The Senate gave final passage to two House bills and adopted a resolution recognizing Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day for the Teano people, the chamber announced during a brief session. Both bills were passed by voice vote and will be signed by the Senate president and laid before the governor for approval.

The first bill passed establishes the position of an appointed treasurer–collector in the town of Berkeley (House No. 2320). The second bill further regulates stabilization funds in the town of Lester (House No. 4136). The chamber recorded the actions by voice vote; no roll-call tallies or individual recorded votes were given on the floor.

Senator Gomez introduced a resolution commending the Teano people and recognizing Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.

During the same session the Senate granted suspension of Joint Rule 12 to refer a petition from Rep. Paul McMurphy regarding licenses for off-premises retail alcoholic beverages near other off-premises licenses. The petition was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure after the suspension was approved by voice vote.

Votes at a glance:
House No. 2320 — “An act establishing the position of an appointed treasurer–collector in the town of Berkeley.” Motion: final passage. Vote: voice vote (“the ayes have it”). Outcome: passed; to be signed by the president and laid before the governor. (Mover/second: not specified.)

House No. 4136 — “An act further regulating stabilization funds in the town of Lester.” Motion: final passage. Vote: voice vote (“the ayes have it”). Outcome: passed; to be signed by the president and laid before the governor. (Mover/second: not specified.)

Senate resolution commending the Teano people and recognizing Oct. 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Motion: adoption. Vote: voice vote (“the ayes have it”). Outcome: adopted. (Introduced by: Senator Gomez.)

House petition from Rep. Paul McMurphy on off-premises retail alcoholic beverage licenses near other off-premises licenses. Action: suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow immediate referral. Outcome: referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. (Mover/second: not specified.)

The Senate adjourned and directed the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar; the chamber will reconvene on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., the clerk said.