Committees · 2002–2003 Session
A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.
Called Law and Public Safety in the 2000–2001 session and the 2010–2011 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
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 35th District
Republican · 14th District
Republican · 21st District
Republican · 25th District
Republican · 1st District
Democrat · 36th District
Democrat · 32nd District
Democrat · 36th District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session.
Bills sent354
10% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out29%
104 of 354; 1 moved on without a report, 249 stopped in committee
Time in committee112 days
most between 48 and 249 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027474 bills
reported 8% · typically 65 days, most 37–125 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2024–2025495 bills
reported 16% · typically 58 days, most 28–196 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2022–2023451 bills
reported 18% · typically 70 days, most 18–185 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021424 bills
reported 22% · typically 49 days, most 20–203 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019441 bills
reported 20% · typically 112 days, most 13–206 · 0 amendments · 12 members
2016–2017431 bills
reported 30% · typically 94 days, most 28–234 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015430 bills
reported 26% · typically 136 days, most 35–318 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013404 bills
reported 25% · typically 72 days, most 17–185 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–2011372 bills
reported 22% · typically 80 days, most 31–193 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009394 bills
reported 22% · typically 109 days, most 21–214 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007411 bills
reported 28% · typically 122 days, most 28–342 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005371 bills
reported 27% · typically 48 days, most 21–161 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–2003354 bills
reported 29% · typically 112 days, most 48–249 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2000–2001393 bills
reported 39% · typically 84 days, most 38–182 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2002–2003 Session, newest first.
Assembly Bill 682 · Reduces blood alcohol level at which a person is considered to be guilty of drunk driving from 0.10% to 0.08%.
Sent January 8, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2838 · Establishes Gang Land Security Task Force.
Sent December 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2822 · Extends eligibility for State veterans' benefits to veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Sent December 11, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2769 · Provides for the fingerprinting and photographing of persons arrested and convicted for lewdness.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2775 · Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may access juvenile central registry information.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2788 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2791 · Repeals "Fire Service Resource Emergency Deployment Act."
Sent December 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2735 · Requires correction officers receive training in proper methods of restraint.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2742 · Supplemental appropriation of $5,000,000 to DLPS to be allocated to the State Office of Emergency Management to fund a satellite telephone grant program.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2751 · Permits sales of non-personalized handguns to federally licensed collectors and certain competitive shooters.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2755 · Requires submission of Juvenile Justice Commission master plan and county youth services plans every three years.
Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2704 · Clarifies documentary requirement for distinguished service medal for individual who died while on active duty.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2722 · Affords exemption from "deadly force" justification standards for police using less-lethal ammunition.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2723 · Provides for issuance of a uniform identification card for all law enforcement officers.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2726 · Permits DOC to award inmates special credits for certain achievements.
Sent June 28, 2003 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2690 · Appropriates $25 million to remove and replace 500 bed Phase I facility at Southern State.
Sent June 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2674 · Authorizes DOC to contract with certain nonprofit corporations for sale of inmate manufactured goods.
Sent June 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2096 · Places certain juvenile offenders in adult county jails.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 210 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3533 · Clarifies documentary requirement for distinguished service medal for individual who died while on active duty.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2643 · Clarifies possession of machine guns and assault firearms by certain law enforcement officers.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2654 · Permits police officer to impound uninsured motor vehicle.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2659 · Clarifies that lifetime community supervision for sex offenders is parole supervision.
Sent June 12, 2003 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2617 · Renames the State Parole Board as the State Parole Commission.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2629 · Establishes State security officer program to augment security at State's nuclear power plants; levies $1 surcharge on traffic fines for funding.
Sent June 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3342 · "Michael's Law;" imposes mandatory jail time and rehabilitation for third or subsequent drunk driving offenses. *
Sent May 29, 2003 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2588 · Requires representative of New Jersey Communications Officers Association to serve on 9-1-1 Commission.
Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2591 · Prohibits production of key based on motor vehicle identification number alone without certain identification. **
Sent May 29, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2596 · Requires DOC to give prosecutors certified notices of certain inmate releases; requires written affirmation by commissioner and facility administrator before inmate release.
