Kanitra, Paul
Born
1979
Contact
Email · asmkanitra@njleg.org
District office
852 Highway 70, Brick, NJ 08724
732-840-9028
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190
Bills sponsored
this session · 190 all-time
99
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 99 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
300
Recorded votes
83%
Vote participation
voted in 83% of 300 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.5%
based on 158 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.5%
based on 158 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
83.2%
based on 158 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
190 billsCurrent session 190 bills
- A 5394 "Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act"; codifies portions of Executive Order 5 of 2026; establishes Cross-Agency Permitting Team, permit catalog, permit dashboard, and New Jersey Report Card. Introduced
- A 5393 "Honor the Oath Act"; requires newly elected Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislators to take oath of office in county where seat of government is located. Introduced
- AR 90 Condemns Hamas for its attacks on Israel and supports Israel's right to exist. Introduced
- AR 21 Requires 14 days between introduction and consideration of annual appropriations act in General Assembly. Introduced
- AR 20 Urges U.S. Congress to remove federal courts' jurisdiction in certain education matters, or alternatively, overturn certain prior case law. Introduced
- AJR 14 Designates October 1 of each year as "New Jersey Diner Day". Introduced
- ACR 82 Amends State Constitution to require four-fifths majority vote of Legislature to submit constitutional amendment to voters during lame duck session. Introduced
- ACR 81 Amends State Constitution to require two-thirds majority vote of Legislature to advance certain legislation during lame duck session. Introduced
- ACR 80 Urges Congress to place statue in US Capital in honor of Charles "Charlie" Kirk. Introduced
- ACR 38 Amends Constitution to allow public funds to be used for historic preservation of places of worship. Introduced
- ACR 23 Expresses support for "Equal Representation Act." Introduced
- ACR 22 Proposes amendment to Constitution to provide that State aid to school districts will be allocated on equal per pupil basis. Introduced
- A 5231 Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act." Introduced
- A 5177 Repeals law requiring law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person. Introduced
- A 5176 Repeals codification of AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." Introduced
- A 4872 "End the Toll Trap Act"; concerns toll violations and related administrative fees; establishes "New York and New Jersey Toll and Fee Reduction Task Force." Introduced
- A 4819 Withdraws New Jersey's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law. Introduced
- A 4802 Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person. Introduced
- A 4779 Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents. Introduced
- A 4768 "Social Media Fairness and Transparency Act"; establishes requirements for social media companies concerning content moderation practices; establishes cause of action against social media companies for violation of content moderation practices. Introduced
- A 2892 Requires Department of Agriculture to establish program to make grants available to certain non-profit organizations for seafood gleaning operations; appropriates $250,000. Introduced
- A 2891 Provides that salary and other costs associated with Commissioner of Education's appointment of State monitor and other staff under "School District Fiscal Accountability Act" will be paid by State. Introduced
- A 2715 "Radical Regimes Education Act"; requires age-appropriate instruction on certain governmental regimes in grades nine through 12. Introduced
- A 2714 "The Legionnaires' Disease Prevention Act"; establishes grant program for restoration or removal of buildings with compromised water supply systems; appropriates $5 million. Introduced
- A 2713 "Energy Subsidies Transparency Act"; authorizes BPU and Rate Counsel to require certain energy companies to disclose information concerning energy subsidies. Introduced
Co-sponsored
99 billsCurrent session 99 bills
- A 5391 Creates Riot Related Property Destruction and Restitution Act. Introduced
- A 2388 Requires Division of Travel and Tourism develop and maintain Internet website on historic sites, districts, and roadside markers. Introduced
- A 2391 Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. Introduced
- AR 122 Honors Thomas Mundy Peterson for being first African American to vote following ratification of 15th Amendment to US Constitution. Introduced
- AR 84 Supports Israel as it defends itself against the terrorist attacks by Hamas. Introduced
- AR 64 Condemns terror attacks by Hamas against Israel and reaffirms our commitment and support of Israel and Jewish people. 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 18 Directs AG to repeal and amend certain provisions of directive restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Introduced
- AR 17 Urges Congress and President to enact immigration policies that better serve national interest. Introduced
- AJR 163 Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness Month" in NJ. Introduced
- ACR 91 Amends State Constitution to prohibit State from using bonds to balance State budget. Introduced
- ACR 87 Determines that DEP rules and regulations to implement "Advanced Clean Cars II" program are inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- ACR 86 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty. Introduced
- ACR 69 Determines that DEP rules and regulations to implement "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent. Introduced
- ACR 68 Urges Congress to enact "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" to reimburse State and local units for public safety expenses incurred during major presidential and vice presidential candidates' visits. Introduced
- ACR 65 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot. 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 5284 Permits driver's license to display license holder's blood type upon request. Introduced
- A 5175 Repeals law prohibiting collection and sharing of certain personal information. Introduced
- A 5174 Requires additional notice of certain penalties for voter fraud. 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 4769 Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. 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 |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
A 5136
Requires certain new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment.*
Committee vote — ATU |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4688
Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions and approval requirements applicable to preserved farmland.*
Committee vote — ATU |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3612
Supplements FY2027 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.*
Committee vote — ATU |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
S 4515
Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affiliated contracting entities.*
Floor vote |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
A 5233
Allows rounding for cash transactions.
Floor vote |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |