New Jersey Legislative Overview and Priorities
The legislative process in New Jersey including how a bill becomes a law, key political figures, the legislative calendar, and current priorities such as staffing ratios and healthcare access. Stay informed on developments impacting the nursing profession and healthcare system in New Jersey.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT PRESENTED TO ORGANIZATION OF NURSE LEADERS OF NEW JERSEY Gene Mulroy, Principal of Capital Impact Group April 26, 2018
HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW Idea Bill Bill Committee Reference developed drafted introduced Third Reading Committee Action Second Reading Governor s Action Second House Law House Vote
NEW JERSEYS LEGISLATURE 40 Legislative Districts 1 Senator per district 2 Assembly seats per district NJ Legislature www.njleg.org
WHOS WHO IN NJ POLITICS Key Leadership Posts Governor Phil Murphy Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver Senate President Sweeney Senate Majority Leader Weinberg Senate Minority Leader Kean Assembly Speaker Coughlin Assembly Majority Leader Greenwald Assembly Minority Leader Bramnick
2018 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Two Year Legislative Session (2018-2019) January New session begins, new Murphy Administration March Governor delivers Budget Address for FY 2019 April, May - Budget Break June Legislature returns, focus on Budget Bill June 30 Governor must sign Budget Bill by June 30 July 1 Fiscal Year Begins July August Summer recess Fall Legislature returns December Legislature deliberates bills, takes break from Christmas to first week in January
ONL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Staffing Ratios Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact BSN in 10 Consumer Access to Health Care Act NJ Board of Nursing
