l9n/ New Jersey

Committees · 2002–2003 Session

Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.

Called Economic Growth in the 2004–2005 session to 2026–2027 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2000–2001

Members

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

Bills

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

  • Bills sent172

    5% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out47%

    80 of 172; 4 moved on without a report, 88 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee77 days

    most between 18 and 175 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027329 bills

    reported 6% · typically 146 days, most 30–199 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2024–2025323 bills

    reported 17% · typically 112 days, most 31–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2022–2023224 bills

    reported 23% · typically 87 days, most 30–153 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2020–2021213 bills

    reported 28% · typically 50 days, most 30–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2018–2019282 bills

    reported 31% · typically 98 days, most 30–207 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2016–2017275 bills

    reported 25% · typically 112 days, most 14–206 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2014–2015265 bills

    reported 26% · typically 87 days, most 35–336 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2012–2013229 bills

    reported 23% · typically 35 days, most 14–234 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2010–2011221 bills

    reported 23% · typically 82 days, most 13–255 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2008–2009270 bills

    reported 24% · typically 52 days, most 14–161 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2006–2007195 bills

    reported 29% · typically 125 days, most 21–321 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2004–2005161 bills

    reported 38% · typically 70 days, most 23–143 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–2003172 bills

    reported 47% · typically 77 days, most 18–175 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2000–2001151 bills

    reported 52% · typically 49 days, most 17–167 · 0 amendments · 5 members

Bills it was sent

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

172 bills

  • Senate Bill 2831 · Authorizes certain certified animal control officers and certified animal cruelty investigators to possess firearms.

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

  • Senate Bill 2832 · Extends authority for municipalities to establish transfer of development rights programs and sets forth parameters for creation thereof.

    Sent December 11, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2800 · Extends for five additional years use of special appraisal method when acquiring certain lands for open space or farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2810 · Appropriates $45,220,823 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" and certain farmland preservation bond funds for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2811 · Appropriates $44,031,468 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2812 · Appropriates $38,445,876 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2813 · Appropriates $3,000,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 4, 2003 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2686 · Allows exclusion of certain alternative energy and energy conservation patent income under the gross income tax and corporation business tax.

    Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2678 · Designates highbush blueberry as New Jersey State Fruit.

    Sent June 16, 2003 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2679 · The "Utility Facilities Relocation and Installation Act."

    Sent June 16, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 206 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 3344 · Designates highbush blueberry as New Jersey State Fruit.

    Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3432 · Requires NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to notify and receive input from Hackensack Meadowlands District municipalities concerning certain Meadowlands complex projects.

    Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2620 · Appropriates $6,036,777 from the "Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund" to provide grants for certain historic preservation projects.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2627 · Directs DHSS to adopt regulations prohibiting overcowding of animals in kennels, pet shops and other retail establishments; establishes penalties.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2628 · Prohibits the sale of any dog by kennel, pet shop or other retail establishment without name, address and phone number of person providing dog thereto; establishes $500 fine for each violation.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2630 · Elevates certain animal cruelty crimes of third degree; increases civil penalties for animal cruelty; establishes registry of violators of animal cruelty laws.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2638 · Appropriates $5,291,621 from "Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund" to provide grants for certain historic preservation projects.

    Sent June 9, 2003 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2589 · Authorizes UEZA to designate a Raritan River Area Urban Enterprise Zone.

    Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 68 days

  • Senate Bill 2599 · Establishes Historical and Cultural Resources Fund; provides funding through surcharge on entertainment admissions fees.

    Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2546 · Allows commercial nonagricultural activities to occur on preserved farmland under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 19, 2003 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

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  • Senate Bill 2550 · Requires actions by NJ Sports and Exposition Authority for demolition of certain projects to be submitted to the Legislature for concurrence.

    Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2526 · Requires DEP to establish voluntary program for certification of alternative energy installers.