Sent May 29, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3061 · Directs Adjutant General of DMVA to develop and report plan to provide home-based and outpatient health care to NJ veterans. *
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3538 · Extends military leave benefits for members of the Reserve and National Guard called to federal active duty for extended periods of time.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3566 · Excludes housing and subsistence allowances of National Guard members on State active duty from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3568 · Establishes right of person engaged in military service for more than 90 days to cancel motor vehicle lease without penalty.
Sent May 19, 2003 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2568 · Establishes "Commission to Study Solutions to Prison Overcrowding."
Sent May 19, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2510 · Establishes right of person engaged in military service for more than 90 days to cancel motor vehicle lease without penalty.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2517 · Excludes housing and subsistence allowances of National Guard members on State active duty from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2518 · Authorizes local governmental units to use proceeds from certain forfeited property to defray related investigation and prosecution costs.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2539 · Requires independent contractors to submit to background checks to work within certain industries.
Sent May 15, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2465 · Mandates basic training for certain newly-appointed entry-level firefighters and supervisory training for full-time firefighters promoted to certain positions.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2466 · Empowers officers of Bureau of Border Security and Transportation Security Administration to make arrests for certain violations of New Jersey law.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2470 · Requires employers to provide time off from work for members of certain volunteer organizations to respond to fires under certain conditions.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2472 · Increases loan limit amounts for modernizing emergency facilities, purchasing emergency vehicles and emergency equipment for volunteer emergency service organizations; appropriates $5 million.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2474 · Reduces from five to three years aggregate period of regular employment as full-time law enforcement officer prior to disability retirement required for retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2475 · Provides for a mandatory minimum term of two years for leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2476 · Requires municipal prosecutors to review motor vehicle abstracts of DWI offenders prior to sentencing.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2481 · Establishes State Public Safety Interoperable Communications Coordinating Council.
Sent May 8, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2428 · Concerns rights of persons in military service.
Sent March 20, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3002 · Establishes that traffic fine overpayments of $5 or less do not have to be refunded.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3223 · Establishes U.S. citizenship or lawful residence and State residency as requirement for purchasing firearm in New Jersey.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3390 · Establishes State Public Safety Interoperable Communications Coordinating Council.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2423 · Authorizes court to refrain from imposing driver's license suspension on defendant convicted of CDS offense if compelling circumstances exist.
Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2359 · Provides penalties for injuring or killing search and rescue dogs.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2364 · Requires certain DOC investigators to attend Police Training Commission course.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2365 · Provides that persons incarcerated for crimes against law enforcement officers are ineligible for good time and work credits.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2367 · Revises statutes concerning criminal history background checks; permits counties and municipalities to enact ordinance or resolution requesting background check for official governmental purpose. *
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2369 · Enhances penalties for theft by deception and theft of identity offenses when victim is a senior or disabled citizen.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2378 · "Michael's Law;" imposes mandatory jail time and rehabilitation for third or subsequent drunk driving offenses. *
Sent March 10, 2003 · Reported out after 259 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2406 · Permits municipalities without full-time police forces to appoint Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers.
Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 719 · Requires wanted person check before release or transfer of inmates or suspects. *
Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1977 · Permits Director of ABC to grant plenary winery license under certain circumstances.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1978 · Increases the penalties for falsifying a driver's license and possessing a false driver's license.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2989 · Permanently disqualifies certain persons convicted of child endangerment from working with children.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3195 · Provides penalties for injuring or killing search and rescue dogs.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 287 · Directs DMV to reopen Paterson motor vehicle agency.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2335 · Authorizes colleges and universities to investigate the fitness of applicants for police officer.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2344 · Extends military leave benefits for members of the reserve and National Guard called to federal active duty for extended periods of time.
Sent February 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2349 · Directs DOC and DHS commissioners to develop regulations addressing unique security concerns posed by civilly committed sexually violent predators. *
Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3280 · Enhances penalties for theft by deception and theft of identity offenses when victim is a senior or disabled citizen.
Sent February 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2309 · Requires DMVA to prepare report assessing mission of NJ Naval Militia Joint Command.
Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 104 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2310 · Requires DMVA and DOT to conduct study on feasibility of integrating Civil Air Patrol in State's homeland security initiatives. *
Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2314 · Prohibits paid advertisements on county and municipal police, first-aid, and fire vehicles.
Sent February 4, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2262 · Permits use of preliminary breath testing devices to detect drunk driving.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2270 · Establishes guidelines for operating authorized emergency vehicles in emergency situations.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2280 · Creates new motor vehicle offense of engaging in a pattern of aggressive driving.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2283 · Prohibits sale, distribution or installation of nonoperational air bags.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2289 · Increases the penalties for falsifying a driver's license and possessing a false driver's license.
Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2582 · Makes it a fourth-degree crime to provide recommended answers to psychological test of law enforcement officers or candidates.
Sent January 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2624 · Requires retail mercantile establishments to notify customers when sell-by date of pre-packaged meat is extended.*
Sent January 23, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2233 · Requires persons arrested for DUI to be held in custody.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 2235 · Increases handicapped parking penalties.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2240 · Permits reduction of motor vehicle penalty points even if driver has license suspension for certain offenses in last 12 months.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2243 · Upgrades penalties for certain assaults committed against employees of public utilities.
Sent January 16, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2219 · Prohibits sale and possession of certain air-powered pellet guns.
Sent January 14, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2224 · Upgrades penalty for assault in certain cases. *
Sent January 14, 2003 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2231 · Directs Attorney General to investigate security at Mercer County Corrections Center; appropriates $5,000.
Sent January 14, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2194 · Concerns sale or rental of video games rated for mature and adults only audiences.
Sent January 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2210 · Allows veteran or personal representative to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk.
Sent January 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2213 · Revises notification process for suspending license for failure to pay parking ticket.
Sent January 9, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2176 · Amends Megan's Law to comply with requirements of federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act.
Sent December 16, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2186 · Enhances penalties for drag racing.
Sent December 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2663 · Extends certain benefits to veterans of Operation "Enduring Freedom".
Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3019 · Requires DMVA to prepare report assessing mission of NJ Naval Militia Joint Command.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2152 · Removes time restrictions on sale of poppies.
Sent December 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 438 · Requires ballistic identifiers as a condition for sale of handguns and certain rifles; provides a voluntary ballistic identifier program for handgun and rifle owners. *
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2852 · Requires N.J. Firemen's Association to pay death benefits to members employed as law enforcement officers who die in terrorist attack.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2898 · Permits school bus operator to display "Stop When Red Lights Are Flashing" on rear of bus. *
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2924 · Makes it an unlawful practice for retailers to sell or install motor vehicle window tinting without first informing customer of State restrictions.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2925 · Modifies certain restrictions on bingo advertising; directs Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to promulgate regulations on bingo advertising.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2086 · Requires criminal background check for name change and prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from changing their name.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2087 · Provides for admissibility of results of single breathalyzer test if motor vehicle operator refuses to submit to subsequent test.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2090 · Establishes "Alert Citizens--Safe Communities Fund" to provide annual grants to eligible citizen anti-crime organizations.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2091 · Establishes "Wake Up New Jersey" fire prevention grant program.
Sent November 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2047 · Directs Department of Personnel to establish pre-entry physical and psychological fitness standards for applicants for police training academies. ***
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2053 · Permits Director of ABC to grant plenary winery license under certain circumstances.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2065 · Adds members representing fire fighting and fire safety interests to the Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2066 · Expands list of crimes for which blood samples are collected for purposes of DNA testing.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2072 · Requires N.J. Firemen's Association to pay death benefits to members employed as law enforcement officers who die in terrorist attack.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2075 · Expands enforcement of motor vehicle tire safety standards.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2076 · Increases fine for parking in parking space restricted for handicapped persons.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2079 · Requires all EMTs to be trained and certified in the performance of cardiac defibrillation.
Sent November 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2029 · Requires ballistic identifiers as a condition for sale of handguns and certain rifles; provides a voluntary ballistic identifier program for handgun and rifle owners.
Sent October 31, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1997 · Waives fee to obtain State and national criminal history record background checks for volunteers and affiliates of certain organizations. *
Sent October 24, 2002 · Reported out after 396 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2777 · Requires DMVA and DOT to conduct study on feasibility of integrating Civil Air Patrol in State's homeland security initiatives. *
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 144 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1974 · Makes it an unlawful practice for retailers to sell or install motor vehicle window tinting without first informing customer of State restrictions.
Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1931 · Authorizes municipalities to prohibit retail sale of firearms within 1,000 feet of public or private school.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1937 · Establishes grant program to rehabilitate veterans' organizations posts; appropriates $300,000.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1938 · Establishes obstructing access to fire hydrant as disorderly persons offense.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1944 · Requires blood alcohol testing for drivers in fatal accidents.
Sent October 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1913 · Upgrades motor vehicle and criminal penalties for leaving the scene of an accident.
Sent September 30, 2002 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1920 · Extends certain benefits to veterans of the global war on terror. *
Sent September 30, 2002 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 2289 · Repeals provision allowing vehicles, under certain conditions, to enter and proceed through stop intersection without stopping twice.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1884 · Allows veteran to claim veterans' property tax deduction or disabled veterans' property tax exemption on spouse's property in certain circumstances.
Sent September 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1826 · Criminalizes fraudulent solicitation and collection of funds on behalf of charities.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1830 · Establishes owners responsibility to provide information relating to certain motor vehicle accidents.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1833 · Makes certain clarifications to law authorizing criminal background checks of employees and volunteers of nonprofit youth serving organizations.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1834 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $1,000 income tax deduction.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1835 · Waives driver's license and motor vehicle registration fees for volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1851 · Revises method of computing seniority for certain law enforcement officers transferred to the State Police.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1854 · Establishes Inmate Education and Vocational Training Study Commission. *
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1858 · Criminalizes certain fraudulent solicitations and collection of funds.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1859 · Prohibits sale and possession of certain shields, badges and cards.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1868 · Permits municipalities to enact ordinance to hold DUI arrestees in protective custody. *
Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1869 · Mandates eye test every eight years for drivers.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1872 · Concerns the shipment of tobacco by delivery services.
Sent September 19, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1760 · Requires criminal background checks for employees of water providers.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1764 · Permits parents and legal guardians to obtain information on sex offenders residing within one-half mile.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1766 · Extends application period for retired police officers to carry firearms.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1767 · Extends eligibility for NJ Distinguished Service Medal to 25-year State residents.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1769 · Authorizes Adjutant General to issue service medal to commemorate 50th anniversary of ending of Korean War; appropriates $5,000.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1804 · Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment without parole eligibility for crimes of criminal sexual contact committed against children.
Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1755 · Requires certain inmates to participate in educational program.
Sent September 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1728 · Provides State-paid health care benefits coverage through SHBP for National Guard member called to State active duty for 30 days or more.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1737 · Establishes "Rachael Alert" to broadcast alerts concerning abducted children.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 71 days
Senate Bill 1741 · Permits DNA sampling of certain persons in custody or under community supervision.
Sent June 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1708 · Establishes extended sentences for certain crimes involving eluding a police officer and clarifies elements of eluding aggravated manslaughter.
Sent June 27, 2002 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1690 · Expands law enforcement powers of certain DEP personnel.
Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 445 · Prohibits use of cell phone while driving school bus.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1665 · Regulates operation of motorized scooters and motorized skateboards.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1669 · Establishes designated driver license plates.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1674 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DLPS for urban search and rescue teams.
Sent June 20, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 279 · Requires the AG to develop guidelines for matters involving death or serious bodily injury and motor vehicles offenses arising out of same incident.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 391 · Requires driver distractions to be noted in traffic accidents.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1558 · Establishes "Amber's Plan" to broadcast public alerts concerning abducted children.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1726 · Upgrades penalty for misusing public utility employee identification badge; establishes penalties for making, selling or possessing simulated public utility employee identification badge.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2164 · Repeals charter of New Jersey Detective Agency.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1631 · Imposes penalty upon political subdivision of State that unlawfully denies person military leave benefits.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 270 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1653 · Provides gross income tax exclusion for portion of federal civil service pension representing foregone military pension benefit.
Sent June 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1600 · Imposes penalty for leaving child unattended in motor vehicle under certain circumstances.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1602 · Requires family of juvenile in county detention center to reimburse county.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1630 · Empowers Federal Reserve law enforcement officers to make arrests for certain violations of New Jersey law.
