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State Senator
New Jersey Senate District 17
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2027
Phone: 732-752-0770 Email: [email protected]
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Photo URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/memberphotos/smith_bob_2021.jpg

On Record (14)

Bill BUS TAXESOPEN SPACE
Appropriates $13,640,000 to DEP from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants of certain nonprofit entities for open space acquisition, park development, and planning projects, and for certain administrative expenses.
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FOODSolid Waste
Requires solid waste management districts to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.*
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Environment
"Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes liability on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation projects; establishes program in DEP to collect and distribute funds.*
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AGRICULTUREFishFOOD
Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.*
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FOODSolid Waste
Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.*
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Energy
Requires end-of-life recycling of solar and photovoltaic energy generation facilities and structures.
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill PoliceTEMP DISAB
Requires State Police to establish recovery leave policy for troopers presenting proof of pregnancy.*
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FOODSolid Waste
Prohibits food service business from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers under certain circumstances and requires DEP to establish education campaign on benefits of reducing single-use utensils and condiments.**
May 28, 2026 · source · details / share
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Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Withdrawn Because Approved
Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials.
Modifies provisions concerning licenses for persons who transport, broker, or process solid waste or soil and fill recyclable materials.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Withdrawn Because Approved
Requires certain State-funded construction projects to utilize plastic construction materials that contain certain amounts of postconsumer recycled content.
Requires certain State-funded construction projects to utilize plastic construction materials that contain certain amounts of postconsumer recycled content.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Withdrawn Because Approved
Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Financial Institutions and Insurance
Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.
Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Environment and Solid Waste
Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.
Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (3)

Bill crosspost
"Invasive Species Management Act"; prohibits sale, distribution, import, export, and propagation of certain invasive species; establishes NJ invasive Species Council.*
May 29, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost
Requires State entities purchase five percent of goods and services from Central Nonprofit Agency; requires Division of Purchase and Property establish training protocols for all purchasing agents; grants Central Nonprofit Agency right of first refusal.*
May 29, 2026 · details / share
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"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share