S282Introduced in the Senate
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
Introduced by Shirley Turner, District 15
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Official description
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
Where it stands
Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · June 28, 2026
9
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | No |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | No |
| Declan O'Scanlon | 13 | No |
| Linda Greenstein | 14 | Yes |
| Andrew Zwicker | 16 | Yes |
| Patrick Diegnan | 18 | Yes |
| Douglas Steinhardt | 23 | No |
| Renee Burgess | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)
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