Committee

New Jersey General Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

Bill Bill Name Progress Referral Date
A118 Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A123 Requires partial State reimbursement to municipalities for cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption. In Committee 01/09/2024
A212 Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to DMVA for Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs for preservation of military installations in case of base realignment and closure. In Committee 01/09/2024
A231 Authorizes creation of Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation license plates. In Committee 01/09/2024
A260 Excludes bonuses for reenlistment or voluntary extension of enlistment in armed forces from gross income. In Committee 01/09/2024
A261 Establishing veterans' affordable housing preference; authorizing bonus fair share credit for veterans' affordable housing. In Committee 01/09/2024
A285 Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran. In Committee 01/09/2024
A286 Requires DMVA assist discharged service members who have diagnosed service-connected mental health condition with petitions to change discharge designation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A320 Expands NJT Access Link paratransit service area to include certain veterans health care facilities; appropriates $1 million. In Committee 01/09/2024
A435 Concerns definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference. In Committee 01/09/2024
A456 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having service-connected permanent disability; extends eligibility to veterans suffering from mental illness; establishes eligibility of property owned by disabled veteran with surviving partner for exemption. In Committee 01/09/2024
A460 Waives pet adoption fees for certain military personnel and veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A461 Clarifies extension of driver's license, identification card, and motor vehicle registration expiration dates for certain military personnel. In Committee 01/09/2024
A503 Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A506 Exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears veteran's or recipient's special license plate or placard issued by MVC. In Committee 01/09/2024
A514 Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A518 Provides for expansion of county transportation services to include disabled veterans; provides funding source for expansion. In Committee 01/09/2024
A519 Requires employers to post information concerning veterans' benefits and services. In Committee 01/09/2024
A522 Permits public utilities to lease equipment from National Guard in event of emergency. In Committee 01/09/2024
A544 Requires municipality to provide free beach access to certain veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A697 Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel. In Committee 01/09/2024
A699 Removes principal place of business requirement of "Set-Aside Act for Disabled Veterans' Businesses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A700 Requires DOE to include military-connected student identifier in student-level database; requires district inform teacher when military-connected student enrolls in class taught by teacher. In Committee 01/09/2024
A707 Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license. In Committee 01/09/2024
A713 Allows individuals on active duty to participate remotely in certain governmental meetings. In Committee 01/09/2024
A721 Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure. In Committee 01/09/2024
A726 Exempts certain surviving spouses and surviving civil union partners of certain disabled veterans from components of the realty transfer fee. In Committee 01/09/2024
A730 Requires local government units to provide opportunities for military- or veteran- owned businesses to supply materials and services for projects receiving funding from NJ Infrastructure Bank. In Committee 01/09/2024
A749 Extends Class Two special law enforcement training for time deployed. In Committee 01/09/2024
A750 Authorizes veterans to deduct two years military service from age requirement for police officer under certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A867 Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A885 Requires State Chief Diversity Officer to conduct study of utilization of disabled veteran-owned businesses in State procurement process. In Committee 01/09/2024
A941 Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran. In Committee 01/09/2024
A973 Permits veterans, for civil service purposes, to be defined as a veteran or disabled veteran under federal or State definition of veteran. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1046 Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1050 Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1055 Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1072 Establishes Military Suicide Prevention Task Force. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1098 Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1112 Extends eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1130 Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1131 Requires DMVA provide central registry of unclaimed cremains of veterans, spouses, and dependents; requires funeral director report to DMVA possession of unclaimed veteran, spouse, and dependent cremains. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
A1134 Establishes Women Veterans Coordinator in DMVA. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1140 Extends eligibility for Military Dependents Scholarships to students enrolled in approved career and technical education programs and to dependents of certain military members who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1144 Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1154 Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1160 Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1170 Allows $250 gross income tax deduction for members of military on active duty. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1172 Waives business formation and registration fees for establishment of businesses owned by veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1200 Provides free admission to State parks and forests, and certain historic sites and historic properties for certain veterans on Veterans Day. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1213 Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DMVA for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1246 Extends eligibility for property tax benefits to veterans, 100 percent service-disabled veterans, and senior citizens and persons with disabilities who pay payments in lieu of property taxes. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1293 Establishes Office of Inspector General for Veterans' Facilities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1294 Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to fund burial of indigent veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1295 Requires DMVA establish Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1297 Requires DMVA establish veterans facility in Ocean or Monmouth County. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1328 Provides gross income tax deduction to surviving spouses of certain veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1375 Establishes special license plates for veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1436 Increases days of paid leave of absence for public employees who serve in United States Reserves. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1458 Permits paid leave by public officers and employees for inactive duty military training. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1471 Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1535 Appropriates $2.5 million to NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for purpose of expanding memorial and museum. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1585 Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1727 Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1744 Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1746 Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1747 Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1748 Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of the United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard and make recommendations on how State should address issues. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1751 Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1752 Exempts veterans' organizations from motor vehicle registration fee. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1756 Continues tax exempt status of certain real property owned by disabled veterans during reconstruction of homes destroyed by flood, storm, or other act of God. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1757 Extends veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A1774 Exempts veterans from camping facilities fees at State parks and forests. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2110 Exempts 100 percent disabled veterans from payment of motor vehicle registration fees; requires notification of eligible motorists. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2120 Requires DMVA promote Veterans History Project at Library of Congress. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2128 Authorizes South Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Association license plates with proceeds to veterans' and emergency management operations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2135 Makes $2.5 million in federal funds available to EDA to support veteran-owned businesses in need. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2138 Requires DMVA to develop mobile application to provide guidance on available resources to veterans and their families. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2144 Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2150 Creates New Jersey Cold War medal. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2152 Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans. Dead 01/09/2024
A2156 Authorizes creation of honorably discharged veteran license plates. In Committee 03/10/2025
A2161 Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military. In Committee 06/03/2024
A2163 Requires DMVA notify certain veteran organizations and county officers and municipal registers of names of persons buried or cremated in State veteran cemeteries. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
A2165 Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to another state. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2168 Establishes Veteran-Owned Business Contract Financing Loan Program in EDA to help certain veteran-owned businesses perform public contracts; appropriates $5 million. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2188 Establishes New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program in DMVA. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2224 Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2341 Increases days of paid military leave for certain public employees who serve in United States Reserves. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2351 Removes residency requirement for certain veteran and disabled veteran-owned businesses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2368 Provides that certain veterans are entitled to free admission to, and free parking at, State parks and forests. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2392 Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2397 Provides in-State tuition status to certain veterans and family members who attend public institutions of higher education during period of mandatory remote instruction due to public health emergencies. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2398 Establishes disabled veteran tenant gross income tax credit. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2413 Waives certain commercial driver license fees for veterans and spouses of veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2461 Allows gross income tax deduction for surviving spouses of certain veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2464 Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2526 Requires school district to allow graduating student to wear military sash while participating in high school graduation ceremony. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2553 Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2557 Requires hiring preference for veterans in non-civil service jurisdictions. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2632 Creates exemption from certain MVC fees for prisoners of war. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2703 Excludes military compensation of military personnel serving outside of this State from gross income tax. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2705 Authorizes issuance of license plates series honoring military academies that represent five branches of United States military. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2711 Establishes New Jersey Veteran Grant Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2712 Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to military family relief fund. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2713 Provides additional home ownership assistance for certain military service members. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2714 Establishes "Bring Veterans to New Jersey Program." In Committee 01/09/2024
A2715 Requires EDA to establish program providing grants to qualified veterans purchasing franchises. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2716 Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2717 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for costs of exemption. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2718 Requires public institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Medal military recipients. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2724 Authorizes issuance of Operation Desert Storm license plates. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2726 Exempts honorably discharged veterans from payment of passenger motor vehicle registration fee; requires notification of eligible motorists. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2731 Provides free or reduced fee beach access to certain New Jersey National Guard members. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2735 Increases from $750 to $3,000 annual State payment made to certain veterans and their surviving spouses. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2892 Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance. In Committee 01/09/2024
