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216th Legislature -- First Annual Session

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status A126 Aca (1R) McHose, Alison Littell /Space, Parker /Tucker, Cleopatra G. +14 2RS Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for development of Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AMV 02/10/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (73-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S SWR 2RS Identical Bill Number: S361

A214 Aca (1R) Gusciora, Reed /Spencer, L. Grace /Chivukula, Upendra J. +2 SLP Clarifies authority of municipal court to suspend driver's licenses; establishes that the terms revoke and suspend are to have the same meaning under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes.* History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ALP 02/06/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SLP Identical Bill Number: S1774

A347 Aca (1R) Caputo, Ralph R. /Prieto, Vincent /Tucker, Cleopatra G. +9 SCU Authorizes municipalities to impose penalties on creditors that fail to timely remedy code violations of certain properties in foreclosure.* History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHO 02/06/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (72-2-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCU

A456 Aca (1R) Green, Jerry /Burzichelli, John J. /Wilson, Gilbert L. +3 SLP Clarifies that using animal to cause bodily injury to another constitutes assault with a deadly weapon; grants immunity to police officers who use police dog as deadly weapon.* History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ALP 02/06/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (43-22-8) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SLP Page 2, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status A625 Moriarty, Paul D. /Vainieri Huttle, Valerie +7 SCM Prohibits certain unsolicited checks. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ACO 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCM

A801 AcaAa (2R) Coughlin, Craig J. /Wisniewski, John S. /Mazzeo, Vincent +7 2RA Directs NJTA to study and report on potential revenue generating services of NJTA rest areas and service plazas. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ATR 02/10/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 AA 2RA (Coughlin)

A810 Coughlin, Craig J. /Cryan, Joseph /Johnson, Gordon M. +14 SMV Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AMV 02/10/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SMV Identical Bill Number: S1212

A869 Sumter, Shavonda E. /Pinkin, Nancy J. /Chivukula, Upendra J. +1 SCU Requires Division on Civil Rights and DCA to post information regarding disability accommodation rights for owners and occupants of condominiums, cooperatives, and other common interest communities. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHO 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCU

A1047 Schaer, Gary S. /Greenwald, Louis D. +1 SCM Provides for appointment to board of directors of New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange by Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AFI 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCM

A1153 Ciattarelli, Jack M. /Schaer, Gary S. /McKeon, John F. +2 SCM Clarifies that electronic funds transfers are included within the scope of the statute concerning issuing or passing bad checks. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AFI 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCM Page 3, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status A1162 Ciattarelli, Jack M. /Schaer, Gary S. /McKeon, John F. +1 SCM Clarifies that electronic funds transfers are included within the scope of the civil statute concerning issuing bad checks. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AFI 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCM

A1259 Aca (1R) Prieto, Vincent /Wolfe, David W. /Jimenez, Angelica M. +6 SUB Permits adoptees and certain others to obtain adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHU 02/10/2014 REP/ACA 2RA 02/27/2014 SUB BY S873 (1R) Identical Bill Number: S873 (1R)

A1314 Quijano, Annette /Vainieri Huttle, Valerie /Jasey, Mila M. +6 SCU Creates the option to make a voluntary contribution for the support of local libraries on gross income tax returns. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHO 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCU

A1335 Quijano, Annette /Mainor, Charles /Eustace, Timothy J. +2 W Creates crime of cyber-harassment. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AJU 02/27/2014 W

A1423 Caride, Marlene /Prieto, Vincent /Schaer, Gary S. +3 SCM Prohibits notaries public from falsely representing themselves as attorneys in advertisments. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ARP 02/20/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SCM

A1429 Caride, Marlene /Mosquera, Gabriela M. /Jimenez, Angelica M. SUB +3 Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning electronic communications between employees and students. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AED 02/10/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 SUB BY S441 Identical Bill Number: S441 Page 4, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status A1706 Wisniewski, John S. /Prieto, Vincent STR Requires owner of autocab to provide proof of financial responsibility. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF ATR 02/10/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (59-14-1) 02/27/2014 R/S REF STR

A2019 Greenwald, Louis D. /Tucker, Cleopatra G. /Johnson, Gordon M. SMV +14 Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AMV 02/10/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (73-0-0) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SMV

A2058 Fuentes, Angel /Diegnan, Patrick J. /Vainieri Huttle, Valerie +2 W Requires school districts to provide instruction on responsible use of social media for middle school students as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Technology. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AED 02/27/2014 W

A2771 Fuentes, Angel /Johnson, Gordon M. /Burzichelli, John J. +3 ACE "The New Jersey Social Innovation Act"; establishes social innovation loan pilot program and study commission within EDA. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ACE Identical Bill Number: S452

A2772 Riley, Celeste M. /Wilson, Gilbert L. ATR Requires DOT and NJTA to conduct study on options to reduce traffic congestion on Interstate 295 and rectify underutilization of NJ Turnpike by motorists traveling in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ATR

A2773 Gove, DiAnne C. /Rumpf, Brian E. AHS Allows municipality to petition county for removal of abandoned vessel; provides that vessel shall not be deemed abandoned for period of not more than six months following declared state of emergency. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF AHS

A2774 Rumpf, Brian E. /Gove, DiAnne C. ACE "Invest in New Jersey First Act;" requires preference in awarding certain contracts for critical infrastructure projects. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ACE Page 5, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status A2775 Rumpf, Brian E. /Gove, DiAnne C. AEN Allows "Coastal Protection Trust Fund" monies to be used to separate combined sewer systems. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF AEN

A2776 Fiocchi, Samuel L. ATG Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ATG

A2777 Lagana, Joseph A. /Mainor, Charles ALP Defines reasonable deviations in the course of transporting firearms. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ALP

ACR93 Greenwald, Louis D. /Benson, Daniel R. /Cryan, Joseph +4 SHH Urges federal government to regulate electronic smoking devices. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHE 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (58-13-2) 02/27/2014 R/S REF SHH

AJR61 Rumana, Scott T. /Quijano, Annette +1 ALA Urges Governor and Legislature of New York to enact legislation requiring Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor to accept applications for inclusion of new employees to longshoremen's register. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ALA Identical Bill Number: SJR36

AR40 Sumter, Shavonda E. /Cryan, Joseph /Conaway, Herb +5 FILE Urges Governor to use federal grant allocated for "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" outreach. History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RA REF AHE 02/06/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (42-30-0)

AR74 Prieto, Vincent /Diegnan, Patrick J. /Coughlin, Craig J. +5 FILE Designates month of February 2014 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in New Jersey. History: 02/06/2014 INT 1RA REF AED 02/10/2014 REP 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (74-0-0) Page 6, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status AR88 Schaer, Gary S. /Prieto, Vincent FILE Urges Congress to amend federal law to clarify that emergent matters imperiling health and safety of U.S. citizens qualify for waiver under Jones Act. History: 02/25/2014 INT 1RA AWR 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (73-0-0)

AR89 Handlin, Amy H. ALA Urges U.S. Congress to investigate activities of IRS. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF ALA

AR90 Gove, DiAnne C. /Rumpf, Brian E. AAN Urges Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to adopt Options I and II, and reject Option III, of proposed summer flounder management program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA REF AAN Identical Bill Number: SR26

AR91 Caputo, Ralph R. /Diegnan, Patrick J. /Tucker, Cleopatra G. +2 FILE Expresses sentiment of the General Assembly that application for an equivalency to seniority regulations by State District Superintendent of Newark School District is an attempt to usurp authority of the Legislature. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RA AWR 2RA 02/27/2014 PA (44-24-2) Identical Bill Number: SR48

S233 Allen, Diane B. /Madden, Fred H. W Affords emergency services peer counselors confidentiality privileges. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP 02/27/2014 W

S322 Gordon, Robert M. /Allen, Diane B. +2 2RA Provides that nonpublic school nursing services may include nursing services for a preschool pupil in the event of an emergency. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SED 01/30/2014 REP 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (37-0) 02/27/2014 R/A AWR 2RA Identical Bill Number: A1476

S441 Ruiz, M. Teresa /Allen, Diane B. /Caride, Marlene +3 PBH Requires school districts to adopt policies concerning electronic communications between employees and students. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SED 01/30/2014 REP 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (35-0) 02/27/2014 R/A AWR 2RA 02/27/2014 SUB FOR A1429 02/27/2014 PA PBH (74-0-0) Identical Bill Number: A1429 Page 7, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S486 Cunningham, Sandra B. /Ruiz, M. Teresa /Lesniak, Raymond J. +4 W "The Opportunity to Compete Act;" establishes certain employment rights for persons with criminal histories. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA 02/27/2014 W

S650 Doherty, Michael J. /Beach, James ATR Designates State Route 173 between Clinton and Phillipsburg as "173rd Airborne Brigade Highway." History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF STR 01/27/2014 REP 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (37-0) 02/27/2014 R/A REF ATR Identical Bill Number: A2408

S691 Lesniak, Raymond J. SEG Prohibits certain possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins; and allows in NJ the processing or sale of wild striped bass caught outside of NJ. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN 02/27/2014 TRANS SEG

S846/504 Scs (SCS) Norcross, Donald /Holzapfel, James W. +3 ALP Enhances penalty for leaving the scene of boating accident. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP 01/30/2014 REP/SCS 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (36-0) 02/27/2014 R/A REF ALP Identical Bill Number: A2725

S873 Sca (1R) Vitale, Joseph F. /Allen, Diane B. /Weinberg, Loretta +8 PBH Permits adoptees and certain others to obtain adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information. History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH 01/27/2014 REP/SCA 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (24-8) 02/27/2014 R/A AWR 2RA 02/27/2014 SUB FOR A1259 (1R) 02/27/2014 PA PBH (44-27-3) Identical Bill Number: A1259 (1R)

S942 Scs (SCS) Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher +2 ARP Provides standards for, and requires registration of, home elevation contractors.* History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN 01/27/2014 REP/SCS 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (34-0) 02/27/2014 R/A REF ARP Page 8, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S966 Sca (1R) Rice, Ronald L. /Turner, Shirley K. +2 2RA Establishes procedures for the approval of the closure of a public school. History: 01/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED 01/30/2014 REP/SCA 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (21-15) 02/27/2014 R/A AWR 2RA Identical Bill Number: A2216

S998 Sca (1R) Lesniak, Raymond J. AAN Directs State Board of Agriculture and Dept. of Agriculture to adopt regulations concerning confinement of pregnant sows during gestation. History: 01/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG 01/30/2014 REP/SCA 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (32-1) 02/27/2014 R/A REF AAN Identical Bill Number: A2500

S1045 Turner, Shirley K. W Establishes the "Mental Health Court Pilot Program," in Mercer and Essex Counties. History: 01/30/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU 02/27/2014 W

S1047 Turner, Shirley K. W Permits reuse of returned prescription drugs within licensed health care facilities; directs Commissioner of Health to evaluate feasibility of reuse for treatment of indigent persons. History: 01/30/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH 02/27/2014 W

S1308 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Identical Bill Number: A727

S1309 Van Drew, Jeff SED Allows school district to teach about traditional winter celebrations, display holiday symbols on school property, and include musical selections with religious themes. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Identical Bill Number: A1302

S1310 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Concerns homeowners insurance coverage with respect to dogs harbored on insured property. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Page 9, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1311 Van Drew, Jeff /Oroho, Steven V. SBA Eliminates transfer inheritance tax and increases filing threshold and applicable exclusion amounts under New Jersey estate tax in accordance with provisions of federal tax law. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SBA Identical Bill Number: A1281

S1312 Van Drew, Jeff /Allen, Diane B. SMV Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for active duty members of United States Armed Forces, Reserve components thereof, and National Guard from New Jersey. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1313 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for maintenance of certain State memorials honoring war veterans. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1314 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard and reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Identical Bill Number: A978

S1315 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the NJ World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1316 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Makes "Skinner's and Michelle's Law" violators subject to No Early Release Act sentencing guidelines. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Identical Bill Number: A983

S1317 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1318 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Eliminates certain components of realty transfer fee. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: A941 Page 10, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1319 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Requires OAL to maintain Internet database summarizing all State rule-making actions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A2581

S1320 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Establishes mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for harming or threatening to harm animal owned or used by a law enforcement agency or a search and rescue dog. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A991

S1321 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Directs State Comptroller to identify and recommend certain programmatic budget reductions for certain State agencies, authorities, and instrumentalities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A975

S1322 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Permits municipalities to contract with animal and humane societies which engage in animal foster care. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1323 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1324 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Extends eligibility for $250 property tax deduction to Cold War veterans. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1325 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Authorizes property tax deferment for deployed military personnel. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1326 Van Drew, Jeff SLA Provides family leave insurance for certain first responders. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1327 Van Drew, Jeff STR Directs DOT to establish roadside accident memorial program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Page 11, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1328 Van Drew, Jeff /Oroho, Steven V. SEG Extends Right to Farm Act protections to commercial beekeepers, with some restrictions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1329 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Establishes cruelly restraining a dog as a criminal and civil animal cruelty offense. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1330 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1331 Van Drew, Jeff STR Expresses additional rationale for existing statutory prohibition of self-service dispensing of motor fuel at service stations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1332 Van Drew, Jeff SJU Allows judge to admit evidence of prior sexual offenses in current sexual offense actions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1333 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Requires municipalities to submit economic growth plans to DCA for approval of continued participation in urban enterprise zone program; allow zone funds to pay for storm related recovery costs for five years. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1334 Van Drew, Jeff STR Designates New Jersey Route 47 from Wildwood City to Maurice River Township as "Veterans Memorial Highway at Delsea Drive." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1335 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Authorizes mayors to veto proposed actions of municipal authorities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1336 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Requires issuance of construction permits for installation of wheelchair ramps on residential real property within 3 business days of application. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Page 12, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1337 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Provides fair standards for elections and recall of officers for homeowners' associations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1338 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Makes disabled persons receiving disability payments pursuant to federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible to receive homestead property tax reimbursement. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1339 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Requires DCA to establish training and certification program and arbitration standards for new home warranty arbitrators and publish a "New Home Buyer's Bill of Rights." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1340 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1341 Van Drew, Jeff SEN Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1342 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Establishes farmland preservation inheritance tax deduction program within Department of Agriculture. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A1980

S1343 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Requires State Comptroller to review, and make recommendations for improvement of, the procurement process of the State, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government, and boards of education. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1344 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Requires debt collectors, in certain circumstances, to cease debt collections against certain victims of identity theft. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Page 13, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1345 Rice, Ronald L. SJU Authorizes party to a final divorce judgment or judgment for the dissolution of a civil union to request name change without notifying opposing party. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1346 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Concerns the recording of mortgages. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1347 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish the "Senior Citizen Home Repair and Modification Program"; appropriates $10 million. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1348 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Revises certain procedures for real property tax appeals. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1349 Rice, Ronald L. SEG Requires electric public utilities to prepare a study to better monitor street light outages. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1350 Van Drew, Jeff /Oroho, Steven V. SSG Requires any State entity administering State or federal public benefit programs to verify recipient's personal information against death records to prevent payment to deceased individual. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1351 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years based on cost analysis. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1352 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Establishes "State Vehicle Reduction Task Force." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1353 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Page 14, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1354 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Revises animal fighting laws; establishes minimum penalty for criminal animal cruelty offenses; establishes additional penalties for animal cruelty offenses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1355 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Revises animal cruelty offenses and penalties concerning animal abandonment and failure to report injuring certain animals with a motor vehicle; increases civil penalties for certain other animal cruelty offenses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1356 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Concerns recorded telephone messages. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1357 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Prohibits sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging, and requires companies offering text messaging services to allow their customers to block all incoming and outgoing text messages. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A617

S1358 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Requires State to enable applicants for State agency-issued permits to electronically track the progress and status of their permit application. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1359 Van Drew, Jeff SEG Concerns UEZ program funding to qualifying municipalities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1360 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Reinstates sick leave injury program for State corrections officers and juvenile justice officers under certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1361 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Reinstates State sick leave injury program for State employees who are members of PFRS or SPRS. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1362 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Provides for one-time increase of PFRS retiree annual pensions under $32,000. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Page 15, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1363 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A1040

S1364 Van Drew, Jeff SJU Concerns time frames for establishing or enforcing property rights related to adverse possession. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1365 Weinberg, Loretta SJU Authorizes court to order law enforcement to submit DNA evidence to national database to determine whether the evidence matches a known individual or a DNA profile from an unsolved crime. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1366 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Requires notice prior to lapse of life insurance policy due to nonpayment of premium. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A339

S1367 Van Drew, Jeff SCM "Common Interest Community Manager Licensing Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1368 Van Drew, Jeff SHH Prohibits incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid, Work First New Jersey, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1369 Van Drew, Jeff SHH Requires DHS to approve providers that serve persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of State. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1370 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Designates four State songs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A1085 A1786

S1371 Scutari, Nicholas P. SJU Authorizes AOC to assess, collect, and pay service charges and costs for electronic payment of fees and other obligations owed courts; prohibits defendants from using debit cards for bail and penalty payments for certain crimes. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Page 16, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1372 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Prohibits certain individuals from membership on county boards of elections. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1373 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Requires civil service desk audit of provisional employees after layoff action by local employer. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1374 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Increases pension benefits for certain retirees in certain municipal retirement systems. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1375 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Modifies laws regarding compensation, leaves of absence, or termination of certain public employees who served in the military; requires public employers to follow certain policies and procedures for leaves of absence. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1376 Beck, Jennifer SEN Establishes moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for purpose of natural gas exploration or production until certain federal laws are changed. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1377 Beck, Jennifer STR Establishes Rail Passenger Bill of Rights and authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce provisions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A2577

S1378 Beck, Jennifer SEN Provides sales and use tax exemption for certain energy products and services used for consumption at certain manufacturing facilities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1379 Beck, Jennifer SJU Increases length of time in which to file certain lien claim forms under "Construction Lien Law." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Identical Bill Number: A2149

S1380 Barnes, Peter J. STR Prohibits motor carrier transportation contract from indemnifying promisee against liability for loss or damage in certain instances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Page 17, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1381 Greenstein, Linda R. SHH Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support autism programs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1382 Barnes, Peter J. SCM Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to commercial mobile service devices. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1383 Barnes, Peter J. STR Requires law enforcement officer to verify vehicle registration with MVC before issuing summons for violation of red light camera. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1384 Barnes, Peter J. SCM Requires health insurance carriers to use standard explanation of benefits form. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A1447

S1385 Barnes, Peter J. SCM Prohibits use of anti-concurrent causation clauses in homeowners insurance policies. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A1474

S1386 Barnes, Peter J. SLP Prohibits law enforcement officer from arresting student for violation of school policy under certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1387 Barnes, Peter J. SSG Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1388 Barnes, Peter J. SSG Eliminates requirement that notice of elections list polling place locations; requires notice include Division of Elections Internet site providing polling place locations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A1465

S1389 Pennacchio, Joseph SCU Permits board of chosen freeholders to change title to "board of county commissioners" and "freeholder" and "chosen freeholder" to "county commissioner"; requires county that changes terms to update website. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Page 18, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1390 Pennacchio, Joseph SCU Increases income eligibility limit for reduction or abatement of municipal or county utility authority fees. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1391 Pennacchio, Joseph SCM Requires notaries public to be U.S. citizens and mandates notaries public under certain circumstances to advertise information to public regarding limitations on their scope of authority. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1392 Pennacchio, Joseph SHH Requires DHSS to study relationship between autism and ultrasounds and issue protocol for use of ultrasounds. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1393 Pennacchio, Joseph SHH Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct Medicaid payments when calculating gross receipts assessment. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1394 Pennacchio, Joseph SHH Permits ambulatory care facility to deduct up to $125,000 in Medicare reimbursements when calculating gross receipts assessment. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1395 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1396 Rice, Ronald L. SJU Expands ability of the court to order payment of attorney fees and costs by parties who file frivolous lawsuits. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1397 Greenstein, Linda R. SHH Requires informational posters about safe placement alternatives for newborn infants be posted in public restrooms used by females. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH Page 19, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1398 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Makes homeowners' association in which developer's control of executive board has not been surrendered a public body under "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1399 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Eliminates exception to public advertising and bidding requirements for certain public contracts involving insurance coverage and consulting services. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1400 Greenstein, Linda R. SHH Requires certain common areas and facilities of assisted living facilities to be generator ready; provides related tax relief. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1401 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Prohibits sale of food and beverage packaging and containers made with bisphenol A. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A1821

S1402 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1403 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Enhances the reporting and disclosure requirements concerning State tax expenditures and limits the duration of new State tax expenditure enactments. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1404 Greenstein, Linda R. SHI Establishes a gross income tax credit for attendance at New Jersey county colleges. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHI Identical Bill Number: A2036

S1405 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Page 20, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1406 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and promotion of graves of significant individuals of the American Revolutionary period; appropriates $200,000. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A219

S1407 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Expands programs in BPU to include low-interest loans and grants to municipalities for energy efficient programs and innovative energy technologies. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1408 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1409 Bateman, Christopher SLP Establishes offense of advertising commercial sexual abuse of minor. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1410 Bateman, Christopher STR Provides for time period during which complaints may be filed for certain motor vehicle violations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1411 Beach, James /Bateman, Christopher SLP Requires that sexual abuse against a child be reported to law enforcement officials. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1412 Bateman, Christopher SLA Prohibits payment of temporary disability benefits to incarcerated individuals. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1413 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Requires BPU financial incentives for photovoltaic equipment for residences that are Energy Star compliant receive preferred treatment. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2531

S1414 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2405 Page 21, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1415 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Requires NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to give additional weight in ranking system to projects including green or blue roof. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2307

S1416 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP concerning blue roofs and green roofs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2305

S1417 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Requires construction of new buildings, facilities, and structures using State, EDA, or NJ Schools Development Authority funds to include green or blue roofs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2304

S1418 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2303

S1419 Beach, James STR Requires appointments for safety-related recalls on vehicles to be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A356

S1420 Beach, James SEN Requires paint producers to implement or participate in a paint stewardship program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A1603

S1421 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Establishes minimum and maximum sentences and penalties for election officers and employees convicted of fraud. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1422 Rice, Ronald L. SHH Allows gross income tax deduction for first $200,000 earned by certain new physicians and dentists in first seven taxable years of practice in NJ. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH Page 22, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1423 Rice, Ronald L. SEN Authorizes issuance of "municipal solid waste disposal only" license to certain applicants. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1424 Rice, Ronald L. STR Requires Commissioner of Transportation to publish notice of certain transportation-related infrastructure projects and activities on Internet website, and directs State Comptroller to monitor publication of those notifications. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1425 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Requires applicants for liquor licenses and license transfers to notify residents within 200 feet of licensed premises. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Identical Bill Number: A375

S1426 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Establishes a 500 foot drug free zone around child care centers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1427 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Establishes identification cards for persons without permanent residence. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1428 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Requires correctional facilities to submit voting rights information packets to inmates. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1429 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Prohibits certain sales of alcoholic beverages within 1,000 feet of schools or religious institutions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1430 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Establishes judicial presumption in favor of10 percent bail option in lieu of a bail bond issued by licensed surety for repeat criminal offenders. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Identical Bill Number: A2357

S1431 Rice, Ronald L. SLP Requires minimum level of police staffing based on municipal population and violent crime rate. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Page 23, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1432 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Requires State Comptroller to perform compliance audit to verify municipal implementation of corrective action plan following performance audit. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1433 Rice, Ronald L. SLA Protects certain politically active employees from retaliatory action by employers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1434 Rice, Ronald L. SJU Makes residential mortgage fraud a separate crime. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1435 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Provides foreclosure forbearance for certain residential borrowers and exempts certain lenders that offer sustainable mortgage modifications. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1436 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Exempts sales to homeowner assistance and recovery programs from realty transfer fees. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1437 Rice, Ronald L. SCU The "New Homebuyers' Bill of Rights Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1438 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Enhances protections afforded purchasers in planned real estate developments. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1439 Rice, Ronald L. SCU Strengthens State construction code. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1440 Barnes, Peter J. /Whelan, Jim SLA Prohibits employment discrimination based on applicant employment status. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA Page 24, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1441 Greenstein, Linda R. SLA Concerns repayment of unemployment compensation overpayments. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1442 Greenstein, Linda R. SED Requires written security plan when school is polling place and open to students; provides that schools may be used as polling places only under certain circumstances; makes an appropriation. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Identical Bill Number: A1679

S1443 Greenstein, Linda R. SED Requires school bus safety instruction in all school districts which provide pupil transportation. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED

S1444 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Prohibits the sale of jewelry containing phthalates. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1445 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Establishes 30-day grace period for consumer to cancel contract for telephone or cable service. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1446 Greenstein, Linda R. STR Provides exemption to renewal requirement for identification cards and placards issued to persons with certain disability. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1447 Greenstein, Linda R. SLP Prohibits Internet posting of certain information on law enforcement officers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1448 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Allows consumers to return vehicles for full repayment under the lemon law. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A1038

S1449 Greenstein, Linda R. SLP Increases the penalty for committing robbery against Turnpike Authority employee; upgrades offense of simple assault to aggravated assault when victim is employee of Turnpike Authority. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Page 25, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1450 Greenstein, Linda R. SLP Revises definition of volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squad under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1451 Greenstein, Linda R. SLP Clarifies that members of volunteer first aid squads that bill third parties do not lose right to use emergency warning lights. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1452 Greenstein, Linda R. SLP Transfers all probation functions and employees to Bureau of Probation in State Parole Board. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1453 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Provides grants to eligible businesses equal to 5 percent of annual base salary of new employees hired under employment grant component of Invest in New Jersey Business Grant Program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A1480

