Committees · 2002–2003 Session
Commerce
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 37th District
Republican · 39th District
Democrat · 36th District
Republican · 14th District
Republican · 13th District
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 36th District
Republican · 30th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session.
Bills sent286
8% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out27%
76 of 286; 1 moved on without a report, 209 stopped in committee
Time in committee84 days
most between 35 and 199 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027470 bills
reported 11% · typically 62 days, most 30–144 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2024–2025483 bills
reported 19% · typically 137 days, most 27–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023403 bills
reported 26% · typically 109 days, most 42–203 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021373 bills
reported 29% · typically 77 days, most 17–241 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019408 bills
reported 32% · typically 116 days, most 21–273 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2016–2017369 bills
reported 25% · typically 210 days, most 94–396 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2014–2015346 bills
reported 26% · typically 115 days, most 55–224 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013323 bills
reported 23% · typically 128 days, most 28–249 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–2011337 bills
reported 15% · typically 140 days, most 42–268 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2008–2009344 bills
reported 28% · typically 121 days, most 31–269 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007273 bills
reported 23% · typically 165 days, most 48–290 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005250 bills
reported 35% · typically 105 days, most 32–172 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–2003286 bills
reported 27% · typically 84 days, most 35–199 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2000–2001304 bills
reported 43% · typically 91 days, most 28–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session, newest first.
286 bills
Senate Bill 2815 · Requires that chiropractors and physicians be reimbursed at same rate under various health and accident plans.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2830 · Prohibits use of certain underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored on property insured under homeowners policies.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2776 · Clarifies various provisions of law establishing the State's "no telemarketing call list."
Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2782 · Clarifies obligation of cemeteries to hold consumer prepayments for cemetery services in trust accounts.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2786 · Requires motorcycle manufacturers and dealers to post onto motorcycles labels that disclose certain information.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2795 · Makes various revisions to the "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002." *
Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2797 · Excludes certain payments to affiliates from "points and fees" definition.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2730 · Permits motor bus owners to "opt out" of no-fault medical expense benefits coverage for injured passengers.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2743 · Allows certain business employment incentives (BEIP) to be taken as a credit under the corporation business tax.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3621 · Establishes voluntary Statewide joint purchasing alliance for persons covered by individual health benefits plans.
Sent June 30, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2716 · Requires certain advertising disclosures by certain funeral establishments.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2721 · Prohibits transmission of certain unsolicited fax advertisements over telephone lines.
Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2681 · Provides criminal penalty for transmission of certain unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages.
Sent June 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2611 · Provides for regulation of certain call center communications by Division of Consumer Affairs.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2612 · Requires every automobile operated in this State to be covered by liability insurance.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2622 · Requires mortgage lenders to include list of financial assistance programs with notice of intention to foreclose.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2626 · Concerns telemarketing political calls.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2580 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to disclose to consumers their credit score under certain circumstances.
Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2594 · Regulates long-term care insurance.
Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2598 · Enacts new law to regulate and license pharmacists.
Sent May 29, 2003 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
266 more
Assembly Bill 3109 · Prohibits sale or lease of unsafe or recalled children's products and their use by licensed child care facilities. *
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2554 · Permits certain self-employed individuals to purchase small employer health benefits plans.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2564 · Establishes certain requirements regarding replacement of life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2565 · Prohibits surrender charges for individual deferred annuities under certain circumstances.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Reported out after 199 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2571 · Regulates telephone customer service practices.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2524 · Eliminates compulsory automobile insurance; reinstates financial responsibility laws; permits file and use of rates.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2532 · Provides for the regulation of long-term care insurance.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2533 · Modifies certain provisions concerning automobile insurance.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2452 · Regulates use of after market collision parts for motor vehicle repairs.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2493 · Requires State Board of Medical Examiners to suspend license of physician whose license has been revoked by another state, agency or authority.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2494 · Revises "Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensing Act."
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2431 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from General Fund to Department of Banking and Insurance for additional insurance fraud investigators.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2433 · Revises "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act."
