Scharfenberger, Gerry
Born
1958
Contact
Email · asmscharfenberger@njleg.org
District office
1715 Highway 35 North Suite 306, Middletown, NJ 07748
732-856-9294
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191
Bills sponsored
this session · 191 all-time
386
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 386 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
478
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 478 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
222 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.4%
based on 223 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.6%
based on 223 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.3%
based on 223 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
191 billsCurrent session 191 bills
- 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
- A 5391 Creates Riot Related Property Destruction and Restitution Act. Introduced
- AR 142 Urges federal government to establish WIC waiver program allowing states to authorize use of WIC benefits to purchase alternative infant formulas during public emergencies. Introduced
- AR 125 Expresses no confidence in BPU. Introduced
- AR 60 Urges Congress to support policies that examine international pollution differential and hold foreign polluters accountable for their pollution. Introduced
- AR 43 Honors life of political activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk. Introduced
- AR 42 Urges President and Congress to enact certain legislation regarding drones. Introduced
- AR 41 Urges President of U.S. and Congress to investigate environmental and labor risks of lithium-ion battery mining fields. 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 39 Respectfully urges Office of Attorney Ethics to examine and audit actions of legal aid organizations. Introduced
- AR 38 Urges Congress to reinstate unlimited state and local tax deduction. Introduced
- AR 37 Urges all institutions of higher education in the State to protect freedom of expression and open debate. Introduced
- AR 36 Establishes Assembly Select Committee on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Data Privacy. Introduced
- AR 22 Urges educational institutions in NJ to include veterans and active service members in discussions about military, military values, and leadership. Introduced
- AJR 187 Designates November of each year as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." Introduced
- AJR 30 Designates May of each year as "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Introduced
- AJR 29 Directs AG to investigate whether pedophile organizations use the internet to encourage sex offenders to violate State law. Introduced
- AJR 28 Designates July 16 of each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in New Jersey. Introduced
- AJR 27 Designates month of May of each year as "Law Enforcement and Correctional Police Officer Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. Introduced
- AJR 26 Designates July 8 of each year as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day." Introduced
- AJR 20 Designates May of each year as "Home-Schooling Month" in New Jersey. Introduced
- AJR 15 Honors Trooper Werner Foerster and all fallen officers; designates August 19th of each year as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day." Introduced
- ACR 107 Urges Department of Education to impose moratorium on new Student Learning Standards. Introduced
- ACR 38 Amends Constitution to allow public funds to be used for historic preservation of places of worship. 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
Co-sponsored
386 billsCurrent session 386 bills
- A 3612 Supplements FY2027 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.* Introduced
- A 2474 Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person. Introduced
- AJR 139 Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. * Introduced
- A 2550 Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older. Introduced
- A 2001 Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices. Introduced
- A 1879 Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances. Introduced
- A 2388 Requires Division of Travel and Tourism develop and maintain Internet website on historic sites, districts, and roadside markers. Introduced
- A 5016 Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support. Introduced
- AJR 119 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ. Introduced
- A 2391 Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. Introduced
- A 4050 Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses.* Introduced
- A 4947 Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses. Introduced
- A 1516 Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. Introduced
- AR 136 Expresses support for federal "Building Resources and Access for Veteran's Mental Health Engagement Act of 2025." Introduced
- AR 135 Urges Congress to pass "Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act of 2025." Introduced
- AR 132 Urges President and Congress to exempt Social Security benefits from federal income tax. Introduced
- AR 122 Honors Thomas Mundy Peterson for being first African American to vote following ratification of 15th Amendment to US Constitution. Introduced
- AR 114 Celebrates 250th anniversary of United States Postal Service. Introduced
- AR 105 Urges Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce funding for ambulance services for veterans. Introduced
- AR 69 Urges NJ DOH to increase public awareness on effects of xylazine. Introduced
- AR 65 Condemns Rutgers University's acquiescence to anti-Semitic protests. Introduced
- AR 63 Urges Governor and Attorney General to provide assistance to municipalities in response to unpermitted mass gatherings and "pop-up parties" in 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
- AR 18 Directs AG to repeal and amend certain provisions of directive restricting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Introduced
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 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 5493
"Student-Parent Protection Act"; ensures equal rights and opportunities for parenting students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
Committee vote — AHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 5404
Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act."
Committee vote — ARP |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4800
Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Committee vote — AHI |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 4448
Establishes institutional license for veterinarians employed at accredited veterinary schools.
Committee vote — ARP |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3435
Requires nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer.
Committee vote — ARP |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3424
Grants priority course registration to certain student parents attending institutions of higher education.
Committee vote — AHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 3407
Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students who have children to purchase meal plans, live in on-campus housing, or pay gym fees.
Committee vote — AHI |
Not Voting | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 2474
Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
Committee vote — ARP |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2026 |
|
A 2349
Requires institutions of higher education to provide on website certain information on online degree students and graduate degree students.*
Committee vote — AHI |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
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 |