A2962 Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3000 Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3005 Indexes amount of veterans' income tax exemption for inflation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3055 Creates database of veteran separation documents. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3095 Exempts sales of passenger automobiles to honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability from sales and use tax. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3098 Establishes Military Funeral Honors Grant Program to provide grants to certain veteran organizations that provide military funeral honors. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3130 Provides for retained eligibility for members of NJ National Guard or reserve component called to active federal military service who met fire department maximum age requirement at closing date of civil service examination. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3132 Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3143 Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3145 Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3147 Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3148 Adds Sons of The American Legion to list of organizations whose representatives receive paid leaves of absence to attend State and national conventions. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3150 Modifies laws regarding compensation and leaves of absence for certain public employees who served in the military; requires public employers follow certain policies and procedures for leaves of absence. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3157 Requires DMVA create Bereavement Counseling Program for family members and volunteer caregivers of certain veterans. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
A3158 Requires Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman submit annual report to veterans' facility oversight boards. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3159 Establishes price preference program on State contracts for businesses owned by women veterans or women in military service. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3160 Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3161 Broadens eligibility for certain civil service and pension benefits for veterans by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3163 Requires municipalities to designate parking spaces for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3167 Authorizes DMVA to grant preference in awarding contracts to vendors that employ veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3169 Allows property tax rebate for disabled veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3170 Authorizes creation of Combat Action Ribbon license plate. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3171 Requires converting portion of Paramus and Menlo Park veterans' memorial homes into single occupancy rooms; requires upgrades to ventilation systems; provides Adjutant General discretion for additional room considerations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3172 Requires DHS to disregard certain federal pension benefits for veterans in making Medicaid eligibility determinations. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3173 Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3174 Requires counties to specify expenditures concerning veterans' services when submitting budget to Division of Local Government Services in DCA. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3175 Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DMVA for New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3176 Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide mental health services to veterans; appropriates $2 million. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3177 Establishes New Jersey Veteran Services Grant Program in DMVA; makes appropriation. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3185 Permits dogs as service and emotional support animals at State veterans' residential facilities. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3193 Requires Adjutant General of DMVA create program for veterans to receive evaluation and treatment for PTSD and total brain injury. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3203 Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator for service members. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3285 Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list. In Committee 01/09/2024
A3459 Creates Military and Veterans Affairs Oversight Board. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3465 The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3468 Requires DMVA conduct outcomes and efficacy study of veteran to veteran peer support helpline. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3470 Provides gross income tax credit to certain totally and permanently disabled veterans for rent constituting property taxes. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3485 Eliminates requirement under veterans' gross income tax exemption that taxpayer serve in active duty status or federal active duty status to qualify for exemption. In Committee 02/05/2024
A3603 Extends validity of and eliminates issuance fee for temporary instructional certificate issued to military spouse; requires expedited processing of military spouse application for NJ instructional certificate and eliminates fee to obtain certificate. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3609 Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3619 Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3655 Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3679 Establishes New Jersey Veterans' Organization Building Grant Program. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3688 Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability and requires State to reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3705 Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption. In Committee 02/12/2024
A3713 Clarifies disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients are not required to own vehicle to be exempt from municipal parking meter fees. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3714 Requires Firefighter 1 certification of candidate who completes military firefighter training and at least 12 months active duty military service in lieu of training course requirements. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3717 Requires DMVA to partner with National Guard Association of New Jersey to offer State-sponsored life insurance for members of New Jersey National Guard. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3752 Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon." In Committee 02/22/2024
A3803 Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. In Committee 06/03/2024
