New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1685: Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1685 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Don Guardian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee