Bhalla, Ravi S.
Born
1973
Contact
Email · asmbhalla@njleg.org
District office
80 River St. 2nd Floor, Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-683-7917
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 23 all-time
50
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
223
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 223 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.4%
based on 174 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.6%
based on 174 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.4%
based on 174 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
23 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- ACR 153 Urges Congress to pass "Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026." Introduced
- A 5204 Expands certificate of need requirement to certain sale or lease agreements involving hospitals. Introduced
- A 5196 Imposes gross income tax at rate of 100 percent on amounts received by resident taxpayers from Anti-Weaponization Fund. Introduced
- A 5120 Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes certain aggravating factors regarding award of punitive damages. Introduced
- A 4446 Establishes "Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act"; permits civil action for violations of US Constitution related to immigration enforcement. Introduced
- A 4302 Prohibits certain employment of certain US Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees in certain State and local positions. Introduced
- A 4301 Authorizes State, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to access certain crime scenes and evidence. Introduced
- A 4300 Imposes 50 percent tax on gross receipts from operation of private carceral facilities in State; establishes "Immigrant Protection Fund." Introduced
- A 4078 Prohibits immigration enforcement on certain public lands; appropriates funds. Introduced
- A 3999 Authorizes NJT to expand Hudson Bergen Light Rail using certain monies from NJTA's capital program. Introduced
- A 3995 Establishes certain requirements concerning unconscionable rent increases for residential rental properties. Introduced
- A 3993 Establishes requirements for preparation and final passage of annual appropriations act; incorporates multi-year revenue and expenditure projections for informational purposes. Introduced
- A 3992 Establishes "Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act." Introduced
- A 3991 Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.* Introduced
- A 3990 Establishes NJHousing pilot program for rental assistance. Introduced
- A 3989 Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property. Introduced
- A 3966 Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers. Introduced
- A 3325 "Lead-Free Drinking Water Bond Act of 2025," authorizes bonds for $400 million, and appropriates $5,000. Introduced
- A 3324 Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat. Introduced
- A 3323 Establishes certain protections for persons providing, receiving, and allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care. Introduced
- A 3321 Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey. Introduced
- A 2050 Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption; bans certain substances in school food.* Introduced
- A 2031 Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety. Introduced
Co-sponsored
50 billsCurrent session 50 bills
- A 4801 Establishes certain protections against demand by large-load addition customers in State. Introduced
- A 4077 Imposes various taxes and fees on correctional service businesses to offset social costs of incarceration.* Introduced
- A 3481 Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; requires new charge for filing of eviction action. Introduced
- A 2550 Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older. Introduced
- A 2403 Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations incentivizing solar energy generation in roadside rights-of-way.* Introduced
- A 1072 Direct BPU to establish certain incentive programs for energy storage and management.** Introduced
- A 4908 Prohibits expenditure of Green Acres funds for purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields. Introduced
- A 4799 Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees. Introduced
- A 5154 Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. Introduced
- A 4085 Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."* Introduced
- AR 130 Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan. Introduced
- A 5337 Makes various changes to SHBP governance and administration. Introduced
- A 5334 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
- A 5333 Appropriates $15,546,575 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes, and for certain administrative expenses. Introduced
- A 5188 "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.* Introduced
- A 5121 Increases gross income tax rates for taxpayers with taxable income exceeding $2,000,000. Introduced
- A 5039 Requires combined groups to be determined on world-wide basis under corporation business tax. Introduced
- A 4959 "Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act"; concerns extension of certain public entity contracts related to energy conservation and renewable energy production. Introduced
- A 4897 Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender. Introduced
- A 4836 "Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices.* Introduced
- A 4796 Expands crime of human trafficking and eliminates statute of limitations; establishes human trafficking response teams; expands human trafficking training and education requirements; appropriates $1 million to Commission on Human Trafficking. Introduced
- A 4722 Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure. Introduced
- A 4554 Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects. Introduced
- A 4532 Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation concerning reproductive health care services that are legal in NJ. Introduced
- A 4479 Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation. Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A 796
Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.**
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4515
Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4514
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4513
Concerns temporary use of funding for open space, recreation, floodplain protection, farmland and historic preservation for certain municipalities.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4477
Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4420
Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4413
Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4193
Establishes "Fortifying Corn Masa Act."
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 2962
Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 1340
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4077
Imposes various taxes and fees on correctional service businesses to offset social costs of incarceration.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5328
Regulates data brokers, data collectors, and collection and dissemination of certain sensitive information.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5016
Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4495
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4307
"New Jersey History Day Act."
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 3818
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 3386
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 1395
Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4883
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish New Jersey Film Trail.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4687
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment.**
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4072
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4050
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 4015
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 3877
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
AR 158
Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AR 157
Honors contributions of US Postal Service and its employees to American democracy.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AR 153
Recognizes the scientific advancements made by the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers University.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AR 150
Urges prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AJR 86
Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AJR 139
Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. *
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
AJR 103
Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day."
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5504
Expands and changes membership of Aquaculture Advisory Council.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5503
Requires Department of Agriculture to develop guidance on shellfish aquaculture agritourism.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5451
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 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.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5233
Allows rounding for cash transactions.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5151
Prohibits surcharge on transportation network company riders for certain paratransit service.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5107
Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5071
Requires lactation rooms be made available at certain PANYNJ airports.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5064
Requires NJT to publish certain performance-related information.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4994
Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4275
Establishes Statewide dashboard to compile data for certain permits.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4236
Designates accounting as STEM subject for various educational and other programs.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4186
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 4103
Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 3558
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in NJ.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 3496
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 2457
Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 2375
Establishes New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program in DVA.
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 2342
Requires DVA promote Veterans History Project at Library of Congress.*
Floor vote |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |