Kennedy, James J.
Born
1953
Contact
Email · asmkennedy@njleg.org
District office
1445 Main St., Rahway, NJ 07065
732-943-2660
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49
Bills sponsored
this session · 49 all-time
26
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 26 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
570
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 570 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 202 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 202 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 202 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
49 billsCurrent session 49 bills
- A 5236 Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families. Introduced
- A 4555 Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP. Introduced
- AJR 119 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. Introduced
- ACR 72 Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures. Introduced
- A 5238 Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS for establishment of dashboard and associated implementation. Introduced
- A 5237 Requires DOBI to monitor, evaluate, and submit annual report concerning mental health insurance coverage for minors; requires carriers to maintain provider directory. 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 4490 Establishes thermal energy network pilot program for gas public utilities. Introduced
- A 3951 Authorizes EDA to use moneys in "Global Warming Solutions Fund" to support projects to refurbish or upgrade existing electricity generation facilities. Introduced
- A 3925 Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of electric bicycles. Introduced
- A 3910 Requires DEP to consider potential impacts to natural resources when classifying dams according to hazard potential. Introduced
- A 3903 Establishes Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Financing Program in NJ Infrastructure Bank; imposes per-kilowatt hour charge on electric energy consumption to finance climate change mitigation and resilience projects. Introduced
- A 3749 Allocates $7.5 million annually of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue for preservation of land in Highlands Region. Introduced
- A 3744 "Packaging and Paper Product Stewardship Act." Introduced
- A 3443 Concerns procedures with respect to repair of certain public utility facilities and related street repaving. Introduced
- A 3383 Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program. Introduced
- A 2766 Establishes deadline for DEP implementation of prescribed burn program, and provides for establishment of prescribed burn acreage goals, schedules, calendars, training program, and mobile deployment units to provide on-site prescribed burn training and assistance. Introduced
- A 2339 Provides for establishment of three-year pilot program to expand provision of paratransit services in New Jersey. Introduced
- A 2066 Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education. Introduced
- A 1876 Revises provisions of "Dry Cell Battery Management Act." Introduced
- A 1875 Requires testing of electrical systems of certain electric bicycles, powered mobility devices, and batteries prior to sale, rental, lease, or other distribution to consumers. Introduced
- A 1874 Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $17 million to DEP for grants for certain lake management activities. Introduced
- A 1873 Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects. Introduced
- A 1872 Exempts community gardens operating on-site composting systems or other systems of managing organic waste from certain DEP permits under certain conditions. Introduced
- A 1871 Requires school districts to include environmental sustainability plan in long-range facilities plan. Introduced
Co-sponsored
26 billsCurrent session 26 bills
- A 2042 Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.* 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 4579 Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund. Introduced
- A 3746 Prohibits food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, and requires certain food service businesses to provide reusable, washable utensils to customers eating on site. Introduced
- A 3735 "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.** Introduced
- A 2476 "New Jersey Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Act"; requires DOT to develop public awareness campaign for motorcycle day. Introduced
- A 2444 Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy. Introduced
- A 2354 Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities. Introduced
- A 2218 Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.* Introduced
- A 2128 Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner. Introduced
- A 2049 Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act." Introduced
- A 2043 Permits legislative agents and organizations to receive funds assessed on tuition bills as waivable fees. Introduced
- A 2036 Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission. Introduced
- A 1840 Requires BPU to review and report on rates and revenues of electric public utilities that use smart meters. Introduced
- A 1831 Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance. Introduced
- A 1665 Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force." Introduced
- A 1651 "Mattress Stewardship Act;" requires mattress producers to join stewardship organization and implement mattress stewardship program. Introduced
- A 1616 Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands. Introduced
- A 1537 Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption. Introduced
- A 1400 Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act." Introduced
- A 1168 Reinstates automatic COLAs for retirement benefits of certain PFRS members. Introduced
- A 1142 Expands requirements for health insurance carriers concerning prostate cancer screening. * Introduced
- A 978 Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. Introduced
- A 637 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption. Introduced
- A 617 Establishes State definition of antisemitism. Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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 |
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 |