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Republican
· Assembly Member
Paul Kanitra
Represents District 10 in the General Assembly.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 65 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
82%
Yea or Nay on 245 of 298 roll calls · House median 97%
Their bills that became law
0 of 193
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 0
Roll calls on record
298
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 Paul Kanitra 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 Paul Kanitra 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. Paul Kanitra is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
1 of 65 party-line votes.
A796 · Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.
Assembly Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage · 2026-03-23 · Passed 55–18 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
A4077 · Imposes various taxes and fees on correctional service businesses to offset social costs of incarceration.
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-03-19 · Passed 5–2
A1743 · Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-02-12 · Passed 5–2
A4070 · Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-02-12 · Passed 5–2
A4071 · Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-02-12 · Passed 5–2
A4959 · "Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act"; concerns extension of certain public entity contracts related to energy conservation and renewable energy production.
Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-05-28 · Passed 7–3
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 · 44 shared contested votes
7%
Maureen RowanDemocrat · District 2 · 47 shared contested votes
6%
Avi SchnallDemocrat · District 30 · 60 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 (53 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Paul Kanitra 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.
Introduced193
Out of committee0
Passed one chamber0
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee193
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 23Education 21Public Safety and Preparedness 17Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations 14Telecommunications and Utilities 13
Permits use of New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program award at county college located in county adjacent to recipient's home county.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee · 2026-10-05
"Open Space Tax Revaluation Fairness Act"; Authorizes changes to municipal open space tax by ordinance rather than referendum in certain circumstances.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-10-05
"Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act"; codifies portions of Executive Order 5 of 2026; establishes Cross-Agency Permitting Team, permit catalog, permit dashboard, and New Jersey Report Card.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-09-10
"Honor the Oath Act"; requires newly elected Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislators to take oath of office in county where seat of government is located.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee · 2026-09-10
Establishes "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act."
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee · 2026-06-08
Permits ambulance transport of injured law enforcement canine under certain circumstances.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee · 2026-06-04
Repeals codification of AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee · 2026-06-01
Repeals law requiring law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee · 2026-06-01
"End the Toll Trap Act"; concerns toll violations and related administrative fees; establishes "New York and New Jersey Toll and Fee Reduction Task Force."
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee · 2026-05-04
Withdraws New Jersey's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee · 2026-05-04
Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee · 2026-03-23
Requires DEP to establish resident-only priority registration period for sale of permits at Island Beach State Park before opening sales to non-residents.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee · 2026-03-19
"Social Media Fairness and Transparency Act"; establishes requirements for social media companies concerning content moderation practices; establishes cause of action against social media companies for violation of content moderation practices.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee · 2026-03-19
Directs BPU to conduct study to determine whether deployment of microgrids and generators will reduce length of power outages.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee · 2026-01-13
Establishes "New Jersey COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects Task Force."
Not out of committeeIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee · 2026-01-13
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
A3612 · 2026-10-05
Supplements FY2027 Appropriations Act; makes $10 million off-budget appropriation to NJSHARES – S.M.A.R.T. Program. (Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A4688 · 2026-10-05
Excludes biomass, solar, and wind energy systems located on rooftops or exception areas from certain size restrictions and approval requirements applicable to preserved farmland. (Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A5136 · 2026-10-05
Requires certain new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment. (Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with Amendments)
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)
A4442 · 2026-09-17
Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits. (Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Committee: Reported Favorably)
A2232 · 2026-09-17
Expands responsibilities of Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and establishes Problematic Sexual Behavior Program. (Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A4124 · 2026-09-17
Provides for background checks and other requirements for certain agencies providing temporary home for persons in crisis. (Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Committee: Reported with Amendments)
A4732 · 2026-09-17
Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human. (Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Committee: Reported Favorably)
A4099 · 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. (Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee 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)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 298 total roll-call votes this session).
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