New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4579: Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4579 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco products tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research to $10 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Aura Dunn (Republican), Linda Carter (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Aura Dunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“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 Health Committee