Committees · 2002–2003 Session
Community and Urban Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Republican · 9th District
Democrat · 28th District
Republican · 8th District
Democrat · 18th District
Republican · 39th District
Democrat · 29th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session.
Bills sent305
9% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out44%
134 of 305; 171 stopped in committee
Time in committee119 days
most between 48 and 210 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027472 bills
reported 10% · typically 76 days, most 23–139 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025503 bills
reported 24% · typically 88 days, most 28–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023394 bills
reported 31% · typically 93 days, most 31–241 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2020–2021409 bills
reported 36% · typically 98 days, most 24–268 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–2019440 bills
reported 21% · typically 175 days, most 56–378 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2016–2017386 bills
reported 26% · typically 121 days, most 49–200 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2014–2015364 bills
reported 29% · typically 101 days, most 28–228 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2012–2013346 bills
reported 24% · typically 149 days, most 51–266 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–2011347 bills
reported 21% · typically 111 days, most 45–160 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009354 bills
reported 31% · typically 119 days, most 37–210 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007324 bills
reported 23% · typically 98 days, most 27–238 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005298 bills
reported 33% · typically 91 days, most 32–147 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–2003305 bills
reported 44% · typically 119 days, most 48–210 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2000–2001291 bills
reported 52% · typically 56 days, most 24–112 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session, newest first.
305 bills
Senate Bill 2836 · Revises law governing emergency services volunteer length of service award programs.
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2839 · Limits materials which may be used in sewer systems, storm drains, and water retention and detention systems to noncombustible materials.
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2840 · Authorizes local unit to appoint insurance fund commissioners, its chief financial officer or its municipal clerk to oversee insurance fund.
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2818 · Permits local government units to grant Length of Service Award Program points to certain activated military members.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2819 · Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee and clarifies the law with respect to realty transfer fees generally.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2821 · Requires vendors of legal services to fully itemize bills to public entities and prescribes penalties.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2758 · Increases annual income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2760 · "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act;" requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2762 · Authorizes local unit to appoint insurance fund commissioners or its chief financial officer to oversee insurance fund.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2764 · Appropriates $25,000,000 to restore funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2783 · Appropriates $25,000,000 to restore funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2787 · Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2799 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $25,000,000 for FY2004 to restore funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2727 · Expands provisions of law requiring child-protection window guards in multiple dwellings.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2731 · Requires that State fee increases affecting counties, municipalities and local school boards shall not be applicable until next local budget year.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2740 · Permits local government units to grant Length of Service Award Program points to emergency service organization participants activated for military service at certain times.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2753 · Permits appointment of person as police officer in non-civil service municipality if Police Training Commission full certification obtained when less than 35 years old.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2754 · Requires DCA to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning furniture and furnishings purchased for use in residential premises and public buildings.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2707 · Prohibits interest in revaluation firms operating within county by municipal assessors and county tax board personnel; prohibits related business entities from representing taxpayers appealing revaluations completed by revaluation firm.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2718 · Authorizes assessment of educational facilities construction fees by boards of education under certain circumstances.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
285 more
Senate Bill 2720 · Specifies misconduct offense and penalities for local government officials transferring employees to "no-work" jobs.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2685 · Permits municipalities to withdraw from certain county library systems.
Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2691 · Directs Commissioner of Community Affairs to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning furnishings purchased by public and independent institutions of higher education.
Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2675 · The "New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act."
Sent June 16, 2003 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 2651 · Increases maximum penalty for "State Uniform Construction Code Act" violations from $500 to $2,000. *
Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3210 · Permits disqualification of bidder under "Local Public contracts Law" with whom any contracting unit has had prior negative experience.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 165 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3477 · Permits appointment of up to four alternate members on municipal zoning boards of adjustment.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2644 · Requires suspension of local elected officials indicted for certain offenses involving moral turpitude.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2645 · Requires contract for sale of real property to include requirement for inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located on property.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2652 · Prohibits conflict of interests by governing board members or management employees of homeowners' associations.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2613 · Regulates contractors engaging in home improvements.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2597 · Requires public bidding or competitive contracting for award of professional service contracts and requires certain vendors to fully itemize bills to school districts and local units and prescribes sanctions. *
Sent May 29, 2003 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2548 · Prohibits leases or rules prohibiting the keeping of pets in multiple dwellings or planned real estate developments.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 31 days
Senate Bill 2551 · Allows municipalities to provide free or reduced fee beach badges to active military and NJ National Guard personnel.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2566 · Permits master deed of condominium to reflect proportional common and limited common elements interests of each owner as fractions.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2569 · Permits indoor pyrotechnic displays of fireworks in certain large buildings.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2519 · Requires conclusion of eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent not later than 30th day following service of complaint on tenant.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2528 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2530 · Makes lock-out of tenant by landlord a disorderly persons offense; requires certain notice be provided in warrant for possession.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2534 · Permits up to 50 percent age-restricted affordable housing under Fair Housing Act.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2454 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to provide substantially same protections against discrimination as provided under "Federal Fair Housing Act."
