Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · New Jersey
Votes with Republicans
99%
on 96 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 329 of 337 roll calls · Senate median 98%
Their bills that became law
0 of 176
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 3
Roll calls on record
337
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 Mike Testa 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 Mike Testa sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Mike Testa is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 96 party-line votes.
S3173 · Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.
Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-03-23 · Passed 25–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S2338 · "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.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 7–6
S4533 · Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 7–4
S3216 · "Transparency in Federal Law Enforcement Activities Act"; establishes law enforcement officer identification requirements under certain circumstances.
Senate Judiciary Committee: Reported with Substitution · 2026-02-19 · Passed 7–4
S3114 · Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Senate Judiciary Committee: Reported with Substitution · 2026-02-19 · Passed 7–4
S4151 · Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in places of religious worship; makes certain clarifications concerning their use in nonpublic schools.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-24 · Passed 8–4
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.
James BeachDemocrat · District 6 · 72 shared contested votes
13%
John McKeonDemocrat · District 27 · 75 shared contested votes
11%
Joseph LaganaDemocrat · District 38 · 77 shared contested votes
10%
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 (8 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Testa 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.
Introduced176
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee171
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 3 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Economic Growth 30Law and Public Safety 22State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 22Education 17Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 13Judiciary 13
"Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Driver Communication and Disability Protection Act"; revises and establishes process for designating certain disorders through MVC.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee · 2026-10-01
Permits choice district to enroll certain new out-of-district students on tuition basis following termination of district choice program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee · 2026-10-01
Prohibits limitation of State school aid increases in 2026-2027 school year; appropriates $332.6 million.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee · 2026-09-28
Eliminates certain requirements for employers following separations from employment.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee · 2026-06-26
Permits new manufactured homes to count towards municipality's affordable housing obligation.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee · 2026-06-22
Modifies gross income tax withholding requirements for certain State Lottery winnings received by persons without social security or tax identification number.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-06-22
Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ.
Passed one chamberReceived in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee · 2026-06-18
Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $6,000 to $9,000 and indexes deduction for inflation.
Out of committeeReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-06-11
Establishes Veteran's Treatment Court Program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-06-01
Designates Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee · 2026-06-01
Determines that DEP rules and regulations known as " New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change – Resilient Environment and Landscapes" are inconsistent with legislative intent.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee · 2026-06-01
Directs DOLWD to identify, and post on website, employment opportunities with minimal barriers to entry for persons returning to workforce after imprisonment.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee · 2026-05-28
Establishes "Freedom Flag" as official State flag.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-05-11
Designates February 4th of each year as "Women and Girls in Sports Day" in New Jersey.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-05-11
Designates Monday of Manufacturing Week as Women in Manufacturing Day in New Jersey.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee · 2026-05-11
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
A2757 · 2026-06-30
Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4514 · 2026-06-30
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1516 · 2026-06-30
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2565 · 2026-06-30
Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3939 · 2026-06-30
Permits dual-use solar energy projects to participate in community solar program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3445 · 2026-06-30
Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5223 · 2026-06-30
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2456 · 2026-06-30
Requires school bus drivers and school bus aides to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1322 · 2026-06-30
Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request. (Senate 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. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S4420 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1552 · 2026-06-30
Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4436 · 2026-06-30
Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4384 · 2026-06-30
Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1270 · 2026-06-30
Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4066 · 2026-06-30
Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing. (Senate 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. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S3386 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4404 · 2026-06-30
Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. (Senate 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. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3818 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4265 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3946 · 2026-06-30
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3621 · 2026-06-30
Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4525 · 2026-06-30
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. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4495 · 2026-06-30
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4072 · 2026-06-30
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5169 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4883 · 2026-06-30
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish New Jersey Film Trail. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4390 · 2026-06-30
"End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3877 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2368 · 2026-06-30
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5330 · 2026-06-30
Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4477 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5323 · 2026-06-30
Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2141 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1838 · 2026-06-30
Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3739 · 2026-06-30
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. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1493 · 2026-06-30
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Table Motion)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5188 · 2026-06-30
"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4050 · 2026-06-30
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5324 · 2026-06-30
Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4057 · 2026-06-30
Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3245 · 2026-06-30
Revises high school student financial aid application requirements. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4881 · 2026-06-30
"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4307 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey History Day Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4014 · 2026-06-30
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4085 · 2026-06-30
Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3497 · 2026-06-30
Establishes "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1281 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S2275 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain testing, certification, and labeling requirements for manufacturers and sellers of final hair products; establishes limits on amount of certain intentionally added chemicals. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3947 · 2026-06-30
Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S188 · 2026-06-30
Requires certain juveniles to appear before court in county where incident giving rise to delinquency complaint allegedly occurred. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4538 · 2026-06-30
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 337 total roll-call votes this session).
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