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Joe Pennacchio
NJ Senate District 26
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Topics in their record
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Government Operations & Budget 61Environment & Energy 21Healthcare 21Education 20Economy & Taxes 16Civil Rights & Liberties 14Criminal Justice & Policing 14Technology & Privacy 13Social Services & Welfare 10Labor & Employment 8Transportation & Infrastructure 8Elections & Voting 7Housing 7Other 7Veterans Affairs 6Banking & Finance 4Defense & Military 4Immigration 4Agriculture 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NJ Senate District 26 current
New Jersey |
Republican | Jan 8, 2008 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NJ Senate District 26
New Jersey |
Republican | Feb 25, 2001 | Jan 8, 2008 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (97 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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A 4070
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668055 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668055 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 3318
Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668358 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668358 LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Floor: Amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668355 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668355 LegiScan-ToS | |
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SJR 84
Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643600 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643600 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3522
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal…
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Senate Floor: Amend | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643486 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643486 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3306
Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643016 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643016 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3251
Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642701 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642701 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3219
Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642760 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642760 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2243
Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual equity plan.*
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643028 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643028 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1631
Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642783 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642783 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1533
Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643610 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643610 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1388
Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643035 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643035 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1370
Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643552 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643552 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1253
Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643088 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643088 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 743
Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643006 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643006 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 687
Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642849 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642849 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 685
Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643563 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643563 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2189
Requires BPU to study potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies in NJ.
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Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1631921 | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1631921 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2165
"Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past (SODA POP) Act"; provides sales and use tax exemption…
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Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1631743 | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1631743 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1837
Establishes child care contribution tax credit to employers subject to CBT or GIT for certain child…
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Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1631897 | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1631897 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1082
Establishes "Jersey Craft Beverage Retailer Promotion and Grant Program" in EDA.
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Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1631698 | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1631698 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 731
Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for large load customers to…
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Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1632541 | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1632541 LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (88 as lead sponsor)
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S 3747
NJ · —
Requires State Police to develop public database of criminally charged or convicted undocumented immigrants.
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S 1310
NJ · —
Expands audit powers of State Auditor; requires online publication of certain materials; requires performance review audits of certain business incentive…
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SCR 32
NJ · —
Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.
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S 1330
NJ · —
Requires board of education to publicly post full meeting agenda 48 hours prior to meeting.
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S 1319
NJ · —
Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication…
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S 1299
NJ · —
"Fusion Technology Industry Promotion Act"; establishes program to promote fusion technology industry and attract fusion technology businesses.
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S 1295
NJ · —
Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.
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SR 25
NJ · —
Urges State to fully fund extraordinary special education aid for students in 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter.
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S 1309
NJ · —
Requires informed consent for breast implant surgery.
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S 1345
NJ · —
Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.
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