S1454 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Provides tax credit against gross income tax for cost of certain property that conserves energy or promotes energy efficiency and for other energy efficiency measures. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1455 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Requires certain CATV companies to make CATV service available throughout residential areas of municipality within specified number of years after CATV company first provides service to municipality. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A2393

S1456 Greenstein, Linda R. STR Requires Division of Rate Counsel to evaluate NJT fare increases and determine whether increases are necessary and fair to NJT customers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A2587

S1457 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Requires telephone companies regulated by BPU to mail certain service discontinuance notices via certified, return receipt requested. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A573 Page 26, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1458 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Requires movie theaters to install captioning technology for use by hearing impaired patrons. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1459 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Requires municipal agency under MLUL to notify prospective applicant of potential need for additional governmental approvals. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1460 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Establishes circumstances under which municipalities may base development approval, the timing thereof, or denial, on sufficiency of local transportation infrastructure. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1461 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Clarifies power of municipalities to zone for separation of incompatible land uses through specification of reasonable separation limitations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1462 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1463 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Amends "State Transfer of Development Rights Act," and provides for impact fees and other incentives for establishment of transfer of development rights programs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1464 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Requires Governor's annual budget message to include certain contract information. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1465 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Provides certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts are prohibited from making certain contributions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Page 27, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1466 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Restricts campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1467 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Prohibits political contributions by county and municipal political party committees to other committees; increases certain penalties. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A2395

S1468 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Requires disclosure of information about contributions and expenditures for candidates for elective public office, or for public questions, by publicly traded corporations doing business in State. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1469 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Requires any candidate convicted of crimes or offenses to return campaign contributions to donors; freezes most campaign funds of candidates indicted for crimes or offenses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A2442

S1470 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Creates a directory of registered telemarketers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1471 Greenstein, Linda R. SCM Provides additional penalties for violations of "Uniform Securities Law (1997)" involving certain persons. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1472 Greenstein, Linda R. SLA Requires contractors to provide Department of the Treasury with employment information about contracts with public bodies. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1473 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Page 28, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1474 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1475 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Increases renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements under "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A1770 w/c

S1476 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Makes certain repeat offenders ineligible for parole. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1477 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Prohibits certain unsolicited checks. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1478 Van Drew, Jeff SEN Repeals State moratorium prohibiting taking of horseshoe crabs from State waters. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1480 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Increases maximum municipal contribution to fire districts and volunteer fire companies; indexes amount biennially for inflation. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: A2779

S1481 Van Drew, Jeff STR Designates Stone Harbor Boulevard Interchange of Garden State Parkway as "Christopher Meyer Memorial Interchange." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1482 Smith, Bob SCU Requires Site Improvement Advisory Board to offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: A2518

S1483 Smith, Bob SEN Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A1593 Page 29, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1484 Cunningham, Sandra B. /Ruiz, M. Teresa SLA "The Opportunity to Compete Act;" establishes certain employment rights for persons with criminal histories. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA Identical Bill Number: A1999

S1485 Cunningham, Sandra B. /Codey, Richard J. SEG Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Secretary of Higher Education to promote the establishment of higher education and business partnerships. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1486 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Revises certain procedures for municipal redevelopment programs; prohibits certain campaign contributions by redevelopers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1487 Greenstein, Linda R. SCU Authorizes issuance of special emergency notes to finance special emergency appropriations for payment of current year property assessment appeal refunds over three years. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1488 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Provides corporation business tax incentives for life sciences research. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1489 Greenstein, Linda R. SHI Allows gross income tax deductions for certain contributions to NJBEST college tuition savings program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHI

S1490 Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for qualified investment in certain biotechnology businesses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1491 Greenstein, Linda R. SHH Requires DHSS to review standard of care at health care facilities in which 40% or more of direct patient care nursing staff are temporary hires. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1492 Smith, Bob SEN Requires, after assessment, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2507 Page 30, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1493 Smith, Bob SEN Requires, after study, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem, and requires DEP to adopt nutrient standards for NJ marine waters. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2506

S1494 Smith, Bob SEN Authorizes Ocean County Planning Board and municipal planning boards in Ocean County to take certain measures to control stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution in Barnegat Bay watershed. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2509

S1495 Weinberg, Loretta SSG Establishes online portal for acceptance of donations to certain funds to which contributions may be made on gross income tax returns. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1496 Smith, Bob SEN Authorizes the State, with prior approval by the State House Commission, to use eminent domain power to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes provided lands are protective of drinking water sources. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2511

S1497 Smith, Bob SEN Establishes notification signage, and monitoring requirements related to combined sewer overflows. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1498 Lesniak, Raymond J. /Whelan, Jim SSG Requires CRDA to establish noise control standards for certain bars in Atlantic City Tourism District and exempts such bars from all other State or local noise restrictions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A2708

S1499 Bateman, Christopher SJU Provides for notice to schools of court-ordered domestic violence restraints restricting contact in schools; increases penalty for violation of such orders. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1500 Bateman, Christopher SEG Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Identical Bill Number: A1161 Page 31, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1501 Bateman, Christopher SED Requires State Board of Education regulations regarding school nurse certification to include certain minimum eligibility requirements. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Identical Bill Number: A1431

S1502 Bateman, Christopher SLP Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1503 Codey, Richard J. SCU Requires contracting units and boards of education to credit contractors with interest earned on certain funds withheld from payment to contractors. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1504 Van Drew, Jeff STR Requires DOT and DEP to conduct study on options to alleviate congestion on Route 47. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1505 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires person convicted of criminal sexual contact with person with intellectual disability to register under Megan's Law. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1506 Van Drew, Jeff STR Authorizes special Distinguished Flying Cross license plates. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1507 Van Drew, Jeff STR Establishes recreational fishing license plate; dedicates fees to coastal fishing research. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1508 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Establishes the "Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: A955

S1509 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires civilian employees of DOC to be trained in gang awareness. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Page 32, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1510 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Authorizes municipalities to finance water conservation, storm shelter construction, and flood and hurricane resistance projects. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2579

S1511 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2519

S1512 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Repeals law providing CAFRA permit exemption for certain grading or excavation of a dune. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A1597

S1513 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Prohibits issuance of DEP permits and approvals for development related to drilling for oil and natural gas off NJ coast. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A2515

S1514 Holzapfel, James W. STR Provides gross income tax credit for certain tolls paid via E-ZPass. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A1225

S1515 Holzapfel, James W. SLP Criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1516 Holzapfel, James W. SLP Requires each municipality to establish a Reverse 9-1-1 system. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1517 Codey, Richard J. SCM Regulates sale of certain bicycles with quick release wheels. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1518 Codey, Richard J. SLP Allows business tax credit to employers giving paid leave to employees for service with volunteer emergency services organizations under corporation business tax and gross income tax. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Page 33, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1519 Codey, Richard J. SLA Requires employers and health care providers to disseminate information regarding certain leave and benefits. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1520 Weinberg, Loretta SCU Requires municipality to post sign on property subject of development application. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1521 Weinberg, Loretta SLP Requires DOC to transfer certain payments of restitution to Victims of Crime Compensation Office. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1522 Weinberg, Loretta SLP Requires preservation of certain biological evidence. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1523 Weinberg, Loretta SLP Authorizes Victims of Crime Compensation Office to make payment for relocation expenses of certain witnesses of crimes. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1524 Weinberg, Loretta SSG Provides that crime victims do not have to pay fees to obtain government records and that requests for records are not public information. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A1676 (1R)

S1525 Weinberg, Loretta SSG Requires suspension of payment for unused sick or vacation leave payable to person indicted for criminal offense; requires forfeiture of such payment upon service deemed dishonorable or conviction for crime. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1526 Weinberg, Loretta STR Revises laws concerning traffic control signals and traffic control signal monitoring systems. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1527 Weinberg, Loretta SCM Requires retailers to post warnings of lead poisoning from improper paint removal. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Identical Bill Number: A2885 Page 34, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1528 Weinberg, Loretta SCM Requires Attorney General to provide certain information regarding certain charitable organizations to public on Internet. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1529 Weinberg, Loretta STR Commences payment in lieu of taxes for tax exempt real property owned by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1530 Weinberg, Loretta SSG Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A1003

S1531 Weinberg, Loretta SLP Provides enhanced penalties for drunk drivers with blood alcohol concentration of 0.17% or greater. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1532 Weinberg, Loretta SLP Transfers probation employees from Judiciary to State Parole Board. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1533 Weinberg, Loretta SHH Requires State Board of Medical Examiners to conduct international criminal history background checks and check employer references for licensees. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH Identical Bill Number: A2769

S1534 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Enhances penalty for tampering with evidence after fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in death. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1535 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires Commissioner of Corrections to institute 15-minute shift overlap in State correctional facilities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1536 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires 40 hours annual in-service training for State corrections officers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Page 35, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1537 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Increases certain penalties for vehicular homicides involving intoxicated drivers; designated "Josh's and Craig's Law." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1538 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Establishes aid program for certain municipalities with State correctional facilities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1539 Allen, Diane B. SCU Revises procedures for the use of eminent domain and compensation for loss of business in municipal redevelopment programs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1540 Allen, Diane B. SCU "Family Home Occupation Act;" classifies certain home-occupations as accessory uses needing no use variances in residential zone; authorizes municipalities to limit or exclude certain warehousing, manufacturing or retailing activities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1541 Allen, Diane B. SJU Provides that records of convictions for carjacking and promoting prostitution of a child shall not be expunged. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1542 Allen, Diane B. SJU Provides for a mandatory minimum term for assaulting a law enforcement officer. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1543 Allen, Diane B. SMV "New Jersey Housing Assistance for Veterans Act," establishes pilot program to assist certain veterans with housing modification and rehabilitation; appropriates $5 million. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Identical Bill Number: A2187

S1544 Allen, Diane B. SLA Enacts the "NJ Family First Employer Act"; establishes award for certain employers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA Identical Bill Number: A1640

S1545 Allen, Diane B. SEG Requires court to issue animal protection order against person found guilty of abusing an animal. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG Page 36, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1546 Allen, Diane B. SEG Requires municipal court to hear certain violations of animal cruelty statutes within 14 days of the summons date. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1547 Allen, Diane B. SLA Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1548 Allen, Diane B. SLA Authorizes the AG or the Commissioner of DOLWD to obtain expedited injunction for violations of law requiring prenotification of certain plant closings, transfers and mass layoffs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1549 Allen, Diane B. SLA Concerns free access to certain job training courses for employees affected by plant closings, mass layoffs or transfer of operations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA

S1550 O'Toole, Kevin J. SCM Regulates certain activities of religious corporations operating cemeteries. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1551 Lesniak, Raymond J. SEG "Economic Opportunity Act of 2014, Part 3." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1552 Bucco, Anthony R. SBA Increases the State earned income tax credit from 20 percent to 25 percent of the federal earned income tax credit over two taxable years. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SBA

S1553 Bucco, Anthony R. /Allen, Diane B. SJU Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1554 Bucco, Anthony R. STR Abolishes Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, transfers bridges to NJ DOT and Penn DOT, removes tolls. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A417 Page 37, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1555 Bucco, Anthony R. SLP Mandates basic training for certain newly-appointed entry-level firefighters and supervisory training for full-time firefighters promoted to certain positions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1556 Bucco, Anthony R. SEN Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: A119

S1557 Bucco, Anthony R. STR Authorizes special license plates with proceeds to victims injured in September 11th and 1993 World Trade Center attacks. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1558 Bucco, Anthony R. SLP Clarifies that using motor vehicle to publicly display obscene material is fourth degree crime. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1559 Bucco, Anthony R. SLP Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP Identical Bill Number: A391

S1560 Bucco, Anthony R. SMV Requires hiring preference for veterans seeking position with State Police. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1561 Bucco, Anthony R. SHH Allows adopted person or other authorized requester access to original birth certificate under certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1562 Bucco, Anthony R. SSG Revises and expands duties and responsibilities of State Auditor in performance of certain audits and reviews. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1563 Bucco, Anthony R. SJU Prohibits bad faith assertion of patent infringement. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Page 38, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1564 Bucco, Anthony R. SJU Provides for attachment of real property relating to terrorism. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1565 Bucco, Anthony R. SJU Creates procedure for destruction of all records pertaining to juveniles who are arrested but subsequently not charged with delinquency. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1566 Bucco, Anthony R. SEN Requires DOH to establish carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

S1567 Bucco, Anthony R. STR Establishes DOT roadside memorial program for fallen police officers, EMS workers, and firefighters. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Identical Bill Number: A410

