Gopal, Houghtaling and Downey’s Princess Prom Project a Success

Legislators provided nearly 50 local high school girls with beautiful prom dresses through Princess Prom Project.

Downey Bill to Require Schools to Maintain Narcan Supply Advances

Bill would require schools to maintain a supply of an opioid antidote.

Bill Authorizing Sports Betting Gains Final Approval

Bill authorizes casinos in Atlantic City and racetracks to conduct wagering on professional and collegiate sport or athletic events

Assembly Approves Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Bill

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling was approved, 73-0, Thursday by the full Assembly.

Bill Expanding Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Approved

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey was approved Thursday by the General Assembly.

Bill to Establish Loan Program for N.J. Wineries Goes to Gov.

Legislation aiming to help New Jersey’s burgeoning winery industry create jobs and economic development received final legislative approval.

Bill to Ban Smoking in Public Parks & Beaches Clears Committee

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey was approved Thursday by an Assembly panel.

Houghtaling Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Bill Advances

Bill requires LIHEAP handbooks to be updated annually and provide quarterly trainings for employees on administering the program.

Bill Authorizing Sports Betting Clears Assembly Committee

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey cleared the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee.

Bill to Establish Loan Program for N.J. Wineries Advanced

Legislation aiming to help New Jersey’s burgeoning winery industry create jobs and economic development was advanced Monday.

Downey Bill Requiring DEP to Update Shore Protection Master Plan

Bill was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Monday.

Bill Expanding Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Advances

Bill provides that each of the 3 municipalities located within a project area may issue a specific number of licenses.

Houghtaling Bill to Help Prevent Vandalism on Farmlands Moves

Bill protecting agricultural and horticultural lands against trespassing and vandalism was approved by a Senate panel on Thursday.

Bill Requiring Update to Shore Protection Master Plan Advances

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joann Downey cleared the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee on Thursday.

Houghtaling and Downey Applaud Signing of Earle Bill

Bill requires students living on NWS Earle to attend Colts Neck schools.

Houghtaling and Downey Bill Advances

Bill to allow voluntary contributions on gross income tax returns to support Affordable Housing Alliance.

Houghtaling LIHEAP Legislative Package Approved by Assembly Panel

Assembly panel approved on Monday a three-bill legislative package.

Downey Bill Clears Assembly Panel

Bill allows parents or guardians to place security freeze on child’s consumer report.

Houghtaling Bills Supporting Winery Industry Advance

Bills designed to help New Jersey’s burgeoning winery industry create jobs and economic development.

Historic Equal Pay Act Signed Into Law

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joann Downey to promote equal pay for women was signed into law by the Governor on Tuesday.

Houghtaling and Downey Introduce Bill to Allow Sports Betting

Bill that would allow casinos in Atlantic City and racetracks to conduct wagering on professional and collegiate sport or athletic events.

Houghtaling and Downey Introduce Bill Strengthening Move Over Law

Bill requires two motor vehicle penalty points to be assessed when a driver violates the Move Over Law.

Downey 'Pass The Trash' Bill Signed Into Law

Administrators required to thoroughly vet prospective school employees for allegations of sexual misconduct.

Houghtaling Joins Manufacturing Caucus

Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling has joined the bipartisan Legislative Manufacturing Caucus.

Houghtaling and Downey Offer Support of Murphy Executive Order

Order intended to raise the awareness of New Jersey residents about the impact of gun violence in their communities.

Downey & Houghtaling’s ‘Jake Honig’s Law’ Advances

Measure Named for 7-year-old Howell Resident Diagnosed with Brain Cancer at Age 2

Houghtaling Bill to Promotes Farm-to-Table Restaurants

Bill to promote farm-to-table restaurants on the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism website advanced through the Assembly Monday

Bill to Require Schools to Maintain Narcan Supply Clears Panel

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joann Downey to require schools to maintain a supply of an opioid antidote was released Monday.

Downey Bill Advances by Panel

Bill Ensures Homeowners Who Prepaid Property Taxes Get State Income Tax Credit

Bill Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center

Sponsored by Downey and Houghtaling, the bill establishes the research center to focus on cause, prevention and reducing gun violence.

Downey Bill Promoting Equal Pay for Women Advances

Bill modifies current law to strengthen protections against employment discrimination promote equal pay for equal women.

Assembly Panel Moves on Houghtaling and Downey Bill

Bill Bars Public Agencies from Settling Whistleblower Suits Confidentially

Houghtaling Bill Given OK to Advance by Assembly Panel

Bill makes it easier for homeowners to find their information for the Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement Program application.

Downey Gun Safety Bill Clears Assembly Panel

Bill to Prevent Gun Violence among Individuals with Mental Disorders

Gopal, Houghtaling, Downey Announce Transportation Funds

13 Monmouth County municipalities will receive over $4.2 million through the Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Program

Downey Bill to Keep Predators Out of Schools Heads to Governor

Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joann Downey, co-sponsored by Eric Houghtaling to thoroughly vet prospective school employees.

Downey and Houghtaling Socks for the Homeless Signed into Law

Resolution Designates February 14 of Each Year as “Socks for the Homeless Day”

Downey and Houghtaling Women’s Health Care Bill Signed into Law

Governor Murphy's first law Appropriates $7.45 Mill for Women’s Healthcare

Downey Legislation Ensures Homeowners Can Prepay Property Taxes

Assemblywoman Joann Downey's legislation that would ensure homeowners can prepay property taxes passed the General Assembly on Thursday

Downey, Houghtaling Bill Establishes "Socks for the Homeless Day"

The measure, inspired by the nonprofit The Joy of Sox, will raise awareness for the need for socks for the homeless.