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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 2260 — Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to… | Nay | 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. | Nay | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 5051 — Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis. | Nay | 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. | Nay | 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 |
| A 2519 — Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 938 — Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 30 — Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 85 — Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty… | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 18 — Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3945 — Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3870 — Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3521 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3379 — Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3173 — Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3142 — Prohibits selection of health insurance coverage as primary under personal injury protection coverage. | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3114 — Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification… | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3114 — Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification… | Nay | Mar 23, 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
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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
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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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