Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · New Jersey
Democratic
· Assembly Member
Linda Carter
Represents District 22 in the General Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 100 party-line votes · House Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 368 of 374 roll calls · House median 97%
Their bills that became law
13 of 225
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 5
Roll calls on record
374
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 Linda Carter 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 Linda Carter 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. Linda Carter is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 100 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.
A2470 · Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.
Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-09-17 · Passed 4–2
S3245 · Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.
Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-09-17 · Passed 4–2
A1326 · Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.
Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-05-04 · Passed 4–2
A3883 · Requires Governor's Office of Volunteerism to promote and support volunteerism for compliance with certain eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare and SNAP recipients; appropriates $200,000 to DHS, Office of Volunteerism, and DOLWD.
Assembly Human Services Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-01 · Passed 4–0
A1715 · Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-03-19 · Passed 8–4
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 · 73 shared contested votes
52%
Aura DunnRepublican · District 25 · 69 shared contested votes
36%
Al BarlasRepublican · District 40 · 76 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 (6 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Linda Carter 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.
Introduced225
Out of committee35
Passed one chamber23
Passed both chambers13
Became law13
Never left committee172
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Higher Education 22Judiciary 19Withdrawn Because Approved 18Education 17Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor 13State and Local Government 12
Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading · 2026-09-28
Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.92. · 2026-09-28
Permits Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with New Jersey Innovation Authority and New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-09-28
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.94. · 2026-09-28
Requires construction permit for certain work involving asbestos on single-family home, duplex, or townhouse.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee · 2026-09-28
Permits educational research and services corporation to act as lead agency or contracting unit for procurement of any goods or services.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee · 2026-09-28
Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-09-28
Clarifies when MVP Emergency Alert may be issued.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee · 2026-09-17
Concerns display of legal name on driver's licenses and identification cards.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee · 2026-09-17
Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human.
Not out of committeeReported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee · 2026-09-17
Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.
Out of committeeReported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading · 2026-09-17
Revises Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program procedures to require information on security protocols be provided when replacement benefit cards are issued.
Out of committeeReported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading · 2026-09-17
"Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act"; prohibits harassment or bullying of nonpublic school students and requires nonpublic schools to adopt anti-harassment and bullying policy.
Out of committeeReported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading · 2026-09-14
Establishes two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program for certain low-income households.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee · 2026-09-10
Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
Became lawApproved P.L.2026, c.79. · 2026-08-27
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)
A2534 · 2026-09-17
Establishes Jersey Strong Public Service Scholarship Program. (Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported Favorably)
A1319 · 2026-09-17
Requires public institution of higher education to adopt withdrawal policy permitting refund for certain extenuating circumstances. (Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported Favorably)
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)
A2470 · 2026-09-17
Revises high school student financial aid application requirements. (Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported with Amendments)
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)
A5117 · 2026-09-17
Requires registration of postsecondary education debt creditors; establishes protections for borrowers. (Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported with Amendments)
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)
S3245 · 2026-09-17
Revises high school student financial aid application requirements. (Assembly Higher Education Committee: Reported Favorably)
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)
AJR86 · 2026-09-17
Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ. (Assembly Higher Education 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)
A1543 · 2026-09-14
Requires redaction of certain personal identifying information on vehicle accident reports. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A5151 · 2026-09-14
Prohibits surcharge on transportation network company riders for certain paratransit service. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee: Reported Favorably)
A5288 · 2026-09-14
Expands employer provided commuter transportation benefit to include micromobility-sharing arrangements and transportation network company services. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A5243 · 2026-09-14
Requires DOT to develop universal application for grant programs. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee: Reported Favorably)
A5240 · 2026-09-14
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
S4265 · 2026-09-14
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate. (Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities 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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 374 total roll-call votes this session).
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