Consumer Affairs and Regulated Professions

Senate Bill 1408 · Concerns the ability of professional licensing boards to protect the public.

Sent June 21, 2001 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 1564 · Creates limited licenses for barbering and hairstyling and a shop assistant specialty within the practice of cosmetology and hairstyling.

Sent June 21, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2295 · Provides for nine accountants engaged in the practice of public accountancy on the Board of Accountancy instead of seven certified public accountants and two public accountants.

Sent June 21, 2001 · Reported out after 104 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3567 · Provides for continuing education for real estate brokers, broker-salespersons and salespersons.

Sent May 21, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3536 · Modifies requirements to be licensed as a certified public accountant.

Sent May 17, 2001 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3546 · Exempts certified shorthand reporters with at least 25 years experience from continuing education requirements.

Sent May 17, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3483 · Enacts new law to regulate and license pharmacists.

Sent May 3, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3374 · Prohibits certain persons from advertising themselves as possessing safety professional certification.

Sent March 29, 2001 · Reported out after 235 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3399 · Expands and clarifies scope of "Retail Installment Sales Act of 1960."

Sent March 29, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2112 · Includes certified landscape architects as closely allied professionals in the architect's licensing law and law creating the Joint Committee of Architects and Engineers.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3319 · Prohibits basing fees for certification of radon testers upon number of measurement devices used.

Sent March 22, 2001 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 680 · Permits certain charities to renew registration by verification statement.

Sent February 15, 2001 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3194 · Permits care and treatment of animals by certain persons and prohibits those persons from identifying themselves as veterinarians.

Sent February 5, 2001 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3154 · Permits issuance of home inspectors licenses to certain licensed professional engineers and architects.

Sent January 23, 2001 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3164 · Exempts certain individuals from the provisions of the "Orthotist and Prosthetist Licensing Act."

Sent January 23, 2001 · Reported out after 300 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3133 · Revises definition of "person with disability" and "senior citizen" for certain purposes under consumer fraud law. *

Sent January 18, 2001 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3039 · Revises certain education and experience requirements for out-of-state practitioners of mortuary science seeking licensure in New Jersey.

Sent December 11, 2000 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3040 · Creates the "New Jersey Commission on the Martial Arts."

Sent December 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3027 · Revises various provisions of the "Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act."

Sent December 7, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2995 · Concerns certain professional boards, councils and committees.

Sent November 20, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2948 · Concerns donations to certain charitable organizations.

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1412 · Prohibits sale, distribution or installation of nonoperational air bags.

Sent October 30, 2000 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2849 · Restricts certain coin-operated video games to persons age 17 or older.

Sent October 12, 2000 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2875 · Provides for direct supervision of county and municipal weights and measures officials by the State Superintendent.

Sent October 12, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1013 · Exempts public employees who engage in professional planning as part of their work from being licensed as professional planners.

Sent October 5, 2000 · Reported out after 434 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2742 · Adjusts grandfather qualifications to apply for license as master plumber under certain circumstances.*

Sent September 25, 2000 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2768 · Designated the "Interior Designers Certification Act."

Sent September 25, 2000 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2722 · Makes various changes to limousine law.*

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2725 · Permits sale of motor fuels on the internet.

Sent September 21, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2734 · Permits sale of motor fuels at other than posted price on the Internet or through similar modalities. *

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2735 · Permits the offering or furnishing of discount coupons and promotional items in the sale of motor fuels under certain circumstances.

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 424 · Prohibits sale of snack food and cigarettes from same vending machine.

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 831 · "Home Improvement Contractors' Registration Act." *

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2690 · Allows cosmetologist-hairstylists to operate mobile facilities when providing services.

Sent July 13, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2693 · Extends the period of "lemon law" coverage for certain new motor vehicles; based on date of delivery to consumer.

Sent July 13, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 663 · Establishes registration requirements for qualified journeymen electricians.

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2595 · Requires retailers to display recall notices in certain circumstances.

Sent June 15, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2583 · Places five-year moratorium on distribution and sale of irradiated food.

Sent June 8, 2000 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1132 · Provides for skin care specialty services shops and increases hours of instruction for manicurists to 300 hours.

Sent June 8, 2000 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2549 · Permits real estate brokers, broker-salespersons and salespersons to engage in certain promotions offering free or discounted products and services.

Sent June 1, 2000 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2553 · Establishes certain complaint review procedures for dentists.

Sent June 1, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2567 · Concerns the ability of professional licensing board to protect the public.

Sent June 1, 2000 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2521 · Provides for skin care specialty services shops and increases hours of instruction for manicurists to 300 hours.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2522 · Eliminates possible price-driven rate increase in petroleum products gross receipts tax and sets tax rate at the current minimum rate floor.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2477 · Ensures the authenticity of certain collectibles.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Reported out after 241 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2492 · Revises laws regulating pawnbrokers, dealers of secondhand goods and buyers of precious metals; makes it a crime to unlawfully engage in business of pawnbroking.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Reported out after 304 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2304 · Provides for regulation of extreme wrestling by State Athletic Control Board.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2309 · Provides for motor fuel tax rebates and pass-through of cost savings to motor fuel users during period of higher retail pricing and makes appropriation therefore.

Sent May 1, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2338 · Requires labeling of irradiated food.

Sent May 1, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2287 · Extends the period of "lemon law" coverage for certain new motor vehicles.

Sent March 23, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2229 · Permits certain licensed individuals, when advertising, to use their legal names, maiden names or nicknames under certain circumstances.

Sent March 20, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2244 · Permits certain business operations by optometrists.

