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Government Relations
| Bill: |
A106 |
| Sponsors: |
Vainieri Huttle (D37); Greenstein (D14) |
| Summary: |
Revises certain procedures for municipal redevelopment programs; prohibits certain campaign contributions by redevelopers. |
| Related: |
2006:A3438 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A110 |
| Sponsors: |
Vainieri Huttle (D37); Johnson (D37) +1 |
| Summary: |
"State Authorities Reform Act." |
| Related: |
2008:S97; 2006:A3644; 2006:S2263 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A119 |
| Sponsors: |
Vainieri Huttle (D37); Johnson (D37) |
| Summary: |
Curbs contributions by certain public contractors and certain developers; curbs contributions by county and municipal political party committees. |
| Related: |
2008:S1024; 2006:A4164; 2006:S214; 2004:S1576 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A135 |
| Sponsors: |
Ramos (D33) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes assessment maintenance and abatement program for vacant property in certain municipalities. |
| Related: |
2006:A1262; 2004:A2176; 2004:S1433 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A148 |
| Sponsors: |
Merkt (R25) +8 |
| Summary: |
Prohibits certain contributions by certain entities and individuals doing business with counties or municipalities; limits amount of contribution by principals and officers of such entities. |
| Related: |
2006:A101; 2004:A123; 2002:A3189; 2002:S2242 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A314 |
| Sponsors: |
Quigley (D32); Prieto (D32) +4 |
| Summary: |
Provides gross income tax deduction for health care plan costs. |
| Related: |
2006:A1367; 2004:A1181; 2004:S2165; 2002:A1118; 2000:A599; 1998:A1041; 1996:A355; 1994:A3165 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A320 |
| Sponsors: |
Quigley (D32) +1 |
| Summary: |
Establishes disaster needs and volunteer resources database program. |
| Related: |
2006:A1376; 2004:A1198; 2004:S1278; 2002:A2834; 2002:S1485 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A357 Aca (1R) |
| Sponsors: |
Diegnan (D18); Munoz (R21); Lampitt (D6) +2 |
| Summary: |
Requires municipality to post sign on property subject of development application. |
| Related: |
2008:S1298; 2006:A2486; 2006:S1540; 2004:A4312 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.
01/24/2008 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/07/2008 – Passed in Assembly 73-2-0.
02/14/2008 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A363 |
| Sponsors: |
Diegnan (D18); Scalera (D36); Burzichelli (D3); Cohen (D20) +8 |
| Summary: |
"Group Home Fire Safety Act." |
| Related: |
2008:S1372; 2006:A2826; 2006:S2200 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A388 |
| Sponsors: |
Handlin (R13) |
| Summary: |
Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts. |
| Related: |
2008:S590; 2006:A691; 2004:A2493 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A389 |
| Sponsors: |
Handlin (R13) |
| Summary: |
Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to members of Legislature. |
| Related: |
2006:A692; 2006:S725; 2004:A2494; 2004:S1526 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A394 |
| 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: |
2008:S574; 2006:A1488; 2004:A3442 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A474 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39) |
| Summary: |
Requires notification of municipalities by public utilities under certain circumstances. |
| Related: |
2006:A1109; 2004:A1149; 2002:A928; 2000:A2018; 1998:A525; 1996:A103; 1994:A1096; 1992:A1653 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A488 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39) |
| Summary: |
Establishes registration program for persons who engage in the inspection and cleanup of hazardous contaminants found in former industrial buildings. |
| Related: |
2006:A1128; 2004:A1170; 2002:A1802; 2000:A103; 1998:A550; 1996:A3282 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Oppose |
| Bill: |
A495 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39) +3 |
| Summary: |
Repeals law expediting certain State permits. |
| Related: |
2008:S404; 2006:A2240; 2006:S711; 2004:A3650; 2004:S2157 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A499 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39); McKeon (D27) |
| Summary: |
Requires engineering firm conducting remediation project using moneys from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund to be properly qualified by training and experience. |
| Related: |
2006:A4115 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A503 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39); Vandervalk (R39); Karrow (R23) |
| Summary: |
Changes maximum stream length and width restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities. |
| Related: |
2006:A4589; 2006:S2826 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A517 |
