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Benjie Wimberly (Senate District 35)

State Senator

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A 2804

NJ HOUSE

Provides DHS and State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and implement process to improve efficiency of reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications.

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Introduced by Reginald Atkins, Linda Carter, Alixon Collazos-Gill and 17 other co-sponsors

DHS and SBME must develop a streamlined process to speed NJ FamilyCare provider enrollment by sharing license numbers within 5 days and expediting reviews.

Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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S 1324

NJ SENATE

Establishes "Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;" appropriates $225,000.

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Introduced by Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Angela McKnight, Nellie Pou and 1 other co-sponsors

New Jersey pilots remote methadone dosing via telehealth for take-home patients at 3 OTPs (Atlantic City, Camden, Paterson) for 3 years to test access, outcomes, and cost savings.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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S 3195

NJ SENATE

Prohibits food service businesses from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, and requires certain food service businesses to provide reusable, washable utensils to customers eating on site.*

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Introduced by Patrick Diegnan, Linda Greenstein, John McKeon and 5 other co-sponsors

Bill S 3195 limits single-use utensils in New Jersey food businesses, promoting reusable options to reduce plastic waste and encouraging sustainable practices.

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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S 3457

NJ SENATE

Establishes "New Jersey Out-of-School Time Advisory Commission" to review before-school, after-school, and summer programs.

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Introduced by Renee Burgess, Angela McKnight, Teresa Ruiz and 3 other co-sponsors

Bill S 3457 establishes a commission to enhance New Jersey's before-school, after-school, and summer programs, improving quality and access for children and families.

Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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A 3802

NJ HOUSE

Differentiates certain legal services from traditional insurance products.

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Introduced by Renee Burgess, Linda Carter, Vicky Flynn and 6 other co-sponsors

Bill A 3802 standardizes insurance certificates, enhances verification, and imposes penalties for fraud, protecting businesses and consumers from fraudulent practices.

2nd Reading in the Assembly on Concur. w/Gov's Recommendations
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