Sent May 8, 2003 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2464 · Supplemental appropriation of $4,000,000 to Division of Fire Safety in DCA to fund local firefighters' training and programs and division salaries.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2467 · Provides free admission to certain county facilities for members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer first aid or rescue squads and their immediate families.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2468 · Establishes free smoke detector program in DCA.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2471 · Permits municipalities to offer prescription drug benefit to certain retired volunteer firefighters and other emergency aid volunteers.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2484 · Increases DCA's portion of divorce filing fee from $25 to $50; requires annual report describing DCA's disposition of fee revenue.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2495 · Permits certain housing nonprofits to join together with other local units in joint insurance funds.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2432 · Makes changes in "Main Street New Jersey" program to encourage public-private partnerships; increases membership on Advisory Board.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2441 · Increases maximum penalty for "State Uniform Construction Code Act" violations from $500 to $2,000.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2442 · Establishes DCA oversight of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners and certain public authorities. *
Sent March 20, 2003 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2444 · Provides exemption from municipal rent control for up to 30 years for abandoned properties rehabilitated into multiple dwellings.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2445 · Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1884 · Subjects minor subdivisions to the provisions of the Map Filing Law.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2411 · Authorizes mayor in certain municipalities to appoint members of local boards, authorities or commissions for term corresponding with that of appointing mayor.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2412 · Revises conditions of eligibility to be "grandfathered" as a licensed home inspector.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2360 · Prohibits municipal ordinances and homeowners' association rules from limiting display of American flag, yellow ribbons and signs supporting U.S. troops. **
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2370 · Authorizes municipalities to impose up to 4% hotel room tax; provided proceeds used to provide property tax relief.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2393 · Provides for awarding contract to one of three lowest bidders under "Local Public Contract Law."
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2407 · Requires release of bid list prior to bid date under "Local Public Contracts Law."
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 511 · Regulates contractors engaging in home improvements. *
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2322 · Permits monthly payment of interest on fire districts bonds.
Sent February 10, 2003 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2330 · Requires certain small municipalities to share services of certain licensed municipal professionals.
Sent February 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2312 · Permits awards of local public contracts without public advertising for bids under certain circumstances.
Sent February 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2263 · Supplemental appropriation of $99,000 to DCA for a grant to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey for funding Community Building Support Initiative.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2265 · Authorizes double fine for third conviction for same violation of municipal ordinance. *
Sent January 27, 2003 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2268 · Allows a gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers for capital improvements made to a principal residence.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2269 · Requires that certain information on NJ SAVER, homestead property tax reimbursement and homestead rebate programs be included with property tax bill.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2274 · Requires value engineering clause in specifications for certain construction contracts under Local Public Contracts Law.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2282 · Doubles fine for third conviction for same violation of municipal ordinance.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 42 days
Senate Bill 2291 · Provides paid leave to certain public employees to serve on statutorily created bodies.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2295 · Increases permissible percentage of fair share housing obligation transferrable through regional contribution agreements.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2296 · Requires prequalification by State officials of prospective bidders for local public works contracts in same manner as prequalification of prospective bidders for State contracts.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2297 · Requires municipal binding referenda to approve qualified common interest community assessment reductions.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2239 · Provides separate standards for handicapped access in public buildings versus multi-family dwellings.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2242 · Prohibits certain contributions by certain entities and individuals doing business with counties or municipalities, limits amount of contribution by principals and officers of such entities.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2244 · Authorizes DCA to adjust certain county budgets to reflect certain county correctional facility costs. *
Sent January 16, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2177 · Requires that owners of age-restricted multiple dwellings notify municipal emergency management coordinator of certain utility disruptions and prepare and maintain annual emergency evacuation plans.
Sent December 16, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2180 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DCA for grant to Gloucester Township for municipal purposes.
Sent December 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2329 · Authorizes certain exceptions to local public contracts law. *
Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2464 · Requires municipal and county utilities to provide reduced sewer and water connection fees for certain affordable housing projects.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2157 · Removes limitation on amount counties may appropriate in support of performing arts centers.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2162 · Affords tax exemption for portions of certain tax-exempt buildings used for exempt purposes by exempt entities; subjects portions of certain tax-exempt buildings to property taxation if leased to profit-making entity or used for nonexempt purposes.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2166 · Permits granting residency credit points to candidates taking certain municipal police and fire promotional examinations.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2170 · Requires under "Fair Housing Act" that certain percentage of affordable housing be reserved for very low income households.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 347 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2115 · Permits municipalities hosting UEZs to establish set-aside programs favoring local businesses for construction projects using State funds.
Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2129 · Requires installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single and two-family homes.
Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2131 · Supplemental appropriation to DCA of $29,432,000 to provide grants for rodent control programs in municipalities with Abbott school districts. *
Sent December 9, 2002 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2133 · Prohibits counties and municipalities from accepting and paying for employee's work outside the course of employment.
Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2138 · Limits payment for certain supplemental compensation and accumulated vacation leave upon retirement for certain local government employees.
Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2908 · Permits property owners to waive requirements for certain land surveying work.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2093 · Authorizes municipalities to require conformity with traffic performance objectives as a condition of subdivision or site plan approval.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2098 · Requires sellers, landlords and transferors of certain dwelling units to provide portable fire extinguisher upon sale, lease or transfer.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 171 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2107 · Validates redevelopment activities of governing bodies of certain cities of the second class located in counties of the first class from 1993 to present.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2048 · Requires carbon monoxide detectors in single- and two-family dwelling units.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
Senate Bill 2069 · Requires installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single and two-family homes upon initial occupancy or change of occupancy.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2033 · Permits municipalities hosting UEZs to establish set-aside programs favoring local businesses for construction projects using State funds.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2038 · Increases and indexes the maximum homestead property tax deduction under the gross income tax.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2039 · Requires review and approval by Local Finance Board of proposed monetary settlements between elected local officials and county or municipality.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2042 · Authorizes municipalities to require alternating current (AC) constantly active electric circuit type smoke detectors by ordinance in single and two-family residences; validates previously adopted ordinances.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2385 · Prohibits directed suretyship in connection with public works contracts.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2022 · Provides for commencement of short term tax exemptions and abatements as of date of completion of project.
Sent October 28, 2002 · Reported out after 392 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1993 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to DCA for a grant for Jamesburg Borough for municipal purposes.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1994 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to DCA for a grant for Hamilton Township, Mercer County, for municipal purposes.
Sent October 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2008 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to DCA for a grant to ASPIRA. *
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 2047 · Permits local authorities to appropriate and transfer available surplus funds to municipality or county that created authority.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 403 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2389 · Requires that owners of age-restricted multiple dwellings notify municipal emergency management coordinator of certain utility disruptions and prepare and maintain annual emergency evacuation plans.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1785 · Provides a gross income tax deduction for certain water supply and sewerage charges.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1966 · Establishes a first-time home buyers' program in HMFA for certain families.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1978 · Provides for payment of standby water service under Condo Services Law.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 523 · Removes limitation on amount counties may appropriate in support of performing arts centers.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2078 · Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1936 · Permits municipality to create drug free zone around publicly assisted housing.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1945 · Protects certain compliant municipalities from builder's remedy under "Fair Housing Act" pending readoption of methodologies, criteria and guidelines.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1949 · Establishes hiring preference for children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty seeking appointment to municipal police forces.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1900 · Revises disposition of realty transfer fee; requires that State share of fee be remitted first to each "Main Street New Jersey" municipality wherein property subject to fee is situate.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1901 · Eliminates requirement that municipalities keep copies of certain certificates of searches for municipal liens as permanent record in bound book form; requires Division of Archives and Records Management to promulgate retention schedule.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1914 · Clarifies responsibility of county to pay burial costs of indigent, unidentified or unclaimed deceased persons.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 257 · Establishes hiring preference for children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty seeking appointment to municipal police forces.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1817 · Prohibits imposition by water utilities of standby fees or charges for certain fire protection systems. **
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1818 · Allows imposition of $10,000 and $15,000 municipal fines on landlords for overcrowding.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1838 · Supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to the Morris County Organization For Hispanic Affairs for its community outreach program.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1841 · Creates the Office of Grant Assistance in DCA to assist counties and municipalities in applying for federal, State and private grants.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1856 · Permits volunteer firefighters and emergency services personnel to participate in health benefits program in municipality in which they volunteer.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1857 · Designated the "Capital and Educational Facility Financing Act."
