Committees · 2002–2003 Session
Consumer Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 33rd District
Republican · 12th District
Republican · 21st District
Republican · 25th District
Democrat · 1st District
Democrat · 36th District
Democrat · 28th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session.
Bills sent68
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out47%
32 of 68; 36 stopped in committee
Time in committee59 days
most between 28 and 130 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027134 bills
reported 20% · typically 30 days, most 24–73 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025147 bills
reported 20% · typically 240 days, most 130–361 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023141 bills
reported 22% · typically 63 days, most 24–217 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021158 bills
reported 16% · typically 81 days, most 21–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019170 bills
reported 24% · typically 112 days, most 49–231 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017129 bills
reported 19% · typically 106 days, most 26–253 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2014–2015142 bills
reported 24% · typically 140 days, most 35–280 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013122 bills
reported 24% · typically 56 days, most 20–189 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–2011126 bills
reported 25% · typically 73 days, most 21–149 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009191 bills
reported 22% · typically 100 days, most 31–273 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007119 bills
reported 39% · typically 77 days, most 20–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005109 bills
reported 36% · typically 109 days, most 10–265 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–200368 bills
reported 47% · typically 59 days, most 28–130 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session, newest first.
68 bills
Assembly Bill 4032 · Allows certain dealers of used motor vehicles to send administrative fees to "Used Car Lemon Law Unit" on annual basis.
Sent January 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3971 · Requires telemarketers to have signed consent form or written request before making telemarketing sales calls to customer on NJ Do Not Call List.
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1827 · Extends registration requirement to all ticket brokers reselling tickets to places of entertainment in the State; requires certain consumer disclosures. *
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3831 · Requires motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers to notify consumers of relevant adjustment programs.
Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3793 · Requires satellite television companies to accept payment by cash, check, money order or credit card.
Sent June 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3805 · Extends the existing prohibition against ticket scalping to include admission tickets to out-of-state places of entertainment.
Sent June 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3688 · Requires Attorney General to provide certain information to public on the internet regarding charitable contributions.
Sent June 5, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3733 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to disclose to consumers their credit score under certain circumstances.
Sent June 5, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3745 · Raises to $150,000 in gross contributions the threshold requiring charitable organizations to file audited financial statements under the "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act."
Sent June 5, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3364 · Revises scope of practice of optometrists.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3329 · Requires that certain gift certificates be redeemable at full face value.
Sent February 13, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3291 · Revises "lemon law" refund formula for consumers of certain new motor vehicles.
Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3216 · Protects privacy of an individual's financial information by prohibiting disclosure without the prior informed, affirmative consent of the consumer.
Sent February 3, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3049 · Prohibits sale or distribution of cigarettes in packs of less than 20.
Sent November 25, 2002 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2990 · "Pharmacy Quality Assurance and Error Prevention Act."
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1826 · Criminalizes fraudulent solicitation and collection of funds on behalf of charities.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2960 · Prohibits placing certain holds on debit cards.
Sent November 7, 2002 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2963 · Revises "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act." *
Sent November 7, 2002 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2981 · Requires certain information in certain renewal notices.
Sent November 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2953 · Criminalizes fraudulent solicitation and collection of funds on behalf of charities.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · did not pass the General Assembly
48 more
Assembly Bill 2924 · Makes it an unlawful practice for retailers to sell or install motor vehicle window tinting without first informing customer of State restrictions.
Sent October 21, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2903 · Prohibits use of social security numbers on deeds and mortgages.
Sent October 10, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1548 · Raises to $150,000 in gross contributions the threshold requiring charitable organizations to file audited financial statements under the "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act."
