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Paul Kanitra
NJ House District 10
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 94Criminal Justice & Policing 73Civil Rights & Liberties 45Education 41Environment & Energy 40Economy & Taxes 37Transportation & Infrastructure 36Healthcare 30Housing 24Labor & Employment 24Immigration 23Social Services & Welfare 22Elections & Voting 18Technology & Privacy 18Other 15Defense & Military 9Veterans Affairs 8Agriculture 5Banking & Finance 5Gun Policy 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Foreign Policy & Trade 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ House District 10 current
New Jersey |
Republican | Jan 9, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (158 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 1738 — Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1715 — Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $2.5 million.* | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1715 — Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey"; appropriates $2.5 million.* | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1295 — Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1205 — Requires Division of Developmental Disabilities to create and distribute satisfaction survey. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1079 — Designates "John Bull" as NJ State steam locomotive. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| 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 4543 — Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular… | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4077 — Imposes various taxes and fees on operators of private prisons to offset social costs of incarceration. | Nay | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3946 — Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2295 — Revises definition of health care professional in aggravated assault statute to match definition under "Health Care Heroes Violence… | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2255 — Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if victim received certain forensic medical… | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2205 — Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding VCCO. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2724 — Requires 45 day notice concerning tuition rate changes by licensed child care centers. | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2199 — Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families. | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2050 — Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption; bans certain substances in… | Not voting | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1200 — Requires child care centers to establish procedures to notify parents or guardians in event of unexcused child absence as condition of… | Yea | Mar 16, 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… | Nay | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (188 as lead sponsor)
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A 326
NJ · —
"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.
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A 672
NJ · —
Authorizes payment of just compensation to businesses for losses due to public health emergency closures.
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A 714
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Establishes New Jersey Internet Criminal Information Registry.
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A 707
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Requires electric public utility to submit proposal to BPU detailing utility's plan to harden its electric distribution substations to protect against criminal…
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A 726
NJ · —
Extends pension eligibility for survivors of certain emergency services volunteers who contracted COVID-19 during 2020 public health emergency declared by…
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A 261
NJ · —
Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against…
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A 697
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Prohibits persons violating animal cruelty law from owning, keeping, or harboring animals; requires DHSS establish and maintain website list of such persons.
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A 288
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Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for public health emergency exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.
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A 700
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Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.
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A 285
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Directs MVC to establish public information campaign concerning certain motorized vehicles; establishes 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for certain motorized…
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