State Government

Assembly Bill 3439 · Establishes ten-member "New Jersey Clean Elections and Campaign Finance Study Commission." *

Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2744 · Revises lifeguard pension benefits.

Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2746 · Requires enrollment in PFRS regardless of age of certain firefighters appointed between July 1998 and July 1999.

Sent November 24, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2710 · Establishes ten-member "New Jersey Clean Elections and Campaign Finance Study Commission."

Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2719 · Provides that certain information received or possessed by legislators will be available to the public.

Sent June 28, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3622 · Increases fairness for bidding on certain public contracts requiring proprietary goods, services, materials, or supplies.

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

Senate Bill 2689 · Provides for study of State government operations; appropriates $250,000.

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

Assembly Bill 2638 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain employees of authorities, boards, commissions, corporations, and other agencies and instrumentalities participating in PERS; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

Sent June 12, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2639 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain county, county college, and municipal employees; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

Sent June 12, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2640 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain members of PERS and TPAF employed by school boards, educational services commissions and jointure commissions; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

Sent June 12, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2999 · Implements procedures to ensure compliance of State agencies with certain set-aside contract requirements.

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

Assembly Bill 3530 · Provides additional retirement benefits for county and municipal employees who are members of PFRS; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

Sent June 12, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2656 · Provides for disclosure to ELEC of certain entities and individuals prohibited from making campaign contributions.

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

Senate Bill 2663 · Limits amount of contributions county and municipal committees of political party can give to candidates and other political committees.

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

Senate Bill 2609 · Phases in official advertising rate increases; provides for biennial rate adjustments thereafter upon CPI changes.

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

Senate Bill 2616 · Prohibits Governor from appearing in certain State-funded advertisements.

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

Senate Bill 2618 · Imposes certain ethical standards on members of the Governor-elect's transition staff. *

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

Senate Bill 2634 · Designates Taxation Building in Trenton as "Sidney Glaser State Office Building."

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

Senate Bill 2639 · Allows certain unions to participate in SHBP for elected officers and employees.

Sent June 9, 2003 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2641 · Permits State, counties, municipalities and boards of education to establish special pay plans under sections 401(a) and 403(b) of federal Internal Revenue Code.

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

Assembly Bill 2967 · Allows State or State authority to terminate construction contract upon transfer of contractor's ownership or control; requires advance approval of subcontractor changes.

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

Assembly Bill 3567 · Provides State-paid health care benefits coverage through SHBP for certain National Guard members called to State active duty for 30 days or more.

Sent May 19, 2003 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2544 · Prohibits certain family members of legislators from working in district offices.

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

Senate Bill 2562 · Directs ELEC to collect certain filing fees.

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

Senate Bill 2507 · Provides State-paid health care benefits coverage through SHBP for certain National Guard members called to State active duty for 30 days or more.

Sent May 15, 2003 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2513 · Prohibits legislators from employing or supervising certain relatives in certain positions.

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

Senate Bill 2516 · Prohibits use of schools as polling places in any election.

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

Senate Bill 2521 · Requires State Parole Board to keep records of communications with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches; provides that such records shall be open to public.

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

Senate Bill 2529 · Protects law enforcement officers' addresses from being released by governmental entities.

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

Senate Bill 2542 · Extends deadline for Privacy Study Commission report.

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

Senate Bill 2446 · Designates "New Jersey and You - Perfect Together" as State Slogan.

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

Senate Bill 2455 · Designates six State songs.

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

Senate Bill 2457 · Designates five State songs.

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

Senate Bill 2458 · Implements procedures to ensure compliance of State agencies with certain set-aside contract requirements.

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

Senate Bill 2478 · Provides PFRS members in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.

Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 211 days

Senate Bill 2503 · Implements parts of federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002."

Sent May 8, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Senate Bill 2413 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell certain surplus real property to the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey.

Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2419 · Permits boards of education to set up 457 deferred compensation plans for employees.

Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2424 · Provides for limits on terms of members of certain State authorities.

Sent March 17, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2353 · Increases veterans benefits for members and retirees of Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County.

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

Senate Bill 2371 · Restricts political contributions by certain entities doing business with State and units of local government.

Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Senate Bill 2373 · Extends eligibility for certain veterans' benefits to veterans who served in combat operations.

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

Senate Bill 2386 · Authorizes PERS to enroll eligible employees of Delaware River Port Authority and subsidiary Port Authority Transit Corporation.

Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 186 days

Senate Bill 2387 · Permits purchase of service and salary credit in PERS for service with a bi-state agency created by interstate compact.

Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 186 days

Senate Bill 2388 · Permits purchase of temporary service credit in TPAF and PERS even if service did not result without interruption in permanent employment; permits purchase in PERS of intermittent service.