Sent March 20, 2003 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3176 · Concerns disbursement of certain funds in real estate transactions.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Reported out after 262 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3191 · Reduces standard nonforfeiture rate for certain individual deferred annuities.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3318 · Clarifies certain rating provisions for small employers health benefits purchasing alliance policies.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2358 · Revises requirements concerning the withholding of tickets for advanced sales to places of entertainment.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2372 · Revises procedures for issuance of bail bonds in this State.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2385 · Provides protections for insurance producers doing business with insurers transferring business to another company.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2391 · "Geologist Licensing Act."
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2408 · Limits documentary service fees charged by automotive dealers.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2409 · "Children's Product Safety Act."
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2337 · Exempts certain insurers from exit requirements under certain circumstances.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2347 · Concerns automobile insurance rate filings; establishes Office of Automobile Insurance Ratepayer Advocate.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2912 · Establishes certain customer protection requirements for cable televison customers.
Sent February 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2325 · "New Jersey Medical Care Availability and Patient Protection Act of 2003."
Sent February 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
Senate Bill 2333 · Requires publication of approved automobile insurance rate increases.
Sent February 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2281 · Regulates certain electronic mail solicitations.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2903 · Prohibits use of social security numbers on deeds and mortgages.
Sent January 23, 2003 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2255 · Provides for inactive insurance producer licenses and the required hours of continuing education needed to renew a producer license.
Sent January 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2236 · Concerns third party payment for surgical first assistant services under certain health insurance policies and programs.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2245 · Protects privacy of an individual's financial information by prohibiting disclosure without the prior informed, affirmative consent of the consumer.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2214 · Prohibits placing certain holds on debit cards.
Sent January 14, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2187 · Prohibits certain communications tower facilities from being erected within 750 feet of the property line of a public or private school or child care center under certain circumstances. **
Sent December 16, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2677 · "The Cellular Telephone Usage Disclosure Act."
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2150 · "Nutritionist and Dietitian Certification Act."
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2165 · Prohibits State chartered financial institutions from charging ATM fees.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2120 · Provides for a system of scheduled first-party coverage for both economic and noneconomic losses; eliminates adversarial proceedings; reduces rates 33%.
Sent November 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 675 · Prohibits delivery of unsolicitated credit cards and limits recipients' liability for unauthorized use.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2294 · Permits certain fees on unsecured closed end loans.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2642 · Revises statutes regulating the practice of veterinary medicine.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2760 · Revises investment requirements for charitable gift annuity reserves.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2802 · Requires mortgage lenders to include list of financial assistance programs with notice of intention to foreclose.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2083 · Requires Internet service providers to warn subscribers of possible toll charges for internet telephone access.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2049 · Revises statutes regulating the practice of veterinary medicine.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2050 · Reduces standard nonforfeiture rate for certain individual deferred annuities.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2051 · Concerns regulation of lending practices; prohibits certain abusive and predatory lending practices.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 2073 · Provides for continued health benefits coverage for certain persons covered under small employer health benefits plans in certain circumstances.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 210 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2074 · Exempts volunteer first aid and emergency or volunteer ambulance or rescue squad associations from charitable registration fees.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2028 · Increases membership of the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2032 · Revises continuing education requirements for dental hygienists.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2035 · Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 137 days
Assembly Bill 2672 · Removes the home address of cosmetologist-hairstylist from displayed license.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Reported out after 402 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2728 · Prohibits sale of certain printers or printer devices with disabling computer mechanisms. *
Sent October 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2736 · Revises continuing education requirements for dental hygienists.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2016 · Establishes certain customer protection requirements for cable televison customers.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1982 · Increases from $300,000 to $1,000,000 the amount recoverable from certain guaranty funds on covered medical malpractice claims.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1987 · Requires verification of certain credit card applications before processing them.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1988 · Prohibits use of social security numbers on deeds and mortgages.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1991 · Deregulates policy forms used by surplus lines insurers.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1992 · Enacts "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2002."
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 231 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1999 · "New Jersey Automobile Insurance Competition and Choice Act."
Sent October 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1322 · Prohibits sale or distribution of computer software under certain circumstances.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1752 · Permits certain licensed individuals, when advertising, to use their legal names, maiden names or nicknames under certain circumstances.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1873 · Abolishes Health Service Corporation Conversion Temporary Advisory Commission.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1887 · Expands the definition of access device to include ATM bank cards.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2317 · Requires lenders to provide debtors with amount necessary to cure debt and attach copy of 14 day notice to application for final judgment in certain foreclosure actions.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1976 · Limits liability of physicians to their medical malpractice insurance coverage.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Senate Bill 1977 · Requires testimony by health care providers to be given by persons licensed in this State and to conform to currently accepted medical standards.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
Assembly Bill 1325 · Authorizes actions for damages for unauthorized use of credit card information.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1896 · Permits master deed of condominium to reflect proportional common and limited common elements interests of each owner as fractions.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1928 · Revises investment requirements for charitable gift annuity reserves.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1929 · Regulates use of after market collision parts for motor vehicle repairs.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1940 · "Law Enforcement Charitable Integrity Act."
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1942 · Requires injured parties covered by PIP to provide certain information to treating health care providers.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1902 · Concerns procedure and liability in medical malpractice actions.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
Senate Bill 1925 · Modifies escheat law for bank accounts and eliminates certified mail requirement for notice concerning potential escheat.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 73 days
Assembly Bill 1975 · Modifies application of certain homeowners insurance deductibles in certain urban areas.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2551 · Increases membership of the State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1881 · Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales communications to certain wireless telephones and pagers.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1882 · Establishes 30-day grace period for consumer to cancel contract for cellular telephone service.
Sent September 26, 2002 · 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 September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 441 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1836 · Provides towers remedy for nonpayment of certain charges.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1837 · Provides that health care professionals are only liable for their share of any professional negligence.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 179 days
Senate Bill 1844 · Requires registration of qualified journeyman electricians and restricts exemption for certain electrical work by public electric utilities.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1850 · Modifies various laws in regard to medical malpractice liability.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 179 days
Senate Bill 1873 · Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to certain landline and wireless telephone customers.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 1768 · Requires 60 days written notice of cancellation of certain insurance policies.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1780 · Prohibits certain disclosure of nonpublic personal financial information by financial institutions to nonaffiliated third parties.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1781 · Provides that certain obligations are eligible collateral under the "Governmental Unit Protection Act."
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1799 · Enacts the "Insurance Disclosure Act."
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1814 · Modifies escheat law for bank accounts and eliminates certified mail requirement for notice concerning potential escheat. *
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1735 · Provides automobile insurance premium reduction of 10% for completion of medical and safe driving program for senior citizens.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1704 · The " Abandoned Cemetery Maintenance and Preservation Act."
Sent June 27, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1681 · Clarifies financial liability of certain cellular telephone service users upon notification of unauthorized use of cellular telephone.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1684 · Provides that the amount of damages to be awarded in medical malpractice cases would be determined by a judge of workers' compensation.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 266 days
Senate Bill 1699 · Authorizes BPU to impose increased financial penalties to stimulate competition in local exchange telecommunications markets.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 371 · Requires certain information to be included in a retailer's advertisement of merchandise for sale.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 727 · Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to certain customers.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1693 · Requires insurers that provide certain prescription drug benefits and State Health Benefits Program to cover costs of contraceptives. *
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1660 · "Senior Citizen Mile Based Automobile Insurance Act."
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1662 · "New Jersey Telemarketing Consumer Protection Act."
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1663 · Revises statutes regarding physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1667 · Requires medical malpractice liability insurers to offer policy deductibles and prohibits premium increases for medical malpractice liability claims unless resulting in settlements, judgments or awards.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 270 days
Senate Bill 1668 · Modifies statute of limitations for medical malpractice liability actions.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 270 days
Senate Bill 1673 · Establishes moratorium until July 1, 2003 on cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance and prohibits premium increases during that time.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 270 days
Assembly Bill 75 · "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002."
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2298 · Modifies statute of limitations pertaining to fraudulent conveyance actions.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2303 · Requires ownership label or notice on ATMs.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1648 · Excludes certain contributions to small employer SEP and SIMPLE retirement savings plans for employees from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1649 · Requires credit card issuers to ascertain whether the applicant is the person to whom the card is to be issued.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1650 · Prohibits denial of credit on the basis that individual was a victim of identity theft.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1652 · Limits deductible to not more than $250 and copayment to 20 percent for automobile insurance basic medical expense benefits.*
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1609 · Limits pain and suffering awards to $250,000 in medical malpractice actions.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 284 days
Senate Bill 1614 · Limiting liability of dissolved limited liability companies to creditors in certain circumstances.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Reported out after 165 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 689 · Prohibits insurers from discriminating against insureds on the basis of domestic violence.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 229 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1630 · Includes business broker in definition of real estate broker and salesperson.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2126 · Expresses additional rationale for existing statutory prohibition of self-service dispensing of motor fuel at service stations.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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 May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1554 · Requires CATV companies to forward annually number and types of customer complaints to BPU.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1570 · "New Jersey Medical Care Access and Responsibility and Patients First Act." *
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 291 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1571 · Limits pain and suffering awards to $500,000 in medical malpractice actions.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 291 days
Senate Bill 1572 · Provides standards for expert witnesses in medical malpractice actions against physicians.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 291 days
Senate Bill 1579 · Makes various changes to tenant security deposit laws.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 256 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1589 · Allows limited file and use for automobile insurance rates in competitive market and repeals current expedited automobile insurance filing system.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1590 · Allows property-casualty insurers to withdraw from writing in this State within a specified time after filing notice and plan of withdraw with the Department of Banking and Insurance.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1524 · Requires ATM facilities to be equipped with access to emergency telephone service.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1533 · Permits security alerts and freezes upon consumer credit reports.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1538 · Clarifies that only certain telecommunications carriers are covered by the prohibition on local right of way assessments and establishes authority for certain right of way use fees.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1539 · Creates commission to study ways to increase insurance competition in New Jersey.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1540 · "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002."
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 210 days
Senate Bill 1471 · Regulates retention of customer records by telecommunications service providers.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1479 · Permits fiduciary to employ and compensate accountants from fiduciary funds and permits certain out-of-State banks to be treated similarly as New Jersey banks. *
Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1480 · Modifies provisions of "The Check Cashers Regulatory Act of 1993."
Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 308 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1492 · Prohibits use of involvement in non-at-fault accidents and selection of collision and comprehensive coverages as tier rating factors.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1494 · Eliminates certain check casher licenses under certain circumstances.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 284 · Prohibits certain telephone solicitors from blocking caller identification equipment.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 406 · Regulates certain electronic mail solicitations.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1750 · The "Raincheck Policy Disclosure Act."
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1864 · Limiting liability of dissolved limited liability companies to creditors in certain circumstances.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 193 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1403 · Expresses additional rationale for existing statutory prohibition of self-service dispensing of motor fuel at service stations.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1427 · Requires insurers to inform insureds whether certain coverages extend to rental automobiles.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 715 · Permits municipalities to license and regulate self-service storage facilities and requires warnings against storage of hazardous materials on rental contracts.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1135 · Requires insurers to inform insureds whether certain coverages extend to rental automobiles. *
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1350 · Revises various provisions of the law regulating cemetery companies.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1325 · Requires New Jersey Consumer Checking Accounts to provide for two free ATM withdrawals per periodic cycle.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1291 · Requires certain information to be printed on invoices and delivery tickets for liquefied petroleum gas.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1294 · Exempts State-chartered credit unions from sales and use tax.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1295 · Provides for mail notice of certain telephone rate and tariff changes.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1304 · Concerns cable television competition and urges the President and Congress to allow States to have certain regulatory power to create that competition. *
Sent March 11, 2002 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1305 · Requires automobile insurers to reduce rates by 5% for holders of special learner driver's permits and provisional driver's licenses.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1253 · Adds passenger automobile insurance information to DMV database.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1264 · Exempts automotive repair dealers from the consumer fraud law under certain circumstances.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1279 · Prohibits certain telephone solicitors from blocking caller identification equipment.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1281 · Provides additional safety measures for users of ATMs.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1288 · Provides certain protections to persons who purchase computers.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1232 · Includes certain electronic marketing practices as a violation of consumer fraud act.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1217 · "New Jersey Commercial Telephone and Commercial Electronic Mail Solicitation Consumer Protection Act."
Sent February 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1226 · Establishes the State Public Safety Wireless Communications Coordinating Council; appropriates $500,000.
