New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1516: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1516 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. Primary sponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV, Tennille McCoy (Democratic), Kristin Corrado (Republican), Jim Beach (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.47.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Calabrese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kristin Corrado | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.47.
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)
- Substituted for S1116 (1R)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (76-3-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee