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Bill:

A103

Sponsors:

Handlin (R13)

Summary:

Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts.

Related:

2010:A521; 2010:S599; 2008:A388; 2008:S590; 2006:A691; 2004:A2493

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A104

Sponsors:

Handlin (R13)

Summary:

Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to members of Legislature.

Related:

2010:A522; 2010:S1911; 2008:A389; 2008:S1676; 2006:A692; 2006:S725; 2004:A2494; 2004:S1526

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A106

Sponsors:

Handlin (R13) +1

Summary:

Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.

Related:

2010:A527; 2008:A394; 2008:S574; 2006:A1488; 2004:A3442

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A124

Sponsors:

Handlin (R13) +1

Summary:

Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.

Related:

2012:A1494; 2010:A550; 2010:A1387; 2008:A421; 2008:A1288; 2006:A2626; 2006:A2895; 2004:A3936

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A149

Sponsors:

Peterson (R23)

Summary:

Directs State public issuer of obligations to use competitive bidding process when investing proceeds from such obligations.

Related:

2010:A612; 2008:S891; 2006:S974; 2004:S1359; 2002:S763; 2000:A1717; 1998:A1190; 1996:A1111; 1996:S578; 1994:A878; 1994:S545; 1992:A2719; 1992:S2124

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A193

Sponsors:

DeAngelo (D14) +1

Summary:

Revises the definition of "public works projects" related to project labor agreements to include bridges.

Related:

2012:S972; 2010:A2049; 2010:S2532; 2008:A4290

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A220

Sponsors:

DeAngelo (D14)

Summary:

Provides explicit authorization for the Schools Development Authority to use the design/build/operate/maintain procurement model for school facilities projects.

Related:

2010:A4316; 2010:S3092

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A253

Sponsors:

Schroeder (R39)

Summary:

Requires notification of municipalities by public utilities under certain circumstances.

Related:

2010:A1680; 2008:A474; 2006:A1109; 2004:A1149; 2002:A928; 2000:A2018; 1998:A525; 1996:A103; 1994:A1096; 1992:A1653

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A413

Sponsors:

McGuckin (R10)

Summary:

Restores fiscal integrity and enhances funding to Transportation Trust Fund.

Related:

2010:S645; 2008:A1014; 2008:S355; 2006:A1955; 2006:S186; 2006:S614; 2004:A3414; 2004:S2362; 2004:S2378

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Support


Bill:

A423

Sponsors:

McGuckin (R10)

Summary:

Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts.

Related:

2012:S220; 2010:S1237; 2010:S2083; 2008:A1181; 2008:S1314; 2008:S1724; 2006:A2439; 2006:S1483; 2006:S1706; 2004:A1908; 2004:S288; 2004:S2543; 2002:A877; 2002:A1332; 2002:A1714; 2002:S591; 2002:S1537; 2000:A1295; 2000:A2231; 2000:S1126; 1998:A183; 1998:A744; 1998:S724; 1998:S902; 1996:A986; 1996:A2816; 1996:S110; 1994:A2774; 1994:S112; 1992:A1220; 1992:S1779

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A513

Sponsors:

DiMaio (R23)

Summary:

Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

Related:

2012:S272; 2010:A736; 2010:S78; 2008:A610; 2008:S2611; 2006:A3696; 2006:S768; 2004:S995; 2002:S1100; 2000:A794; 2000:S2497; 1998:A692; 1996:A535; 1996:S316; 1994:A2156; 1994:S1484

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Support


Bill:

A530

Sponsors:

DiMaio (R23)

Summary:

Repeals law permitting project labor agreements.

Related:

2010:A764; 2008:A3430

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A563

Sponsors:

Wagner (D38)

Summary:

Requires multiple dwelling owner advised of structural safety issues discovered during private inspection to advise DCA; requires DCA to schedule emergency inspection of that multiple dwelling within 24 hours.

