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NJ SJR 162

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Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ SJR 162 pass?

Not yet. NJ SJR 162 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-05): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

What is NJ SJR 162 about?

NJ SJR 162 is a joint resolution in the 222 titled “Permanently designates November 8 of each year as "First-Generation College Student Day" in NJ.”.

Who sponsors NJ SJR 162?

Polistina, Vincent J., Zwicker, Andrew are the primary sponsors of NJ SJR 162, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-05 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
Bill type
joint resolution
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Sponsors

  • Polistina, Vincent J.primary
  • Zwicker, Andrewprimary
  • McKnight, Angela V.cosponsor

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  1. 2026-10-05

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

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