S1568 Bucco, Anthony R. SMV Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

S1569 Bucco, Anthony R. SSG Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1570 Bucco, Anthony R. SLP Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1571 Sarlo, Paul A. STR Designates State Highway Route No. 71 bridge between Borough of Belmar and Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea as "Robert A. Briant, Sr. Memorial Bridge." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1572 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM Page 39, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1573 Van Drew, Jeff SJU Provides for early termination of terms of office for certain appointed municipal court positions when two or more municipalities enter into agreements to establish joint or shared municipal courts. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1574 Van Drew, Jeff SCM Requires telemarketers making sales calls to display their name and telephone number on any caller identification service. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1575 Van Drew, Jeff SJU Provides for appointment of certain municipal court judges at the local or county level. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1576 Van Drew, Jeff SCM "Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Act;" establishes licensure requirements for wildlife rehabilitators. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1577 Van Drew, Jeff SCM "Wildlife Rehabilitation Act"; establishes Wildlife Rehabilitation Board and continuing education requirements and permit program for wildlife rehabilitators. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1578 Turner, Shirley K. SJU Requires immediate forfeiture of public office, position or employment, without application by the prosecutor, for public officials and employees convicted under federal law of certain public corruption offenses. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Identical Bill Number: A2720

S1579 Singer, Robert W. /Beck, Jennifer SJU Upgrades theft to a crime of the first degree if amount involved is $500,000 or more. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1580 Singer, Robert W. SLP Provides for dismissal of certain traffic summonses if repairs are made within 72 hours. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1581 Singer, Robert W. SED Prohibits administration of standardized assessments not required under State or federal law. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Identical Bill Number: A2723 Page 40, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1582 Singer, Robert W. SCU Exempts sales of county property from certain requirements under certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1583 Bateman, Christopher SED Requires public school districts to provide an annual, in-school community service opportunity for high school pupils; requires DOE to include community service statistics in annual school report card. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED

S1584 Turner, Shirley K. /Codey, Richard J. SHI Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust (NJBEST) Program. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHI Identical Bill Number: A2673

S1585 Turner, Shirley K. SCU Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1586 Turner, Shirley K. /Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Provides awarding of contracts for professional services by State, county, municipal, and school district through competitive contracting process. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1587 Turner, Shirley K. /Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: A216

S1588 Turner, Shirley K. SSG Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1589 Turner, Shirley K. SJU Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

S1590 Turner, Shirley K. SJU Provides that Probation Division would file child support judgement as a lien only when amount of judgement equals or exceeds amount of child support due for a one-month period. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Page 41, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1591 Turner, Shirley K. SEG Deletes requirement for certain cable television companies to fund "CATV Universal Access Fund." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1592 Turner, Shirley K. /Greenstein, Linda R. SEG Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with Board of Public Utilities. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1593 Turner, Shirley K. SCU Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter, Public School Teacher and Sanitation Worker Home-buyer Assistance Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1594 Turner, Shirley K. SED Requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED

S1595 Pou, Nellie SLA Increases minimum wage for tipped workers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA Identical Bill Number: A857

S1596 Turner, Shirley K. /Greenstein, Linda R. SED Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to the establishment of a charter school. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED

S1597 Turner, Shirley K. SJU Authorizes State constitutional convention to reform system of property taxation; makes appropriation. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Identical Bill Number: A2013 w/c

S1598 Turner, Shirley K. SLP Establishes that payment plan for motor vehicle surcharges is mandatory upon request; extends payment period. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1599 Turner, Shirley K. /Greenstein, Linda R. SBA Increases the gross income tax rate on income exceeding $1,000,000 and dedicates revenue from tax rate increase for direct real property tax relief for taxpayers. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SBA Page 42, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1600 Turner, Shirley K. SCU Requires certain public contracts for insurance coverage and consulting services to be awarded through competitive contracting process. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1601 Turner, Shirley K. SSG Debars permanently from government contracting any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1602 Turner, Shirley K. SSG Changes date for election of fire commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of primary election. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1603 Turner, Shirley K. SSG Establishes new procedure to fill congressional vacancies by election; eliminates special election option; requires congressional vacancy be filled on general election day; requires Governor to make appointment from same party to temporarily fill Senate vacancy. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1604 Bucco, Anthony R. SSG Prohibits investment of certain public funds in companies doing business in countries that sponsor terrorism. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1605 Bucco, Anthony R. SEG Limits non-debt service portion of sewerage and utilities authority charge or fee increases to no more than two percent over previous year. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEG

S1606 Bucco, Anthony R. SSG Clarifies law authorizing application of reciprocal limitations against businesses from states that give in-state preference in awarding public contracts. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

S1607 Bucco, Anthony R. SMV Designates May of each year "Military Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Identical Bill Number: A578 Page 43, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1608 Bucco, Anthony R. SCM Revises licensing requirements and procedures under the "Massage and Bodywork Therapist Licensing Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1609 Bucco, Anthony R. SCM Modernizes business filing statutes to include entity conversion and domestication. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCM

S1610 Bucco, Anthony R. SHH Requires certain health care facilities and operators of certain transient dwellings to maintain agreements for bedbug eradication services. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

S1611 Bucco, Anthony R. SCU The "New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1612 Bucco, Anthony R. SCU Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

S1613 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires State to offer surplus State police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1614 Van Drew, Jeff STR Prohibits law enforcement agency from conducting certain checkpoints and inspections limited only to motorcycles. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1615 Van Drew, Jeff STR Provides for special Bronze Star license plates. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

S1616 Van Drew, Jeff STR Establishes designated driver motor vehicle license plates. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR Page 44, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status S1617 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Requires inmates with sufficient means to pay their incarceration costs. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1618 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Extends Class Two special law enforcement training for time deployed. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

S1619 Van Drew, Jeff SBA Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of services performed to certain prewritten computer software delivered electronically. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SBA Identical Bill Number: A2008

S1620 Van Drew, Jeff SLP Authorizes municipalities to contract with appropriately trained municipal firefighters to provide paramedic services. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLP

SCR46 Gill, Nia H. /Vitale, Joseph F. AFI Reconstitutes the "Joint Legislative Task Force on Health Insurance Exchange Implementation." History: 01/16/2014 INT 1RS SWR 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (21-16) 02/27/2014 R/A REF AFI Identical Bill Number: ACR111

SCR63 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit diversion of dedicated State revenue and suspend dedicated revenue collections if not appropriated for dedicated purpose during State fiscal year. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR64 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to grant to active military personnel who are deployed $250 property tax deduction. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: ACR106