Related:

2012:S244; 2010:A3396; 2010:S2271

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A610

Sponsors:

Gove (R9); Rumpf (R9)

Summary:

Establishes municipal authority to supervise, discipline and terminate employment of construction code officials.

Related:

2010:A327; 2008:A1695; 2006:A670; 2006:S149; 2004:A2961; 2004:S1642

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A613

Sponsors:

Gove (R9); Rumpf (R9); Milam (D1)

Summary:

Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Related:

2010:A331; 2010:S864; 2008:A1699; 2008:S1661; 2006:A2280; 2006:S1154; 2004:A4251; 2004:S2689

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A677

Sponsors:

O'Donnell (D31)

Summary:

Directs NJTA to dedicate toll increase revenue no longer required for payment of Access to the Region's Core Tunnel project to Transportation Trust Fund Account.

Related:

2010:A3804

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A729

Sponsors:

Ramos (D33)

Summary:

Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.

Related:

2010:A4245; 2010:S1402; 2008:S1805

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A998

Sponsors:

Vainieri Huttle (D37) +1

Summary:

Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.

Related:

2012:S968; 2010:A3407; 2010:S2323

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1020

Sponsors:

Mainor (D31); Coutinho (D29); Lampitt (D6); Wilson (D5) +1

Summary:

Establishes "Study Commission on E-Licensing."

Related:

2010:A4102

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1023

Sponsors:

Mainor (D31)

Summary:

Concerns prompt payment of construction contracts.

Related:

2010:A4387; 2010:S3145

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1042

Sponsors:

Bucco (R25); DiMaio (R23)

Summary:

Exempts contracting units who use cooperative purchasing agreements or cooperative pricing systems from price adjustments in local public contracts for asphalt cement and fuel.

Related:

2010:A2996

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1063

Sponsors:

DeCroce (R26) +5

Summary:

Provides that certain permits and approvals for critical infrastructure projects must be acted upon within 45 days.

Related:

2010:A2540; 2008:A3350

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1138

Sponsors:

Fuentes (D5); Wilson (D5); Tucker (D28)

Summary:

Exempts individuals with certain types of military service from certain fees and continuing education or professional competency requirements.

Related:

2010:A4400

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1181

Sponsors:

Stender (D22); Prieto (D32)

Summary:

Concerns contents of zoning ordinances.

Related:

2010:A1228; 2008:A1305; 2006:A983; 2004:A2338

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1199

Sponsors:

Stender (D22)

Summary:

Requires DEP to conduct study concerning single-use paper bags and plastic bags.

Related:

2010:A1254; 2008:A2730

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1206

Sponsors:

Stender (D22)

Summary:

Clarifies ability of certain contracting units to specify use of inherently safer technologies for contracts involving extraordinarily hazardous substances.

Related:

2010:A2838; 2010:S2033

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1207

Sponsors:

Stender (D22); Giblin (D34)

Summary:

Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads.

Related:

2010:A2839

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1276

Sponsors:

Coughlin (D19); Diegnan (D18)

Summary:

Authorizes municipality to provide for imposition and collection of special assessment to secure developer's recovery of cost of certain improvements in connection with redevelopment project.

Related:

2010:A3817

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1289

Sponsors:

Jasey (D27); McKeon (D27) +2

Summary:

Requires plans, specifications, and bid proposal documents for certain local public contracts to address soil contamination.

Related:

2010:A3633; 2010:S3007

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1332

Sponsors:

Greenwald (D6); Singleton (D7)

Summary:

Establishes procedures for awarding of design-build contracts.

Related:

2010:A3945

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1338

Sponsors:

Greenwald (D6); DeCroce (R26); Green (D22); Milam (D1); Moriarty (D4) +17

Summary:

Extends expiration date of certain permits pursuant to the "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

Related:

2012:S743; 2010:A4422; 2010:S3165

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1420

Sponsors:

Watson Coleman (D15); Egan (D17) +1

Summary:

Concerns access to wage records in connection with projects subject to prevailing wage requirements.

Related:

2010:A1740; 2010:S1254; 2008:A2074; 2008:S1085; 2006:S2839

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1432

Sponsors:

Watson Coleman (D15) +1

Summary:

Mandates professional engineers to complete continuing professional competency requirements during each biennial licensure period.

Related:

2010:A1754; 2008:A3835; 2008:S2853

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Support

Priority:

FLAG

 


Bill:

A1442

Sponsors:

Gusciora (D15) +10

Summary:

Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.

Related:

2010:A1055; 2008:A790; 2008:S863; 2006:A895; 2006:S972; 2004:A780; 2004:S623; 2002:A594; 2002:S556; 2000:A1712; 1998:A494

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Support


Bill:

A1444

Sponsors:

Gusciora (D15); Chiusano (R24) +3

Summary:

Eliminates award of attorneys' fees, filing fees and costs of suit for technical violation of the consumer fraud act.

Related:

2010:A1064; 2010:S1790; 2008:A811; 2008:S2254; 2006:A2216; 2004:A2598

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1454

Sponsors:

Gusciora (D15)

Summary:

Authorizes adoption of timed-growth ordinances by municipalities.

Related:

2010:A1908; 2010:S1755; 2008:A796; 2008:S1506; 2006:A912; 2006:S738; 2004:A2125; 2004:S351; 2002:A296; 2002:S435; 2000:A3269; 2000:S496; 1998:S550

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1494

Sponsors:

Carroll (R25)

Summary:

Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.

Related:

2012:A124; 2010:A550; 2010:A1387; 2008:A421; 2008:A1288; 2006:A2626; 2006:A2895; 2004:A3936

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1495

Sponsors:

Carroll (R25)

Summary:

Limits compensation and contracts of State and local government officers and employees.

Related:

2010:A1388; 2008:A1289; 2006:A2896

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1514

Sponsors:

Burzichelli (D3)

Summary:

Makes various technical and procedural amendments to the "Municipal Land Use Law."

Related:

2010:A1697; 2010:S1585; 2008:A1510; 2008:S2882

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1517

Sponsors:

Burzichelli (D3); Riley (D3)

Summary:

Provides useful life of three years for certain permitted maintenance projects with Transportation Trust Fund monies.

Related:

2010:A1714; 2010:S2203; 2008:A3918; 2008:S2755

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1519

Sponsors:

Burzichelli (D3); Prieto (D32)

Summary:

Provides for licensure of elevator, escalator, and moving sidewalk contractors by State board.

Related:

2012:S612; 2010:A1719; 2010:S775; 2008:A4242; 2008:S3102

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1545

Sponsors:

Burzichelli (D3); Rumana (R40) +1

Summary:

Revises law concerning certain professional and occupational licenses.

Related:

2010:A4384; 2010:S3141

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1561

Sponsors:

Wisniewski (D19); Chivukula (D17) +1

Summary:

Establishes design-build delivery system for New Jersey Turnpike Authority projects.

Related:

2010:A1475; 2008:A4284

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1568

Sponsors:

Wisniewski (D19)

Summary:

Allows State agency to pay subcontractor directly for work performed in certain situations.

Related:

2010:A3276

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1569

Sponsors:

Wisniewski (D19); Chivukula (D17) +2

Summary:

Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Related:

2010:A3277; 2010:S3135

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1576

Sponsors:

Wisniewski (D19)

Summary:

Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.

Related:

2010:A3976; 2010:S965; 2008:A1647; 2008:S1227; 2006:A853; 2006:S183; 2004:A574; 2004:S2048; 2004:S2121; 2002:A1385; 2000:A1530; 1998:A1231; 1996:A1944

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Oppose


Bill:

A1587

Sponsors:

Benson (D14); Riley (D3); Wagner (D38)

Summary:

Creates the "Mold Safe Housing Act."

Related:

2010:A3772; 2010:S2632

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1588

Sponsors:

Benson (D14); Riley (D3); Wagner (D38)

Summary:

Requires DCA to establish standards concerning mold hazards in residential building interiors, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.

Related:

2010:A3773; 2010:S2633

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1620

Sponsors:

Bramnick (R21); Casagrande (R11)

Summary:

Designated "New Jersey Economic Development Promotion Act"; streamlines and reorganizes State economic development statutes in order to promote administrative efficiency.

Related:

2012:S633; 2010:A2522; 2010:S543

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1633

Sponsors:

Coutinho (D29)

Summary:

Increases motor fuels tax eight cents per year for three years with later CPI adjustment and requires all motor fuels taxes to be credited to Transportation Trust Fund.

Related:

2010:A2718

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1642

Sponsors:

Coutinho (D29)

Summary:

Designated the Equitable Disclosure Act of 2010, modifies provisions of MLUL concerning objectors to applications for development.

Related:

2010:A3279

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1702

Sponsors:

Russo (R40) +3

Summary:

Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.

Related:

2010:A276; 2008:A1141; 2006:A1474; 2004:A1657; 2004:S1405; 2002:A427; 2002:A3305; 2002:S978; 2000:A4005; 2000:S2536

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1703

Sponsors:

Russo (R40) +7

Summary:

Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.

Related:

2012:S624; 2010:A277; 2010:S525; 2008:A1142; 2008:S287; 2006:A1476; 2006:S737; 2004:A1660; 2004:S119; 2002:A3482; 2002:S2392

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1705

Sponsors:

Russo (R40)

Summary:

Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt regulations limiting political contributions by contractors.

Related:

2010:A279; 2008:A1144; 2006:A1485; 2004:A3068; 2004:S1732

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1706

Sponsors:

Russo (R40)

Summary:

Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.

Related:

2010:A280; 2008:A1145; 2006:A1486; 2004:A3069; 2004:S1792

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1707

Sponsors:

Russo (R40)

Summary:

Provides local governments may limit political contributions by business entities performing or seeking to perform public contracts; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.

Related:

2010:A281; 2008:A1146; 2006:A1487; 2004:A3070; 2004:S1786

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1738

Sponsors:

Prieto (D32); Moriarty (D4)

Summary:

Creates Construction Trades Licensing Board for licensing and regulation of several construction professions; creates new division for homeowner protection in Department of Law and Public Safety.

Related:

2010:A1423; 2008:A1355; 2006:A3397

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1745

Sponsors:

Prieto (D32)

Summary:

Permits landscape irrigation contractors to install backflow prevention devices under certain circumstances.

Related:

2010:A1437; 2010:S478; 2008:A3509; 2008:S1909

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1751

Sponsors:

Prieto (D32); Coughlin (D19)

Summary:

"Geologist Licensing Act."

Related:

2010:A2395

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1770

Sponsors:

Rudder (R8)

Summary:

Prohibits implementation of formula-based rates for sewerage authorities and electric, gas and water public utilities.

Related:

2010:A1188; 2010:S2032; 2008:A4156

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1780

Sponsors:

Rudder (R8)

Summary:

Provides for use of alternative dispute resolution to settle disagreements between State agencies concerning public works projects.

Related:

2010:A1210; 2008:A3866

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1794

Sponsors:

Rudder (R8)

Summary:

Requires use of pervious concrete by State agencies under certain circumstances.

Related:

2010:A4025; 2010:S2772

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1820

Sponsors:

Conaway (D7)

Summary:

Enhances pay-to-play provisions applicable to county bridge commission contractors.

Related:

2010:A3097

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1843

Sponsors:

Diegnan (D18); Burzichelli (D3) +5

Summary:

"Group Home Fire Safety Act."

Related:

2010:A394; 2010:S957; 2008:A363; 2008:S1372; 2006:A2826; 2006:S2200

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1851

Sponsors:

Diegnan (D18); Bramnick (R21) +1

Summary:

Refines certain review and approval responsibilities under the "Municipal Land Use Law" and the "map filing law."