Sent June 6, 2002 · Reported out after 186 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 282 · Requires all EMTs to be trained and certified in the performance of cardiac defibrillation. *
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1131 · Regulates issuance of honorary law enforcement badges.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2147 · Directs DMVA to submit to Governor and Legislature a report providing information on federal military bases in NJ and NJ's vulnerability to base closings in 2005.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1550 · Terminates authority of counties to issue identification cards for purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages. *
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1558 · Grants certain rights, privileges and protections to investigators in the county prosecutor's offices.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1565 · Expands implied consent statute to include blood testing; permits use of reasonable force to obtain blood sample in certain cases.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1566 · Supplemental appropriation of $12,000 to DLPS for grants to Somerville Public Schools for National Crisis Response Team.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1578 · Enacts the Interstate compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
Sent May 30, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1594 · Requires parents to secure certain children in restraint system or booster seat when riding in limousines. *
Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1527 · Prohibits assessment on certain municipalities for State Police patrol services.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1534 · Regulates use of Social Security numbers.
Sent May 16, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1453 · Authorizes nuclear plant guards to possess certain firearms and ammunition.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 371 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1458 · Permits municipalities to appoint paid fire chiefs for paid and certain part-paid fire departments; clarifies duties and responsibilities.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1484 · Clarifies rights of federally licensed collectors of curios and relics under New Jersey firearms statutes.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1485 · Establishes disaster needs and volunteer resources database program.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1487 · Preempts local regulation of cell phone use in vehicles for 18 months.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1493 · Directs DMVA to submit to Governor and Legislature a report providing information on federal military bases in NJ and NJ's vulnerability to base closings in 2005.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1501 · Requires State forensic laboratories to be accredited.
Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 301 days · then passed the Senate
Assembly Bill 361 · Makes right turn on red optional rather than mandatory.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1172 · Makes throwing bodily fluid at State juvenile facility employee or probation officer aggravated assault.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 564 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1436 · Requires independent contractors hired by the State to submit to background check. *
Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1439 · Permits aeronautic law enforcement officer to carry firearm.
Sent May 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1397 · Lowers membership requirement for raffle licensure from 25 to 15.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1399 · Permits certain sheriffs to enforce truck weight limits.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1406 · Requires retail mercantile establishments to notify consumers when over half the fresh meat offered for sale is not prepared on the premises.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1428 · Extends time to file complaint for drunk driving from 30 to 90 days.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1429 · Places certain juvenile offenders in adult county jails.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 653 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1435 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.
Sent March 26, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 241 · Awards good time or work credits to State inmates who successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1957 · Permits municipalities to make retroactive property tax deduction payments to veterans up to a maximum of $1,000 per veteran.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1374 · Requires DOC to pay counties at uniform rate for housing State prisoners.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1376 · Requires restitution by theft of identity offenders; establishes a State Police Theft of Identity Crimes and Investigation Unit.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 290 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1379 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1380 · Permits certain motor vehicle offenders to apply for a restricted use license.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1384 · Criminalizes defrauding administration of a drug test. *
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1390 · Makes vehicle title fraud a third degree crime.
Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1395 · Extends certain benefits to veterans of Operation "Enduring Freedom."
Sent March 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1730 · Requires parolees to provide verified address as condition for release.
Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1262 · Requires parolees to provide verified address as condition for release.
Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1354 · "County Corrections Officers Act."
Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1356 · Bars State Police from charging retail firearms dealers to access National Instant Criminal Background Check system.
Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1362 · Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard.
Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 198 · Makes vehicle title fraud a third degree crime.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 315 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 247 · Increases penalty for illegal firearms' sale within 1,000 feet of school.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 549 · Permits wine tastings and samplings by certain Class C alcoholic beverage licensees.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 972 · Extends time to file complaint for drunk driving from 30 to 90 days. *
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1727 · Increases jail time for repeat offenders who drive while licenses revoked.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1338 · Supplemental appropriation of $5,950 from General Fund to DMVA for grant to help construct Purple Heart Memorial in Willingboro Township.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1340 · Requires chairman of the Victims of Crime Compensation Board to be selected by Governor from lists submitted by victims' rights groups.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1344 · Bars sex offenders from positions in youth serving organizations.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1345 · Increases penalty for illegal firearms' sale within 1,000 feet of school.
Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1329 · Requires Superintendent of State Police to be New Jersey resident.
Sent March 14, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1302 · Eliminates fee for certain firefighter certifications.
