Onyema, Chigozie U.
Contact
Email · asmonyema@njleg.org
District office
111 Dunnel Road Suite 100, Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-762-1886
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 21 all-time
17
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 17 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
255
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 255 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
97.6%
based on 202 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
21 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- A 4099 Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued. Introduced
- A 4085 Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."* Introduced
- A 3497 Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." * 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 5173 "Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication and Disability Protection Act"; revises and establishes process for designating certain disorders through MVC. Introduced
- A 5097 Establishes New Jersey Partnerships for Results and Opportunity through Multisector Integration, Services, and Education Program in EDA to award grants to eligible entities to provide certain social services; appropriates $30 million. Introduced
- A 5096 Prohibits insurers from using credit history when evaluating homeowners insurance policies. Introduced
- A 5048 Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.* Introduced
- A 4524 "Protection of Homeownership and Limiting Institutional Investor Acquisition Act"; imposes limitations and establishes certain incentives and disincentives concerning acquisition of single-family residences. Introduced
- A 4523 Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act." Introduced
- A 4483 “Justin Christian El-Abiad, Robert E. Dwight, Jr., Raquan Ellis, Zahir Atkins, and Sebastien Manzalaoui Act"; revises window guard requirements in certain residential rental units and multiple dwellings. Introduced
- A 4441 Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027. Introduced
- A 4102 Requires SNAP retailers to take measures to help prevent card skimming. Introduced
- A 4001 Authorizes withholding of funds due to federal government if federal government withholds funds from State in contravention of a court decision. Introduced
- A 2345 Establishes New Jersey Baby Bond Account Program. Introduced
- A 1745 Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 1744 Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications. Introduced
- A 1701 Establishes central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses; provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling. Introduced
- A 1666 Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 1544 Modifies current law on ticket sales and resales. Introduced
- A 766 Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender. Introduced
Co-sponsored
17 billsCurrent session 17 bills
- AJR 119 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. Introduced
- A 2132 Requires paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.* Introduced
- A 5347 Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities. Introduced
- A 4956 Prohibits contracts for procurement and licensing of electronic literary materials from including certain provisions. Introduced
- A 4844 Establishes "Targeted Midwifery Workforce Development Act"; appropriates $12 million. Introduced
- A 4843 "Community-led Birthing Justice and Equity Resource Initiative Program Act;" appropriates $12 million. 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 4096 Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU. Introduced
- A 4052 Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. Introduced
- A 3887 Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems. 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 2128 Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner. Introduced
- A 1732 Appropriates $3 million annually to Freedom Schools in New Jersey using funds collected under Social Equity Excise Fee. Introduced
- A 1729 Creates Health Care Cost Containment and Price Transparency Commission, Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency, and hospital price transparency regulations. Introduced
- A 1715 Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." ** Introduced
- A 1665 Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force." Introduced
- A 1397 Requires Department of Treasury to update New Jersey Disparity Study every five years. 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 |
|
A 5478
Establishes certain requirements for manufacturers and retail sellers of wearable recording devices.
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5422
Requires removal of online images of interior of residential property after sale of property upon request of purchaser or seller.*
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3341
Permits certain consumers up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts and up to three days to cancel certain consumer goods contracts.
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3259
Requires retail food establishments to provide disclosures for certain caffeinated beverages.
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3121
Requires notification of rent leveling controls at time of closing of real estate transaction.
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 2059
Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.
Committee vote — ACO |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 1140
Allows termination of motor vehicle lease in event of death; prohibits imposition of fee for early termination.
Committee vote — ACO |
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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |