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Joe Pennacchio
NJ Senate District 26
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4411 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental transmission projects and establishes expedited review for… | Nay | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4218 — Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support. | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4166 — Requires customer consent to material changes to third-party energy supply contracts under certain circumstances.* | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3116 — Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking… | Nay | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2215 — Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1673 — Requires owners of certain new electric transmission facilities to join regional transmission organizations approved by FERC.* | Nay | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1650 — Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school… | Nay | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 302 — Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities. | Nay | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 137 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.* | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 62 — Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| 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… | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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. | Nay | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (88 as lead sponsor)
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S 3747
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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
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Requires board of education to publicly post full meeting agenda 48 hours prior to meeting.
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S 1319
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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
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"Fusion Technology Industry Promotion Act"; establishes program to promote fusion technology industry and attract fusion technology businesses.
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S 1295
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Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.
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SR 25
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Urges State to fully fund extraordinary special education aid for students in 2023-2024 fiscal year and thereafter.
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S 1309
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Requires informed consent for breast implant surgery.
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S 1345
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Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.
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