Shavonda Sumter

State Representative

Democratic, New Jersey

503 votes on record

Voted YES on The “Recognizes right to adequate food” (AJR 229)Official title: Recognizes right to adequate food.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Borinqueneer Park from City...” (S 4824)Official title: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Borinqueneer Park from City of Perth Amboy to Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in NJ” (SJR 96)Official title: Permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in NJ.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Designates March 9 of each year as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day” (AJR 231)Official title: Designates March 9 of each year as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Designates overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 as "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady...” (S 4313)Official title: Designates overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 as "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass."Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact” (A 4630)Official title: Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires contract between certain governmental units and online parking payment service providers stipulate...” (A 3765)Official title: Requires contract between certain governmental units and online parking payment service providers stipulate service provider not charge user during certain times.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include...” (S 2495)Official title: Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Authorizes creation of special license plate honoring Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta” (A 5355)Official title: Authorizes creation of special license plate honoring Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Concerns sexual assault forensic evidence kits” (A 3753)Official title: Concerns sexual assault forensic evidence kits.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Clarifies current law addressing commissions paid to limited liability companies formed by real estate...” (A 5978)Official title: Clarifies current law addressing commissions paid to limited liability companies formed by real estate salespersons or broker-salespersons.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain...” (A 4175)Official title: Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign distribution of certain State aid related...” (A 6276)Official title: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign distribution of certain State aid related to Ivy Hill Park from City of Newark to County of Essex.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Permits certain wineries to sell their products by the glass for consumption in licensed salesrooms” (A 5258)Official title: Permits certain wineries to sell their products by the glass for consumption in licensed salesrooms.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership” (A 6129)Official title: Makes supplemental appropriation of $615,000 to DHS for grant to NJ 2-1-1 Partnership.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority to establish public awareness campaign...” (S 3091)Official title: Requires New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority to establish public awareness campaign on benefits of doula and midwife services.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to remove language requiring achievement of cost savings...” (A 6201)Official title: Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to remove language requiring achievement of cost savings for SHBP.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Establishes minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing...” (S 2493)Official title: Establishes minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facility with neurologically impaired young adult unit.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Permits Department of Veterans Affairs to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention...” (A 5307)Official title: Permits Department of Veterans Affairs to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation” (S 3772)Official title: Concerns valuation of board and lodging with respect to workers' compensation.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh...” (S 216)Official title: Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $25,000 appropriation.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Extends time period for tenants receiving federal housing choice voucher program assistance to locate new...” (A 2208)Official title: Extends time period for tenants receiving federal housing choice voucher program assistance to locate new housing after landlord sells property.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights” (S 2697)Official title: Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Appropriates $15,815,984 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants...” (A 6273)Official title: Appropriates $15,815,984 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires certain preventive services to be provided on calendar year basis” (A 5785)Official title: Requires certain preventive services to be provided on calendar year basis.Dec 22, 2025Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Establishes option for students nearing completion of program in chiropractic medicine to participate...” (A 3099)Official title: Establishes option for students nearing completion of program in chiropractic medicine to participate in preceptorship provided by State-licensed chiropractor.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering...” (S 4678)Official title: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2026...” (S 4796)Official title: Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY2026 environmental infrastructure funding program.Dec 22, 2025Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers” (S 4515)Official title: Limits certain requirements for certification of career and technical education teachers.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers” (A 5764)Official title: Requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain real property and improvements in Borough of Lodi...” (S 4737)Official title: Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain real property and improvements in Borough of Lodi in Bergen County.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Provides supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Department of Treasury for gubernatorial transition...” (A 6107)Official title: Provides supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to Department of Treasury for gubernatorial transition expenses of Governor-Elect.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires DEP to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities” (A 5852)Official title: Requires DEP to regulate scrap metal facilities as recycling facilities.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ...” (S 4797)Official title: Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2026.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Allows cities to close existing life guard pension plans to new entrants and modifies certain life guard...” (A 6213)Official title: Allows cities to close existing life guard pension plans to new entrants and modifies certain life guard pension benefits; makes new life guard pension plans permissive.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires certain municipalities to include certain information concerning beach costs and revenues...” (A 5755)Official title: Requires certain municipalities to include certain information concerning beach costs and revenues in municipality's public access plan.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Designates last weekend in October as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend."” (SJR 70)Official title: Designates last weekend in October as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend."Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking” (A 4966)Official title: Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires transportation network company drivers to complete anti-human trafficking training course” (A 560)Official title: Requires transportation network company drivers to complete anti-human trafficking training course.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Allows businesses to receive information via email concerning new regulations and economic incentives that...” (A 5422)Official title: Allows businesses to receive information via email concerning new regulations and economic incentives that affect business.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm” (A 6211)Official title: Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home...” (A 3340)Official title: Clarifies which health care professional may provide documentation to school district of need for home instruction due to student's health condition.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Was absent for The “Authorizes school district that moves its annual school election to November to submit separate proposals...” (A 2784)Official title: Authorizes school district that moves its annual school election to November to submit separate proposals for additional spending for budget year and subsequent budget year.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign” (A 4813)Official title: Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance...” (S 3890)Official title: Requires public institution of higher education to provide students with information on food assistance programs.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions...” (S 1425)Official title: Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs...” (S 1042)Official title: "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Provides for merger of New Jersey City University with Kean University; expands powers and property of Kean...” (S 4881)Official title: Provides for merger of New Jersey City University with Kean University; expands powers and property of Kean University; appropriates $25 million.Dec 22, 2025, 1 record Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances” (A 4848)Official title: Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Requires guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by DOE and policy to be...” (S 3695)Official title: Requires guidelines on student use of internet-enabled devices to be developed by DOE and policy to be adopted by governing body of each public school.Dec 22, 2025 Official source: njleg.state.nj.us(opens in a new tab)