SCR65 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Page 45, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SCR66 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to grant total property tax exemption to honorably discharged permanently and totally disabled peacetime veterans. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SCR67 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide additional $250 veterans' property tax deduction. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SCR68 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Proposes constitutional amendment to require two-thirds majority vote by Legislature for bills proposing a new or increased State tax, fee, surcharge or civil penalty. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR69 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Memorializes New Jersey congressional delegation to support the "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act 2013." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

SCR70 Barnes, Peter J. SHH Proposes Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH Identical Bill Number: ACR76

SCR71 Barnes, Peter J. SSG Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for elected Attorney General. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR72 Barnes, Peter J. SED Accepts and modifies various recommendations included in Educational Adequacy Report. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Identical Bill Number: ACR118

SCR73 Rice, Ronald L. /Cunningham, Sandra B. +2 SJU Urges Congress to pass legislation admitting District of Columbia as 51st state. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Identical Bill Number: ACR126

SCR74 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Urges U.S. Congress and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider and incorporate coastal lake restoration projects as part of Hurricane Sandy recovery. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN Identical Bill Number: ACR29 Page 46, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SCR75 Beach, James SSG Proposes constitutional amendment permitting individuals who will be 18 by general election to register and vote in primary election. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR76 Greenstein, Linda R. SSG Requires members of the Legislature to serve full time. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR77 Turner, Shirley K. SBA Amends State Constitution to provide 10.75% marginal personal income tax rate on annual taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 and dedicates amount equal to the revenue derived from tax rate to direct real property tax relief. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SBA

SCR78 Turner, Shirley K. SSG Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for suspension and temporary replacement of indicted elected official with vacancy in office declared upon conviction. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SCR79 Codey, Richard J. SCU Memorializes Congress and the President to authorize and encourage lenders to permit homeowners to remain in their homes as renters during and after foreclosure. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SCR80 Weinberg, Loretta SJU Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing statute transferring probation functions from Judiciary to State Parole Board. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU

SCR81 Allen, Diane B. SCU Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to veterans who did not serve during time of war or other emergency. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SCR82 Allen, Diane B. SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to incrementally increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $500 per year. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU Identical Bill Number: ACR102 Page 47, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SCR83 Allen, Diane B. SCU Proposes constitutional amendment to allow Council on Local Mandates to examine existing statutes, rules and regulations for unfunded mandates and make recommendations to Legislature. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SCR84 Smith, Bob /Bateman, Christopher SEN Amends Constitution to dedicate 6% of Corporation Business Tax revenues from FY2016 to FY2045 for open space, farmland, and historic preservation; ends dedication of 4% of Corporation Business Tax revenues for environmental programs; dedicates natural resource damages and environmental fine revenue to underground storage tank programs and State-funded hazardous discharge cleanups. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

SJR14 Sca (1R) Pennacchio, Joseph /Doherty, Michael J. ATR Creates "Passenger Rail System Study Commission." History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF STR 01/27/2014 REP/SCA 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (36-0) 02/27/2014 R/A REF ATR

SJR32 Singer, Robert W. SHH Permanently designates third Thursday in November as "Children's Grief Awareness Day" in New Jersey. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

SJR33 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Declares October of every year "Agent Orange Awareness Month"; encourages increased awareness about potential negative health effects of exposure on Vietnam veterans. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

SJR34 Rice, Ronald L. /Codey, Richard J. SSG Establishes "Casino Gaming Study Commission" to evaluate impact of enacted casino gaming regulatory reforms and explore future prospects for casino gaming in Bergen County. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: AJR15

SJR35 Van Drew, Jeff SHH Designates October of each year as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month" in New Jersey. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

SJR36 Pennacchio, Joseph /Lesniak, Raymond J. +1 SLA Urges Governor and Legislature of New York to enact legislation requiring Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor to accept applications for inclusion of new employees to longshoremen's register. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SLA Identical Bill Number: AJR61 Page 48, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SJR37 Allen, Diane B. SJU Establishes a commission to study alimony law. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SJU Identical Bill Number: AJR32

SJR38 Bucco, Anthony R. SSG Designates The Growing Stage Children's Theatre of New Jersey as New Jersey State children's theatre. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: AJR43

SR16 Turner, Shirley K. /Gordon, Robert M. FILE Urges Congress and President of United States to enact "National Nurse Act of 2013." History: 01/14/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH 01/27/2014 REP 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (Voice)

SR34 Van Drew, Jeff SMV Honors United States Merchant Marine service. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

SR35 Rice, Ronald L. SSG Urges United States Supreme Court to uphold provisions of Section 5 of Voting Rights Act. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG Identical Bill Number: AR39

SR36 Van Drew, Jeff SEN Urges federal action to eliminate foreign illegal fishing. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

SR37 Van Drew, Jeff SED Honors series of children's books by designating fictional characters as "Official Junior Ambassadors" and encourages schools to incorporate series into curricula. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED

SR38 Barnes, Peter J. SED Urges school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to be better educated about potential health impacts of heavy backpacks and take proactive measures to avoid injury. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SED Page 49, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SR39 Greenstein, Linda R. SEN Urges State and businesses to facilitate and encourage recycling of plastic products. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SEN

SR40 Greenstein, Linda R. SHI Urges New Jersey colleges and universities to sign climate change initiative. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHI

SR41 Van Drew, Jeff SCU Memorializes Congress and the President of the United States to increase subsidies for federal flood insurance. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SCU

SR42 Codey, Richard J. SHH Memorializes Congress and President to enact "Coordination of Pro Bono Medically Recommended Dental Care Act." History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

SR43 Kyrillos, Joseph M. STR Urges Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Maritime Administrator to issue waiver of Jones Act for certain states of emergency. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF STR

SR44 Van Drew, Jeff SSG Urges State and local government entities to purchase locally made NJ products. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SSG

SR45 Weinberg, Loretta SMV Honors Korean veterans of Vietnam War. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV

SR46 Weinberg, Loretta SHH Urges Congress to enact International Violence Against Women Act. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SHH

SR47 Allen, Diane B. SMV Urges Congress end policy of denial of full military insurance benefits to certain surviving spouses of deceased members of military; supports H.R.32. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS REF SMV Page 50, February 27, 2014

Bill Number Sponsors Current Status SR48 Ruiz, M. Teresa /Rice, Ronald L. FILE Expresses sentiment of the Senate that application for an equivalency to seniority regulations by State District Superintendent of Newark School District is an attempt to usurp authority of the Legislature. History: 02/27/2014 INT 1RS SWR 2RS 02/27/2014 PS (21-16) Identical Bill Number: AR91