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Al Barlas
NJ House District 40
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 54Economy & Taxes 37Healthcare 35Education 32Criminal Justice & Policing 29Social Services & Welfare 24Transportation & Infrastructure 23Labor & Employment 20Civil Rights & Liberties 19Veterans Affairs 18Elections & Voting 12Housing 11Environment & Energy 9Other 8Defense & Military 6Technology & Privacy 6Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ House District 40 current
New Jersey |
Republican | Jan 9, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (147 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 948 — Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of antenatal and prenatal care clinics in New Jersey. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 947 — Requires DOH to establish public awareness campaign and develop policies and procedures to promote recognition and treatment of perinatal… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 795 — Permits 30-calendar day extension to cure period for certain businesses to address and resolve certain violations. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2198 — Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child… | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1516 — Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1161 — Requires employers to include in job posting whether posting is for existing position and sets additional job posting requirements. | Nay | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4529 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Nay | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4528 — Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3974 — Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to interconnect certain… | Nay | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3967 — Requires BPU to work with neighboring states to research and recommend certain action concerning electric capacity and transmission. | Nay | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2127 — Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances. | Yea | Mar 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 84 — Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3219 — Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3955 — Requires study of vacant commercial space for small businesses. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2078 — Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1323 — Requires boards of education and boards of trustees to adopt policy on use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 798 — Requires State entities to offer optional service for businesses to receive certain notices electronically. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3969 — Increases solar development goals of SREC-II program and extends certain target dates of program to 2035. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 804 — Requires BPU to report societal benefits charge revenues and expenditures to Governor and Legislature.* | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 796 — Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| AR 250 — Provides for General Assembly to hold special commemorative session at Princeton University on February 5, 2026. | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (83 as lead sponsor)
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A 4479
NJ · —
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating…
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A 2636
NJ · —
"Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
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AR 13
NJ · —
Condemns Alabama Supreme Court ruling in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, P.C.
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A 120
NJ · —
Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from Property Tax Relief Fund to Borough of North Caldwell to fund restoration of Walker's Family Home at Walker's…
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A 125
NJ · —
Requires automatic recount for local elections with vote difference of 10 votes or less at candidate's request; provides for geographic regions for judges to…
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A 129
NJ · —
Exempts honorably discharged veterans from payment of municipal parking meter fees when vehicle bears honorably discharged veteran's placard issued by MVC.
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ACR 11
NJ · —
Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption to certain first responders disabled as result of World…
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AR 12
NJ · —
Urges Congress and President of US to enact "Kids Online Safety Act."
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A 498
NJ · —
Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots…
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A 131
NJ · —
Requires DOH to establish guidelines for placement of bleeding control kits in State buildings; requires schools to acquire bleeding control kits.
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