Sent March 11, 2002 · Reported out after 304 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1251 · Prohibits use of cell phone while driving school bus.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 224 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1252 · Prohibits discrimination in the sale of malt alcoholic beverages by certain breweries to licensed wholesalers in the State.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1254 · Requires written agreements between manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1263 · Allows groups authorized to conduct bingo or raffles to use proceeds for capital improvements in certain instances.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 224 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1265 · Makes certain requirements concerning downhill skiing.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1266 · Gives Statewide police powers to certain county juvenile detention officers.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1269 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction and disabled veterans' property tax exemption to certain veterans who served in South Korea after the Korean conflict.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 627 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1270 · Increases jail time for repeat offenders who drive while licenses revoked.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1272 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to DCA for expansion and refurbishment of fire training facilities at Camden County Fire Academy.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1283 · Prohibits use of hand-held cellular telephones in moving motor vehicles as primary offense.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 224 days
Senate Bill 1286 · Permits parole board to prohibit certain parolees from harboring dangerous animals.
Sent March 7, 2002 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1234 · Establishes September 11th Memorial License Plate; dedicates fees therefrom to support a memorial and victims injured in attack.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1244 · Supplemental appropriation of $30,000 to DLPS for grant to Borough of Stanhope to purchase an emergency services vehicle.
Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1229 · Establishes "Amber's Plan" to broadcast public alerts concerning abducted children.
Sent February 28, 2002 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1150 · Supplemental appropriation of $337,500 to DMAVA for personnel and equipment at the veterans memorial cemetery.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1161 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 for Juvenile Justice Commission aftercare program.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1163 · Makes persons imprisoned for crimes against law enforcement officers ineligible for good time and work credits.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1170 · Broadens possible conditions of parole and probation to include certain Internet usage.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1171 · Requires destruction of firearms replaced by police; appropriates $300,000.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1174 · Supplemental appropriation of $1 million to the Department of State for model youth programs.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1179 · Establishes law enforcement officers bias crime training program; appropriates $75,000.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1180 · Requires Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group to include a representative of New Jersey State First Aid Council.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1186 · Incorporates balanced and restorative justice principles in juvenile justice system.
Sent February 25, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1014 · Allows municipalities to double fines for moving motor vehicle violations in school zones.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1015 · Imposes surcharge on drunk drivers to establish Drunk Driving Prevention and Education Grant Fund.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1016 · Suspends driver's license for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property by persons under 21.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1036 · Establishes criminal penalty for Megan's Law registrant who gives false address; requires verification of address before registrant is released.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1045 · Establishes civil commitment procedure for violent predators.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1056 · Authorizes certain out-of-state police officers to carry handguns in this State.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1059 · Upgrades penalty for misusing public utility employee identification badge; establishes penalties for making, selling or possessing simulated public utility employee identification badge.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1069 · Establishes statutory standards to guide authorities in evaluating applications for permits to carry handguns.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1070 · Streamlines requirements for retired police officer to carry handgun.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1071 · Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1076 · Revises procedure for issuing permits to carry a handgun.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1078 · Authorizes special license plates for Offices of Emergency Management volunteers.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1079 · "Peoples Prison Act;" creates special correctional program for certain violent offenders.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1080 · Establishes rehabilitation as condition for parole of certain inmates.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1081 · Exempts physicians who exceed speed limit while responding to emergency calls from penalties.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1101 · Specifies that gun purchase applications from State residents shall be deemed approved and issued if licensing authority fails to act on them within 30 days.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1117 · Increases additional penalty assessment for drunk driving; dedicates revenue to VCCB.
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1118 · Permits certain emergency management volunteers to display blue emergency warning lights on vehicles. *
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1122 · Permits the establishment of athletic codes of conduct; requires anger management counseling prior to resuming attendance. *
Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 200 · Requires scooter riders under 14 years old to wear helmets.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 301 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 239 · Requires the licensing of bail recovery agents as private detectives. *
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 446 · Permits the establishment of athletic codes of conduct; requires anger management counseling prior to resuming attendance. *
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 596 · Requires motorists to reduce speed when approaching or passing equestrians.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 381 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 866 · Supplemental appropriation of $13,650,000 to DLPS for local police video camera and audio recording equipment grants.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 878 · Revises New Jersey's firearms statutes to conform with federal Brady Law.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 886 · Requires the suspension of driving privileges of persons convicted of offenses involving acts of graffiti.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 887 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to fund grant for New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum in Madison Borough.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 890 · Imposes restrictions on future retail sales of handguns; mandates sales of personalized handguns when found available for retail sales purposes.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 87 days
Senate Bill 899 · Eliminates redundant fingerprinting for certain gun permit applicants.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 920 · Permits direct shipping of alcoholic beverages from out of State to New Jersey consumers under certain conditions.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 921 · Reduces blood alcohol concentration level for drunk driving conviction to 0.08% and provides enhanced penalties for certain drunk driving offenses.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 696 days
Senate Bill 932 · Establishes "Voto-Tedesco Community Notification Law."