| Sponsors: |
Vas (D19); Cruz-Perez (D5) +1 |
| Summary: |
Clarifies that advertisements by persons licensed to practice medicine and surgery are subject to the Consumer Fraud Act. |
| Related: |
2008:S118; 2006:A780; 2006:S86; 2004:A2088; 2004:S1972 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs. |
| Position: |
Amend |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A610 |
| Sponsors: |
Karrow (R23) |
| Summary: |
Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions. |
| Related: |
2006:A3696; 2006:S768; 2004:S995; 2002:S1100; 2000:A794; 2000:S2497; 1998:A692; 1996:A535; 1996:S316; 1994:A2156; 1994:S1484 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Bill: |
A665 |
| Sponsors: |
Doherty (R23); Karrow (R23) +5 |
| Summary: |
Revises Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act; repeals law expediting certain State permits. |
| Related: |
2006:A2915 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A736 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenwald (D6); Vas (D19) +1 |
| Summary: |
Abolishes Landscape Architect Examination and Evaluation Committee; transfers powers to New Jersey State Board of Architects. |
| Related: |
2006:A3855; 2006:S2797 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A789 Aca (1R) |
| Sponsors: |
Conners (D7); Cruz-Perez (D5); Lampitt (D6) +2 |
| Summary: |
Delays expiration date of certain professional and occupational licenses and registrations for individuals with certain types of military services. |
| Related: |
2008:S1279; 2006:A4382 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
01/28/2008 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
02/07/2008 – Passed in Assembly 76-0-0.
02/14/2008 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A790 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15); Handlin (R13) +12 |
| Summary: |
Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities. |
| Related: |
2008:S863; 2006:A895; 2006:S972; 2004:A780; 2004:S623; 2002:A594; 2002:S556; 2000:A1712; 1998:A494 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Bill: |
A795 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15); Fisher (D3) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires DEP Commissioner to establish list of environmentally responsible companies and recognition program for certain exemplary companies; requires companies on list be given preference whenever possible in the awarding of State contracts. |
| Related: |
2006:A910; 2004:A805; 2002:A3476 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Oppose |
| Bill: |
A796 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15); Watson Coleman (D15) +10 |
| Summary: |
Authorizes adoption of timed-growth ordinances by municipalities. |
| Related: |
2008:S1506; 2006:A912; 2006:S738; 2004:A2125; 2004:S351; 2002:A296; 2002:S435; 2000:A3269; 2000:S496; 1998:S550 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A811 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15) +3 |
| Summary: |
Eliminates award of attorneys' fees, filing fees and costs of suit for technical violation of the consumer fraud act. |
| Related: |
2006:A2216; 2004:A2598 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A846 |
| Sponsors: |
Chivukula (D17); Vas (D19) |
| Summary: |
Provides for development of uniform fee schedule for registration and certification of businesses seeking to perform State contracts; provides for collaboration to streamline procurement application process. |
| Related: |
2006:A4301 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A847 |
| Sponsors: |
Chivukula (D17) |
| Summary: |
Provides for development of universal public procurement application for use by public entities at all levels of government; provides for collaboration to streamline procurement application process. |
| Related: |
2006:A4302 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A924 |
| Sponsors: |
Scalera (D36) |
| Summary: |
Provides certified municipal fire inspectors and fire officials having more than four consecutive years service with tenure in office. |
| Related: |
2008:A925; 2008:S1210; 2006:A604; 2006:A2204; 2006:A2363; 2006:S233; 2004:A1223; 2004:A2316; 2004:S1066; 2002:A1047; 2002:A3438; 2002:S1573; 2000:A3198; 2000:A3623 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A925 |
| Sponsors: |
Scalera (D36); Vas (D19) |
| Summary: |
Grants tenure or permanent status to certified fire officials and inspectors under certain conditions. |
| Related: |
2008:A924; 2008:S1210; 2006:A604; 2006:A2204; 2006:A2363; 2006:S233; 2004:A1223; 2004:A2316; 2004:S1066; 2002:A1047; 2002:A3438; 2002:S1573; 2000:A3198; 2000:A3623 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A927 |
| Sponsors: |
Scalera (D36); Schaer (D36); Johnson (D37); Wisniewski (D19); Vas (D19) +2 |
| Summary: |
Requires weekly reporting of construction and building permit approvals to municipal tax assessor. |
| Related: |
2006:A3782 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.
02/25/2008 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/13/2008 – Passed in Assembly 58-19-1.
03/17/2008 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A928 |
| Sponsors: |
Scalera (D36); Egan (D17) |
| Summary: |
Provides that applicant for business permit as electrical contractor must meet certain requirements. |
| Related: |
2006:A4127 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1006 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires DEP to develop and maintain an integrated computer system. |
| Related: |
2006:A1935; 2004:A1452; 2002:A369; 2000:A1686; 1998:A82; 1996:A3207 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1009 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19); Johnson (D37) +5 |
| Summary: |
Allows State or State authority to terminate construction contract upon transfer of contractor's ownership or control; requires advance approval of subcontractor changes. |
| Related: |
2006:A1941; 2004:A1470; 2002:A2967 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1014 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19); Biondi (R16); Stender (D22); Voss (D38) |
| Summary: |
"Transportation Trust Fund Renewal and Reform Act of 2005." |
| Related: |
2008:S355; 2006:A1955; 2006:S186; 2006:S614; 2004:A3414; 2004:S2362; 2004:S2378 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Bill: |
A1021 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19); Moriarty (D4) |
| Summary: |
Requires certain contracts and warranties to be printed in at least 10-point bold type. |
| Related: |
2006:A2260; 2004:A1454; 2002:A372; 2000:A1689; 2000:S1495; 1998:A1733; 1996:A3132 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1039 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19); Prieto (D32); Evans (D35) +1 |
| Summary: |
Provides for establishment and funding of "New Jersey Bridge Safety Program"; appropriates $500,000. |
| Related: |
2006:A4601 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1059 |
| Sponsors: |
Biondi (R16) |
| Summary: |
Exempts certain State authorities and local government contracting units from bidding requirements when goods and services are procured below prices available under State contract. |
| Related: |
2006:A3843 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1065 |
| Sponsors: |
Biondi (R16) |
| Summary: |
Establishes building permit center in Division of Codes and Standards in DCA. |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1141 |
| Sponsors: |
Russo (R40) +6 |
| Summary: |
Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities. |
| Related: |
2006:A1474; 2004:A1657; 2004:S1405; 2002:A427; 2002:A3305; 2002:S978; 2000:A4005; 2000:S2536 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1142 |
| Sponsors: |
Russo (R40) +13 |
| Summary: |
Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees. |
| Related: |
2008:S287; 2006:A1476; 2006:S737; 2004:A1660; 2004:S119; 2002:A3482; 2002:S2392 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1144 |
| Sponsors: |
Russo (R40) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt regulations limiting political contributions by contractors. |
| Related: |
2006:A1485; 2004:A3068; 2004:S1732 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1145 |
| 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: |
2006:A1486; 2004:A3069; 2004:S1792 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1146 |
| Sponsors: |
Russo (R40) +2 |
| 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: |
2006:A1487; 2004:A3070; 2004:S1786 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1181 |
| Sponsors: |
Oliver (D34); Albano (D1) +3 |
| Summary: |
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions. |
| Related: |
2008:S1314; 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: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1289 |
| Sponsors: |
Carroll (R25); Merkt (R25) |
| Summary: |
Limits compensation and contracts of State and local government officers and employees. |
| Related: |
2006:A2896 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1293 |
| Sponsors: |
Stender (D22); Wisniewski (D19) |
| Summary: |
Adds representatives from the Department of Community Affairs to the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force. |
| Related: |
2006:A969; 2004:A633; 2002:A3093 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1305 |
| Sponsors: |
Stender (D22); Prieto (D32) |
| Summary: |
Concerns contents of zoning ordinances. |
| Related: |
2006:A983; 2004:A2338 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1340 |
| Sponsors: |
Prieto (D32) |
| Summary: |
Revises filing requirements for minor subdivisions. |
| Related: |
2006:A1010; 2004:A2772; 2004:S1729 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1344 |
| Sponsors: |
Prieto (D32); Cohen (D20) |
| Summary: |
Provides for registration of mold inspectors and remediators. |
| Related: |
2006:A1015; 2004:A3895 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1346 |
| Sponsors: |
Prieto (D32); Scalera (D36) |
| Summary: |
Requires costs of contract for construction be revealed to municipal construction office for construction permit. |
| Related: |
2006:A1019; 2004:A4220 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1351 |
| Sponsors: |
Prieto (D32); Scalera (D36); Voss (D38); Chiappone (D31) +7 |
| Summary: |
Requires training program for and recognizes position of technical assistant to construction code official. |
| Related: |
2008:S1437; 2006:A2720 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.
02/25/2008 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/13/2008 – Passed in Assembly 78-0-0.
03/17/2008 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1355 |
| 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: |
2006:A3397 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1359 Aca (1R) |
| Sponsors: |
Prieto (D32); Biondi (R16) |
| Summary: |
Revises "Landscape Irrigation Contractor Certification Act of 1991." |
| Related: |
2006:A4608 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
02/25/2008 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.
03/13/2008 – Passed in Assembly 58-16-4.
03/17/2008 – Received in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1459 |
| Sponsors: |
DeCroce (R26); Biondi (R16) |
| Summary: |
"Transportation Trust Fund Renewal and Enhancement Act." |
| Related: |
2006:A2836 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1536 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14); Handlin (R13) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires the establishment of a prequalification process for prospective bidders on public school district transportation contracts. |
| Related: |
2008:S1243; 2006:A1819; 2006:S2863; 2004:A2035 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1537 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14); Handlin (R13) +2 |
| 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: |
2006:A1820; 2006:S990; 2004:A2036; 2004:S1338 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1543 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14); McKeon (D27); Vas (D19) +4 |
| Summary: |
Provides for civil and criminal penalties for giving false information pertaining to violations of environmental laws. |
| Related: |
2008:S254; 2006:A1839; 2006:S2885; 2004:A4297 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1552 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14); Handlin (R13) +2 |
| Summary: |
Amends "State Transfer of Development Rights Act," and provides for impact fees and other incentives for establishment of transfer of development rights programs. |
| Related: |
2006:A3864; 2006:S2849 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1555 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14) |
| Summary: |
Establishes site remediation professional licensing board within DEP. |
| Related: |
2006:A3904 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1582 |
| Sponsors: |
Cohen (D20) |
| Summary: |
Prohibits certain provisions in employment contracts. |
| Related: |
2006:A2469; 2004:A763; 2002:A2681; 2002:S1800; 2000:A291; 2000:S2230; 1998:A331; 1996:A2915 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1630 |
| Sponsors: |
McKeon (D27); Chivukula (D17); Stender (D22) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires DCA to adopt energy inspection code, and requires licensed home inspector to report energy analysis for each home inspected for buyer in contemplation of purchase. |
| Related: |
2008:S706; 2006:A3596; 2006:S2167 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Oppose |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1647 |
| Sponsors: |
Giblin (D34) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits. |
| Related: |
2008:S1227; 2006:A853; 2006:S183; 2004:A574; 2004:S2048; 2004:S2121; 2002:A1385; 2000:A1530; 1998:A1231; 1996:A1944 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Oppose |
| Bill: |
A1650 |
| Sponsors: |
Giblin (D34) |
| Summary: |
Requires review of certain privatization contracts. |
| Related: |
2006:A2210; 2006:S1600; 2004:A2761; 2004:S390; 2002:A2121; 2000:A2982 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1695 |
| Sponsors: |
Van Pelt (R9); Rumpf (R9) |
| Summary: |
Establishes municipal authority to supervise, discipline and terminate employment of construction code officials. |
| Related: |
2006:A670; 2006:S149; 2004:A2961; 2004:S1642 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1720 |
| Sponsors: |
Munoz (R21) +1 |
| Summary: |
Establishes cross-acceptance of local master plans; intermunicipal review of certain development applications. |
| Related: |
2006:A1166; 2006:S670; 2004:A1099; 2004:S2017; 2002:A397; 2002:S154; 2000:A850; 1998:A301; 1996:A3201 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1754 |
| Sponsors: |
Watson Coleman (D15); Gusciora (D15); Vas (D19) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes denying development applications of developers who defaulted on performance and maintenance bonds and establishes system for sharing notice of performance and maintenance bond defaults. |
| Related: |
2006:A1358; 2004:A3877 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1777 |
| Sponsors: |
Handlin (R13) |
| Summary: |
Provides that fee increases for holder of certain licenses be authorized by State Comptroller under certain circumstances. |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1824 |
| Sponsors: |
Cohen (D20) |
| Summary: |
Revises qualifications for licensure for land surveyors and for certificates of registration for surveyors-in-training. |
| Related: |
2008:S136; 2006:A3753; 2006:S2565 |
| History: |
01/24/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A1838 |
| Sponsors: |
Conaway (D7) |
| Summary: |
Extends prevailing wage requirements to projects of county bridge commissions. |
| Related: |
2006:A3026; 2004:A4574 |
| History: |
01/24/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1865 |
| Sponsors: |
Conaway (D7) |
| Summary: |
Requires transportation services under Work First New Jersey program be provided for 24 months to recipients earning less than $12 an hour. |
| Related: |
2006:A1605; 2006:S649; 2004:A1490; 2004:S153; 2002:A804; 2002:A1621; 2002:S1314; 2000:A445; 2000:A3678; 2000:S230; 1998:A2643; 1998:S1376 |
| History: |
01/24/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Human Services Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A1922 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes municipalities to require conformity with traffic performance objectives as condition of subdivision or site plan approval. |
| Related: |
2008:S1529; 2006:A2060; 2006:S1348; 2004:A2123; 2004:S729; 2002:A3208; 2002:S2093 |
| History: |
01/28/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2034 |
| Sponsors: |
Gusciora (D15); Lampitt (D6) |
| Summary: |
Requires the design of new public schools to incorporate the "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) guidelines. |
| Related: |
2008:S1250; 2006:A4529 |
| History: |
02/07/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Education Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2059 |
| Sponsors: |
McKeon (D27) |
| Summary: |
Clarifies functions of land surveyor as distinguished from functions of licensed professional engineer. |
| Related: |
2006:A4066; 2006:S2296; 2004:A2897; 2002:A3737 |
| History: |
02/07/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A2074 |
| Sponsors: |
Watson Coleman (D15) |
| Summary: |
Concerns access to wage records in connection with projects subject to prevailing wage requirements. |
| Related: |
2008:S1085; 2006:S2839 |
| History: |
02/07/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2146 Aca (1R) |
| Sponsors: |
Watson Coleman (D15) |
| Summary: |
Revises regulation of landscape architects. |
| History: |
02/25/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A2160 |
| Sponsors: |
Rooney (R39) |
| Summary: |
Concerns content of municipal tax maps following revaluation. |
| Related: |
2006:A2125; 2004:A2473; 2002:A1814; 2000:A3649 |
| History: |
02/25/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Amend |
| Bill: |
A2203 |
| Sponsors: |
McKeon (D27) |
| Summary: |
"New Jersey Clean Water, Drought Mitigation and Water Resource Trust Fund Act." |
| Related: |
2006:A1874; 2006:S969; 2004:A1475; 2004:A2342; 2004:S192; 2002:A3091; 2002:S169; 2000:A827; 1998:A872; 1996:A717; 1994:A411; 1992:A1859; 1990:A3300 |
| History: |
02/25/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2359 |
| Sponsors: |
Greenstein (D14) |
| Summary: |
Requires State contractors to provide employment information. |
| Related: |
2006:A1813; 2006:S109; 2004:A837; 2004:S1126; 2002:A2938; 2002:S2015 |
| History: |
02/26/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2411 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19); McKeon (D27) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes creation and operation of stormwater utility systems. |
| Related: |
2008:S1166 |
| History: |
03/03/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
A2419 |
| Sponsors: |
Cohen (D20) |
| Summary: |
Exempts certain professionals from liability for advice rendered in relation to classification of construction employees. |
| Related: |
2006:A4117 |
| History: |
03/03/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2435 |
| Sponsors: |
Casagrande (R12) |
| Summary: |
Requires State Treasurer to post information about State contracts for $17,500 or more on special website. |
| Related: |
2006:A1179; 2004:A2521 |
| History: |
03/03/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
A2561 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19) |
| Summary: |
Requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certified cost estimates or estimate ranges of projected contract costs and specifies grounds for rejections of all bids. |
