Bob Smith

Name: Robert 'Bob' G. Smith

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First Elected: 11/06/2001

Last Elected: 11/05/2013

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Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Ellen; 2 Children: Karen, Lisa

Date of Birth: 03/25/1947

Place of Birth: Scranton, PA

Home City: Piscataway, NJ

Religion: Catholic


New Jersey Key Votes

Date

Bill No.

Bill Title

Outcome

Vote

June 27, 2013

A 3371

Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy

Bill Passed – Senate
(28 – 9)

Yea

June 27, 2013

ACR 199

Requires the Withdrawal of Proposed Civil Service Regulations

Joint Resolution Passed – Senate
(24 – 13)

Yea

June 27, 2013

S 2723

Amends Firearms Identification Card Requirements

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

June 20, 2013

S 2842

Authorizes Medical Marijuana For Minors

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 14)

Yea

May 30, 2013

A 3659

Amends State Firearm Regulations

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

May 13, 2013

A 3796

Requires an Individual to Dispose of Unauthorized Firearms Within a Certain Time Period

Bill Passed – Senate
(26 – 10)

Yea

May 13, 2013

A 3797

Requires Certain Firearm Information to be Collected and Reported

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 13)

Yea

May 13, 2013

S 968

Establishes Procedures for Privatization Contracts

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 12)

Yea

March 18, 2013

A 3614

Requires Legislative Approval for State Lottery Changes

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

March 18, 2013

S 2364

Requires Early Voting to be Available for Certain Elections

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 16)

Yea

Feb. 7, 2013

SCR 1

Increases Minimum Wage

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(22 – 15)

Yea

Nov. 29, 2012

A 2162

Increases Minimum Wage

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

Nov. 29, 2012

S 2

Requires Certain Municipalities to Merge Public Services

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 9)

Did Not Vote

Nov. 29, 2012

S 2241

Prohibits Unauthorized Medical Provider Reimbursement Reductions

Bill Passed – Senate
(32 – 5)

Yea

Nov. 29, 2012

SCR 1

Increases Minimum Wage

Joint Resolution Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

Oct. 25, 2012

S 1650

Increases Requirements for Emergency Medical Service Workers

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Nay

Oct. 25, 2012

S 1816

Authorizes Delaware Port Authority to Inspect Hazardous Materials

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(29 – 10)

Yea

Oct. 25, 2012

S 2157

Establishes Residential Foreclosure

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 17)

Yea

Oct. 25, 2012

S 2202

Requires the HMFA to Expand Participation in the New Jersey HomeKeeper Program

Bill Passed – Senate
(29 – 9)

Yea

Oct. 4, 2012

S 1761

Requires more Transparancy and Accountability from Port Authority

Veto Override Failed – Senate
(22 – 15)

Yea

Oct. 4, 2012

S 2135

Establishes the New Jersey Health Benefit Exchange

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 17)

Yea

Aug. 20, 2012

A 578

Authorizes Temporary Immunity for Witnesses and Victims of a Drug Overdose

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 10)

Yea

June 28, 2012

A 3201

Increases the Income Tax Rate on Incomes Over $1 million

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 16)

Yea

June 25, 2012

A 763

Increases Fees to Fund the E-Court Information System

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 11)

Yea

June 25, 2012

S 1566

Authorizes the Conversion of Foreclosed Homes into Affordable Housing

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 18)

Yea

June 21, 2012

S 2001

Expands Syringe Exchange Program

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 12)

Yea

May 31, 2012

S 1599

Amends Surrogacy Laws

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 11)

Did Not Vote

March 15, 2012

S 1322

Requires Participation In the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

Feb. 13, 2012

S 1

Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 16)

Yea

Jan. 30, 2012

S 1322

Requires Participation In the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Senate

Sponsor

Jan. 9, 2012

A 4366

Amending Annulment Requirements and Eliminating Marriage Wait Period

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 13)

Yea

Jan. 9, 2012

S 3172

Authorizes Direct Shipping By Local and Out-of-State Wineries

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(24 – 9)

Did Not Vote

Jan. 9, 2012

S 3173

Authorizes Nonprofit Organizations to Construct and Manage Public Schools

Bill Passed – Senate
(35 – 3)

Did Not Vote

Jan. 9, 2012

S 958

Authorizes the Limited Sale of Syringes and Needles Without a Prescription

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(22 – 9)

Yea

Sept. 26, 2011

A 2806

Conversion of Certain Private Schools to Charter Schools

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 13)