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

  • Senate Bill 2450 · Permits a farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2473 · Provides for the protection of certain publicly-owned archeological sites and findings, and establishes penalties.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2486 · Directs annual scheduling of not less than 120 thoroughbred race dates in aggregate at Monmouth Park and Meadowlands.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2491 · Establishes the New Jersey Film Production Assistance Program.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2496 · Establishes the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission Supplemental Assistance Fund.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2497 · Allows NJ Commission on Science and Technology to receive percentage of royalties from certain intellectual property awarded to those science and technology companies assisted by the commission.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2498 · Establishes the Business Employment Incentive Program Supplemental Assistance Fund.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2499 · Allows the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to realize a return on its investments in science and technology companies.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2500 · Establishes the Technology Business Incubator Program Supplemental Assistance Fund.

    Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2437 · Expands duties of racing commission to include advocacy of growth, development and promotion of horse racing.

    Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2379 · Establishes organic certification program in Department of Agriculture.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2380 · Allows reduced sales tax rate for sales of motor vehicles in certain urban enterprise zones and UEZ-impacted business districts.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 29 days

  • Senate Bill 2381 · The "Responsible Pit Bull Ownership Licensing Act"; authorizes municipalities to require a license for a person to own, keep or harbor a pit bull.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2382 · Appropriates $1 million from 1996 Economic Development Site Fund for economic development grant to Gloucester City for waterfront infrastructure improvements; cancels previous appropriation of same amount.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2394 · Adds Secretary of Agriculture and DEP Commissioner to Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force; and directs Secretary of Agriculture to advise task force concerning agriculture security issues. *

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2395 · Establishes the New Jersey Agroterrorism Commission.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2396 · Requires Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group to conduct mock exercise pertaining to agricultural bioterrorism; and appropriates $150,000 therefor from New Jersey Domestic Security Account.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2402 · Makes various changes to "Long Term Tax Exemption Law."

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2410 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with impact of rules on small businesses.

    Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 3074 · Increases criminal and civil penalties for certain animal cruelty offenses; and increases penalty for certain repeat offenders.

    Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2338 · Makes certain changes regarding the regulation of the horse racing industry. *

    Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2311 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support New Jersey promotion activities and programs.

    Sent February 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2285 · Prohibits New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority from entering into or approving certain agreements or contracts.

    Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

  • Senate Bill 2251 · Establishes Forest Health Advisory Council in DEP. *

    Sent January 23, 2003 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2252 · Allows counties, municipalities and school districts to join with the State under certain circumstances for acquisition of alternative electrical energy systems.

    Sent January 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2237 · Directs the State Lottery Commission to establish video lottery at not more than three horse racetracks; provides for NJ Casino Control Commission and NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement oversight.

    Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2204 · Imposes civil penalty for exhibition or use in a perfomance of a living elephant, except by a licensed zoo.

    Sent January 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2183 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.

    Sent December 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2148 · Authorizes local governments to finance animal shelter and care facilities operated by nonprofit organizations. **

    Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2154 · Increases criminal and civil penalties for certain animal cruelty offenses; and increases penalty for certain repeat offenders.

    Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2168 · Supplemental appropriation of $7 million to Department of Treasury for the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to administer certain programs.

    Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2127 · Appropriates $11,118,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 9, 2002 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2128 · Appropriates $14,548,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent December 9, 2002 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2130 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 for compulsive gambling treatment and education.

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

  • Senate Bill 2117 · Appropriates $28,820,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent November 25, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2118 · Appropriates $18,725,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.

    Sent November 25, 2002 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2106 · Authorizes expansion of certain nonconforming uses under the "Municipal Land Use Law."

    Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2002 · Authorizes exemption of certain alternative electrical energy systems from real property taxation. *

    Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2010 · Protects certain helping dogs from discrimination.

    Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1956 · Authorizes municipalities to charge up to an additional $5 dog licensing fee to offset municipal costs of using a county animal shelter or pound.

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

  • Senate Bill 1957 · Prohibits utilities from assessing late payment charges to certain customers and prohibits CATV companies from assessing late payment charges less than 30 days past due date of subscriber's bill. *

    Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2424 · Allows qualified UEZ municipalilites to include UEZ funding assistance in order to be eligible for "Main Street New Jersey" program.

    Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2432 · Protects certain helping dogs from discrimination.

    Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 248 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1943 · Supplemental appropriation of $632,000 to Department of the Treasury for the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to administer programs.

    Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1907 · Permits wagering on slot machines at the Meadowlands racetrack.

    Sent September 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1786 · Authorizes payment of sales taxes by vendors under the sales and use tax and the advertising of "we pay the tax" days.

    Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2165 · Revises process for governmental energy aggregation. **

    Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2396 · Establishes the New Jersey-Africa Commission.

    Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1878 · Amends "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act."

    Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1870 · Allows owners of preserved farmland to reacquire development rights for land underlying and next to farm buildings or structures.

    Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1776 · Requires bidders on public works to specify certain conservation measures.

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

  • Senate Bill 1777 · Allows counties and certain county bodies to provide funding assistance to constituent municipalities for purpose of eligibility for "Main Street New Jersey" program.

    Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1783 · Establishes the New Jersey-Africa Commission.

    Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1786 · Allows problem gamblers to request placement on Racing Commission's list for self-excluded persons.

    Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1752 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment districts in certain municipalities.

    Sent July 2, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1736 · Permits thoroughbred breeder awards to owners and trainers of NJ-bred horses that win certain out-of State races.

    Sent June 30, 2002 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2095 · Imposes penalties for violations of renewable energy standards by electricity providers.

    Sent June 27, 2002 · Reported out after 263 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2064 · Requires DHSS to establish list of animal control officers found guilty of or liable for violating any animal cruelty law; and prohibits persons on that list from being animal control officers for a municipality. *

    Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1845 · Provides for fast track permitting of biotechnology related industries.

    Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2059 · Authorizes creation of UEZ in Gloucester City, Camden County. *

    Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 336 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2352 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment district in certain municipalities.

    Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1632 · Reorganizes NJSPCA and county societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

    Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1568 · Makes various changes to casino gambling and use of proceeds thereof.

    Sent June 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 161 days

  • Senate Bill 1595 · Authorizes creation of UEZ in Gloucester City, Camden County.

    Sent June 6, 2002 · Reported out after 343 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1598 · Authorizes an additional urban enterprise zone in New Brunswick.

    Sent June 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 54 days

  • Senate Bill 1617 · Creates grant program for nonprofit animal welfare organizations; appropriates $100,000.

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

  • Senate Bill 1618 · Establishes minimum standards for thoroughbred live race schedules through 2007.

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

  • Assembly Bill 626 · Allows problem gamblers to request placement on Racing Commission's list for self-excluded persons.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 666 · Allows county governments to join with State under certain circumstances for purchase of electric generation service and electric related service.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1952 · Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain marketing, advertising and special event activities and other managerial and professional services as projects eligible for UEZ funding assistance. *

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2049 · Requires NJ Division of Travel and Tourism to report to Governor and Legislature every six months on status of tourism industry.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2115 · Permits municipalities hosting UEZs to establish set-aside programs favoring local businesses for construction projects using State funds.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 193 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2187 · Clarifies parameters of joint UEZ authorized in Cape May County under P.L.2001, c.347.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1559 · Allows qualified UEZ municipalilites to include UEZ funding assistance in order to be eligible for "Main Street New Jersey" program.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1582 · Establishes the NJ Defense Industry Retention Program in the EDA; appropriates $15,000,000.

    Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1530 · Requires licensing and registration of energy use allocation systems according to procedures adopted by State Superintendent of Division of Weights and Measures.

    Sent May 16, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1446 · Appropriates $100,000 to the N.J. Historical Commission for the Underground Railroad Project.

    Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1450 · Clarifies parameters of joint UEZ authorized in Cape May County under P.L.2001, c.347.

    Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1451 · Requires NJ Division of Travel and Tourism to report to Governor and Legislature every six months on status of tourism industry.

    Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1478 · Requires humane treatment of calves raised for veal.

    Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 189 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 252 · Prohibits utilities from assessing late payment charges to certain customers and prohibits CATV companies from assessing late payment charges less than 30 days past due date of subscriber's bill. *

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 399 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1586 · Restricts surgical debarking or silencing of dogs.

    Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1401 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment district in certain municipalities.

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

  • Senate Bill 1405 · Authorizes BPU to allow electric public utilities to recover basic generation services transition costs over a term of not less than 20 years.

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

  • Senate Bill 1420 · Eliminates immediately the rate reductions and rate caps of electric public utilities for provision of basic generation service.

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

  • Senate Bill 1430 · Restricts surgical debarking or silencing of dogs.

    Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 184 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1433 · Revises process for governmental energy aggregation.

    Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 261 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 1769 · Requires certain public utilities to notify appropriate law enforcement official of service shutoffs to multifamily housing unit customers under certain circumstances. *

    Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 185 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1389 · Establishes a "Farm Market Directional Sign Program."

    Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1363 · Concerns overpayments to public utilities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 386 · Provides for access to certain energy customer information by appropriate parties for municipal aggregation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 623 · Concerns overpayments to public utilities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1730 · Requires parolees to provide verified address as condition for release.

    Sent March 18, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1328 · Imposes penalties for violations of renewable energy standards by electricity providers.

    Sent March 14, 2002 · Reported out after 368 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1142 · Provides "Phase 2 Tourism Funding" to tourism and improvement districts. *

    Sent February 25, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1151 · Permits the rabies inoculation of dogs at pounds or shelters under the direction of certain veterinarians.

    Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 981 · Requires municipal court to find dog potentially dangerous under certain circumstances.

    Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1011 · Establishes annual hunting license for hunting on semiwild and commercial shooting preserves; sets fee therefor. **

    Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1034 · Provides for annual support from General Fund and appropriates $150,000 for current fiscal year for oyster resource enhancement program.

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

  • Senate Bill 1037 · Dissolves the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority under certain circumstances.

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

  • Senate Bill 1038 · Reconstitutes membership of NJ Racing Commission and requires 4 of 9 commissioners to be owners or trainers of thoroughbred or standardbred horses. *

    Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1039 · Supplemental appropriation of $8 million from General Fund to New Jersey Racing Commission.

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

  • Senate Bill 1108 · Concerns eligibility of certain standardbred horses for Sire Stakes Program.

    Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 860 · Provides credit under gross income tax and corporation business tax for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

    Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 869 · Permits BPU to authorize the securitization of deferred balances of electric public utilities for the provision of basic generation service.

    Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 911 · Establishes the New Jersey Film Industry Assistance Program in the EDA; appropriates $20,000,000.

    Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 78 days

  • Senate Bill 938 · Increases income threshold for qualifying for farmland assessment.

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

  • Senate Bill 779 · Requires designation of UEZ in municipality in which federal military installation has been decommissioned by Department of Defense.

    Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 187 days

  • Senate Bill 801 · "New Jersey Tourism Matching Grant Act;" appropriates $315,000.

    Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 812 · Clarifies provisions of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act" concerning municipal electric power systems and rural electric cooperatives. *

    Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 672 · Supplemental appropriation of $18 million from General Fund to New Jersey Racing Commission to benefit horsemen.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 692 · Authorizes creation of 28th UEZ in Beverly City, Burlington County.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 700 · Requires voter approval when State funds are appropriated to finance construction of certain professional sports facilities.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 703 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and State park admission for persons with certain types of military service.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 118 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 714 · Increases applicants' annual minimum allocation of transferable tax benefits under the New Jersey Emerging Technology and Biotechnology Financial Assistance Program.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 733 · Appropriates $2 million to the Division of Fish and Wildlife for bear management.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 765 · Increases Lifeline annual benefits to $300.

    Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 62 · Authorizes hunting of deer with bow and arrow on Sundays.

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

  • Senate Bill 70 · Provides annual utility cost relief for persons using certain medical equipment at home.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 75 · Changes certain documentation required for certification as minority or woman's business for certain State programs. *

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 83 · Directs BPU to provide for continuation of electrical service for certain residential customers during periods of excessive heat. **

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 86 · Revises certain requirements regarding the certification of animal control officers.

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

  • Senate Bill 88 · Provides for annual cost-of-living increase in amount of Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance payment.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 92 · Provides Corporation Business Tax credit for use of treated effluent in industrial facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 112 · Requires electric utilities to provide reduced rates to volunteer fire companies and volunteer first aid, rescue or emergency squads.

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

  • Senate Bill 119 · Provides New Jersey sales tax amnesty program for small business.

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

  • Senate Bill 122 · Establishes "Small Traditional Downtown Business District Incentive Program." *

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 144 · Requires Department of Agriculture to conduct study of poisonous plants.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

  • Senate Bill 158 · Allows counties to develop and submit to DHSS countywide animal control plans; appropriates $1,050,000.

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

  • Senate Bill 266 · Includes boarding of guard dogs in definition of kennel; increases license fees for kennels and pet shops and boarding cost limits.

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

  • Senate Bill 305 · Increases to $25 the fee charged for unsterilized dogs of reproductive age.

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

  • Senate Bill 309 · Establishes New Jersey Travel and Tourism Commission; appropriates $20 million for welcome center.

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

  • Senate Bill 329 · Authorizes 50% retail sales tax exemption in historic districts.

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

  • Senate Bill 339 · Allows borrower whose loan is guaranteed by Small Business Administration an income tax credit for payment of guarantee fee.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 340 · Allows county governments to join with State under certain circumstances for purchase of electric generation service and electric related service.

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

  • Senate Bill 347 · Revises certain requirements concerning appraisals of land for farmland preservation purposes; and appropriates $200,000.

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

  • Senate Bill 395 · Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain marketing, advertising and special event activities and other managerial and professional services as projects eligible for UEZ funding assistance. *

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 402 · Provides single sales fraction for corporation business tax income allocation formula, eliminates "regular place of business" requirement to allocate less than 100% of income to New Jersey; provides airline-specific sales fraction.

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

  • Senate Bill 428 · The Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act. *

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 434 · Provides the manufacturing equipment and employment investment tax credit under the corporation business tax for electric energy production.

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

  • Senate Bill 473 · Appropriate $3 million to NJ Agricultural Experiment Station for its "Millennium Agricultural Viability Initiative."

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

  • Senate Bill 474 · Establishes farm viability assistance program; appropriates $3 million.

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

  • Senate Bill 505 · Authorizes adoption of municipal transfer of development rights programs.

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

  • Senate Bill 563 · Requires applicant for open space preservation moneys to provide statement concerning deer management on lands to be preserved using those moneys.*

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 314 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 568 · Requires disclosure of appraisals conducted on land to be included in farmland preservation program.

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

  • Senate Bill 569 · Authorizes permit for farm produce sign.

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

  • Senate Bill 592 · Requires DHSS to establish list of animal control officers found guilty of or liable for violating any animal cruelty law; and prohibits persons on that list from being animal control officers for a municipality. *

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

  • Senate Bill 636 · Reduces sales tax rate on certain sales and admission charges at places of amusement in urban enterprise zone areas and provides that that sales tax revenue be for municipal purposes.

    Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 49 days

  • Senate Bill 638 · Provides for access to certain energy customer information by municipal governments for municipal aggregation.

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

  • Senate Bill 639 · Amends "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al); creates Renewable Energy Revolving Trust Fund.

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