New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 818: Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 818 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029. Primary sponsor: Bob Singer (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Singer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee