Judiciary

Senate Bill 2632 · Prohibits imposition of death penalty on mentally retarded defendants.

Sent November 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2633 · Requires State registrar to issue presumptive death certificate based on court order declaring a person dead.

Sent November 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3223 · Establishes driving while fatigued as recklessness under vehicular homicide statute.

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

Senate Bill 2514 · Bars imposition of sanctions inposed personally on elected officials on grounds arising out of votes cast in furtherance of the duties of their office.

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

Senate Bill 2519 · Creates 12 additional Superior Court judgeships; establishes a Special Business Part in the Superior Court; provides for appropriations.

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

Senate Bill 2520 · Amends wrongful death act to expand damages available.

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

Senate Bill 2547 · Clarifies requirement that fiduciary must act reasonably and in good faith.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2557 · Clarifies that crime victims' rights must be recognized by all courts in the State.

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

Senate Bill 2561 · Provides that time limitations in "New Jersey Parentage Act" do not apply to certain claims made under laws governing probate.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 47 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2568 · Clarifies procedures with regard to person serving sentence of community supervision for life.

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

Senate Bill 852 · Establishes "Public Confidence-Police Integrity" telephone hotline.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 857 · Requires State Police to file reports on motor vehicle stops they initiate.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2472 · Appropriates $200,000 in capital funding to DMVA for State Police training facility in Sea Girt.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2479 · Establishes the offense of incest.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2489 · Supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to DLPS for DNA testing of convicted criminals.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2507 · Provides for the convening of State constitutional convention to reform the system of property taxation for funding the public schools; appropriates $7 million.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2508 · Imposes a mandatory term of imprisonment for certain persons who make terroristic threats.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1910 · Authorizes the establishment of youth courts to resolve certain complaints against juveniles.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2470 · Criminalizes the deprivation of civil rights by public officials.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2471 · Requires prosecutor to instruct grand jury in the elements of justification in cases involving use of force by law enforcement officer.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2473 · Creates an Office of Professional Responsibility and Independent Review Board in, but not of, the OAG within the DLPS to oversee complaints of misconduct and constitutional violations by personnel.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2474 · Requires trials to be commenced within six months of indictment by State grand jury.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2475 · Provides for a mandatory minimum term of two years for leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2476 · Bans consent searches of motor vehicles by State and local law enforcement officers.

Sent June 28, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2459 · Clarifies provisions in "Law Against Discrimination" barring discrimination on the basis on familial status in employment.

Sent June 25, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2460 · Amends Punitive Damages Act to add Conscientious Employee Protection Act.

Sent June 25, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1796 · Proposes series of amendments to statutes governing SCI.

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

Senate Bill 1802 · Eliminates requirement for 90-day notice of claim in medical malpractice actions against public entities.

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

Senate Bill 1814 · Establishes sex offender Internet registry; appropriates $500,000. *

Sent June 21, 2001 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1007 · Punishes certain acts involving invasion of privacy.

Sent June 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1776 · Places a moratorium on imposition of death penalty until Jan. 1, 2003; creates study commission in interim.

Sent June 11, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1779 · Gives county surrogate the option to deposit minors' funds in any federally insured bank within the United States.

Sent June 11, 2001 · Reported out after 185 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1791 · Grants permanent status to the SCI; repeals Section 9 of P.L.1996, c.44 (C.52:9M-20).

Sent June 11, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 87 days

Senate Bill 2425 · Revises and augments rules governing arbitration procedures in arbitration agreements.

Sent May 24, 2001 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 2669 · Provides victim of sexual assault with opportunity to consult with prosecutor on plea negotiations.

Sent May 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2994 · Concerns offenses related to unlawful use of personal identifying information. *

Sent May 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2350 · Permits use of special fictitious name ("John Doe") indictments when DNA evidence is sufficient.

Sent May 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2377 · Makes it a crime to kill or injure a domestic companion animal.

Sent May 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2342 · Bars profiting from sale of items owned by convicted persons.

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

Senate Bill 2347 · Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecuting criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of child if DNA identity available.

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

Senate Bill 2318 · Allows certain juvenile offenders to be placed in county jail.

Sent April 20, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2324 · Clarifies that fees are due in Special Civil Part on levy if judgment reinstated or case settled.

Sent April 20, 2001 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2326 · Eliminates statute of limitations for kidnapping and increases statute of limitations for other serious crimes to 10 years.

Sent April 20, 2001 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 3238 · Clarifies that fees are due in Special Civil Part on levy if judgment reinstated or case settled. *

Sent March 29, 2001 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2251 · Adds the third degree crime of burglary to the list of third degree offenses for which the presumption of nonincarceration shall not apply.

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

Senate Bill 2255 · Increases membership of parole board; provides for appointment of temporary members, accelerates processing of certain inmates' cases and appropriates $685,000.

Sent March 29, 2001 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2275 · Clarifies that acting county prosecutor is entitled to same salary as county prosecutor.

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

Senate Bill 2294 · Upgrades crime of leaving the scene of a fatal accident to a crime of the second degree.

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

Assembly Bill 1152 · Recognizes validity of trust funds for pets.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3092 · Increases membership of parole board; provides for appointment of temporary members, accelerates processing of certain inmates' cases and appropriates $685,000. *

Sent March 26, 2001 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2227 · Creates six Superior court judgeships to allow expansion of drug court program; provides appropriations for court staff and substance abuse treatment.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2233 · Specifies the crimes encompassed by the provisions of the "No Early Release Act," including murder.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 77 days

Senate Bill 2236 · Expands crimes for which conviction, adjudication of delinquency or not guilty by reason of insanity will require collection of DNA sample for databank.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2207 · Increases per diem fee for jurors.

Sent March 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2212 · Authorizes use of the comprehensive enforcement program to collect unpaid municipal court fines.

Sent March 15, 2001 · Reported out after 294 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2216 · Provides that cashier's check, certified check or money order be accepted by the court in lieu of cash bail.

Sent March 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2220 · Creates the "Judicial and Prosecutorial Facilities Construction Assistance Act."

Sent March 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2221 · Supplemental appropriation of $5.9 million to Judiciary and DHSS for probation personnel, drug testing and drug treatment.

Sent March 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2225 · Amends the Tort Claims Act to provide that public entities are liable for certain personal injuries on public walkways.

Sent March 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 36 days

Assembly Bill 2802 · Upgrades disorderly persons offense of shoplifting under certain circumstances.

Sent March 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2888 · Upgrades simple assault against a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.

Sent March 8, 2001 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2186 · Increases penalties for lying about conduct of law enforcement officer.

Sent March 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2190 · Establishes the reckless discharge of a firearm as a crime of the fourth degree.

Sent March 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2148 · Concerns offenses related to unlawful use of means of identification.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2149 · Allows Attorney General to prevent halfway house placement of murderers.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2154 · Recognizes validity of trust funds for pets.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2155 · Allows certain former judges who resigned in good standing to perform marriages.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2157 · Establishes community property; eliminates equitable distribution upon divorce; repeals section 4 of P.L.1988, c.153.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2173 · Establishes the casino reinvestment development authority urban revitalization incentive program.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2175 · Authorizes legal fees and costs against public entity filing legally groundless suits against citizens who are critical of the public entity.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2110 · Upgrades the crime of terroristic threats to a crime of the second degree.

Sent February 15, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2397 · Clarifies provisions concerning luring or enticing a child.

Sent February 8, 2001 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2078 · Requires professional domestic violence counseling upon finding of domestic violence or upon conviction for a domestic violence offense.

Sent February 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2087 · Specifies the crimes encompassed by the provisions of the "No Early Release Act," including murder. *

Sent February 8, 2001 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2088 · Provides that defendants convicted of murder are subject to the provisions of the "No Early Release Act".

Sent February 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2059 · Requires minimum of 30 days jail time and fine for second or subsequent prostitution offense.

Sent January 22, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2064 · Requires that each surrogate's Intermingled Trust Fund be maintained in accounts in banks located in the county where the surrogate serves.

Sent January 22, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2026 · Transfers the Bureau of Parole in the Department of Corrections to the State Parole Board.

Sent January 9, 2001 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2005 · Clarifies provisions concerning luring or enticing a child.

Sent December 18, 2000 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2033 · Gives crime victims the right to have present at certain court proceedings an advocate or other support person of the victim's choice.

Sent December 18, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5 · Establishes sex offender Internet registry.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 193 days

Assembly Bill 1992 · Adds leader of firearms trafficking network to RICO statute.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2803 · Creates the crime of possession of forged or altered retail sales receipts, universal product code labels and counterfeit checks; clarifies forgery statute.*

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2897 · Makes certain technical corrections to N.J.S.2C:24-4.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1952 · Requires payment of restitution to victims.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1953 · Prohibits defendants serving mandatory minimum terms from serving any portion of those terms in halfway houses or related facilities.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1954 · Provides that elderly persons shall be excused from jury service under certain circumstances and expands the juror source list to include volunteers. *

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1960 · Creates two additional Superior Court judgeships for Gloucester County.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1963 · Supplemental appropriation of $4 million to DLPS for Office of Inspector General school construction monitoring.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1965 · Clarifies that a court may require the posting of full cash bail in cases involving serious crimes.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1970 · Expands and clarifies law concerning crimes with bail restriction. *

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1973 · Proscribes liability of architects in certain circumstances.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1946 · Provides immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue and authorizes formation of emergency animal rescue response units.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2023 · Exempts government-owned property from adverse possession and eliminates statute of limitation period for recovery.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 329 · Broadens affirmative action program in Division of State Police.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 851 · Requires State Police to maintain and make available certain records for at least 10 years.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 859 · Requires quarterly studies of State Police motor vehicle stops to be filed with Governor and Legislature and available to public.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 863 · Requires State Police to establish trooper performance database and early warning system.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 864 · Requires members of State Police to undergo annual performance evaluations.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1919 · Appropriates $75,000 to DOC to expand "Paying Communities Back" inmate work detail program.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1920 · Provides for post-conviction DNA testing; allows post-conviction DNA profile information to be used in the investigation and prosecution of other crimes. *

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1891 · Modifies eligibility requirements for participation in pretrial intervention program.

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

Senate Bill 1897 · Establishes the crime of Bias Intimidation.*

Sent November 13, 2000 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2517 · Allows problem gamblers to request placement on Casino Control Commission's list for self-excluded persons.*

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1845 · Makes certain technical corrections to N.J.S.2C:24-4.

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1720 · Provides for 30-year indeterminate term for compulsive and repetitive sex offenders.

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

Assembly Bill 531 · Prohibits applicant for, or holder of, casino license, and certain casino-related companies, as well as certain high-level employees thereof, from making contributions in connection with a recall election.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Reported out after 413 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 774 · Exempts police from jury duty.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1704 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving children.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1706 · Upgrades simple assault against a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1715 · Requires ten years of legal experience to be eligible to be appointed county prosecutor.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1536 · Permits juror to designate fee for juror's attendance to VCCB.

Sent September 21, 2000 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1398 · Provides additional juror compensation for certain jurors.

Sent September 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1511 · Provides victim of sexual assault with opportunity to consult with prosecutor on plea negotiations.

Sent September 14, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1496 · Revises present statutes concerning procedures in civil actions relating to notice of pending actions, judgments, collection of judgments and public sales.

Sent June 29, 2000 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 1140 · Enacts the "Uniform Partnership Act (1996)."

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent June 26, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2105 · Modifies probate code with regard to settlement of intestate estates when heirs are missing or unknown.

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1425 · Requires the licensing of certain security officers and the registration of their employers.

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

Assembly Bill 543 · Requires one witness and an acknowledgment before a notary public in executing power of attorney.*

Sent June 8, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 601 · Provides additional juror compensation for certain jurors; appropriates $4,600,000.*

Sent June 8, 2000 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2006 · Requires sentence imposed on inmates for assault on corrections and law enforcement employees to run consecutively to other sentences.

Sent June 8, 2000 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1349 · Permits review of permanent orders concerning parenting time every three years.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1350 · Bans trafficking in bodily fluids for unlawful purposes.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1351 · Permits in any homicide prosecution the display of a photograph of the victim during trial.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1352 · Specifies judges who shall preside in parental notification for abortion waiver proceedings and requires training course for judges concerning parental notification requirements.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1362 · Creates the "Grandparents' Court Liaison Program."

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1365 · Requires AOC to record and track relationship between parties and children in certain family court matters.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1275 · Changes rate of compensation for juror service.

Sent May 18, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 119 days

Senate Bill 1296 · Requires Intensive Supervision Program hearings to be held in the county where the defendant was originally sentenced.

Sent May 18, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 556 · Upgrades the offense of theft of an object from a place of worship.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 574 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1292 · Authorizes establishment by courts of trusts for persons with disabilities.*

Sent May 11, 2000 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1618 · Provides for extended terms of imprisonment for certain crimes committed in places of worship and cemeteries.*

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

Senate Bill 1230 · Directs NJ Law Revision Commission to arrange for recompilation of statutory laws of the State.

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

Senate Bill 1244 · Upgrades falsely incriminating another and fictitious reporting of an offense under certain circumstance.

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

Senate Bill 1245 · Creates an additional Superior Court judgeship in Morris County; makes an appropriation.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 319 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1248 · Immunizes employers from civil liability for certain disclosures regarding employees and former employees.

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

Senate Bill 1252 · Increases the criminal penalties for manufacture or distribution of MDMA, known as "ecstasy," and MDA.*

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1254 · Allows drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1193 · Permits review of permanent orders concerning child custody or parenting time every three years.

Sent May 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1201 · The "New Jersey Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act".

Sent May 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1205 · Amends Tort Claims Act to provide that public entities are liable for certain personal injuries.

Sent May 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 432 · Establishes a New Jersey Sex Offender Registry available in pamphlet form by subscription or over the Internet.*

Sent March 27, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 501 · Establishes the crime of assault by animal.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 346 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 778 · Establishes New Jersey Internet Criminal Information Registry.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2271 · Clarifies certain duties of the municipal prosecutor.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1168 · Exempts police from jury duty.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1171 · Clarifies certain duties of the municipal prosecutor.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1183 · Creates the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act."

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 171 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1156 · Criminalizes impersonation of law enforcement officer.

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

Senate Bill 1125 · Eliminates statute of limitations in wrongful death cases if the death resulted from murder or manslaughter.*

Sent March 20, 2000 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1079 · Establishes 10 year limitation on surveyor's liability with exception for adverse possession cases.

Sent March 16, 2000 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1089 · Permits salary limitation on judges serving on recall basis to be exceeded in certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1114 · Clarifies that the term "deadly weapon" includes an animal. *

Sent March 16, 2000 · Reported out after 357 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 341 · Requires the licensing of bail runners as private detectives.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1063 · Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1072 · Makes clauses waiving right to sue in nursing home admission agreements void and unenforceable.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Reported out after 234 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 931 · Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities in any tort action.

Sent February 17, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 976 · Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.

Sent February 17, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1050 · Makes owner of residential rental premises criminally liable for consequences of certain housing violations.

Sent February 17, 2000 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 946 · Provides that parents can be held civilly liable for personal injuries caused by their children in certain circumstances.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 951 · Requires juveniles waived to adult court to be placed in adult incarceration facilities, separate from adult inmates.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 952 · Clarifies law with regard to commissions of executors of estates.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 961 · Clarifies procedures with regard to the payment of filing fees by inmates in connections with appeals from administrative determinations.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

Senate Bill 965 · Modifies the Charitable Immunity Act.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 968 · Creates the offense of endangering an injured victim.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 981 · Provides immunity to governmental entities distributing emergency cell phones and pagers.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 983 · Exempts government-owned property from adverse possession and eliminates statute of limitation period for recovery.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 984 · Proposes a series of amendments to the statutes governing forfeiture.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1009 · Requires members of the judiciary to file annual financial disclosure statements.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 487 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1016 · Creates new offenses of solicitation of material support or resources in support of international terrorism and providing material support or resources for international terrorism.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1017 · Makes imposition of nonincarcerative penalties mandatory for persons, including juveniles, who are diverted for drug offenses.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1024 · Establishes procedure for licensed professionals to obtain restraining orders against clients or patients who have committed acts of violence.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 870 · Makes fees for and manner of preparation of court transcripts subject to court rules.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 896 · Provides for mandatory life imprisonment for sexual assault upon a minor.

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

Senate Bill 904 · Clarifies procedures with regard to the payment of filing fees by inmates in connection with appeals from administrative determinations.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 907 · Increases compensation for jurors selected after examination to $50 per day.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 220 days

Senate Bill 919 · Modifies fees to which court officers are entitled in connection with monies collected pursuant to Special Civil Part orders.

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

Assembly Bill 1576 · Clarifies criminal statutes dealing with obstruction of justice and resisting arrest; upgrades penalties for resisting arrest.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 828 · Clarifies criminal statutes dealing with obstruction of justice and resisting arrest.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 832 · Proposes a series of amendments to laws dealing with court fees in the Special Civil Part of Superior Court.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 839 · Makes impersonating a law enforcement officer a crime of the fourth degree.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 853 · Makes it a crime of the fourth degree to tamper with electronic device installed in police patrol cars.*

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 287 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 856 · Creates the offense of racial profiling.

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

Senate Bill 861 · Creates Independent Prosecutor to investigate State Police misconduct.

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

Senate Bill 862 · Criminalizes depriving persons of their civil rights.

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

Senate Bill 866 · Provides public access to government records.

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

Senate Bill 667 · Provides immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue and authorizes formation of emergency animal rescue response units.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 677 · Revises statutes with regard to execution of powers of attorney.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 706 · Raises maximum terms of incarceration that may be imposed under the juvenile code for serious offenses.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 707 · Clarifies certain immunities granted by the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" to public entities.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 708 · Raises "age of consent" for sexual relations from age 16 to age 18, making an adult guilty of sexual assault if the adult commits an act of sexual penetration with a 16-or 17-year-old.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 709 · Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment without parole eligibility for sexual assaults committed against children.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 710 · Lowers minimum age for waiver to 12 years of age; requires juvenile in certain cases to be tried as adults.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 711 · Increases penalties for receiving stolen property from a juvenile.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 712 · Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 713 · Exempts public entities operating public recreational facilities from liability for damages resulting from personal injury.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 714 · Creates new penalty for convictions or juvenile adjudications of arson; establishes Arson Investigation Fund.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 715 · Imposes mandatory minimum terms of incarceration on juveniles who use guns to commit acts which, if committed by adults, would constitute serious crimes.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 763 · Requires juvenile to be tried as an adult for certain violent crimes.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 764 · Provides exemption from jury service for paid members of fire departments, fire patrols, first aid squads and rescue squads.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 766 · Provides for licensing and regulation of the business of private process services.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 770 · Provides that theft of $25,000 or more is a crime of the second degree.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 38 · Authorizes a motion to dismiss in a cause of action arising from a defendant's valid exercise of the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and petition for the redress of grievances.

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

Senate Bill 57 · Includes same sex marriages among marriages declared void; provides that New Jersey will not recognize marriages in other jurisdictions which are void in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 62 · Eliminates statute of limitations on prosecution on certain sexual offenses.

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

Senate Bill 63 · Eliminates statute of limitations in civil cases involving certain sexual offenses.

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

Senate Bill 66 · Prohibits prosecution of death row inmate for murder.

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

Senate Bill 68 · Provides for annual deposit of 20% of county forfeiture funds by county prosecutor in county fund for alcohol and drug abuse programs.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 70 · Establishes "Drug Court Pilot Program" in Morris County.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 307 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 79 · Requires mandatory retirement at age 70 for judges of Division of Workers' Compensation; amends Public Employees' Retirement System.

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

Senate Bill 80 · Imposes mandatory dispositions and terms of incarceration on all juveniles adjudicated delinquent and on certain parents and guardians of such juveniles.

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

Senate Bill 84 · Modifies statutes with regard to sexual assault in certain circumstances involving minors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 85 · Establishes presumption that domestic violence restraining order is not violated by defendant's contact with plaintiff if parties have reconciled and are members of same household.

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

Senate Bill 92 · Supplemental appropriation of up to $1,000,000 to DLPS for domestic terrorism preparedness.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 105 · Requires casinos to report to the Attorney General the granting of credit for purpose of gambling to any officer of a municipality or county.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 152 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of negligence for hazardous materials routing.

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

Senate Bill 156 · Provides that new 30-year period of CRDA obligation will apply to certain casino expansions.

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

Senate Bill 159 · Modifies statute of limitations and eliminates certain defenses in civil cases seeking damages based on exposure to tobacco products.

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

Senate Bill 161 · Revises law governing access to public records.

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

Senate Bill 170 · Establishes Institute of Law and Mental Health.

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

Senate Bill 176 · Renames and expands scope of Commission on Racism, Racial Violence and Religious Violence.

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

Senate Bill 178 · Requires municipal court to hear certain violations of animal cruelty statutes within 14 days of the summons date.

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

Senate Bill 199 · Bars suits for damages by persons injured in a stolen motor vehicle.

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

Senate Bill 209 · Establishes criminal penalties for firearm owners responsible for minors gaining access to firearms subsequently used in a crime.

