New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 86: Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AJR 86 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 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: Carmen Morales (Democratic), Cody Miller (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Cody Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| 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
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (75-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee