Clifton, Robert D.
Born
1968
Contact
Email · asmclifton@njleg.org
District office
14 Cliffwood Ave. Suite 240, Matawan, NJ 07747
732-970-6386
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 33 all-time
101
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 101 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
591
Recorded votes
87%
Vote participation
voted in 87% of 591 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.8%
based on 181 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.2%
based on 181 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
84.6%
based on 181 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
33 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- A 2391 Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. Introduced
- AJR 40 Designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in NJ. Introduced
- ACR 88 Proposes constitutional amendment to allow veterans, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities who make payments in lieu of property taxes to receive certain property tax benefits. Introduced
- A 4975 Requires creation of central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies. Introduced
- A 4620 Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." Introduced
- A 4475 Lowers age of eligibility for surviving spouse under homestead property tax reimbursement program from 65 to 62 years of age. Introduced
- A 3001 Requires DEP to develop, and solid waste management districts to use, standardized labels for recycling bins. Introduced
- A 2947 Authorizes creation of 25th anniversary of 9/11 license plates. Introduced
- A 2922 Requires appointment of State monitor to school districts that receive 70 percent or more of revenue from State aid. Introduced
- A 2900 Establishes "Jersey Vines Program" in Department of Agriculture. Introduced
- A 2889 Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model ordinance for siting certain warehouses and permits conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances and establishes fund in DCA; appropriates $5 million. Introduced
- A 2867 Extends eligibility for property tax benefits to veterans, 100 percent service-disabled veterans, and senior citizens and persons with disabilities who pay payments in lieu of property taxes. Introduced
- A 2679 Requires NJT to provide Wi-Fi service on passenger trains. Introduced
- A 2310 Establishes eligibility requirements for State small business set-aside program. Introduced
- A 1168 Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members. Introduced
- A 1096 Establishes one-time grant program to support implementation of free, full-day kindergarten programs in certain school districts; appropriates $5 million. Introduced
- A 1095 Requires detailed disclosure of information concerning required payments in lieu of property taxes to be provided to purchaser of real property constructed pursuant to financial agreement containing long term tax exemption. Introduced
- A 1094 Requires court to consider additional factors in awarding custody of child. Introduced
- A 1093 Prohibits use of fireworks under certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 1092 Prohibits modification of mufflers and exhaust systems to produce audible sounds; increases penalties for violations. Introduced
- A 1091 Requires additional credit against fair share obligation for abandoned property converted to affordable housing. Introduced
- A 1090 Establishes certain requirements concerning resident supervision at residential health care facilities. Introduced
- A 1089 Includes certain canvassing and solicitation activities as violation of consumer fraud act. Introduced
- A 1088 Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board. Introduced
- A 1087 Requires testing for infectious disease for certain persons who have been administered opioid antidote by first responder. Introduced
Co-sponsored
101 billsCurrent session 101 bills
- AR 149 Supports all law enforcement officers and urges each county and municipality to similarly express support for all law enforcement. Introduced
- A 5430 Establishes required class sizes in school districts. Introduced
- A 5428 Creates mobility assistance vehicle services hotline. Introduced
- A 5427 Permits senior citizens to designate third party to be notified of delinquency in payment of mortgage or property taxes. Introduced
- A 5424 Requires superintendent to verify to DOE that school district policy on harassment, intimidation, or bullying includes anonymous reporting procedure. Introduced
- A 5392 "Enhanced Law Enforcement Protections Act;" upgrades penalties and eliminates presumption of pretrial release for assault against law enforcement and first responders during civil disturbance. Introduced
- AJR 119 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. Introduced
- AR 40 Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey. Introduced
- AR 32 Establishes the "Assembly Special Committee on Staten Island Annexation." Introduced
- AR 28 Urges federal government to approve construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within United States, including those that have been shut down or have had approval denied. Introduced
- AJR 16 Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- ACR 121 Provides for special session of Legislature to consider property tax relief and reform. Introduced
- ACR 107 Urges Department of Education to impose moratorium on new Student Learning Standards. Introduced
- ACR 69 Determines that DEP rules and regulations to implement "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- ACR 64 Proposes constitutional amendment permitting Gold Star families to receive veteran's property tax deduction. Introduced
- ACR 37 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence of surviving spouse of law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Introduced
- ACR 31 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders. Introduced
- ACR 29 Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office. Introduced
- ACR 25 Amends Constitution to dedicate money credited to the "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" to maintain 9-1-1 system and emergency response. Introduced
- A 5124 Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide toll discount to veterans. Introduced
- A 5123 Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000. Introduced
- A 4870 Regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities. Introduced
- A 4860 "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
- 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
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 |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 388
Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 1420
Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5389
Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5383
Requires DEP to modify certain timelines and requirements for certain approvals associated with development of affordable housing projects.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5289
Establishes certain protections against deed theft.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4588
Requires owners of certain multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to senior citizens and disabled residents moving to lower floors.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4017
Requires limited liability company to disclose ownership information when submitting deed for recording.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 2072
Enhances protections against fraudulent deed recordings.
Committee vote — AHO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4515
Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.*
Floor vote |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
S 4514
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities.
Floor vote |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5328
Regulates data brokers, data collectors, and collection and dissemination of certain sensitive information.
Floor vote |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |