Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · New Jersey
Democratic
· Assembly Member
Gary Schaer
Represents District 36 in the General Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 114 party-line votes · House Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 369 of 376 roll calls · House median 97%
Their bills that became law
0 of 85
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 5
Roll calls on record
376
2026-2027 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 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 Gary Schaer 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 Gary Schaer 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. Gary Schaer is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 114 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
A1715 · Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-03-19 · Passed 8–4
A3735 · "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-23 · Passed 9–4
A5051 · Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-05-14 · Passed 9–4
A5451 · Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program.
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-09-17 · Passed 10–4
A5324 · Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program.
Assembly Budget Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 10–4
Republicans 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.
Don GuardianRepublican · District 2 · 72 shared contested votes
54%
Aura DunnRepublican · District 25 · 63 shared contested votes
37%
Chris DePhillipsRepublican · District 40 · 53 shared contested votes
25%
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 (7 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Gary Schaer 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.
Introduced85
Out of committee3
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee79
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Judiciary 10Public Safety and Preparedness 8Education 8State and Local Government 7Health Infrastructure 4Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations 4
Requires unexpended State aid for nonpublic school nursing services and nonpublic school security services to be used to support nonpublic school transportation services.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-09-28
Requires unrestricted Medicaid coverage for ovulation enhancing drugs and medical services related to administering such drugs for certain beneficiaries experiencing infertility.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee · 2026-09-28
Authorizes supplemental appropriation of up to $2 million to provide aid to certain nonpublic schools.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-09-24
Removing requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations, thereby broadening eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.
Not out of committeeReported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee · 2026-09-14
"Immigrant Tenant Protection Act"; provides certain protections to residential tenants and codifies certain warranty of habitability protections.
Not out of committeeReported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee · 2026-06-08
Permits unexpended nonpublic school textbook aid or aid for Nonpublic Technology Initiative to be used to support other program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-05-28
"Patient and Provider Protection Act."
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee · 2026-05-18
Permits use of unexpended State aid for specific nonpublic school programs may be used to support certain other nonpublic school programs rather than being refunded.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-05-07
Provides that unexpended nonpublic textbook aid or aid for Nonpublic Technology Initiative may be used to support services provided under other program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-05-07
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee · 2026-05-07
Permits school districts to utilize on-demand micro transit programs for provision of pupil transportation services; establishes grant program to incentivize use of on-demand micro transit programs for pupil transportation.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-05-04
Establishes presumption of knowledge that display of noose or Nazi or Confederate symbol would cause bias intimidation; enhances penalties.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-09
Shortens timeframe for municipality to rehabilitate certain abandoned property.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee · 2026-01-13
Requires businesses to report email address to Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee · 2026-01-13
Requires installation of certain rescue supplies on certain bridges.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee · 2026-01-13
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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)
A5442 · 2026-09-17
Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign a portion of appropriation for Eid Committee of New Jersey to Cultural Society of Bergen County to support Mom's Food Pantry. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A4740 · 2026-09-17
"Safe Commercial Routes Act – Commercial Driver Human Trafficking Awareness Training"; requires applicants for commercial driver licenses and drivers renewing commercial driver licenses to complete human trafficking awareness training. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A3242 · 2026-09-17
Requires health benefits coverage of continuous glucose monitoring system for treatment of glycogen storage disease. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A1545 · 2026-09-17
Concerns parking violations that obstruct NJT bus operations and bicycle lanes in certain circumstances. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A3237 · 2026-09-17
Exempts creditor from paying municipal property registration fee if property is subject to automatic stay under federal Bankruptcy Code. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A1646 · 2026-09-17
Establishes timelines for review and approval by Commissioner of Education of annual certified audits submitted by approved private schools for students with disabilities. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A2355 · 2026-09-17
Requires issuance of one free copy of birth certificate to military veteran. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A5451 · 2026-09-17
Amends FY2027 Appropriations Act to revise language concerning Family and Internal Medicine Residency Expansion Program. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
S2782 · 2026-09-17
Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A1511 · 2026-09-17
Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals. (Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
A5439 · 2026-09-17
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 Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 376 total roll-call votes this session).
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