A3829 Permits unpaid leave of absence for public employees to assist military or civilian government in Israel during Hamas War. In Committee 02/22/2024
A3915 Establishes Veterans State Government Fellowship program. In Committee 02/27/2024
A3958 Establishes program in New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing for support of residency programs at veterans' memorial homes in New Jersey; appropriates $500,000. In Committee 03/04/2024
A4036 Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests and harnesses. In Committee 03/07/2024
A4106 Requires DMVA establish Disabled Veterans Transportation Task Force. In Committee 04/04/2024
A4156 Requires clinic connected with dental school at public institution of higher education to give priority to 100 percent disabled veterans. In Committee 04/04/2024
A4179 Increases regulation of State veterans' memorial homes. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4180 Requires Veterans' Memorial Homes to develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4181 Requires establishment of minimum staff-to-resident ratios in veterans' memorial homes. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4183 Establishes program for recruitment, training, and retention of health care professionals in veterans memorial homes; appropriates $370,000. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4184 Establishes program within veterans' memorial homes to provide support to families of residents. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4185 Establishes counseling program for eligible family members of active duty military members and disabled veterans. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4186 Creates Veterans' Memorial Homes Oversight Board. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4187 Requires DMVA establish veterans memorial home emergency hotline. In Committee 04/15/2024
A4198 Excludes basic pay received for active duty military service from gross income taxation. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4210 Creates housing purchase matching grant program for members of United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4212 Permits representative of National Association of County Veteran Service Officers to take leave of absence with pay to attend State or national conventions. In Committee 05/02/2024
A4291 Expands eligibility for gross income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities. In Committee 05/06/2024
A4298 Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DCA for NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce for veteran economic development and outreach and skills development. In Committee 05/06/2024
A4317 Allows for issuance of two-year temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses in certain professions. In Committee 05/10/2024
A4349 Excludes from New Jersey gross income tax income of certain related survivors of members of United States military who die in active duty. In Committee 05/10/2024
A4351 Requires EDA to provide loans through small business loan program at lower interest rates, with more flexible repayment terms if issued to small businesses owned or controlled by certain veterans, and prohibit certain fees. In Committee 05/10/2024
A4397 Provides gross income tax deduction for expenses incurred by disabled veterans for service animals. In Committee 05/16/2024
A4428 Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DMVA develop review process for such veterans. In Committee 05/20/2024
A4590 Permits purchase of service credit in PERS, TPAF, PFRS, and SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy. In Committee 01/23/2025
A4592 Exempts honorably discharged veterans from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears honorably discharged veteran's placard issued by MVC. In Committee 06/17/2024
A4712 Establishes Office of Veteran Advocate and ombudsman for DMVA; appropriates funds. Passed 09/12/2024
A4717 Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college. In Committee 09/12/2024
A4733 "Welcome Home Veterans Act"; requires MVC to provide veteran benefit information packets. In Committee 02/13/2025
A4751 Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 09/19/2024
A4780 Establishes Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in DHS. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4825 Permits veterans to provide five percent of purchase price in sheriff auction of residential property under certain circumstances. In Committee 09/19/2024
A4870 Exempts nonresident military spouses from "New Jersey First Act." In Committee 09/26/2024
A4878 Concerns grade options at public institutions of higher education for service member and dependents unable to complete course due to military obligation. In Committee 10/17/2024
A4910 "United Border Security Act;" requires NJ National Guard to provide support services to states of Arizona and Texas. In Committee 10/17/2024
A4941 Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. In Committee 10/21/2024
A4993 Extends Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act to caregivers of certain veterans. In Committee 10/24/2024
A4996 Designates 9/11 Heart Symbol flag as official State flag; mandates it be displayed at certain public buildings and memorials. In Committee 10/24/2024
A5045 Establishes "Welcome Home Veterans Bonus" program in DMVA. In Committee 11/14/2024
A5048 Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans. In Committee 11/14/2024
A5073 Provides gross income tax exclusion for military compensation paid to State residents for out-of-State military service. In Committee 12/09/2024
A5097 Authorizes creation of "Woman Veteran" license plates with emblem displaying silhouette of woman veteran saluting set against American flag background. In Committee 12/12/2024
A5109 Establishes "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Grant Program" in DMVA. In Committee 12/12/2024
A5143 "Military Spouse Licensure Reform Act." In Committee 12/16/2024
A5203 Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative. In Committee 01/16/2025
A5204 Establishes legislative internship program for veterans. In Committee 01/16/2025
A5253 Establishes New Jersey Military Recruit Graduation Assistance Program in DMVA. In Committee 01/30/2025
A5306 Extends affordable housing preference to certain allied South Korean veterans. In Committee 02/13/2025
A5307 Permits DMVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements. In Committee 02/13/2025
A5415 Provides police training course credit to prior military law enforcement officer seeking employment as law enforcement officer in NJ. In Committee 03/06/2025
A5417 Permits interment of military working dogs at State-operated veterans' memorial cemeteries. In Committee 03/06/2025
A5481 Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police. In Committee 03/20/2025
A5484 Establishes price preference program on State contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. In Committee 03/20/2025
A5489 Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status. In Committee 03/20/2025
A5491 Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree. In Committee 03/20/2025
A5520 Establishes Department of Veterans Affairs. In Committee 04/10/2025
A5551 Establishes "Veteran Obituary Fund." In Committee 04/10/2025
