New Jersey State Senator

Bob Smith 2026-2027 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New Jersey Senate Bill SR19

Introduced
1/13/26  
Celebrates 100th anniversary of Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SCR58

Introduced
1/13/26  
Condemns President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Accord.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SR85

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/10/26  
Report Pass
3/16/26  
Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SR16

Introduced
1/13/26  
Urges schools to implement share tables in order to reduce food waste and help alleviate food insecurity.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SR17

Introduced
1/13/26  
Urges lending institutions in State to stop financing projects that contribute to climate change.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SR18

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Report Pass
3/16/26  
Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S2273

Introduced
1/13/26  
Prohibits certain uses of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S1218

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Failed
1/13/26  
"Invasive Species Management Act"; prohibits sale, distribution, import, export, and propagation of certain invasive species; establishes NJ invasive Species Council.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S1221

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Failed
1/13/26  
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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New Jersey Senate Bill S1222

Introduced
1/13/26  
Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S3189

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes Division of Energy Resource and Development; transfers certain responsibilities from BPU to the Division of Energy Resource and Development.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3564

Introduced
2/19/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
Report Pass
5/11/26  
Establishes "New Jersey Private Contractor Registration Act."
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New Jersey Senate Bill S4075

Introduced
5/4/26  
Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.
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New Jersey Senate Bill SCR65

Introduced
1/13/26  
Condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and intolerance.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S1208

Introduced
1/13/26  
Directs DEP to develop State water infrastructure investment plan; requires NJ Infrastructure Bank to publish additional information about water infrastructure projects; appropriates $200,000 to NJ Infrastructure Bank.