Nay

June 29, 2011

S 4000

2011-2012 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 15)

Yea

June 20, 2011

S 2937

Pension and Health Care Benefits for Public Employees

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 15)

Nay

June 9, 2011

S 805

Senior Tenants’ Rent Requirements

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 14)

Did Not Vote

May 23, 2011

S 2899

Medicaid Coverage for Family Planning Services

Bill Passed – Senate
(26 – 13)

Yea

March 21, 2011

S 2756

Authorizes Registered Voters to Receive Mail-In Ballots Automatically

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 13)

Yea

March 3, 2011

S 1216

Loans for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Veto Override Failed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

Feb. 17, 2011

S2636

Reduction of Toll Road Prices

Bill Passed – Senate
(26 – 9)

Yea

Feb. 17, 2011

S 958

Authorizes the Limited Sale of Syringes and Needles Without a Prescription

Bill Passed – Senate
(28 – 12)

Yea

Jan. 10, 2011

S 2381

Electric Generation Facilities Pilot Program

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(21 – 6)

Yea

Jan. 10, 2011

S2636

Reduction of Toll Road Prices

Senate

Co-sponsor

Dec. 13, 2010

ACR 151

Concerning Legislative Review of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program

Resolution Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

Oct. 18, 2010

S 2381

Establishing pilot program to promote construction of electric generation facilities

Senate

Sponsor

Sept. 20, 2010

S 2139

2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget

Veto Override Failed – Senate
(23 – 17)

Yea

Aug. 23, 2010

A 2740

Requiring Review of New Drivers’ Program

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 12)

Yea

July 8, 2010

S 29

Reducing the property tax levy cap

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(36 – 3)

Nay

June 28, 2010

A 3009

Professional Sports Team Specialty License Plates

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 17)

Yea

June 28, 2010

S 2036

Offshore Wind Economic Development Act

Bill Passed – Senate
(28 – 10)

Yea

June 28, 2010

S 2090

Car Inspection Waiver

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 17)

Nay

June 28, 2010

S 2094

Limiting State Alternate Benefit Program for Higher Education Faculty

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 19)

Nay

June 28, 2010

S 2105

Delaying the Effective Date of the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act

Bill Passed – Senate
(27 – 5)

Yea

June 28, 2010

S 2139

2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(30 – 10)

Yea

June 28, 2010

S 29

Reducing the property tax levy cap

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 17)

Yea

June 28, 2010

S 3000

2010-2011 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 19)

Nay

June 21, 2010

S 2139

2010-2011 Supplemental Health Services Budget

Senate

Co-sponsor

June 21, 2010

SCR 108

Appeal to Governor Against Joining Federal Health Care Lawsuit

Resolution Passed – Senate
(21 – 16)

Yea

May 20, 2010

A 10

Increasing Income Tax Rate on Income Exceeding $1 Million

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 17)

Yea

March 22, 2010

S 799

Adopted Individuals’ Access to Birth Certificates

Bill Passed – Senate
(27 – 10)

Yea

Feb. 11, 2010

A 2215

Loans for Development of Green Buildings

House

Co-sponsor

Jan. 11, 2010

A 2029

Chiropractic Regulation Amendments

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 11)

Did Not Vote

Jan. 11, 2010

A 4378

Exception to the Ban on Former State Employees Working for the Casino Industry

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 13)

Yea

Jan. 11, 2010

S 119

Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(25 – 13)

Yea

Jan. 11, 2010

S 2905

Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(22 – 15)

Yea

Jan. 7, 2010

S 1967

Legalizing Same Sex Marriage

Bill Failed – Senate
(14 – 20)

Yea

Dec. 10, 2009

A 2762

Authorizing Reduction of Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offenses in School Zones

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 11)

Yea

Dec. 10, 2009

S 2905

Requiring Chain Restaurants to Post Nutrition Information

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

June 26, 2009

A 339

Handgun Purchasing Limitations

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 15)

Yea

June 25, 2009

A 3372

Wages in Board of Public Utilities Construction Projects

Bill Passed – Senate
(26 – 9)

Yea

June 25, 2009

A 3901

Issuing Bonds for Conservation and Preservation Purposes

Bill Passed – Senate
(26 – 7)

Yea

June 25, 2009

A 4048

2009 Economic Package

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 12)

Did Not Vote

June 25, 2009

A 4100

2009-2010 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 17)

Yea

June 25, 2009

A 4111

State Employee Wage Increases

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 15)

