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Committees · 2002–2003 Session

Senior Issues

A General Assembly committee, in every session from the 2002–2003 session to the 2004–2005 session.

Other sessions: 2004–2005

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session.

  • Bills sent80

    2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out36%

    29 of 80; 3 moved on without a report, 48 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee14 days

    most between 2 and 63 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term.

  • 2004–200583 bills

    reported 28% · typically 112 days, most 37–199 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–200380 bills

    reported 36% · typically 14 days, most 2–63 · 0 amendments · 8 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session, newest first.

80 bills

  • Assembly Bill 3935 · Makes various revisions to the "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002."

    Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3781 · Provides certain physical facility requirements for congregate housing.

    Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3756 · Requires posting and distribution of rights of residents in congregate housing facilities.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3691 · Requires reporting of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation against vulnerable adults.

    Sent June 5, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3692 · Requires certain long-term care facilities to provide training in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

    Sent June 5, 2003 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3694 · Requires certain long-term care facilities to provide list of certain services related to care of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

    Sent June 5, 2003 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3595 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3524 · Establishes "Senior Citizen Fall Prevention Demonstration Program."

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3280 · Enhances penalties for theft by deception and theft of identity offenses when victim is a senior or disabled citizen.

    Sent February 6, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3283 · Requires DHSS to report to Legislature on NJ EASE program.

    Sent February 6, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3308 · Increases eligibility for Senior Gold program.

    Sent February 6, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3278 · Requires DHSS to make evaluative profiles of assisted living facilities available to public.

    Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3279 · Provides that assisted living resident's security deposit is refundable if resident leaves facility. *

    Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3152 · Requires DHSS investigation and provides for receivership and imposition of enforcement remedies of nursing homes under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 14, 2003 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3153 · Provides for automatic enrollment in PAAD and Senior Gold programs under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 14, 2003 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3154 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Financing." *

    Sent January 14, 2003 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3088 · Creates the crime of victimization of a senior citizen or a person with a disability.

    Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3032 · Requires DHSS to send Senior Gold application to certain PAAD beneficiaries.

    Sent November 25, 2002 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 192 · Requires fee-for-service prescription drug benefits for SSI recipients under Medicaid.

    Sent October 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2784 · Establishes publicity program for senior and disabled citizens property tax freeze reimbursement program.

    Sent September 23, 2002 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly

60 more

  • Assembly Bill 2793 · Establishes publicity program for senior and disabled citizens property tax freeze reimbursement program.

    Sent September 23, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

  • Assembly Bill 2763 · Requires DHSS to send Senior Gold application to PAAD beneficiaries who become ineligible for PAAD.

    Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 67 days

  • Assembly Bill 2472 · "Senior Citizen Mile Based Automobile Insurance Act."

    Sent June 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2529 · Changes the copayment for PAAD when more than two prescription drugs are purchased during any given month and increases the income eligibility limits for the PAAD program.

    Sent June 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2530 · Increases income eligibility for PAAD for certain individuals with dependent children.

    Sent June 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2462 · Requires fee-for-service prescription drug benefits for SSI recipients under Medicaid.

    Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 75 · "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002."

    Sent June 6, 2002 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2264 · Requires criminal history record background checks for health care professionals as condition of initial licensure.

    Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2258 · Permits municipalities to establish "Senior Citizen Affordable Housing Support Program;" combines property tax relief with COAH credit.

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2265 · Requires Division of Taxation to display Senior Gold prescription program information on tax return instructions.

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2277 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2340 · Allows person to deduct alimony payments to determine eligibility for PAAD and Senior Gold prescription programs.

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 551 · Permits pharmacists to change prescription dosage forms.

    Sent May 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2188 · Authorizes Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to reallocate pharmaceutical supplies among hospitals and nursing homes in public health emergency.

    Sent May 6, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2159 · Supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to DHSS for grant to Jewish Community Centers Metro West.

    Sent March 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2123 · Requires nursing homes to permit use of electronic monitoring devices at request of resident.

    Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2052 · Extends deadline for filing application for homestead property tax reimbursement to April 15, 2002.

    Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2023 · Requires certain background checks for assisted living administrators and applicants for certificate of need.

    Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 674 · Requires certain background checks for assisted living residence administrators and applicants for certificate of need.

    Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1855 · Excludes Roth IRA rollover income from income measure under NJSAVER and homestead rebate program, gross income tax medical expense deduction, PAAD qualification and property tax "freeze" program qualification.

    Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1817 · Excludes Medicare Part B Premiums in determining Lifeline eligibility.

    Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1735 · Creates crime of victimization of senior citizen and person with disability. *

    Sent February 4, 2002 · Reported out after 262 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1622 · Provides additional PERS death benefit coverage.

    Sent January 31, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1623 · Provides for purchase of certain out-of-state service credit in TPAF.

    Sent January 31, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1624 · Revises lifeguard pension benefits.

    Sent January 31, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 83 · Establishes "Grandparenting Resource Center Pilot Program" and appropriates $3,000,000.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 84 · Mandates training for judges and judicial personnel regarding problems and issues faced by grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 85 · Creates the "Grandparents' Court Liaison Program."

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 88 · Requires DHS and DHSS to provide information about federal and State benefits to persons providing kinship care.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 129 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to DHSS to expand the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Adult Day Care Center Program.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 373 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 143 · Requires reporting of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation against vulnerable adults.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 153 · Exempts from sales tax certain sales by or to any senior citizens club organized for pleasure, recreation, or other nonprofitable purposes.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 77 days

  • Assembly Bill 223 · Limits rent increases for certain senior citizens.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 291 · "Nursing Home Patient Protection Act."

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 451 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of the Treasury for a publicity program for the senior and disabled citizens property tax freeze reimbursement program.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 630 · Establishes the "Senior Citizen and Person with a Disability Protection Act;" imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 289 days

  • Assembly Bill 640 · Reduces minimum age of a person to whom a prescription drug price may be discounted from 62 to 60 years of age.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 692 · Allows personal exemption of $1,000, and tax credit, up to $500, under New Jersey gross income tax for medical expenses for family member 65 years of age or older.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 712 · Concerns errors in estimating income for certain programs for aged and disabled persons.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 725 · Supplemental appropriation for $31,490,000 to increase benefits in the Lifeline programs.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 736 · Extends the senior citizen's property tax deduction to certain qualified persons who reside in mobile home parks.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 745 · Requires long-term care facilities to provide a security monitor system for Alzheimer's disease patients.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 747 · Allocates handicapped parking fines to Independent Living Centers.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 750 · Provides for annual cost-of-living increase in amount of Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance payment.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 798 · Allows PAAD recipents margin of error in estimating income.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 247 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 849 · Excludes certain premiums in determining PAAD eligibility.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 850 · Establishes school property tax freeze program for resident homeowners age 65 or older and disabled homeowners.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 875 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to DHSS to expand Respite Care for the Elderly Program.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 898 · Allows a deduction under New Jersey gross income tax of the cost incurred by a taxpayer in supporting a family member at least 65 years old, up to a maximum of $1,000.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 373 days

  • Assembly Bill 907 · Provides $3,000 income tax deduction for certain families providing home care for an elderly relative.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 373 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 910 · Establishes three-year demonstration "Senior Citizen Housing and Health Screening Center Program" in DHSS; appropriates $50,000.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1013 · Establishes "Seniors Helping Seniors Who are Blind or Visually Impaired Demonstration Program" in DHS; appropriates $360,000.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1029 · Enacts the "Senior Citizens Protection Act;" authorizes municipalities to create senior citizen zones; imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 289 days

  • Assembly Bill 1154 · Provides that security fee charged to assisted living residents is refundable if resident leaves facility.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 394 days

  • Assembly Bill 1161 · Exempts senior citizens who qualify for Medicaid from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1384 · Allows PAAD recipients freedom of choice in selecting a pharmacy and prohibits the imposition of a mail order system.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1535 · Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1537 · Creates crime of committing offense in senior citizen zone. *

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 289 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1553 · Grants 90-day grace period for payment of property taxes by seniors and longer period for participants in senior freeze act.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1554 · Excludes veterans' entitlements from income for determination of PAAD eligibility.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days