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1876 · Establishes publicity program for senior and disabled citizens property tax freeze reimbursement program.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1759 · Revises newspaper publication requirements for municipalities.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1790 · Extends deadline for filing application for homestead property tax reimbursement to April 15, 2002.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1795 · Directs HMFA to require shower rails in senior rental projects. *
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1797 · Designates the Homestead Rebate Payment Protection Act; requires the payment of homestead rebates on or before July 31 annually.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1734 · Authorizes expansion of certain nonconforming uses under Municipal Land Use Law.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 137 days
Senate Bill 1705 · Concerns local housing authority crime reporting.
Sent June 27, 2002 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 744 · Grants local government budget cap exception for personnel costs of employees in military reserves and NJ National Guard while on active duty. *
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1685 · Revises "grandfathering" provisions for eligibility to be a licensed home inspector. **
Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1697 · Encourages consistency of municipal planning documents with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1701 · The "Home Ownership Assistance Act of 2002."
Sent June 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1703 · Requires establishment of highly reflective roof coating program in DCA.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 199 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1675 · Expands municipal power to address abandoned properties. *
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 354 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1676 · Revises receivership statutes.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 354 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1678 · Permits local authorities to appropriate and transfer available surplus funds to municipality or county that created authority.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 522 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1679 · Requires business entities receiving State funds for housing construction to grant preference to local business entities and local building contractors in purchases of goods, services, supplies or equipment.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1634 · Makes various changes to the "Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act."
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1642 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1643 · Authorizes proration of veterans' property tax deduction.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1623 · Increases membership in Fire Protection Equipment Advisory Committee and changes effective date of P.L.2001, c.289.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 368 · Prohibits imposition by water utilities of standby fees or charges for certain fire protection systems. ***
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2133 · Eliminates requirement that municipalities keep copies of certain certificates of searches for municipal liens as permanent record in bound book form; requires Division of Archives and Records Management to promulgate retention schedule. *
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 193 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1552 · Permits certain persons convicted of crime or offense involving moral turpitude to assume office or employment in municipality operating under provisions of "Optional Municipal Charter Law."
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1573 · Provides certified municipal fire inspectors and fire officials having more than four consecutive years service with tenure in office.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1574 · The "New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act of 2002."
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1583 · Requires State to provide fire services in certain State facilities.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1585 · Increases income eligibility limit for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement Program beginning in tax year 2002.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1586 · Provides general municipal option to impose hotel occupancy tax; allocates revenue from such tax between municipality and county and prescribes use thereof.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1587 · Requires contracts between local governments and private inspection agencies to comply with "Local Public Contracts Law."
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1591 · Authorizes payment of benefit by certain sewerage authorities to certain municipalities hosting certain waste treatment facilities.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1535 · Authorizes municipalities in certain counties to impose up to 3% tax on hotel, motel and established guest house room charges.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1455 · Provides for an enhanced homestead rebate for tenants who are disabled veterans equal to 18% of rent paid.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1456 · Allows NJ SAVER rebate eligibility for homestead owners not qualifying on October 1 to be based on their periods of homestead ownership during the tax year and allows for prorated rebate amount.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1488 · Requires State Development and Redevelopment Plan consistency review upon introduction of each legislative bill.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 332 · Permits public comment at meetings of municipal governing body.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1751 · Clarifies responsibility of county to pay burial costs of indigent, unidentified or unclaimed deceased persons.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1432 · Requires State payment of survivor's pension when volunteer fire fighter or emergency services worker suffers accidental death on duty.*
Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 343 · Requires local units and State legislators to be notified when local units within their legislative districts may be eligible for federal and State grants or benefits. *
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 378 · Permits municipality to create drug free zone around publicly assisted housing.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 206 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1980 · Modifies convention leave provisions in certain cases for members of police and firefighters associations.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1381 · Limits certain supplemental compensation upon retirement for local government employees to a maximum of $15,000.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 45 days
Assembly Bill 546 · Authorizes municipalities by resolution to bank Regional Efficiency Aid Program funds until such funds constitute one cent on the municipality's general tax rate.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 772 · Authorizes Governor to prevent rent gouging in areas declared to be in state of emergency.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1889 · Authorizes temporary local budget relief for costs of certain employee benefit programs. *
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1956 · Authorizes appointment of two deputy municipal clerks in certain municipalities.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1341 · Designated as the Senior Property Tax Freeze Protection Act; extends annual deadline for filing application for homestead property tax reimbursement to June 1. **
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1342 · 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 March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1348 · Establishes lead-safe housing grant and loan program and registry plan; makes appropriations. *
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1310 · The "Small Planned Real Estate Development Consumer Protection Act."
