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Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey marks one hundred days in office, with advocates pushing for several stalled bills from last session. Key measures include the Climate Superfund Act, gender-affirming care protections, a casino smoking ban, and an antisemitism definition. These bills have strong sponsor support but havent crossed the finish line yet. The Climate Superfund Act targets fossil fuel companies, asking them to pay fifty billion dollars over twenty years to cover flood protection, infrastructure, and disaster costs. The gender-affirming care bill shields patients and doctors from legal threats, while the casino smoking ban protects workers from toxic secondhand smoke. The antisemitism bill endorses an international definition that covers hatred, Holocaust denial, and some Israel critiques. Governor Sherrills priorities will determine the fate of these bills, which could significantly impact New Jerseys landscape on environment, health, and rights.

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