Sent February 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1144 · Requires examinations of joint insurance funds and certain reporting by those funds.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1149 · Prohibits electronic printing of certain information on certain sales receipts.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1176 · Requires automobile insurance premium reductions for completion of certain driving courses.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1193 · Prohibits recovery of economic and noneconomic loss in lawsuits arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1200 · The "Home Loan Protection Act."
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 290 days
Senate Bill 1201 · Extends the period of "lemon law" coverage for certain new motor vehicles.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 980 · Regulates the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail and provides for penalties for violations.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1018 · Authorizes actions for damages for unauthorized use of credit card information.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 448 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1019 · Limits disclosure of customer information by financial institutions to nonaffiliated third parties.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1021 · Requires e-mailed unsolicited advertising materials to meet certain requirements.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1033 · Permits the incorporation of ophthalmic dispensers and technicians.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1087 · Requires certain insurers to make available ordinance or law coverage.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1088 · Provides for the regulation of self service dispensing of fuel at service stations.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1089 · Allows inactive licensees to complete required continuing education at any time prior to reactivating license.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1090 · Exempts manufacturers of orthotic appliances from licensing under the "Orthotist and Prosthetist Licensing Act."
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1091 · Provides for two-year post-employment restriction on certain employees of the Department of Banking and Insurance.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1092 · Provides exception to definition of managing general agent.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1093 · Promotes competition in telecommunications market and ends certain personal property taxes and replaces that revenue.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1094 · Requires insurance exchanges to be members of the New Jersey Surplus Lines Insurance Guaranty Fund.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1095 · Requires completion of workers compensation cases 120 days from end of hearing in certain cases.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1097 · Requires insurers to inform certain insureds and applicants of the availability of earthquake endorsements.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1111 · Requires certain health insurers to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1127 · Permits sale of motor fuels on the Internet.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1135 · Provides for the registration and regulation of sellers of travel.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 354 · Prohibits veterinarians from restricting pet owners choice of specialist veterinarian.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 473 · Increases loan to value amount permitted under mortgage guaranty insurance.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 555 · Requires gift certificates to be valid until redeemed unless conditions and limitations are fully disclosed.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 859 · Allows certain licensed check cashers to continue to operate within 2,500 feet of existing check cashers.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 864 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for hearing aids.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 867 · "Free Market Automobile Insurance Act."
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 868 · Permits care and treatment of animals by certain persons and prohibits those persons from identifying themselves as veterinarians.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 871 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for positron emission tomography to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 891 · Eliminates compulsory liability and no-fault automobile insurance; reinstates financial responsibility laws; applies doctrine of contributory negligence in motor vehicle accidents; permits file and use of rates.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 381 days
Senate Bill 894 · Prohibits certain persons from advertising themselves as possessing safety professional certification.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 895 · Provides for "grandfathering" of certain persons as licensed professional counselors.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 902 · Reduces corporation business tax rates by 15%.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 909 · Abolishes Health Service Corporation Conversion Temporary Advisory Commission.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 913 · Permits a mortgagor to cancel private mortgage insurance under certain circumstances.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 915 · Provides consumer protection with respect to electronic fund transfers.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 923 · Includes certain payments by cigarette manufacturers in the price received for cigarettes by wholesalers and retailers.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 930 · Requires certain insurers to notify employees if health benefits coverage is terminated.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 933 · Allows credit unions to sell title insurance.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 780 · Raises monetary threshold for at-fault automobile accidents to $1,000. *
Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 784 · Prohibits use of territory in formulating automobile insurance rates.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 805 · Proscribes liability of architects in certain circumstances.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 807 · Authorizes cigarette retailers and wholesalers to participate in certain promotions of cigarette manufacturers.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 712 · Raises capital requirements for check cashers and eliminates certain licenses issued to certain check cashers within 2,500 feet of existing check cashers.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 717 · Exempts medical alarm equipment, services and telecommunications costs from the "Sales and Use Tax Act."