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1319 · Permits municipalities to adopt school-time curfew ordinances for juveniles.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1324 · Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring property owners to clean up graffiti on buildings.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1326 · Permits granting residency credit points to candidates taking municipal police and fire promotional examinations. *
Sent March 14, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1334 · Clarifies applicability of long term tax exemptions to land.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1255 · Permits public comment at meetings of municipal governing body.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1256 · Subjects minor subdivisions to the provisions of the Map Filing Law.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 459 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1257 · Revises eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 186 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1275 · Authorizes temporary local budget relief for costs of certain employee benefit programs. *
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1282 · Creates requirement and grant program for power-assisted door openers on certain public buildings; appropriates $600,000.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1285 · Provides for legislative review and approval of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1233 · Simplifies procedure by local contracting units and boards of education when awarding contract for at least 10% less than price on State contract.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1241 · "Fairness in Public Facility Financing Act."
Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1246 · Clarifies that assessments for local improvements are continuous lien on land from effective date of ordinance or resolution authorizing assessment.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1247 · Authorizes appointment of two deputy municipal clerks in certain municipalities.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1216 · Establishes library material recycling programs for free county libraries.
Sent February 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 193 days
Senate Bill 1175 · Supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund station repair grants for Maple Shade Heavy Rescue Squad and Palmyra Ambulance Association.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1192 · Allows counties and municipalities to comply with certain publication requirements by means of the Internet.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 977 · Provides for additional annual State aid for the Capital City under the Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid program; appropriates $15 million for this purpose and $2.9 million for additional special municipal aid for Trenton.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 200 days
Senate Bill 1005 · Permits municipal ordinances regulating time, place, manner and frequency of blasting activities.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1006 · Supplemental appropriation of $10,000,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund Neighborhood Community Centers.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1007 · Requires payment to municipality for use of municipal services by for-profit lessee of property owned by county or county improvement authority.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1012 · The "State Multiple Dwelling Inspector Licensing Act."
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1060 · Allows gross income tax deduction for purchase of residential fire safety equipment.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1068 · "Home Improvement Contractors' Registration Act."
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1074 · Specifies bona fide negotiations in eminent domain proceedings and clarifies establishment of compensation for business owners.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1086 · Continues tax exempt status of certain real property used by religious corporations during reconstruction or relocation of worship facility under certain circumstances and thereafter. *
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1102 · Creates matching grant program in DCA to assist counties in retrofitting county parks to enhance usage by handicapped children; appropriates $525,000.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 200 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1103 · Increases membership of certain county boards of taxation. *
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1104 · Requires buildout analysis as part of master plan reexamination report.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1113 · Permits all municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from seasonal rental landlords in certain circumstances.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1115 · Supplemental appropriation of $690,000 to Division on Women in DCA to fund Grants to Displaced Homemaker Centers program.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1121 · Authorizes Governor to prevent rent gouging in areas declared to be in state of emergency.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1123 · Permits local units to create budgetary reserves for settling labor contract disputes.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1124 · "Veterans' Property Tax Relief Act of 2002."