Sent September 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2728 · Prohibits sale of certain printers or printer devices with disabling computer mechanisms. *
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2673 · Establishes 30-day grace period for consumer to cancel contract for cellular telephone service.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2632 · Permits certain entertainment owners and operators to withhold additional tickets for advanced sales.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2645 · Places five-year moratorium on distribution and sale of irradiated food.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2624 · Requires retail mercantile establishments to notify customers when sell-by date of pre-packaged meat is extended.*
Sent June 28, 2002 · Reported out after 97 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2452 · Clarifies financial liability of certain cellular telephone service users upon notification of unauthorized use of cellular telephone.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2237 · Adopts the "Uniform Trade Secrets Act."
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2315 · Eliminates age limitation of 62 for offering of premiums and rebates in connection with sale of drugs.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 894 · Prohibits certain persons from advertising themselves as possessing safety professional certification.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2126 · Expresses additional rationale for existing statutory prohibition of self-service dispensing of motor fuel at service stations.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1149 · Prohibits electronic printing of certain information on certain sales receipts.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2119 · Prohibits certain deceptive written advertising concerning merchandise offered with a guarantee.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2045 · Requires tanning facilities to provide certain notice concerning tanning booths.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2042 · Prohibits certain persons from advertising themselves as possessing safety professional certification.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 222 · Prohibits certain deceptive written advertising concerning merchandise offered with a guarantee.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1939 · Requires notary public to be citizens.
Sent February 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1847 · Includes certain payments by cigarette manufacturers in the price received for cigarettes by wholesalers and retailers.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 347 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1699 · Provides for the regulation of rent-to-own lease transactions under the "Retail Installment Sales Act of 1960."
Sent February 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1711 · Provides certain protections to persons who purchase computers.
Sent February 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1743 · Requires certain towing operators to accept cash or credit or charge cards for payment of services.
Sent February 4, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1750 · The "Raincheck Policy Disclosure Act."
Sent February 4, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1752 · Permits certain licensed individuals, when advertising, to use their legal names, maiden names or nicknames under certain circumstances.
Sent February 4, 2002 · Reported out after 241 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1322 · Prohibits sale or distribution of computer software under certain circumstances.
Sent January 31, 2002 · Reported out after 245 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1653 · Prohibits certain deceptive advertising concerning merchandise with a manufacturer's rebate.
Sent January 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1673 · Clarifies that purchase price of passenger automobile for calculation of sales tax due is amount on bill of sale.
Sent January 31, 2002 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1674 · Exempts books from the sales and use tax.
Sent January 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 89 days
Assembly Bill 69 · Prohibits pharmacists from disclosing certain information concerning prescription purchases for use in commercial solicitations unless authorized by consumers.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 104 · Prohibits electronic printing of certain information on certain sales receipts.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 254 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 147 · Includes security fraud as violation of consumer fraud act.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 303 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 195 · Expands and clarifies scope of "Retail Installment Sales Act of 1960."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 270 · Requires retailers of customized home improvement products to offer payment plans.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 284 · Prohibits certain telephone solicitors from blocking caller identification equipment.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 371 · Requires certain information to be included in a retailer's advertisement of merchandise for sale.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 372 · Requires certain contracts and warranties to be printed in at least 10-point bold type.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 555 · Requires gift certificates to be valid until redeemed unless conditions and limitations are fully disclosed.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 556 · Provides consumer remedy for failure to deliver merchandise or service at time promised.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 558 · Regulates use of after market collision parts for motor vehicle repairs.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 560 · Requires a dealer to disclose missing or defective emission control equipment in a used motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and exempts certain motor vehicles from regulation.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 562 · Requires verification of certain credit card applications before processing them.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 665 · Allows borrower whose loan is guaranteed by Small Business Administration an income tax credit for payment of guarantee fee.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 675 · Prohibits delivery of unsolicitated credit cards and limits recipients' liability for unauthorized use.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 303 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 740 · Requires certain information to be printed on invoices and delivery tickets for liquefied petroleum gas.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1366 · Exempts automotive repair dealers from the consumer fraud law under certain circumstances.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1517 · Revises provisions of the consumer fraud act.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1592 · Prohibits basing fees for certification of radon testers upon number of measurement devices used.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days