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 937 · Clarifies that statute making "good behavior" credits at Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center contingent upon participation in treatment program applies to all inmates.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 939 · Requires municipal police forces to have cardiac defibrillators; establishes minimum number of units for each municipality.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 940 · Permits police to arrest certain motor vehicle offenders without warrant; requires intoxicated driver to be held until sober.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 941 · Requires Attorney General to investigate security at Mercer County Corrections Center.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 346 days
Senate Bill 944 · Includes inhalant "propyl nitrite" as intoxicating drug under drunk driving statute.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 945 · Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 946 · Requires aftercare treatment program as part of community supervision.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 949 · Upgrades penalties for assaults committed against medical security officers employed by the Department of Human Services.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 950 · Authorizes criminal background checks for au pairs and nannies.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 259 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 952 · Requires new police officers to receive First Responder-D training.
Sent February 11, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 781 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $6 million to DMVA for renovation and restoration of Jersey City Armory.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 792 · Supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to DLPS for grant to Chesterfield Township for the purchase of three police patrol vehicles.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 817 · Requires proceeds from sale of criminal memorabilia be deposited into escrow account for victims.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 821 · Modifies certain restrictions on bingo advertising; directs Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to promulgate regulations on bingo advertising.
Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 368 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 709 · Provides civil service preference to veterans of global war on terror. *
Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 718 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 736 · Establishes the High Point Veterans' Monument Rededication Commission; appropriates $50,000.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 744 · Appropriates $200,000 in capital funding to DMVA for State Police training facility in Sea Girt.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 747 · Establishes and allocates funds for program to provide capital grants to veterans' organizations; appropriates $250,000.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 752 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.
Sent January 15, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 58 · Permits children to obtain digital photo identification cards.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 59 · Permits samplings of alcoholic beverages by certain plenary retail consumption licensees.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 80 · Mandates training of school bus drivers.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 138 · Increases drunk driving enforcement surcharge.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 139 · Allows business tax credit to employers giving paid leave to employees for service with volunteer emergency services organizations.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 151 · Establishes "CARE Unit" in Division of Criminal Justice to fight crime against the elderly; makes an appropriation.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 160 · Disqualifies juvenile delinquents whose offenses involve use or possession of a weapon, explosive or destructive device from obtaining either a firearms purchaser identification card or a permit to purchase a handgun.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 165 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $90,000 to the DMVA for the Veterans' Oral History program to record veterans' account of war experiences.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 166 · Provides for the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 180 · Requires criminal history record background checks on certain volunteer sports personnel.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 187 · Provides volunteer EMTs, volunteer firefighters mileage reimbursement; makes appropriations.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 188 · Provides that EMT training of volunteer EMTs on paid squads and volunteer firefighters are eligible for reimbursement from EMT Training Fund.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 195 · Establishes "The Project Exile and Operation Ceasefire Enforcement Act of 2000" to strengthen prosecution of firearms crimes; appropriates $5 million.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 200 · Appropriates $25,000 to DMVA for women veterans' memorial at the NJ veterans' cemetery at Arneytown.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 224 · Makes suspension of driving privileges mandatory for persons, including juveniles, who are diverted for drug offenses.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 225 · Requires permanent driver's license suspension for third drunk driving offense.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 228 · Increases penalties for driving while under the influence.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 238 · Establishes penalties for purchase and possession of tobacco by persons under age 18.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 246 · Allows demonstration and operation of firefighting equipment by certain persons.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 251 · Exempts sale of recreational safety helmets from sales and use tax.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 49 days
Senate Bill 254 · Establishes "Car Watch" program to combat motor vehicle thefts.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 258 · Exempts from sales and use tax sales of carbon monoxide detectors and any device or equipment sold for residential use to detect, warn of, abate, or extinguish fires.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 49 days
