State Government

Senate Bill 2728 · Increases maximum legislative retirement allowance; changes basis.

Sent November 26, 2001 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2737 · Requires refund of permit fee for State agency failure to issue permit pursuant to review schedule.

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

Senate Bill 2738 · Provides that the State shall pay health insurance premiums for survivors of certain police officers in PERS.

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

Senate Bill 2685 · Allows certain retirees to reenroll in SHBP.

Sent November 19, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2687 · Makes various changes to Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County; increases retirement benefits for retirees.

Sent November 19, 2001 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2578 · Requires flag of U.S. or flag of NJ purchased with State funds be manufactured in U.S.

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

Senate Bill 2594 · Implements recommendations made by the State Commission of Investigation regarding ethical standards applicable to certain State officials and employees; appropriates $300,000.

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

Senate Bill 2596 · Increases civil penalties for certain violations of "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law."

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

Senate Bill 2604 · Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans.

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

Senate Bill 2606 · Permits governmental entities to provide coverage under the State disability benefits plan to designated categories or classes of employees.

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

Senate Bill 2614 · Provides up to five years of PFRS service credit to certain former members who serve as federal air marshals for Federal Aviation Administration.

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

Senate Bill 2621 · Designates September 11 in each year as "Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Day" in honor of victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

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

Senate Bill 2627 · Provides options regarding determination of value of North Princeton Developmental Center.

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

Senate Bill 2645 · Enhances TPAF and PERS veterans retirement benefits for active members and retirees.

Sent November 8, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 2646 · Provides supplemental pension benefits to certain NJ Transit employees.

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

Senate Bill 2665 · Allows voter to declare membership in alternative political party; provides alternative political party will receive free copy of voter registry list.

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

Senate Bill 2674 · Increases employer contribution in alternate benefit program for college faculty.

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

Senate Bill 2676 · Changes compensation base of SPRS accidental death benefit pension for surviving spouses and children.

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

Senate Bill 2710 · Allows State or local government employee having duties related to state of emergency to accumulate vacation leave until used or compensation is paid therefore.

Sent November 8, 2001 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1722 · Updates law concerning certain banks which the State Treasurer can select as custodian of funds, securities and assets of the State and as fiscal agent for State pension agencies.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3666 · Changes interest rate for mortgage loans from PFRS.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2528 · Increases TPAF and PERS ordinary and accidental disability retirement benefits for active members and retirees.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 57 days

Senate Bill 2530 · Increases TPAF and PERS veterans retirement benefits for active members and retirees.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 57 days

Senate Bill 2536 · Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.

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

Senate Bill 2545 · Allows certain surviving spouses to receive a PERS retirement allowance.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 2554 · Provides for recalculation of PERS retirement allowance for subsequent public employment.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 2555 · Provides paid post retirement medical benefits to certain retired veteran State employees.

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 71 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2556 · Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DMVA for grant to Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

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

Senate Bill 2567 · Requires certain independent expenditures in gubernatorial campaign to be reported simultaneously to ELEC; provides for payment to certain other candidates of amount equal to independent expenditure.

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

Senate Bill 2571 · Limits contributions to political committees and continuing political committees by individuals, corporations, labor organizations or other groups.

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

Senate Bill 2573 · Increases TPAF and PERS retirement benefits for certain active and retired employees. *

Sent October 3, 2001 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2480 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain employees of authorities, boards, commissions, corporations, and other agencies and instrumentalities participating in PERS who retire during specified periods in 2002 and 2003.

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

Senate Bill 2481 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain county and county college employees and certain municipal employees who retire between September 1, 2002 and January 1, 2003.

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

Senate Bill 2482 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain State employees who retire between April 1, 2002 and July 1, 2002.

Sent September 6, 2001 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2498 · Revises law regarding liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, and warranty obligations under State information technology contracts; protects certain confidential information in connection with State information technology contracts.**

Sent September 6, 2001 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2468 · Allows certain part-time State employees and part-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education in this State to purchase SHBP coverage.

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

Senate Bill 2469 · Adds option of receipt of employee's contributions plus portion of employer contributions when vested PERS member leaves PERS-covered service.

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

Senate Bill 2462 · Permits assistant adjutant general for NJ Air National Guard to have rank of major general.

Sent June 25, 2001 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2478 · Establishes effective date of 2000 Federal census.

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

Senate Bill 1795 · Provides pension benefit to certain survivors of certain PFRS members.

Sent June 21, 2001 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1301 · Concerns public works subcontractors.

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

Senate Bill 1803 · Requires parental notification for certain procedures to be performed on unemancipated pregnant minors.

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

Senate Bill 1764 · Permits certain county and municipal employees to waive benefits coverage under the State Health Benefits Program when covered by a spouse's benefits plan.

Sent June 11, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 130 days

Senate Bill 1765 · Permits PERS member to retire while holding certain public position to which the member was appointed by the Governor.

Sent June 11, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 95 days

Senate Bill 1766 · Requires election of freeholders by district in certain second class counties.

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

Senate Bill 1767 · Creates Prosecutors Part with other benefits in PERS. **

Sent June 11, 2001 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1768 · Exempts sale of certain residences located on State-owned open space from certain sale procedures and requirements.

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

Senate Bill 1777 · Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter and Public School Teacher Home-buyer Assistance Act."

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

Senate Bill 1782 · Establishes Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural and Educational Programs; appropriates $350,000.*

Sent June 11, 2001 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1790 · Makes various changes in civil service system concerning layoffs.

Sent June 11, 2001 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1794 · Enhances coverage of laborers under payment bonds.

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

Senate Bill 1734 · Revises criteria for awarding certain State contracts to multiple bidders.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1742 · Changes certain organizational dates for 2001 for State, county and municipal political party committees.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1743 · Extends polling place hours for certain elections; makes an appropriation. *

Sent June 7, 2001 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1748 · Allows permanently and totally disabled voters to receive absentee ballots automatically.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1757 · Changes Commissioner of Personnel's authority concerning titles; requires public employers to negotiate with employee majority representative for change in titles.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1758 · Requires negotiation with employee majority representative for change in State employee compensation plan.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1770 · Requires parental notification of abortion performed on minor.

Sent June 7, 2001 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2435 · Grants PFRS membership for certain Division of Parks and Forestry titles; allows current DEP employees in titles to transfer from PERS to PFRS.

Sent May 31, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 106 days

Senate Bill 2438 · Creates NJ Hispanic-American State Holiday Study Commission; appropriates $75,000.

Sent May 31, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2442 · Provides State employees with four hours paid leave annually for health screening tests

Sent May 31, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2448 · Allows TPAF retiree to receive pension as well as compensation as teacher of subject in which there is a critical shortage of teachers.

Sent May 31, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2391 · Increases permissible time period of dual membership in transfer of service credit between PERS and TPAF.

Sent May 24, 2001 · Moved on without a report after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2397 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for Focus on Literacy - New Jersey.

Sent May 24, 2001 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2402 · Increases SPRS cost of living adjustment from 60% to 100% of Consumer Price Index.

Sent May 24, 2001 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2450 · Increases TPAF and PERS retirement benefits for active members and retirees; revises calculation of assets and establishes benefit enhancement fund.

Sent May 24, 2001 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2365 · Authorizes municipalities to regulate certain aspects of campaigns for municipal public office.

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

Senate Bill 2379 · Establishes minimum accidental death benefit pension.

Sent May 14, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 123 days

Senate Bill 2329 · Establishes second primary election on September 11 in 2001 for candidates for Legislature.

Sent April 23, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2302 · Requires challenge of residency status of certain candidates for local public office to be filed in Superior Court.

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

Senate Bill 2327 · Improves the formula for computing retirement allowances for certain PERS and TPAF members retiring on deferred, early, service or ordinary disability retirement allowances.

Sent April 20, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 182 days

Senate Bill 2258 · Requires election of freeholders by district in certain second class counties.

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

Senate Bill 2264 · Provides minimum retirement benefit to TPAF and PERS members with 20 or more years of service.

Sent March 29, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

Senate Bill 2274 · Increases pension benefits for certain retirees in certain municipal retirement systems.

Sent March 29, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

Senate Bill 2239 · Increases permissible time period of dual membership in transfer of service credit between PERS and TPAF.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 74 days

Senate Bill 2240 · Establishes the "State Debt Reduction and Avoidance Act" and appropriates $50 million for debt reduction and avoidance.

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

Senate Bill 2242 · Provides State-paid SHBP benefits in retirement to certain public employees having combination of State and local government employment.

Sent March 26, 2001 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2180 · Extends State-paid post-retirement SHBP benefits to State Police officers upon mandatory retirement with more than 20 but fewer than 25 years of service. *

Sent March 8, 2001 · Reported out after 280 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2181 · Designates certain persons to serve as nonpartisan agents to assist incapacitated absentee voters.

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

Senate Bill 2219 · Changes petition filing deadline for 2001 primary election to 47th day before election for certain candidates; appropriates funds for public notices and county reimbursement. *

Sent March 8, 2001 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2159 · Provides that chiefs of police in PFRS do not have to retire until end of calendar year in which they attain age 65.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 108 days

Senate Bill 2166 · Supplemental appropriation of $3 million from General Fund for electronic voting machines for certain counties.

Sent February 26, 2001 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2101 · Eliminates criteria qualified voter must meet to receive military or civilian absentee ballot.

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

Senate Bill 2142 · Revises eligibility for and amount of contributory death benefit coverage in JRS.

Sent February 15, 2001 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 122 · Permits conveyance of surplus State real property at no cost to a county or municipality for certain public purposes. *

Sent February 8, 2001 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 988 · Allows PERS retiree to resume employment covered by PERS as teacher with higher education institution without suspension of benefits.

Sent February 8, 2001 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1332 · Allows stalking victims protected by temporary restraining order to register to vote without disclosing street address.

Sent February 8, 2001 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2050 · Allows prejudgement interest on certain claims under New Jersey Contractual Liability Act.

Sent January 22, 2001 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2057 · Changes compensation base of SPRS accidental death benefit pension for surviving spouses and children.

Sent January 22, 2001 · Reported out after 143 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2058 · Establishes fifteen-member "Early Voting Study Commission," appropriates $20,000.

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

Senate Bill 2070 · Increases pensions paid to surviving spouses under Prison Officers' Pension Fund.

Sent January 22, 2001 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2074 · Establishes twelve-member "Election Law and Procedures Study Commission;" appropriates $150,000.

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

Senate Bill 2010 · Makes cyber piracy among candidates for elective office and certain committees a fourth degree crime.

Sent January 9, 2001 · Reported out after 324 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2016 · Provides paid post-retirement medical benefits for retired State employees.

Sent January 9, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 80 days

Senate Bill 2032 · Provides State-paid SHBP benefits in retirement to certain former State employees with 25 or more years State service.

Sent January 9, 2001 · Stopped in committee after 52 days

Senate Bill 1993 · Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS.

Sent December 18, 2000 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1994 · Increases notary public fees.

Sent December 18, 2000 · Reported out after 164 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1998 · Provides PFRS accidental death benefit for policeman dying as result of accident or intentional act of another during member's attempt to prevent felony or apprehend felon.

Sent December 18, 2000 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 2804 · Provides certain retirement benefits for workers compensation judges.*

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1945 · Requires State to sell and convey portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital property to Morris County.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 168 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1948 · Modifies the governance of the Human Relations Council.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1955 · Changes way electors for President and Vice President of the United States are selected in State.

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

Senate Bill 1956 · Establishes matching grant program to assist counties in upgrading election equipment; appropriates $5 million.

Sent December 14, 2000 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1967 · Clarifies how street money may be used on or close to election day.

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

Assembly Bill 2177 · Supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from General Fund for New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command.*

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2601 · Changes deadline for filing certain nominating petitions for party offices and public offices filled at general election from 54th to 57th day preceding primary; requires double spacing on referenda petitions.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1907 · Permits certain TPAF veteran retirees to receive paid health benefits under State Health Benefits Program.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 88 days

Senate Bill 1985 · Makes various changes in eligibility requirements for public financing of gubernatorial elections; expands limits on campaign contributions and expenditures for certain gubernatorial candidates.

Sent December 4, 2000 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1986 · Requires certain candidates for elective public office to file copies of federal tax returns with ELEC.

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

Senate Bill 1894 · Expands certain veterans' benefits to certain participants in the Lebanon Crisis of 1958.

Sent November 13, 2000 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1336 · Extends TPAF, PERS and PFRS veteran's status to certain participants in peace-keeping operations in Somalia and Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2647 · Requires disclosures by gubernatorial candidate's issue advocacy or other tax-exempt organization as condition of public financing. *

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1842 · Supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from General Fund for New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command.

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1844 · Makes various revisions to NJ Commission on Native American Affairs.

Sent November 9, 2000 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1833 · Provides full PFRS credit for transferred PERS service of certain PFRS members. *

Sent October 23, 2000 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1835 · Requires performance audit on Sports and Exposition Authority and creates "Sports and Exposition Authority Fair Employment Commission."

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

Assembly Bill 1438 · Increases pensions of certain retired public safety officer members of PERS, CPFPF and PFRS.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1689 · Allows surviving spouses who remarry to continue to receive PFRS and SPRS accidental death benefits.

Sent October 19, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 78 days

Senate Bill 1695 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2 million to the Department of State for a grant to the John Harms Center for the Arts for debt reduction.

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

Senate Bill 1800 · Provides for convening of State constitutional convention to reform system of property taxation.

Sent October 2, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1661 · Requires warning labels on certain recordings with explicit lyrics.

Sent September 25, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1662 · Limits payment to public employee for accumulated sick leave upon retirement; requires fine and reprimand or termination for violation of sick leave by public employee.

Sent September 25, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1538 · Requires municipal clerk to provide election results to municipal and county committees' chairpersons.

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

Senate Bill 1551 · Establishes Joint Commission on Governmental Performance Review and Evaluation in the legislative branch of government.

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

Senate Bill 1552 · Prohibits members of the Legislature from holding local elective public office during their terms.

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

Senate Bill 1555 · Requires voter approval when State funds are appropriated to finance construction of certain professional sports facilities.

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

Senate Bill 1561 · Permits counties to increase the maximum daily compensation for members of election boards from $100 to an amount not to exceed $150.

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

Senate Bill 1580 · Allows counties and municipalities to comply with certain publication requirements by means of the Internet.

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

Senate Bill 1582 · Testimony or other evidence adduced at a private hearing by or on behalf of the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards shall be deemed public.

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

Senate Bill 1614 · Provides that persons who participated in Nazi persecution shall be ineligible to receive State benefits.

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

Senate Bill 1630 · Recognizes victims' civil action against companies affiliated with Nazi slave labor and requires Division of Investment to monitor those companies.

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

Senate Bill 1637 · Allows stalking victims protected by temporary restraining order to register to vote without disclosing street address.

Sent September 21, 2000 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1519 · Allows persons on probation and certain persons on parole to vote; provides assistance in registering to vote to persons on probation, certain parolees and certain persons completing sentences.

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

Senate Bill 1554 · Designates State Highway Route No. 72 bridge over Manahawkin Bay as the "Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge"; appropriates $2,500.

Sent September 14, 2000 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1585 · Authorizes the Legislative Services Commission to appoint an individual to hold more than one office or position in the Office of Legislative Services.

Sent September 14, 2000 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1697 · Provides for acquisition, receipt, warehousing and allocation or sale of certain surplus property, other than real property, for State, county, municipal or school district purposes, appropriates $75,000.*

Sent June 29, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2326 · Allows certain State employees to receive paid post-retirement medical benefits.

Sent June 29, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1493 · Allows "reverse auctions" for State purchase of supplies and services.

Sent June 29, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1505 · Requires greater disclosure by lobbyists engaged in certain types of lobbying; appropriates $150,000.

Sent June 29, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1223 · Requires State Health Benefits Program managed care plans to give 90-days notice to enrollees if primary care physician is terminated from plan.

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 339 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2274 · Allows transfer of certain service credit between PERS and TPAF.

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1480 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property and improvements in Montgomery Township, Somerset County to the Montgomery Township Board of Education and to grant an easement to that property.

Sent June 26, 2000 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1481 · Specifies use of actual enumeration of State's population by Apportionment Commission and Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts.

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

Senate Bill 1465 · Recalculates payment for purchase of service credit by certain PERS members who transferred to PFRS; provides for payment by the State for remainder of full cost of accrued liability resulting from transfer and purchase.

Sent June 19, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 256 days

Senate Bill 1468 · Requires disclosures by gubernatorial candidate's issue advocacy or other tax-exempt organization as condition of public financing. *

Sent June 19, 2000 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 48 · Establishes New Jersey Cultural Trust.

Sent June 15, 2000 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2087 · Provides compensatory time off for certain essential attendance State employees.

Sent June 15, 2000 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the Senate

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 June 15, 2000 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1424 · Permits cost of living adjustment for retired county employees and beneficiaries from certain county pension funds.

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

Senate Bill 1448 · Prohibits member of BPU from acting as legislative agent for one year after leaving office.

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

Assembly Bill 1327 · Provides for payment of annuity to former spouse of deceased PFRS retirant in certain cases.

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

Assembly Bill 1682 · Specifies use of actual enumeration of State's population by Apportionment Commission and Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts.

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

Assembly Bill 854 · Clarifies that filings with and certifications obtained from the Secretary of State, shall mean filings with and certifications obtained from the Division of Commercial Recording.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1535 · Creates the Commission on the Status of Minorities; appropriates $200,000.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1849 · Permits counties to increase the maximum daily compensation for members of election boards from $100 to an amount not to exceed $150.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2342 · Provides State-paid post-retirement medical benefits to certain former board of education employees.

Sent May 25, 2000 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1328 · Establishes New Jersey Cultural Trust.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1340 · Provides for certain ex-spouses of retirants to receive pension under PFRS.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

Senate Bill 1354 · Prohibits appointing authority from conducting credit check on job applicant unless approved by Merit System Board.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Reported out after 374 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1355 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain county and county college employees and certain municipal employees who retire between July 1, 2000 and July 1, 2001.

Sent May 22, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 165 days

Senate Bill 1289 · Permits certain firefighters to be appointed and enrolled in PFRS regardless of age.

Sent May 18, 2000 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1306 · Revises administrative rule-making process.

Sent May 18, 2000 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1309 · Restricts candidates and officeholders from involvement with certain issue advocacy organizations.

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

Senate Bill 1310 · Provides for aggregation of pension credit to qualify for paid SHBP benefits in retirement.

Sent May 18, 2000 · Reported out after 210 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1313 · Requires county board of elections, instead of Commissioner of Registration, to designate location for provisional ballots and other election materials after an election.

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

Assembly Bill 1342 · Adds pop-up survivor option to TPAF and PERS retirement allowance options.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 291 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1229 · Revises law concerning award of State contracts to multiple bidders.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1237 · Permits certain former police officers to be appointed and enrolled in PFRS regardless of age.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 176 days

Senate Bill 1242 · Provides State employees with additional deferred compensation plan choices.

Sent May 11, 2000 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1213 · Creates the Commission on the Status of Minorities; appropriates $200,000.

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

Senate Bill 1221 · Allows certain State employees to receive paid post-retirement medical benefits.

Sent May 4, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Senate Bill 1222 · Changes deadline for filing certain nominating petitions for party offices and public offices filled at general election from 54th to 57th day preceding primary; requires double spacing on referenda petitions. *

Sent May 4, 2000 · Reported out after 315 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1223 · Gives contractual preferences to gun manufacturers which have pledged to adopt and implement certain manufacturing, firearms design and market practices that will foster firearms safety.

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

Assembly Bill 1302 · Requires contract provisions regarding violations of federal immigration laws by public contractors.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 227 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1317 · Changes deadline for certain candidates to file financial disclosure statement with ELEC.

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

Assembly Bill 1443 · Permits certain senior citizens to receive absentee ballots under certain circumstances.*

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1164 · Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.

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

Senate Bill 1175 · Sets State's mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1180 · Provides enhanced benefits to survivors of certain PFRS members.

Sent March 27, 2000 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1189 · Redefines meaning of campaign contribution to be net after deduction for fund-raising event expense.

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

Senate Bill 1149 · Extends TPAF, PERS and PFRS veteran's status to certain participants in peace-keeping operations in Somalia and Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sent March 23, 2000 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1134 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,750,000 to Department of Community Affairs for a grant to the Park Performing Arts Center in Union City.

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

Senate Bill 1141 · Requires New Jersey commissioners to Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to observe "Open Public Meetings Act."

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

Senate Bill 1142 · Allows per diem compensation paid to election day workers to be excluded from gross income under the New Jersey gross income tax.

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

Assembly Bill 1436 · Allows certain disabled voters to receive absentee ballots automatically in certain circumstances.

Sent March 16, 2000 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1484 · Revises administrative rule-making process.

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

Senate Bill 1083 · Establishes position of Inspector General in the Departments of Education, Human Services, Transportation, Community Affairs, Treasury, and Health and Senior Services.

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

Senate Bill 1102 · Allows jail wardens to transfer to and enroll in PFRS.

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

Senate Bill 1110 · Changes 2004 primary election date to March 2.

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

Senate Bill 1112 · Changes date of primary elections in year 2004 to first Tuesday in March.

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

Senate Bill 1056 · Provides for continuation of PFRS membership in certain cases; requires cancellation of PFRS pension and reenrollment upon re-employment in certain cases; provides certain PFRS retirees with choice concerning PFRS membership.

Sent February 28, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 102 days

Senate Bill 1060 · Provides overtime compensation to certain essential attendance State employees.

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

Senate Bill 1061 · Prohibits investment of certain public employee pension funds in tobacco manufacturers and distributors; provides for divestiture of existing holdings in such businesses.

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

Senate Bill 1064 · "Public Employees' Flexibility Act."

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

Senate Bill 1069 · Establishes the Emilio Carranza Memorial Commission; appropriates $95,000.

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

Senate Bill 1032 · Provides paid post-retirement medical benefits to certain board of education retirees.

Sent February 17, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 1041 · Prohibits employment discrimination by public employers against volunteer fire, ambulance, first aid or rescue personnel.

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

Senate Bill 932 · Permits rehired firefighter to purchase PFRS credit for 3 years of layoff period.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 936 · Permits consideration of factors other than cost in awarding State leases.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 228 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 943 · Repeals surcharge paid by insurers of school boards not in SHBP; requires payment of surcharge amounts for FY97, FY98 and FY99 to schools boards.

Sent February 10, 2000 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 955 · Precludes independent State entities from entering into certain agreements to enhance an employee's pension benefits.

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

Senate Bill 956 · Allows local government entities and school districts to offer health insurance waiver incentive to employees covered by spouse's health insurance.

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

Senate Bill 960 · Concerns the prompt payment of parties to State contracts and subcontracts.

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

Senate Bill 972 · Includes retirees under the PFRS mortgage loan program.

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

Senate Bill 988 · Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State March.

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

Senate Bill 998 · Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.

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

Senate Bill 999 · Requires racial and gender balance in appointments to certain State entities.

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

Senate Bill 1010 · Makes reporting and financial disclosure requirements and contribution limits applicable to candidates for selection to fill legislative vacancy; revises selection procedure.

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

Senate Bill 1011 · Prohibits contributions by administrator of Type II school district to candidates for member of district's school board; restricts employment by Type II school district of contributors to election campaign of member of district's school board.

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

Senate Bill 871 · Removes age 60 requirement for post-retirement death benefit in the alternate benefit program.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 500 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 880 · Permits employees of the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials to enroll in PERS.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 881 · Eliminates reduction of the death benefit for participants age 70 or more in the alternate benefit program.

Sent February 7, 2000 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 892 · Prohibits political contributions by out-of-State casinos and certain individuals and business entities associated therewith.

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

Senate Bill 895 · Conforms administration of certain State-administered retirement systems and pension funds to Internal Revenue Code requirements; ensures members' rights to pension benefits.

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

Senate Bill 898 · Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.

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

Senate Bill 903 · Requires certain official State forms to contain the language oath or affirmation and swear to or affirm when the forms are reprinted.

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

Assembly Bill 485 · Requires at least one voting member for State authorities to start official meetings and public hearings.*

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

Senate Bill 784 · Allows each House of the Legislature to adopt rules permitting certain ill legislators to participate in meetings of the house and its committees through remote electronic means.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 817 · Provides for special election when vacancy occurs in certain school districts within 90 days of annual school election; requires all costs to be paid by State.

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

Senate Bill 846 · Allows counties to increase daily compensation for members of election boards from $100 to $150.

Sent January 31, 2000 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 676 · Extends civil service veterans preference to certain persons who served in Operation "Uphold Democracy" in Haiti.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 698 · Increases pensions of certain retired public safety officer members of PERS, CPFPF and PFRS.

Sent January 24, 2000 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 741 · Expands conditions under which a registered voter may request and receive an absentee ballot.

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

Senate Bill 742 · Provides that TPAF and PERS veterans' retirement with 35 years of service shall be based on highest benefit year rather than last year of service.

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

Senate Bill 743 · Provides for salary deductions for voluntary insurance and investment programs for State employees and for supplemental life insurance policies for municipal law enforcement officers.

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

Senate Bill 744 · Provides that PERS member holding more than one position covered by the retirement system would have to designate one position as the basis for enrollment.

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

Senate Bill 753 · Provides for certain ex-spouses to receive widowers' or widows' pension.

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

Senate Bill 27 · Requires males to comply with federal selective service law as condition of State and political subdivision employment.

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

Senate Bill 30 · Abolishes the formation and use of legislative leadership committees.

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

Senate Bill 32 · Extends certain financial disclosure requirements under "Legislative Activities Disclosure Act of 1971" to "grass roots" lobbying conducted through direct mail and advertisements to general public.

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

Senate Bill 33 · Restricts the receipt of certain things of value by legislators or legislative staff and officers and staff members of the Executive Branch and limits certain gifts thereto.

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

Senate Bill 35 · Prohibits public officer or employee from using official position to obtain or sponsor employment of, or obtain certain other economic advantages for, a relative.

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

Senate Bill 36 · Increases from two to three the number of gubernatorial debates in which publicly financed candidates for Governor must participate; amends debate sponsorship selection process.

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

Senate Bill 39 · Revises gross income tax return checkoff designating portion of tax for "Gubernatorial Elections Fund" to provide $3 checkoff; provides for adjustment of checkoff amount for inflation.

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

Senate Bill 40 · Establishes $3,500,000 as limit on gubernatorial spending in primary elections and as basis for inflation adjustments applicable in 2001 and after.

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

Senate Bill 41 · Establishes $1,000,000 in primary elections and $2,000,000 in general election as maximum amounts of public financing available to gubernatorial candidates and as basis for inflation adjustments applicable in 2001 and after.

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

Senate Bill 42 · Provides that public financing of gubernatorial general election campaign shall be payable in amount equal to, rather than twice the amount of, contributions candidate receives.

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

Senate Bill 45 · Prohibits: solicitation or acceptance of political contributions on public property; certain uses of campaign contributor information; and certain uses of information about persons doing business with public entities.

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

Senate Bill 46 · Prohibits political contributions by certain individuals and electric power and gas entities.

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

Senate Bill 81 · Provides optional criteria for special retirement benefits for veteran members of PERS.

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

Senate Bill 83 · Eliminates the requirement of overseas service in Operation "Desert Shield/Desert Storm" to qualify for civil service veterans' preference.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 338 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 93 · Increase minimum amount of PFRS ordinary disability retirement allowance from 40% to 50% of average final compensation.

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

Senate Bill 94 · Increases cost of living adjustment in pension allowances and survivor benefits payable to certain former public safety officers and their survivors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 95 · Increases cost of living adjustment in pension allowances and survivor benefits payable to certain former public safety officers and their survivors.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 696 days

Senate Bill 106 · Prohibits lobbyists or legislative agents from providing benefits to legislators, staff and legislative candidates and prohibits those officials from accepting such benefits.

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

Senate Bill 107 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

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

Senate Bill 108 · Limits certain campaign contributions to $100 per year or per election; abolishes legislative leadership committees; makes various other changes to campaign finance law.

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

Senate Bill 109 · Appropriates $890,000 to ELEC for full computerization of campaign reports, electronic filing thereof and public access thereto.

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

Senate Bill 114 · Prohibits State from utilizing State Plan in permitting and funding determinations.

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

Senate Bill 118 · Provides that ordinary death benefits to survivors of active PFRS members with at least 25 years' service shall be same as benefits to survivors of PFRS retirants.

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

Senate Bill 130 · Provides paid post-retirement SHBP benefits to certain school police officers.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 506 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 135 · Provides maximum pension to certain Judicial Retirement System members.

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

Senate Bill 140 · Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard.

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

Senate Bill 153 · Revises provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act" to ensure greater compliance.

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

Senate Bill 157 · Prohibits use of Swiss financial institution which holds assets of Holocaust victims in connection with sale of State temporary disability benefits plan.

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

Senate Bill 160 · Strengthens public disclosure and monitoring requirements of "Open Public Meetings Act".

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

Senate Bill 162 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain members of PERS and TPAF who are employed by school boards, educational services commissions and jointure commissions.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 150 days

Senate Bill 169 · Appropriates $74,500 to NJ Historical Commission for study and identification of "Underground Railroad."

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 171 · Changes compensation base of SPRS accidental death benefit pension for surviving spouses and children.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 364 days

Senate Bill 173 · Provides for non-accidental death benefit of a survivor's pension for PFRS members with 10 years of service.

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

Senate Bill 182 · Makes various changes in civil service system concerning titles and compensation.

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

Senate Bill 184 · Enhances retirement benefits for PFRS members.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 189 · Recalculates payment for purchase of service credit by certain PERS members who transferred to PFRS; provides for payment by either municipality or State for remainder of full cost of accrued liability resulting from transfer and purchase.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 338 days

Senate Bill 204 · Permits member of a political party who does not vote in last preceding primary election to vote at next primary of another party; changes date to be deemed member of political party.

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

Senate Bill 217 · Requires Department of Personnel to prepare certain report prior to privatization contract and requires employees who meet training and experience qualifications to be employed under privatization.

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

Senate Bill 218 · Requires nongovernmental entity which performs duties previously performed by State agency to provide employees performing those duties with benefits comparable to those formerly provided by State agency.

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

Senate Bill 228 · Establishes an Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs.

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

Senate Bill 233 · Requires certain investments by the New Jersey Cash Management Fund.

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

Senate Bill 250 · Specifies certain compensation levels for administrative law judges.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 114 days

Senate Bill 253 · Exempts from reenrollment TPAF retirees who serve in certificated administrative or supervisory positions under one-year contract, subject to lifetime cap of two years. *

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

Senate Bill 276 · Establishes Public Access Enhancement Fund for ELEC; appropriates such sum as necessary to conduct study to enhance public access.

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

Senate Bill 286 · Prohibits lobbyists and legislative agents from providing benefits to certain public officers and employees and prohibits those officers and employees from receiving these benefits.

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

Senate Bill 288 · Permits Legislature to void closing of State psychiatric hospital or developmental center.

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

Senate Bill 292 · The "Comprehensive Ethics Reform Act of 1992;" clarifies and strengthens ethical standards applicable to State officers and employees, special State officers and employees and members of the Legislature.

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

Senate Bill 306 · Rectifies effects of certain discriminatory practices; creates Office of Public Contract Oversight and Public Contract Oversight Advisory Committee.

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

Senate Bill 308 · Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain elective public offices.

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

Senate Bill 331 · Establishes "Neighborhood Revitalization Mortgage Assistance Program;" appropriates $5 million.*

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

Senate Bill 346 · Provides payment to local public employers for post-retirement health care benefits to certain PFRS, CPFPF and PERS retirees.

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

Senate Bill 348 · Changes loan rate and adjustment rate for retirement system established in first class city with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 303 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 359 · Authorizes issuance of $35 million in contract bonds for cultural arts centers.

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

Senate Bill 393 · Makes a disorderly persons offense counterfeiting or forgering certain insignias or trademarks by candidate for public office.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 394 · Provides for continuation of PFRS membership in certain cases; cancels retirement allowance for PFRS retiree re-employed after retirement in certain position.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Senate Bill 397 · Replaces various limits on amounts of certain political and campaign contributions with uniform limit of $1,800; limits candidate's receipts from State, county and municipal party and legislative leadership committees to $25,000 per election.

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

Senate Bill 398 · Revises the jurisdiction and practices of the Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.

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

Senate Bill 400 · Limits certain campaign contributions to $1,800 per year or per election; abolishes the formation and use of legislative leadership committees.

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

Senate Bill 401 · Establishes public financing program for nomination and election of candidates for office of member of the Legislature; limits spending in such campaigns.

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

Senate Bill 402 · Increases civil fines and penalties imposed by ELEC; remits moneys collected therefrom to General Fund for appropriation by the Legislature to commission.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 688 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 403 · Limits campaign expenditures by or in direct support of legislative candidates.

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

Senate Bill 405 · Requires payment of prevailing wages on all EDA-assisted construction.

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

Senate Bill 435 · Appropriates $2 million for emergency projects at Ellis Island.

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

Senate Bill 482 · Requires State Health Benefits Program to provide certain mental health benefits under same terms and conditions as for other illnesses and diseases.

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

Senate Bill 485 · Clarifies that municipality may limit the type and number of organizations conducting Sunday bingo.

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

Senate Bill 488 · Authorizes granting of easement across certain DMAVA real property in Sea Girt.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Senate Bill 499 · Reduces vesting requirement under State-administered retirement systems to five years' service.

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

Senate Bill 500 · Requires primary and general elections to be conducted by mail.

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

Senate Bill 503 · Revises retirement provisions for PERS members who are veterans.

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

Senate Bill 507 · Establishes Task Force on Equitable Compensation; appropriates $95,000.

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

Senate Bill 513 · Provides that State's mileage reimbursement rate will be same as IRS rate for business use of automobile.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Stopped in committee after 135 days

Senate Bill 514 · Requires certain State officials to reside in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 517 · Allows PERS retiree to earn $15,000 aggregate annual compensation in PERS-covered employment without reenrollment. **

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 303 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 518 · Increases permanently the percentage of adjustment for retirants subject to the Pension Adjustment Act by 2% per year until an annual adjustment of 100% is reached.

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

Senate Bill 525 · Expands the category of persons who can administer oaths of office and of allegiance, where no other provision is made by law, to include those persons who can presently attest to oaths, affirmations and affidavits in other contexts.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 163 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 536 · Limits "holdover" status for offices requiring Senate confirmation.

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

Senate Bill 539 · Permits certain nonprofit organizations to conduct an unlimited number of certain raffles without payment of fees.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 506 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 549 · Expands political subdivision employee appeal procedures.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 377 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 572 · Permits simulated voting for minors at polling place.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 576 · Provides for retroactive lump-sum accidental disability retirement payment.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 258 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 579 · Provides for continuation of PFRS membership in certain cases.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 585 · Requires Apportionment and Redistricting Commissions to use only statistically sampled or adjusted population count for legislative and congressional redistricting.

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

Senate Bill 593 · Revises PERS purchase of certain municipal or county service based upon vested status.

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

Senate Bill 599 · Requires disclosure to ELEC of receipts and disbursements by sponsor of nonpolitical fund-raising event honoring or otherwise substantially involving holder of any of certain elective public offices; limits uses of proceeds from such event.

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

Senate Bill 602 · Reconstitutes Executive Commission on Ethical Standards with public members; requires certain public officers and employees to file financial disclosure statements and dispose of certain prohibited interests.

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

Senate Bill 604 · Requires State Health Benefits Program to provide certain maternity benefits.

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

Senate Bill 610 · Excludes certain deferred compensation of public school and charity, state and local government, and federal employees from current taxation under the gross income tax.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 625 · Prohibits public employer from changing terms and conditions of employment prior to reaching agreement with public employee representative.

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

Senate Bill 632 · Adds two elected employee members to State Health Benefits Commission.

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

Senate Bill 643 · Requires State to grant paid leave of absence to members of certain law enforcement associations to attend State or national conventions.

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

Senate Bill 654 · Allows certain disabled voters to receive absentee ballots automatically in certain circumstances.

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 135 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 655 · Permits certain senior citizens to receive absentee ballots under certain circumstances.*

Sent January 11, 2000 · Reported out after 135 days · did not pass the Senate