Bob Smith

NJ Senate District 17

Democratic New Jersey since Jan 8, 2002

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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

Environment & Energy 108 Government Operations & Budget 61 Economy & Taxes 27 Transportation & Infrastructure 21 Housing 14 Agriculture 10 Education 9 Labor & Employment 9 Technology & Privacy 8 Civil Rights & Liberties 6 Social Services & Welfare 6 Banking & Finance 5 Healthcare 4 Criminal Justice & Policing 2 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1 Elections & Voting 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Immigration 1 Other 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NJ Senate District 17 current New Jersey	Democratic	Jan 8, 2002	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
NJ Senate District 17 New Jersey	Democratic	Jan 14, 1986	Jan 8, 2002	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (151 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
SCR 135 — Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4220 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4217 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3944 — Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties, under certain conditions.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3739 — Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3622 — Authorizes Director of Board of County Commissioners to appoint designee to serve on county planning board.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3482 — Provides for inclusion of alcohol manufacturers on highway signs; provides for internet site for alcohol manufacturers in New Jersey.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3453 — Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3306 — Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2962 — Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2953 — Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2786 — Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2260 — Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1420 — Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1340 — Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.*	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1279 — Creates "Youth Detention Task Force."	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 693 — Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 219 — Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 5051 — Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 4543 — Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 4075 — Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 3882 — Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain informational videos related to application, in…	Yea	May 28, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (151 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (121 as lead sponsor)