Senate Bill 280 · Permits counties to use forfeiture moneys for certain criminal offender information systems.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 306 · Appropriates $1.7 million to DLPS for State Police defibrillators.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 314 · Provides for mandatory terms of imprisonment for certain sexual assaults upon a minor; amends murder statute; requires lifetime parole supervision for certain sex offenders. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 293 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 315 · Imposes additional penalties on sex offenders; creates the "Sex Crime Victim Treatment Fund" to provide counseling and treatment to sex crime victims and their families.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 319 · Upgrades crime of leaving the scene of a fatal accident to a crime of the second degree.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 330 · Adds Haiti peacekeeping mission, Somalia operation and Bosnia operations to definition of "active service in time of war" for eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 338 · Permits use of hands-free wireless phones in moving vehicles. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 342 · Permits counties and municipalities to collect fees and penalties for weights and measures regulations.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 350 · Supplemental appropriation of $50,000 for grant to Burlington County Red Cross chapter for emergency response vehicle.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 351 · Exempts certain drivers from use of child passenger restraint systems and booster seats for certain children.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 359 · Permits municipal law enforcement officers to contract with nonprofit development corporations to provide private security services in certain cases.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 364 · Requires State to reimburse counties for housing juvenile offenders at rate equal to their actual cost.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 373 · Makes prisoners responsible for their own support and maintenance and provides the State with a lien for the cost thereof.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 377 · Requires backup monitoring device or rear cross-view mirrors on certain commercial delivery vehicles. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 380 · Requires pharmacists, other providers of oxygen or oxygen delivery systems or patients to notify local fire department of existence of oxygen or oxygen delivery system in residential setting.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 386 · Establishes housing requirements for certain sexually violent predators.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 406 · Requires State to reimburse trooper tuition costs; appropriates $700,000.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 438 · Requires State Police to file reports on motor vehicle stops they initiate.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 439 · Establishes a Civilian Board of Review to review and investigate complaints and allegations of State Police misconduct.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 456 · Provides for deprivatization of motor vehicle inspection program when vendor contract concludes.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 461 · Permits wine tastings and samplings by certain Class C alcoholic beverage licensees.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 321 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 468 · Prohibits persons convicted of violent crimes from possessing body armor.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 480 · Changes car and booster seat and seat belt requirements for certain children traveling in motor vehicles.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 490 · Designates prison telephone revenues for VCCB claims.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 492 · Reduces blood alcohol level at which a person is considered to be guilty of drunk driving from 0.10% to 0.08%.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 730 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 493 · Exempts from the sales and use tax sales made at concession stands located in State-owned veterans' homes.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 293 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 500 · Requires surcharge for passenger restraint violation; establishes Child Safety Seat Distribution Program Fund.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 522 · Requires State Police to maintain and make available certain records for at least 10 years.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 523 · Requires State Police applicants to undergo psychological testing for racial bias.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 524 · Prohibits 4-year college requirement for appointment to State Police.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 534 · Establishes "Public Confidence-Police Integrity" telephone hotline.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 535 · Prohibits the sale, importation, possession and carrying of handguns except by certain authorized persons.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 536 · Establishes central registry of domestic violence orders for use in evaluating firearm permit applications.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 562 · Implements certain recommendations of Attorney General to curb drunk driving.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 573 · Imposes restrictions on future retail sales of handguns; mandates sales of personalized handguns when found available for retail sales purposes. *
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 121 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 574 · Limits placement of violent offenders to DOC secure designated facility or certain State psychiatric facilities for purposes of civil commitment.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 595 · Provides for annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 605 · Provides a thermal imaging camera to each fire organization.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 622 · Expands jurisdiction of municipal arson investigators.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 627 · Establishes a toll-free telephone hotline for reporting guns and other weapons in public schools.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 640 · Authorizes payment of funeral expenses for certain qualified employees.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 648 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to DMVA for construction of the State World War II Veterans Memorial.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 51 days
Senate Bill 654 · Prohibits removal of certain offenders from sex offender registry.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 366 days
Senate Bill 661 · Establishes Justice Network (JNET) Project.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 662 · Increases penalties for motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days