Bill Sponsor
Carmen Amato
New Jersey · State Senator · District 9 · Republican
Overview
Bills
Votes
Address
P.O. Box 068 State House, 145 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone
609-847-3905
Address
400 N. Main St., Building 1 Suites 1 and 2, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone
609-693-6700
Address
P.O. Box 068 State House, 145 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone
609-847-3905
Address
400 N. Main St., Building 1 Suites 1 and 2, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Phone
609-693-6700
Featured Bills
Mar 30, 2026
Signed by Governor
Cosponsor
New Jersey Senate Bill 2996
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Became Law
Mar 23, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
New Jersey Senate Bill 601
Requires information be provided regarding types of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.*
Active
Mar 23, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
New Jersey Senate Bill 2457
Permits excused absence for students participating in college visits, visits to postsecondary technical institutions, and military recruitment-related activities.
Active
Mar 23, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
New Jersey Senate Bill 2551
Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training.
Active
Feb 24, 2026
Passed Senate
Sponsor
New Jersey Senate Bill 1533
Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans.
Active
Recent Votes
May 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported out of Senate committee as a substitute
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 580
Allows gross income tax deduction for certain student loan interest.
May 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported favorably out of committee
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 583
Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.
May 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported out of Senate committee with amendments
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 1462
Modifies NJBEST one-time grant to lifetime matching grant of $1,500 per beneficiary.*
May 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported out of Senate committee with amendments
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 3631
Establishes Allied Health Care Professional Loan Redemption Program.
May 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported favorably out of committee
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 693
Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing parking facilities.
May 11, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
Reported out of Senate committee with amendments
Passed
New Jersey Senate Bill 1659
Requires construction project applicants to disclose project financing.