Related:

2010:A408; 2008:A3361

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

A1893

Sponsors:

Milam (D1); Albano (D1)

Summary:

Requires State Treasurer, in consultation with State Comptroller, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning best practices for awarding independent State authority contracts.

Related:

2010:A3545; 2010:S1884

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1912

Sponsors:

Rumana (R40)

Summary:

Requires State to use pervious concrete whenever appropriate.

Related:

2010:A2796

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1919

Sponsors:

Rumana (R40)

Summary:

Requires counties to fix curbs and surrounding areas when damaged during county road projects.

Related:

2012:S712; 2010:A3522; 2010:S2450

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1978

Sponsors:

McKeon (D27); Barnes, III (D18) +1

Summary:

"Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."

Related:

2012:S820; 2010:A2577; 2010:S1815; 2008:S2145

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

A1980

Sponsors:

McKeon (D27); Barnes, III (D18) +1

Summary:

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.

Related:

2012:S821; 2010:A2606; 2010:S1856

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

ACR36

Sponsors:

Barnes, III (D18); Spencer (D29); Quijano (D20); Oliver (D34) +12

Summary:

Amends Constitution to set minimum standards and procedures regarding certain contracts to privatize public services.

Related:

2010:ACR150; 2010:SCR131

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

ACR56

Sponsors:

Bucco (R25)

Summary:

Amends the State Constitution to dedicate certain motor vehicle fee and surcharge revenues collected by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the cost of funding the State transportation system.

Related:

2010:ACR29; 2008:ACR64; 2006:ACR152; 2004:ACR133; 2002:ACR191

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S78

Sponsors:

Bateman (R16); Turner (D15)

Summary:

Requires design of new public schools to incorporate green building practices.

Related:

2010:A1076; 2010:S239; 2008:A2034; 2008:S1250; 2006:A4529

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S98

Sponsors:

Cardinale (R39); Gordon (D38) +1

Summary:

Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

Related:

2010:A4292; 2010:S54; 2008:S200

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S120

Sponsors:

Rice (D28); Madden (D4)

Summary:

Strengthens State construction code.

Related:

2010:S1478; 2008:A4166; 2008:S1449; 2006:A3924; 2006:S1826

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S130

Sponsors:

Rice (D28)

Summary:

Reestablishes and revises public contract set-aside program.

Related:

2010:A2824; 2010:S1684; 2008:A1631; 2008:S1287; 2006:A3597; 2006:S2441

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S220

Sponsors:

Holzapfel (R10)

Summary:

Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts.

Related:

2012:A423; 2010:S1237; 2010:S2083; 2008:A1181; 2008:S1314; 2008:S1724; 2006:A2439; 2006:S1483; 2006:S1706; 2004:A1908; 2004:S288; 2004:S2543; 2002:A877; 2002:A1332; 2002:A1714; 2002:S591; 2002:S1537; 2000:A1295; 2000:A2231; 2000:S1126; 1998:A183; 1998:A744; 1998:S724; 1998:S902; 1996:A986; 1996:A2816; 1996:S110; 1994:A2774; 1994:S112; 1992:A1220; 1992:S1779

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S244

Sponsors:

Gordon (D38)

Summary:

Requires owner of building advised of structural safety concern during private inspection to notify municipal code official and DCA; provides for emergency inspection.

Related:

2012:A563; 2010:A3396; 2010:S2271

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S252

Sponsors:

Gordon (D38)

Summary:

Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in the awarding of State contracts.

Related:

2010:S3031

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S272

Sponsors:

Doherty (R23)

Summary:

Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

Related:

2012:A513; 2010:A736; 2010:S78; 2008:A610; 2008:S2611; 2006:A3696; 2006:S768; 2004:S995; 2002:S1100; 2000:A794; 2000:S2497; 1998:A692; 1996:A535; 1996:S316; 1994:A2156; 1994:S1484

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Support


Bill:

S318

Sponsors:

Whelan (D2); Oroho (R24)

Summary:

Provides that subcontractors who furnish non-specialty trade work shall not be named in local public bid documents.

