New Jersey SenateS 3802
Constr projects-utilize plastic materials, cert postconsumer recycled content
Passed 24–15Party-line
What it does: Bars State-funded government construction projects, starting one year after enactment, from using plastic construction materials with under 10 percent postconsumer recycled content (15 percent for materials bought after two years). Exempts cases with a 20 percent cost increase, unavailable supply, structural-safety risks, or income-restricted housing. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: CONCUR ASMB AMEND
The tally
Yes 24 · No 15 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (40)
Yes 24
- Andrew ZwickerD16
- Angela McKnightD31
- Benjie WimberlyD35
- Bob SmithD17
- Brian StackD33
- Britnee TimberlakeD34
- Gordon JohnsonD37
- Joe CryanD20
- Joe LaganaD38
- Joe VitaleD19
- John BurzichelliD3
- John McKeonD27
- Linda GreensteinD14
- Nick ScutariD22
- Nilsa Cruz-PerezD5
- Patrick DiegnanD18
- Paul MoriartyD4
- Paul SarloD36
- Raj MukherjiD32
- Renee BurgessD28
- Shirley TurnerD15
- Teresa RuizD29
- Troy SingletonD7
- Vin GopalD11
No 15
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.