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

Senate Bill 223 · Requires individual who posts bail to prove funds were acquired lawfully in certain drug-related cases.

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

Senate Bill 240 · Provides immunity from liability for certain recreational activities and from injuries caused by acts of God.

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

Senate Bill 252 · Provides that the family court has discretion to order performance of community service in addition to incarceration for certain delinquent child support obligors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 267 · Amends shoplifting statute; establishes grading system similar to theft.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 269 · Exempts certain partnerships, firms or corporations associated with former member of Judiciary from current restrictions regarding holders of, or applicants for, casino licenses.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Moved on without a report after 156 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 270 · Requires financial institutions and check cashing businesses to file certain transaction reports with the State; provides criminal penalties.

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

Senate Bill 272 · Makes it a crime of the fourth degree for a check cashing business to cash a check for consideration in the amount of $2,500 or more.

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

Senate Bill 274 · Provides for notification to Public Defender of address of indigent defendant owing reimbursement for services rendered.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 279 · Removes prosecution of domestic violence-related criminal cases from jurisdiction of the municipal court; places these cases with the Superior Court.

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

Senate Bill 283 · Prohibits person convicted of child abuse, domestic violence or stalking from purchasing or owning a firearm.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 247 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 285 · Establishes the State Commission of Investigation as a permanent agency.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 604 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 293 · Increases the mandatory minimum sentence the court must impose for crimes involving the use of a handgun.

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

Senate Bill 309 · Clarifies that cruelty to animals includes the use of an animal to injure another animal. *

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 422 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 316 · Establishes the "Senior Citizen and Person with a Disability Protection Act;" imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 351 · Requires that all forms of public records be available for copying; sets uniform pricing policy for public records.

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

Senate Bill 395 · Establishes fourth degree crime for parent who permits a minor to gain access to a firearm which is later used in a crime.

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

Senate Bill 421 · Makes certain amendments to the law establishing the comprehensive enforcement program.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 439 · Broadens group of defendants from which blood samples for DNA testing must be drawn.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 448 · Clarifies duties and responsibilities of municipal prosecutors.

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

Senate Bill 449 · Increases ordinary term of imprisonment for crimes of aggravated sexual assault; provides for presumptive sentence of 20 years.

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

Senate Bill 450 · Classifies burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 453 · Includes public housing, park, building zone violators in extended term statute; sets minimum extended term of 5 years for school zone violators with prior distribution conviction.

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

Senate Bill 505 · Requires the State to reimburse counties for costs incurred in connection with the operation of county prosecutors' offices.

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

Senate Bill 511 · Clarifies duty of the AG to defend certain State employees in cases of sexual harassment.

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

Senate Bill 530 · Provides for life sentence without parole eligibility for persons convicted of murder under certain circumstances.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 541 · Provides certain procedural changes in death penalty cases.

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

Senate Bill 545 · Provides for issuance of general identification cards by county clerks.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 163 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 556 · Provides additional juror compensation for certain jurors; appropriates $4,600,000.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 247 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 558 · Provides for automatic purging of records of persons arrested or convicted of violating certain municipal ordinances.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 563 · Eliminates strict liability for property owners who set controlled fires under the authorization of the DEP.

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

Senate Bill 565 · Creates the crime of victimization of a senior citizen or a person with a disability.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 394 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 571 · Authorizes attorneys serving as part-time municipal prosecutors to also serve as defense counsel for criminal matters in the county.

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

Senate Bill 573 · Enhances public's ability to inspect, copy and purchase copies of public records; appropriates $250,000.

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

Senate Bill 577 · Requires that all parties to a communication must consent prior to the communication being intercepted or taped.

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

Senate Bill 598 · Creates new $100 assessment for convictions of certain sexual offenses to fund counseling for victims and their families; establishes Sexual Offender Victim Counseling Fund.

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

Senate Bill 621 · Establishes civil action against drug dealers.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 628 · Provides for a mandatory minimum term for assaulting a law enforcement officer.

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

Senate Bill 630 · Holds parents civilly responsible for damages from false fire alarms and bomb threats by their children.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 631 · Clarifies penalty for possession of 50 or more marijuana plants with intent to distribute.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 646 · Provides immunity for certain nonprofit health care clinics that provide free services and creates volunteer physican license.

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

Senate Bill 650 · Requires State Police to file an annual report with regard to public complaints of misconduct on the part of officers.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law