Related:

2010:A2769; 2010:S2552

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S332

Sponsors:

Greenstein (D14)

Summary:

Authorizes a board of education to reject the lowest bid for a school transportation contract based on the school bus safety inspection record of the bidder.

Related:

2010:A666; 2010:S2505; 2008:A1537; 2006:A1820; 2006:S990; 2004:A2036; 2004:S1338

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S339

Sponsors:

Greenstein (D14)

Summary:

Revises certain procedures for municipal redevelopment programs; prohibits certain campaign contributions by redevelopers.

Related:

2010:A924; 2010:S2547; 2008:A106; 2006:A3438

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S451

Sponsors:

Turner (D15)

Summary:

Requires public institutions of higher education to advertise for bids prior to awarding contracts for professional services.

Related:

2010:S1310; 2008:S486; 2006:S757; 2004:S2590

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Higher Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S500

Sponsors:

Bucco (R25)

Summary:

Requires municipalities that receive State aid to certify that all municipal buildings adhere to fire codes.

Related:

2010:S1229; 2008:S1211; 2006:S932; 2004:S1868

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S574

Sponsors:

Madden (D4)

Summary:

Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

Related:

2010:S1266; 2008:S666; 2006:S783

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S612

Sponsors:

Sweeney (D3)

Summary:

Provides for licensure of elevator, escalator, and moving sidewalk contractors by State board.

Related:

2012:A1519; 2010:A1719; 2010:S775; 2008:A4242; 2008:S3102

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S624

Sponsors:

Kean (R21) +2

Summary:

Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.

Related:

2012:A1703; 2010:A277; 2010:S525; 2008:A1142; 2008:S287; 2006:A1476; 2006:S737; 2004:A1660; 2004:S119; 2002:A3482; 2002:S2392

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S633

Sponsors:

Kean (R21) +2

Summary:

Designated "New Jersey Economic Development Promotion Act"; streamlines and reorganizes State economic development statutes in order to promote administrative efficiency.

Related:

2012:A1620; 2010:A2522; 2010:S543

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S659

Sponsors:

Stack (D33); Norcross (D5) +1

Summary:

Permits use of excess municipal construction code fee collections for property tax relief.

Related:

2010:S286; 2008:S2958

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S696

Sponsors:

Addiego (R8)

Summary:

Establishes crime of initiating a false "Amber Alert."

Related:

2010:A1216; 2010:S1615; 2008:A4085; 2008:S2945

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Position:

Support

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S712

Sponsors:

O'Toole (R40)

Summary:

Requires counties to fix curbs and surrounding areas when damaged during county road projects.

Related:

2012:A1919; 2010:A3522; 2010:S2450

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S743

Sponsors:

Sarlo (D36); Oroho (R24)

Summary:

Extends expiration date of certain permits pursuant to the "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

Related:

2012:A1338; 2010:A4422; 2010:S3165

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S751

Sponsors:

Scutari (D22)

Summary:

Revises filing requirements for minor subdivisions.

Related:

2010:A1414; 2010:S196; 2008:A1340; 2008:S2975; 2006:A1010; 2004:A2772; 2004:S1729

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S820

Sponsors:

Smith, B (D17) +1

Summary:

"Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."

Related:

2012:A1978; 2010:A2577; 2010:S1815; 2008:S2145

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor


Bill:

S821

Sponsors:

Smith, B (D17) +1

Summary:

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.

Related:

2012:A1980; 2010:A2606; 2010:S1856

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG


Bill:

S831

Sponsors:

Smith, B (D17); Scutari (D22)

Summary:

Establishes notification requirements for combined sewer overflows.

Related:

2010:A4380; 2010:S3119

History:

01/10/2012 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Position:

Monitor



 

Updated: 1/13/12