New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 162: Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.

In committee Last action October 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SJR 162 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ. Primary sponsor: Vince Polistina (Republican), Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vince Polistina (Republican); Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.