Guardian, Donald A.
Born
1953
Contact
Email · asmguardian@njleg.org
District office
3123 Atlantic Ave. Suite 100, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-677-8266
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102
Bills sponsored
this session · 102 all-time
55
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 55 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
320
Recorded votes
88%
Vote participation
voted in 88% of 320 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.9%
based on 152 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.1%
based on 152 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
80%
based on 152 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
102 billsCurrent session 102 bills
- AR 105 Urges Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce funding for ambulance services for veterans. Introduced
- AR 104 Urges Congress and President to increase funding for fusion energy research. Introduced
- AJR 59 Designates May 15 of each year as "Water Safety Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- ACR 105 Proposes amendment to State Constitution to provide for elected Taxpayer Advocate. Introduced
- ACR 104 Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual limitations on annual CPI changes. Introduced
- ACR 103 Proposes constitutional amendment to give $250 property tax deduction to law enforcement officers who have sustained permanent disability. Introduced
- A 5306 Modifies capital reserve funding requirement for associations of planned real estate developments. Introduced
- A 4787 "Atlantic City Urban Enterprise Zone and Property Tax Relief Act"; creates urban enterprise zone in Atlantic City for 10 years. Introduced
- A 4674 Revises criteria to establish base year for homestead property tax reimbursement after relocation. Introduced
- A 3919 Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy. Introduced
- A 3800 Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies and permits emergency administration of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray by licensed campus medical professionals and resident assistants. Introduced
- A 3698 Conforms statute to reflect court ruling regarding minimum age for eligibility as municipal police officer. Introduced
- A 3697 Requires low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters to be insured and registered with MVC; requires MVC to develop safety training module for registration. Introduced
- A 3696 Establishes "South Jersey Community Resilience Center"; appropriates $500,000. Introduced
- A 3695 Increases penalty for crime of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing certain Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances. Introduced
- A 3694 Establishes registration and training program for commercial applicators of substances for snow and ice removal. Introduced
- A 3693 Allows veteran service organizations to obtain license to serve members alcoholic beverages. Introduced
- A 3692 Appropriates $150,000 to Department of Community Affairs for Atlantic County Animal Shelter one-year cat spay-and-neuter clinic. Introduced
- A 3691 Excludes tips from gross income tax. Introduced
- A 3690 Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to establish procedure for persons to voluntarily prohibit self from entering dispensary. Introduced
- A 3689 Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation. Introduced
- A 3688 Expands eligibility for school transportation services for nonpublic school pupils; repeals law concerning transportation of certain nonpublic school students. Introduced
- A 3687 Requires SJTA to suspend certain tolls on Atlantic City Expressway in certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 3686 Permits board of county commissioners to establish "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program to encourage shared services and municipal consolidation. Introduced
- A 3685 Requires AG to defend challenges to certain municipal ordinances that establish residency requirements for convicted sex offenders. Introduced
Co-sponsored
55 billsCurrent session 55 bills
- A 2001 Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices. Introduced
- AR 32 Establishes the "Assembly Special Committee on Staten Island Annexation." Introduced
- AJR 186 Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Introduced
- AJR 176 Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.* Introduced
- AJR 16 Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- ACR 69 Determines that DEP rules and regulations to implement "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- ACR 59 Determines that DEP rules and regulations known as " New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change - Resilient Environment and Landscapes" are inconsistent with legislative intent. 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
- A 4876 Increases certain compensation for poll workers; provides for overtime pay when polls stay open late. Introduced
- A 4875 Changes certain driver testing and education requirements for persons with disabilities. Introduced
- A 4215 Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." Introduced
- A 3949 Directs BPU to adopt rules and regulations concerning small modular nuclear reactors; authorizes EDA to incentivize construction and operation of such reactors. Introduced
- A 3553 Exempts certain plastic materials processed at advanced plastic processing facilities from State laws regulating solid waste disposal and recycling. Introduced
- A 2939 Provides property tax deduction up to $5,000 to honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability rating less than 100 percent. Introduced
- A 2875 Permits surviving spouse of retired member of PFRS to be enrolled in SHBP and to continue to receive pension benefit after remarriage in certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 2843 Prohibits certain electric public utility rate increases and requires certain protections for ratepayers. Introduced
- A 2805 Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans. Introduced
- A 2496 Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services. Introduced
- A 2354 Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities. Introduced
- A 2202 Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries. Introduced
- A 2016 Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education of violations of drinking water quality standards. Introduced
- A 1967 Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order. Introduced
- A 1846 Expands available protections against fraudulent recording of quitclaim deed. Introduced
- A 1845 Requires DEP and New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to provide priority for principal forgiveness on environmental infrastructure project loans to municipalities in coastal areas. Introduced
- A 1841 "Small Modular Nuclear Energy Incentive Act." 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 |
|
A 5384
Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.
Committee vote — ACW |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 462
Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.*
Committee vote — ACW |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4029
Authorizes county agricultural development boards to contractually purchase supplies for sale to New Jersey farmers.
Committee vote — ACW |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3346
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Committee vote — ACW |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 1723
Requires certain notifications to subcontractors listed on bid for State contract by prime contractor.
Committee vote — ACW |
Yea | pass | October 05, 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 |
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 |
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 |