Joe Vitale

NJ Senate District 19

Democratic New Jersey since Jan 13, 1998

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Topics in their record

Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. AI-derived tags

Healthcare 99 Social Services & Welfare 45 Government Operations & Budget 39 Labor & Employment 19 Economy & Taxes 14 Education 13 Criminal Justice & Policing 9 Civil Rights & Liberties 8 Other 7 Technology & Privacy 7 Environment & Energy 5 Banking & Finance 4 Transportation & Infrastructure 4 Foreign Policy & Trade 3 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2 Defense & Military 2 Housing 2 Gun Policy 1 Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NJ Senate District 19 current New Jersey	Democratic	Jan 13, 1998	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (129 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
SJR 143 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ.	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708879	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708879 LegiScan-ToS
AJR 119 Designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in NJ.	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708863	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708863 LegiScan-ToS
S 4416 Expands role of New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and transfers $3 million from DCF to DHS…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708840	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708840 LegiScan-ToS
S 4415 Strengthens oversight and enforcement of network adequacy requirements for health insurance…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Substitution	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708855	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708855 LegiScan-ToS
S 4414 Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708899	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708899 LegiScan-ToS
S 4413 Establishes School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708829	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708829 LegiScan-ToS
S 4412 Provides for youth mental health care professionals in family court.	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708836	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708836 LegiScan-ToS
S 4408 Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708601	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708601 LegiScan-ToS
S 4407 Extends certain provisions relating to involuntary commitment.	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708652	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708652 LegiScan-ToS
S 4210 Revises telehealth and telemedicine requirements concerning adult prescription of certain Schedule…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Substitution	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708648	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708648 LegiScan-ToS
S 4194 Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Substitution	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708637	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708637 LegiScan-ToS
S 3947 Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708606	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708606 LegiScan-ToS
S 3811 Requires DHS to promote and support volunteerism in connection to compliance with certain…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708737	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708737 LegiScan-ToS
S 3412 Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive…	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Substitution	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708614	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708614 LegiScan-ToS
S 2353 Establishes State stockpile of medicine and medical supplies; makes appropriation.	Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1708878	Jun 11, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1708878 LegiScan-ToS
SJR 137 Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703384	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703384 LegiScan-ToS
SJR 62 Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703152	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703152 LegiScan-ToS
SCR 135 Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank.	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703181	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703181 LegiScan-ToS
S 4221 Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703167	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703167 LegiScan-ToS
S 4220 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703305	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703305 LegiScan-ToS
S 4217 Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703147	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703147 LegiScan-ToS
S 3944 Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703163	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703163 LegiScan-ToS
S 3739 Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703346	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703346 LegiScan-ToS
S 3622 Authorizes Director of Board of County Commissioners to appoint designee to serve on county…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703388	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703388 LegiScan-ToS
S 3482 Provides for inclusion of alcohol manufacturers on highway signs; provides for internet site for…	Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703153	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API legiscan-1703153 LegiScan-ToS

Topics in their record

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (129 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (130 as lead sponsor)