A5628 Directs State Board of Education to authorize issuance of revised military science endorsement. In Committee 05/08/2025
A5679 Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times. In Committee 05/15/2025
A5893 Establishes "New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust." In Committee 06/27/2025
ACR36 Proposes constitutional amendment to increase to $500 veterans' property tax deduction. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR38 Proposes constitutional amendment permitting Gold Star families to receive veteran's property tax deduction. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR45 Urges US Congress to pass legislation to reinstate service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR58 Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR80 Commemorates 126th anniversary of Jewish War Veterans of United States of America. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR86 Proposes constitutional amendment permitting certain veterans and their surviving spouses to receive enhanced homestead rebate amounts similar to the homestead rebate amounts allowed for senior and disabled residents. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR97 Urges Governor to develop plan for applying to VA State Home Construction Grant Program. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR98 Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to extend civil service hiring preference to veterans who did not serve in time of war. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR99 Memorializes President and Congress to expand certain benefits to grandchildren of veterans impacted by Agent Orange. In Committee 01/09/2024
ACR108 Urges Congress to pass legislation that exempts military retirement pay from federal income taxation. In Committee 02/05/2024
ACR112 Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that disabled veterans may have served at any time in order to receive benefits provided by Constitution or by law. In Committee 02/12/2024
ACR129 Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances. In Committee 04/04/2024
ACR145 Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction based on annual increases in CPI. In Committee 10/21/2024
ACR159 Proposes constitutional amendment to require State reimbursement to municipalities for total property tax exemption provided to veterans having permanent and total service-connected disabilities. In Committee 03/24/2025
ACR160 Proposes constitutional amendment to exclude military disability income from the $10,000 income limit for eligibility for the senior citizens and disabled persons property tax deduction. In Committee 03/24/2025
AJR22 Designates October 23rd of each year as Beirut Barracks Bombing Remembrance Day in New Jersey. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR25 Designates first week of May of each year as Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR29 Designates neon yellow as official color to raise awareness of suicide among veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR35 Designates March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR53 Designates July 16 of each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in New Jersey. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR55 Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR60 Declares NJ "Purple Heart State." In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR66 Commemorates 71st anniversary of armistice that ended Korean War. Crossed Over 01/09/2024
AJR76 Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day." In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR79 Designates September 22nd of each year as "Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day." In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR82 Designates May 27 of each year as "Richard Rescorla Day." In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR90 Urges United States Department of Defense and New Jersey Civil Service Commission to permit civil service examinations during deployment. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR91 Calls upon Congress to release funds to offset COVID-19 related losses to DMVA's veteran memorial homes, and to fully fund rebuilding two veteran memorial homes. In Committee 01/09/2024
AJR115 Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. In Committee 02/05/2024
AJR145 Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month." In Committee 02/22/2024
AJR162 Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey. In Committee 03/14/2024
AJR163 Designates March 15 of each year as Jewish War Veterans Day in NJ. In Committee 03/18/2024
AJR178 Urges US Department of Veterans Affairs to study use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans. In Committee 05/16/2024
AJR193 Designates April 27th of each year as "Ulysses S. Grant Day." In Committee 09/19/2024
AJR211 Designates May 18 of each year as Six Triple Eight Day in NJ. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 01/27/2025
AJR212 Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ. In Committee 01/27/2025
AR24 Commemorates christening of USS John Basilone. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR26 Establishes special committee of General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Homes Investigation Committee." In Committee 01/09/2024
AR48 Urges Congress and President to reallocate certain funds from "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" to increase active military basic pay. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR78 Urges Congress to extend time limitation for upgrading certain military honors. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR83 Urges Congress to require VA hospitals to provide all routine screenings for women veterans on-site at each hospital. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR89 Urges Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce funding for ambulance services for veterans. In Committee 01/09/2024
AR106 Urges Congress enact Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. In Committee 02/12/2024
AR107 Urges U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to utilize and fund existing paratransit transportation networks to transport disabled veterans to and from its New Jersey medical centers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/12/2024
AR108 Urges United States Department of Veterans Affairs to establish inpatient hospital facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 02/12/2024
AR165 Urges President and Congress of United States to enact federal legislation providing proportional property tax relief for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 10/17/2024
AR175 Urges Congress to pass H.R.9997 naming US Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic. In Committee 01/23/2025
S1148 Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances. Crossed Over 06/12/2025
S1445 Requires public institution of higher education to readmit student whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 06/03/2024
SJR71 Designates first week of May of each year as Wounded Warrior Appreciation Week. Signed/Enacted/Adopted 05/20/2024
SJR103 Declares NJ "Purple Heart State." Signed/Enacted/Adopted 06/28/2024