Mercer Times

Governor Phil Murphy has enacted a series of legislative measures, according to a recent announcement. The newly signed bills cover various aspects of state law.

One such measure, S-1325/A-3890, sponsored by Pou and Ruiz in the Senate and Stanley and Wimberly in the Assembly, permits electronic delivery of documents related to portable electronics insurance.

Another significant piece of legislation is S-2310/A-4151. Introduced by Moriarty and Turner in the Senate, with Danielsen, Quijano, and McCoy backing it in the Assembly, this bill mandates transparency regarding compensation with promotional opportunities and within employment listings.

S-2652/A-3539 addresses issues concerning children. Greenstein and McKnight led its introduction in the Senate while Park, Wimberly, and Murphy championed it in the Assembly. It revises statutory terms related to sexual exploitation or abuse of children.

In labor-related developments, S-2962/A-4745 requires contractors under prevailing wage law to conduct orientation meetings for new employees on prevailing wage projects. This bill was introduced by Greenstein and McKnight in the Senate and DeAngelo in the Assembly.

For law enforcement protection, S-3201/A-2378 enhances penalties for assaulting officers. Additionally, it necessitates that offenders be tested for communicable diseases under certain conditions. Gopal and Greenstein introduced this bill in the Senate with Spearman, Sauickie, and DeAngelo supporting it in the Assembly.

Finally, Governor Murphy signed SJR-14/AJR-48 into law. Sponsored by Diegnan and Moriarty in the Senate along with Karabinchak, Atkins, and Collazos-Gill from the Assembly, this resolution designates every third Sunday of November as "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims" within New Jersey.