Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · New Jersey
Republican
· Assembly Member
Erik Peterson
Represents District 23 in the General Assembly.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 86 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 278 of 294 roll calls · House median 97%
Their bills that became law
1 of 108
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 0
Roll calls on record
294
2026-2027 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026-2027 Regular Session.
How Erik Peterson votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Erik Peterson sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Erik Peterson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 86 party-line votes.
A3899 · "General Contractor Licensing Act;" provides for regulation of general contractors and general contracting businesses.
Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-06-30 · Passed 63–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
A3507 · Establishes standards for determining an unconscionable rent increase; excludes from public access landlord tenant records in certain circumstances.
Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-03-23 · Passed 59–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
A4085 · Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-05-14 · Passed 4–2
A4525 · Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-05-14 · Passed 4–2
A4048 · Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-05-14 · Passed 4–2
S3306 · Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner.
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-05-14 · Passed 4–2
A4666 · Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions.
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-04 · Passed 5–2
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Marisa SweeneyDemocrat · District 25 · 65 shared contested votes
6%
Margie DonlonDemocrat · District 11 · 77 shared contested votes
5%
Chigozie OnyemaDemocrat · District 28 · 83 shared contested votes
5%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (16 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Erik Peterson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced108
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee106
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State and Local Government 25Judiciary 16Public Safety and Preparedness 12Education 10Housing 7Commerce and Economic Development 5
Requires nonpublic school to forward student discipline records of students who transfer to public school.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-10-05
Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day."
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee · 2026-09-28
Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-09-14
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.63. · 2026-07-30
Extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee · 2026-05-18
Revises law permitting undocumented students to pay in-State tuition rate at public institution of higher education and receive certain student financial assistance.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee · 2026-03-10
Excuses students with conflicts of conscience from certain class requirements of public institutions of higher education.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee · 2026-01-13
Proposes constitutional amendment providing laws imposing, extending, or delaying repeal of State tax expire after five years unless extended by Legislature.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-01-13
Prohibits sex offenders from distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee · 2026-01-13
Requires school district to allow graduating student to wear military sash while participating in high school graduation ceremony.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee · 2026-01-13
Clarifies and strengthens disclosure requirements for certain complimentary tickets received by candidates, officeholders, political party officials, political committees and continuing political committees.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-01-13
Prohibits DEP from requiring certain municipalities to adopt ordinance that controls tree removal and replacement.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee · 2026-01-13
Gives Director subpoena powers in administration of Division of Pensions and Benefits.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-01-13
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants subject to mandatory term or presumption of imprisonment.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee · 2026-01-13
Requires builders of new homes to provide owners with building plans.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee · 2026-01-13
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
A3591 · 2026-10-05
Requires NJ FamilyCare reimbursement for pediatric medication management services provided for certain children by licensed pharmacist. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably)
A3093 · 2026-10-05
Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably)
A3592 · 2026-10-05
Requires NJ FamilyCare payment for multiple medical encounters per day for enrollee at federally qualified health center. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably)
A4601 · 2026-10-05
Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A4679 · 2026-10-05
Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably)
A434 · 2026-10-05
Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager. (Assembly Health Committee: Reported Favorably)
A4275 · 2026-09-24
Establishes Statewide dashboard to compile data for certain permits. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4495 · 2026-09-24
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5233 · 2026-09-24
Allows rounding for cash transactions. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3496 · 2026-09-24
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2375 · 2026-09-24
Establishes New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program in DVA. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AJR103 · 2026-09-24
Designates September 22 as "John Basilone Day." (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AR150 · 2026-09-24
Urges prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5503 · 2026-09-24
Requires Department of Agriculture to develop guidance on shellfish aquaculture agritourism. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5107 · 2026-09-24
Requires DHS to conduct review of reimbursement rates paid by State's child care assistance program to certain child care providers. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4103 · 2026-09-24
Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4236 · 2026-09-24
Designates accounting as STEM subject for various educational and other programs. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3237 · 2026-09-24
Exempts creditor from paying municipal property registration fee if property is subject to automatic stay under federal Bankruptcy Code. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2342 · 2026-09-24
Requires DVA promote Veterans History Project at Library of Congress. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5451 · 2026-09-24
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5504 · 2026-09-24
Expands and changes membership of Aquaculture Advisory Council. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5151 · 2026-09-24
Prohibits surcharge on transportation network company riders for certain paratransit service. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4994 · 2026-09-24
Modifies definition of "aquaculture" throughout State law to include construction of facilities and appurtenant structures. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3558 · 2026-09-24
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in NJ. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2457 · 2026-09-24
Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5439 · 2026-09-24
Amends Fiscal Year 2027 annual appropriations act to require portion of funding for Working Class Families State Supplement to be used for outreach purposes. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1340 · 2026-09-24
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AJR86 · 2026-09-24
Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AR157 · 2026-09-24
Honors contributions of US Postal Service and its employees to American democracy. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1395 · 2026-09-24
Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AR153 · 2026-09-24
Recognizes the scientific advancements made by the Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers University. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4307 · 2026-09-24
"New Jersey History Day Act." (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4186 · 2026-09-24
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5071 · 2026-09-24
Requires lactation rooms be made available at certain PANYNJ airports. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AJR139 · 2026-09-24
Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
AR158 · 2026-09-24
Commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3386 · 2026-09-24
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2018 · 2026-09-24
Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5064 · 2026-09-24
Requires NJT to publish certain performance-related information. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2001 · 2026-09-24
Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1207 · 2026-09-24
Requires unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4514 · 2026-06-30
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3939 · 2026-06-30
Permits dual-use solar energy projects to participate in community solar program. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5223 · 2026-06-30
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3183 · 2026-06-30
Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4420 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4384 · 2026-06-30
Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2962 · 2026-06-30
Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2260 · 2026-06-30
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. (Assembly Floor: Table Motion)
S2260 · 2026-06-30
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4404 · 2026-06-30
Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4852 · 2026-06-30
Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3818 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4762 · 2026-06-30
Revises law related to licensure of nursing home administrators. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A2550 · 2026-06-30
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5154 · 2026-06-30
Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. (Assembly Floor: Concur in Senate Amendments)
A2159 · 2026-06-30
Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3240 · 2026-06-30
Provides that contracts between subscribers and attorney in fact are not related party transactions. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S743 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration oversight projects. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4666 · 2026-06-30
Permits certain for-profit movie theaters to sell alcoholic beverages under specified conditions. (Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 294 total roll-call votes this session).
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