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1125 · Provides property tax relief to certain totally disabled veterans and provides for municipal reimbursement by State.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1131 · Requires residential rental property subject to municipal registration to meet building security standards for multiple dwellings.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1140 · Makes various changes to local cap law; brings fire districts under spending limitations.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 876 · Increases maximum death benefit of group life insurance policies paid for by fire district or municipality maintaining volunteer fire department.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 227 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 880 · Provides economic impact aid to municipalities where State inmate population exceeds 75 percent of municipal population.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 332 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 896 · Supplemental appropriation of $25 million to DCA to fund grant to Jersey City.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 903 · Requires municipal budgets to include fund for certain separation benefits. *
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 904 · Provides State aid to municipalities for certain tax-exempt group homes.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 451 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 905 · Requires tax delinquencies, including unpaid property taxes and tax sale certificates, be satisfied prior to appealing assessment in accordance with R.S.54:3-27 or R.S.54:51A-1.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 451 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 906 · Provides temporary local budget cap exceptions and school district budget cap adjustments for certain insurance costs and security and public safety costs. *
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 392 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 907 · Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 350 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 908 · Establishes "Interfaith Volunteer Caregiving Pilot Program" in DCA; appropriates $2.25 million.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 924 · Permits municipalities to license and regulate self-service storage facilities and requires warnings against storage of hazardous materials on rental contracts.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 934 · Requires increased allocation of balanced housing funds and amounts which may be spent from Housing Demonstration Fund for shelters; appropriates $1 million to DCA rental assistance program.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 936 · The "Urban Heritage District Act."
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 78 days
Senate Bill 948 · Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter and Public School Teacher Home-buyer Assistance Act."
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 210 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 963 · Makes owner of residential rental premises criminally liable for consequences of certain housing violations.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 774 · Provides annual economic benefit to municipalities wherein nonpublic sludge disposal or processing facilities are located.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 789 · Supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to DCA for grant to Providence House in Ocean County.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 794 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,900,000 to Division of Local Government Services in DCA to fund grant to Trenton City, in Mercer County, for property tax relief.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 802 · Increases civil penalties for violations of "Local Government Ethics Law."
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 126 days
Senate Bill 813 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,400,000 to fund Carteret building municipal repair costs.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 827 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to DCA for a grant to National Burn Victim Foundation.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 829 · Authorizes extension of municipal employee health care waiver program to other coverage.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 245 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 845 · Authorizes leases of municipally owned or controlled real estate to not-for-profit corporations and associations.*
Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 847 · Authorizes county clerks to issue identification cards to county residents under age 18.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 682 · Creates loan program for owners of row homes to install or replace certain fire walls.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 58 days
Senate Bill 686 · Supplemental appropriation of $25,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund grant to Willingboro Township for veterans' memorial.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 377 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 693 · Increases to $15,000 amount that counties may contribute annually to volunteer fire companies.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 694 · Authorizes municipalities to impose room tax on hotels with more than 100 guest rooms.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 705 · Requires approval of minutes of condominium association meeting prior to their availability to members.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 710 · Authorizes municipal utilities authorities and school districts to join with municipalities to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 135 days
Senate Bill 711 · "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act"; provides State reimbursement for 50% of school property taxes paid by seniors; 65 years and older.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 725 · "Family Home Occupation Act;" classifies certain home-occupations as accessory uses needing no use variances in residential zone; authorizes municipalities to limit or exclude certain warehousing, manufacturing or retailing activities.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 741 · Provides tax credits to certain employers that establish loan funds for eligible employees to acquire housing in this State.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 746 · Allows veteran to claim eligibility to receive veteran's property tax deduction after October 1 of pretax year.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 114 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 71 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to Division of Local Government Services in DCA to fund grant to Belleville, in Essex County, to fund budget shortfall.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 76 · Establishes lead-safe housing grant and loan program and registry plan; appropriates $2 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 272 days
Senate Bill 78 · Appropriates $100,000 to DCA for grant to Belleville Township for Police Department - Community Court Program. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 426 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 100 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to residents of continuing care retirement communities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 485 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 107 · Authorizes municipalities to provide free day care services to children of volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 109 · Revises "Local Bond Law" provisions to simplify refunding bonds and permit electronic bid proposals.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 113 · Increases certification period governing COAH from six to ten years under "Fair Housing Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
Senate Bill 120 · Increases voluntary municipal pension to survivors of volunteer firefighters or first aid squad members and extends payment to widowers of such persons.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 125 · Provides that portions of faculty residence building held by colleges, schools, academies or seminaries that are used in part for consultations with students and for similar school purposes are exempt from taxation and remaining portions of faculty housi
