks; dedicates revenues derived to support State-administered defined benefit retirement systems, casinos, improvements to Atlantic City, and horse racing. Introduced
- SCR 30 Proposes constitutional amendment to limit effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by Governor to 14 days. Introduced
- SCR 25 Urges Congress and President to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act. Introduced
- S 4308 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for transportation infrastructure projects for FY2027; makes appropriation. Introduced
- S 3870 Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. Introduced
- 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. Introduced
- S 3148 "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act"; authorizes production and use of psilocybin to promote health and wellness. Introduced
- S 3141 Directs BPU to establish program concerning renewable natural gas; provides gas public utilities with customer rate recovery mechanism for costs associated with program. Introduced
- S 3000 Codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey. Introduced
- S 2996 Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. Introduced
- S 2881 Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances. Introduced
- S 2766 Makes use of front registration plate optional for certain vehicles. Introduced
- S 2759 Exempts volunteer first responder stipends from certain payroll and income taxes. Introduced
- S 2700 Requires Civil Service Commission establish mentoring program for certain civil service firefighter applicants. Introduced
- S 2620 Requires State to bear partial cost of transportation of certain homeless students to school. Introduced
- S 2610 Permits individual holding a nursing multistate license to be eligible for school nurse certification. Introduced
- S 2599 Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance. Introduced
- S 2583 Requires minimum annual State appropriation of $10 million for Public Health Priority Funding. Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A 938
Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
Floor vote |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 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 |
Nay | 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 |
|
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 4085
Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4075
Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.
Floor vote |
Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
A 4071
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 4070
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 4014
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4007
Requires sellers of real property to disclose presence of dams.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 3883
Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 3882
Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain informational videos related to application, in prominent place on Internet website.*
Floor vote |
Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
A 3497
Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." *
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 3318
Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2026 |
|
A 2757
Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.*
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 2782
Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2026 |
|
A 2519
Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors.
Floor vote |
Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
A 2401
Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 18, 2026 |