| Related: |
2008:S253; 2006:A4393; 2006:S2878 |
| History: |
03/13/2008 – Proposed for introduction. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
ACR64 |
| Sponsors: |
Merkt (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: |
2006:ACR152; 2004:ACR133; 2002:ACR191 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
AJR67 |
| Sponsors: |
Wisniewski (D19) |
| Summary: |
Creates "Next Generation State Transportation Policy Study Commission." |
| Related: |
2006:AJR73; 2004:AJR113 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
S97 |
| Sponsors: |
Weinberg (D37) |
| Summary: |
"State Authorities Reform Act." |
| Related: |
2008:A110; 2006:A3644; 2006:S2263 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S118 |
| Sponsors: |
Scutari (D22) |
| Summary: |
Clarifies that advertisements by licensed professionals are subject to the Consumer Fraud Act. |
| Related: |
2008:A517; 2006:A780; 2006:S86; 2004:A2088; 2004:S1972 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee. |
| Position: |
Amend |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S136 |
| Sponsors: |
Scutari (D22) |
| Summary: |
Revises qualifications for licensure for land surveyors and for certificates of registration for surveyors-in-training. |
| Related: |
2008:A1824; 2006:A3753; 2006:S2565 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S200 |
| Sponsors: |
Cardinale (R39) |
| Summary: |
Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities. |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S253 |
| Sponsors: |
Adler (D6) +1 |
| Summary: |
Requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certified cost estimates or estimate ranges of projected contract costs and specifies grounds for rejection of all bids. |
| Related: |
2008:A2561; 2006:A4393; 2006:S2878 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S254 |
| Sponsors: |
Adler (D6) |
| Summary: |
Provides for civil and criminal penalties for giving false information pertaining to violations of environmental laws. |
| Related: |
2008:A1543; 2006:A1839; 2006:S2885; 2004:A4297 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment Committee. |
| Position: |
Amend |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S287 |
| Sponsors: |
Kean, T. (R21) +1 |
| Summary: |
Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees. |
| Related: |
2008:A1142; 2006:A1476; 2006:S737; 2004:A1660; 2004:S119; 2002:A3482; 2002:S2392 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government Committee.
03/17/2008 – Motion to relieve bill from Senate State Government Committee. Motion to table bill 21-16 (Sweeney). |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
S355 |
| Sponsors: |
Ciesla (R10) |
| Summary: |
Restores fiscal integrity and enhances funding to Transportation Trust Fund. |
| Related: |
2008:A1014; 2006:A1955; 2006:S186; 2006:S614; 2004:A3414; 2004:S2362; 2004:S2378 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Transportation Committee. |
| Position: |
Support |
| Bill: |
S404 |
| Sponsors: |
Lance (R23); Turner (D15) +7 |
| Summary: |
Repeals law expediting certain State permits. |
| Related: |
2008:A495; 2006:A2240; 2006:S711; 2004:A3650; 2004:S2157 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Environment Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
S405 |
| Sponsors: |
Lance (R23) +1 |
| Summary: |
Limits certain campaign contributions by certain business entities and by political party committees and legislative leadership committees. |
| Related: |
2006:S712; 2004:S2384 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S481 |
| Sponsors: |
Turner (D15) |
| Summary: |
Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation. |
| Related: |
2006:S739; 2004:S352; 2002:S436; 2000:S842; 1998:S14 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Bill: |
S484 |
| Sponsors: |
Turner (D15) |
| Summary: |
Provides State, county, municipal, and school district contracts for professional services will be publicly bid. |
| Related: |
2006:A526; 2006:S754; 2004:A2885; 2004:S2532 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government Committee. |
| Position: |
Oppose |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
| Bill: |
S486 |
| Sponsors: |
Turner (D15) |
| Summary: |
Requires public institutions of higher education to advertise for bids prior to awarding contracts for professional services. |
| Related: |
2006:S757; 2004:S2590 |
| History: |
01/08/2008 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee. |
| Position: |
Monitor |
| Priority: |
FLAG |
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