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 146 · Prohibits erection of communications tower facilities in certain circumstances.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 154 · Establishes cross-acceptance of local master plans; intermunicipal review of certain development applications.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 155 · Requires municipal master plans under Municipal Land Use Law to be consistent with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 157 · Authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances requiring developers to provide adequate off-street parking or contribute toward provision of parking, as condition of variance approval.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 159 · Makes various technical and procedural amendments to the "Municipal Land Use Law."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 163 · Supplemental appropriation of $110,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund Project Shalom.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 167 · Creates commission to study effectiveness of county government; appropriates $95,000.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 186 · "Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Refief Act of 2001."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 261 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 213 · Revises laws restricting operation of personal watercraft and permits local police enforcement.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 214 · Extends veteran's property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 263 · Supplemental appropriation of $85,000 to Division of Fire Safety in DCA to fund fire safety juvenile response education program.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 276 · Requires buildings with elevators to either utilize standardized fire recall keys or have installed therein elevator fire recall key lock boxes. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 121 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 281 · Supplemental appropriation of $360,000 to Division of Fire Safety in Department of Community Affairs for incident management training programs.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 289 · Requires DCA to prepare and publish fire inspection handbook.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 290 · Provides fire service equipment grants directly to governing fire organizations; appropriates $7 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 291 · Requires annual certification of certain fire inspections, establishes Fire Inspection Relief Entitlement grant program, appropriates $3.5 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 298 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund grant to Wildwood City to construct new Pedestrian Boulevard Connector from Pacific Avenue to the boardwalk.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 327 · Increases maximum death benefit of group life insurance policies paid for by fire district maintaining a volunteer fire department.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 332 · Authorizes transfer of surplus from certain authority to certain municipality. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 333 · Changes definition of eligible claimant under senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement law.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 372 · Requires erection of fire barriers in certain cocklofts. **
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 374 · Requires cross-acceptance of Hackensack Meadowlands Development District master plan.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 381 · Requires landlords to maintain list of tenants for emergencies and clarifies that unit owners rather than common interest associations are required to file certificate of registration.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 387 · Authorizes certain municipalities to establish safety requirements for certain bars and taverns.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 397 · Requires certain elevators to be retrofitted with standardized elevator fire recall keys.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 121 days
Senate Bill 403 · Clarifies commencement of taxability of portions of certain tax exempt buildings; continues tax exemption for portions of tax exempt buildings used for State mandated preschool and kindergarten purposes.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 435 · Authorizes adoption of time-growth ordinances by municipalities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 436 · Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 447 · 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
Senate Bill 452 · Creates tax credit program for businesses to assist in converting abandoned urban properties into affordable housing.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 453 · Requires COAH to credit any rehabilitated housing with affordability controls against municipal fair share housing obligation.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 454 · Establishes State rental assistance program patterned after federal section 8 program; appropriates $50 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 455 · Creates program in HMFA to assist participants in federal section 8 home ownership program.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 384 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 476 · Establishes Brownfields Redevelopment Grants Program; appropriates $150 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 366 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 477 · Creates "Faith Based Community Development Initiative" program in DCA.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 502 · Incorporates regional water resource management considerations within county master planning, site plan and subdivision approval.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 521 · Supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to Division of Local Government Services in DCA to fund Newark City's plane crash costs.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 525 · Authorizes certain municipalities to impose alcoholic beverages tax under "Local Tax Authorization Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 527 · Permits certain municipalities to provide five years of revaluation relief abatements and revises restriction on Newark's use of payroll and parking tax revenue.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 552 · The "Multiple Dwelling State Tax Credit Act." *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 553 · The "Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
Senate Bill 556 · Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 567 · Limits certain supplemental compensation upon retirement for local government employees to a maximum of $15,000.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 577 · Permits local government units to issue refunding bonds to retire unfunded accrued liability resulting from early retirement benefits.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 598 · Exempts certain sales to nonprofit homeowners' associations from sales and use tax.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 77 days
Senate Bill 608 · Authorizes establishment of sports and entertainment districts in certain municipalities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 612 · Allows use of an emblem on a residential dwelling to identify persons with disabilities in an emergency.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 34 days
Senate Bill 616 · Authorizes municipalities situated in regional growth areas within Pinelands Area to adopt timed growth ordinances under certain circumstances.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 620 · Permits local construction code official to inspect traveling carnival-amusement rides.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 634 · Authorizes timed-growth ordinances under "Municipal Land Use Law."
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 642 · Provides that certain municipal records and certain information held by nonprofit organizations concerning persons under age 18 will not be publicly accessible.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 645 · Establishes procedures for approval of certain applications for development affecting neighboring municipalities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 652 · Creates consumer complaint office in DCA regarding new home construction; requires publication of booklet explaining rights and warranties.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days