Sent March 20, 2000 · Reported out after 185 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2277 · Requires gift certificates issued for goods and services to be valid until presented in exchange for those goods and services.*

Sent March 20, 2000 · Reported out after 346 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1919 · Prevents consumer fraud in the preparation, distribution and sale of food represented as halal.

Sent March 6, 2000 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2139 · Specifies that students may practice acupuncture under the supervision of acupuncturists certified by the Acupuncture Examining Board.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 383 · Requires certification of persons installing medical gas piping in licensed health care facilities. *

Sent February 28, 2000 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 460 · Prevents consumer fraud in the preparation, distribution and sale of food represented as halal.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2067 · Requires certification of persons installing medical gas piping.

Sent February 24, 2000 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2054 · Establishes registration requirements for qualified journeymen electricians.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2013 · Provides for continuing education for marriage and family therapists.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2039 · Clarifies certain terms concerning motor fuel prices.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 657 · "Psychoanalysts State Certification Act."

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 767 · Allows certain chiropractors licensed in other states to take the examination to be licensed in New Jersey.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1956 · "Home Improvement Contractors' Registration Act."

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1957 · Concerns licensing of auto body repair facilities.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1958 · "Nutritionist Licensing Act."

Sent January 31, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1959 · Revises references pertaining to podiatrists in statutes.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1960 · Prohibits Board of Psychological Examiners from expanding scope of practice of a psychologist through regulation.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1961 · Requires the licensing of armored car security officers and the registration of their employers.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1950 · Establishes certification program for persons who install, service, repair, inspect and maintain fire protection equipment; provides oversight by Department of Community Affairs.**

Sent January 27, 2000 · Reported out after 116 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1886 · "Psychoanalysts State Certification Act."

Sent January 24, 2000 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 159 · Prohibits public adjusters from entering into certain agreements and from obtaining a license under certain circumstances.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 189 · Revises certification requirements for recreation professionals.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 221 · Provides for the registration and regulation of sellers of travel.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 352 · Suspends license of dentist who does not renew license biennially.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 635 · Revises statutes regulating the practice of veterinary medicine.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 254 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 670 · Requires fireworks operators to be licensed.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

Assembly Bill 679 · "Polygraphist Licensing Act."

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 762 · Prohibits arcade games involving simulated use of deadly weapons in certain public places.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 468 days

Assembly Bill 806 · "Tattooing and Body Piercing Practice Act."

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 811 · Requires parental consent prior to the tattooing or body piercing of minors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 415 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 840 · Prohibits pharmacists from disclosing certain information concerning prescription purchases for use in commercial solicitations unless authorized by consumers. *

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 892 · Prohibits sale of certain merchandise at excessive prices during certain emergencies. *

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 984 · Requires rental establishments to provide certain information; places certain restrictions on late charges.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1091 · Prohibits veterinarians from restricting pet owners choice of specialist veterinarian.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1094 · Provides for the registration and regulation of athlete agents.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1103 · Prohibits certain deceptive advertising concerning merchandise with a manufacturer's rebate.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1105 · "Home Improvement Contractors' Registration and Warranty Act."

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 275 days

Assembly Bill 1106 · Includes business broker in definition of real estate broker and salesperson.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1142 · Establishes the Professional, Occupational and Trades Licensing Review Commission.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1180 · Broadens education requirement for professional planning licensure.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1192 · Revises provisions of the consumer fraud act.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1221 · Prohibits sale of certain packaged food items.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1252 · Requires certain information to be printed on invoices and delivery tickets for liquefied petroleum gas.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1269 · "Gray Market Electronic Goods Warranty Disclosure Act."**

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1272 · Requires gift certificates to be valid until redeemed unless conditions and limitations are fully disclosed.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 415 days

Assembly Bill 1273 · Provides consumer remedy for failure to deliver merchandise or service at time promised.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1274 · Prohibits certain deceptive written advertising concerning merchandise offered with a guarantee.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1281 · Requires a dealer to disclose missing or defective emission control equipment in a used motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and exempts certain motor vehicles from regulation.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1378 · Establishes training and staffing requirements for armored car guards.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1400 · Requires continuing professional development for building-level administrators.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1402 · Allows public movers and warehousemen to use electronic warehouse receipts under certain circumstances. *

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 631 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1429 · Clarifies that an outdoor advertising sign under State permit is not taxable real property.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1444 · Establishes exemption from requirement to secure business permit for electrical contractors by an alarm business under certain circumstances.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 436 days

Assembly Bill 1468 · Removes certain requirements for a licensed cosmetologist-hairstylist providing services to a disabled person in that person's place of residence.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1471 · Revises standards for the licensing and expansion of cosmetology and hairstyling schools.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1488 · Requires licensing of genetic counselors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1489 · Includes security fraud as violation of consumer fraud act.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1516 · Requires the licensing of certain security officers and the registration of their employers.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1551 · Requires certain towing operators to accept cash or credit or charge cards for payment of services.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 160 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1555 · The "Raincheck Policy Disclosure Act."

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1560 · Prohibits sale of essential consumer goods or services at excessive prices during certain emergencies.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 254 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1649 · Modifies licensure requirements for optometrists.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1665 · Adds storage trailers to the definition of storage facilities.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 132 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1688 · Requires certain information to be included in a retailer's advertisement of merchandise for sale.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1689 · Requires certain contracts and warranties to be printed in at least 10-point type. *

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 132 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1770 · Requires that milk and milk products derived from dairy cows treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) be labeled as such and notice be provided to milk distributors of the use of rbST.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1782 · Provides for the licensure of accountant practitioners.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1805 · Provides individual cause of action for unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims and makes unfair practices subject to consumer fraud law.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1807 · Establishes minimal training standards for certain professionals providing spinal manipulations to patients.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days