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 42 days
Senate Bill 722 · Prohibits delivery of unsolicited credit cards and limits recipients' liability for unauthorized use.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 726 · Regulates certain electronic mail solicitations.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 742 · Allows gross income tax deduction to certain self-employed business owners for one-half of their federal self-employment taxes.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 743 · Concerns donations to certain charitable organizations.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 247 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 754 · Requires health benefits coverage for bone mass measurement.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 764 · Requires refunds of unearned property/casualty insurance premiums within certain time limits.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 766 · Mandates health insurance coverage for Lyme disease vaccination.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 770 · Regulates Internet pharmacies and electronic prescriptions.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 54 · Provides consumers greater protection in the issuance of consumer credit reports.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 63 · Makes various changes to the automobile insurance laws; consolidates administrative functions relative to automobile insurance; and provides for insurance fraud reforms. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 433 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 79 · Requires local business office of telecommunication company to be located in northern, central and southern region of State.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 82 · "Patient Access to Eye Care Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 89 · Requires health insurers to establish guidelines for bone density tests and provide coverage in accordance with the guidelines.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 90 · Provides for licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 102 · Designated the "Interior Designers Certification Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 108 · Provides individual cause of action for unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims and makes unfair practices subject to consumer fraud law.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 128 · Requires 10 percent premium discount for good drivers who are with same insurer five or more years.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 132 · "New Jersey Online Privacy Protection Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 134 · "Adolescents' Online Privacy Protection Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 143 · Requires prescription drug labels to indicate if prescribed drug is a generic product.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 153 · Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to certain customers. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 261 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 161 · Specifies definition of social worker employed in hospices.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 177 · Revises various statutes regarding audiologists, speech-language pathologists and hearing aid dispensers.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 185 · Requires insurers that provide certain prescription drug benefits to cover costs of contraceptives.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 197 · Prohibits unsolicited telephone sales calls to certain consumers.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 261 days
Senate Bill 198 · "New Jersey Home Ownership Security Act of 2002." *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 338 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 204 · Exempts retail sale of personal computers during last week of July 2001 from sales tax; exempts all retail sales of tangible personal property on last day of that week from the tax.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 221 · Clarifies that tort option provisions of no-fault insurance law do not apply to motor vehicles other than automobiles.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 222 · Prohibits certain deceptive written advertising concerning merchandise offered with a guarantee.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 223 · Permits certain charities to renew registration by verification statement.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 234 · Removes authorization for automatic renewal provisions in cable television franchises.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 262 · Requires health insurers to provide coverage for prosthetic appliances obtained from any licensed prosthetist.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 286 · Concerns workers' compensation for firefighters with cancer.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 296 · Creates limited licenses for barbering and hairstyling and a shop assistant specialty within the practice of cosmetology and hairstyling.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 304 · Requires health insurers to provide certain reimbursement for hearing aids.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 313 · Requires payment of interest on mortgage escrow accounts.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 317 · Requires managed care carriers to provide certain physicians with fee schedules.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 343 · Requires an explanation of telephone touch-tone service charges.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 349 · Allows veterinary students to take examination for licensure in the academic year in which they graduate.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 367 · Allows certain self-employed business owners to deduct their own pension plan contributions from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 392 · Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 411 · Requires physician cultural competency training as a condition of licensure.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 418 · Requires building permit for work done pursuant to a home repair financing contract under certain circumstances.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 419 · Requires every home improvement contractor to be bonded for his work.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 420 · Prohibits automobile insurers from denying agency to insurance producer solely because he writes in automobile insurance UEZs.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 445 · Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to certain customers.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 261 days
Senate Bill 486 · "Health Care Claims Payment Responsibility Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 498 · Requires health insurers to cover Hepatitis B vaccination costs.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 503 · Concerns certain ticket broker practices.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 538 · Prohibits discrimination with respect to prices charged by sellers of services.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 546 · Creates corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain costs of long-term care insurance policies.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 559 · Requires insurance rate reduction for automobile equipped with fire extinguisher.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 581 · Provides for the licensure of certain crane operators. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 492 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 626 · Establishes additional criterion for BPU approval of certain regulatory petitions by local exchange telecommunication companies.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 647 · Provides for financial management program for certain students.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 649 · Regulates telephone billing practices.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 660 · Permits only licensed chiropractors to perform spinal adjustments to correct vertebral subluxations.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 664 · Requires health insurers and State Health Benefits Commission to provide coverage for posttraumatic stress disorder under same conditions as other sickness.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 668 · Concerns the provision of CATV service and telecommunications service.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 163 days · then passed the Senate, and became law