Yea

June 25, 2009

A4141

Eliminating Non-Operating School Districts

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 13)

Yea

June 25, 2009

S 702

Promoting Purchase of Energy-Efficient Homes

Bill Passed – Senate
(30 – 7)

Yea

June 18, 2009

A 3101

Creating Homelessness Trust Funds

Bill Passed – Senate
(29 – 7)

Yea

June 18, 2009

S 1880

Establishing Criminal Sentencing Commission

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(31 – 7)

Yea

May 21, 2009

A 2451

Vote by Mail

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 14)

Yea

May 7, 2009

A 3901

Issuing Bonds for Conservation and Preservation Purposes

House

Co-sponsor

March 16, 2009

S 2091

Formalizing Palimony Agreements

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 14)

Yea

March 16, 2009

S 21

Local Government PERS/PFRS Contribution Deferral

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 17)

Yea

March 16, 2009

S 2577

Age-Restricted Housing Exemptions

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(21 – 15)

Did Not Vote

Feb. 23, 2009

S 119

Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

Dec. 15, 2008

A 3373

Amending NJ STARS/NJ STARS II Scholarship Eligibility

Bill Passed – Senate
(33 – 4)

Yea

Dec. 15, 2008

S 1599

Mortgage and Housing Assistance Programs

Concurrence Vote Passed – Senate
(27 – 8)

Yea

Nov. 24, 2008

A 3294

Capital Investment and Employment Grants

Bill Passed – Senate
(33 – 7)

Yea

Nov. 24, 2008

A 3459

Foreclosure Assistance Appropriations

Bill Passed – Senate
(30 – 9)

Yea

Sept. 15, 2008

A 3101

Creating Homelessness Trust Funds

House

Co-sponsor

June 23, 2008

A 2800

2008-2009 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

June 23, 2008

A 2873

School Construction Bonds

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 18)

Yea

June 23, 2008

S 1962

State Worker Retirement and Health Benefits

Bill Passed – Senate
(31 – 8)

Yea

May 22, 2008

S 1880

Establishing Criminal Sentencing Commission

Senate

Sponsor

March 3, 2008

A 2451

Vote by Mail

House

Co-sponsor

March 3, 2008

S 786

Extending Family Leave Benefits

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 16)

Yea

Jan. 8, 2008

S 702

Promoting Purchase of Energy-Efficient Homes

Senate

Sponsor

Jan. 7, 2008

A 4314

Traffic Control Signal Monitoring

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 11)

Yea

Jan. 7, 2008

A 4559

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 16)

Yea

Jan. 7, 2008

A 500

Education Funding Reform

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 13)

Yea

Jan. 7, 2008

S 176

Expanding Damages for Wrongful Death

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 11)

Yea

Jan. 3, 2008

A 4225

National Popular Vote Act

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 13)

Yea

Dec. 10, 2007

S 171

Eliminating the Death Penalty

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 16)

Yea

Nov. 19, 2007

A 4559

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

House

Co-sponsor

June 21, 2007

S 3000

2007-2008 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 15)

Yea

March 15, 2007

A 1044

Notification of Job Loss and Plant Closures

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 12)

Yea

Feb. 5, 2007

A 1

Property Tax Relief and Appropriations

Bill Passed – Senate
(28 – 10)

Yea

Dec. 4, 2006

S 2193

Presidential Primaries

Bill Passed – Senate
(33 – 5)

Yea

July 8, 2006

A 4705

Tobacco Tax

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 19)

Yea

July 8, 2006

A 4707

Luxury and Fuel Inefficient Automobiles

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 19)

Yea

July 8, 2006

A 4714

Fur Clothing Tax

Bill Passed – Senate
(21 – 19)

Yea

July 8, 2006

A 4901

Sales Tax Bill of 2006

Bill Passed – Senate
(22 – 18)

Yea

July 8, 2006

S 2007

2006-2007 Budget

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 16)

Yea

May 18, 2006

S 1471

Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund; Stem Cell and Biomedical Research Facilities

Bill Passed – Senate
(29 – 10)

Yea

March 20, 2006

A 2813

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund

Bill Passed – Senate
(25 – 13)

Did Not Vote

Jan. 5, 2006

S 1412

Development Subsidies Application and Reporting Requirements

Bill Passed – Senate
(23 – 15)

Yea

Jan. 5, 2006

S 2907

Reimbursement for Contaminated Sites

Bill Passed – Senate
(24 – 15)

Yea

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