Sent March 10, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 270 days

Senate Bill 2392 · Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees. *

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

Senate Bill 2348 · Implements portions of federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002."

Sent February 27, 2003 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2854 · Removes return postage requirement for sample ballots for inactive voters.

Sent February 10, 2003 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2332 · Provides dental and vision care insurance coverage to certain SPRS surviving spouses and dependents.

Sent February 10, 2003 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2320 · Removes requirement that elected officials in municipalities operating under commission form of government publish election and campaign expenses.

Sent February 4, 2003 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2271 · Requires issue advocacy organization using certain candidate information in advertisement to disclose certain financial and other information.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2272 · Establishes matching grant program to assist counties in upgrading election equipment; appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2273 · Prohibits members of Legislature from holding more than one elective office.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2278 · Permits voting by absentee ballots for any reason; requires county board of elections to contact persons using these and certain other ballots under certain circumstances.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2290 · Allows school boards to establish 457 deferred compensation plans for employees.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2304 · Revises law governing operation of Trenton War Memorial to allow State to present and promote programs.

Sent January 27, 2003 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2491 · Modifies governance of Human Relations Council.

Sent January 23, 2003 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2247 · Provides for cost of living adjustments in pension allowances and survivor benefits payable to certain retirants from certain county pension funds.

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

Senate Bill 2249 · Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees.

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

Senate Bill 2250 · Requires Division of Building and Construction to conduct analysis of State buildings to determine energy and cost savings through use of alternative electrical energy equipment or technology.

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

Senate Bill 2241 · Provides that persons who participated in Nazi persecution shall be ineligible to receive State benefits.

Sent January 16, 2003 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2216 · Establishes hiring preference for children of firefighters and law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. *

Sent January 14, 2003 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2217 · Provides for development of public employee identification number; limits use of Social Security number.

Sent January 14, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2230 · Permits cost of living adjustments for retirees and increases in pension benefits for sheriff's employees in certain counties.

Sent January 14, 2003 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2196 · Authorizes counties, municipalities and school districts to grant cost-of-living increases to certain retired veterans.

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

Senate Bill 2197 · Provides PERS retirement allowance to surviving spouse of former local government employee who did not enroll in PERS during years of service.

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

Senate Bill 2199 · Provides for paid post-retirement medical benefits to certain retired veteran State and local government employees.

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

Senate Bill 2211 · Increases penalties for illegally posted signs; specifies that local units are entitled to certain fine moneys.

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

Senate Bill 2178 · Requires existing State buildings to be evaluated under certain energy and environmental performance standards and new State buildings to be designed and managed using those standards.

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

Senate Bill 2179 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain local government and school district employees who retire between April 1, 2003 and July 1, 2003.

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

Assembly Bill 2469 · Establishes the Violence-Free Initiative Program in the Department of State.

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

Senate Bill 2146 · Requires the State to consider life-cycle costs when procuring certain supplies.

Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2149 · Establishes an 11-member Regulatory Review Commission.

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

Senate Bill 2155 · Establishes standards for State and State authority design-build contracts and design-build-operate and maintain contracts.

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

Senate Bill 2156 · Requires State and State authorities to report to Legislature on certain contracts; requires State Auditor to review the financing of certain contracts.

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

Senate Bill 2160 · Requires State agency to advertise for bids before leasing real property to private entity for outdoor advertising purposes.

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

Senate Bill 2161 · Provides option for enrolling officers and employees of bi-state and multi-state agencies in PERS; permits purchase of service credit in PERS by former agency employees. *

Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2163 · Extends mandatory retirement age for certain PFRS members.

Sent December 12, 2002 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2164 · Designates "It's New Jersey" as State popular song.

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

Senate Bill 2123 · Creates new Title 19A, Elections; establishes elections offenses in Title 2C.

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

Senate Bill 2126 · Requires State to purchase "Energy Star" products in public contracts.

Sent December 9, 2002 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2132 · Changes 2004 primary election date to first Tuesday in March.

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

Senate Bill 2134 · Prohibits provision of dual coverage for active public employee or retiree in SHBP.

Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 361 days

Senate Bill 2135 · Requires documentation of eligibility of dependent for SHBP coverage.

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

Senate Bill 2136 · Provides that PERS member holding more than one position covered by PERS has to designate one position as the basis for enrollment.

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

Senate Bill 2137 · Changes calculation of PERS retirement allowances for certain members who receive significant compensation enhancement within five years of retirement.

Sent December 9, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 333 days

Senate Bill 2116 · Permits Division of Ratepayer Advocate to intervene in insurance rate increases.

Sent November 25, 2002 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2574 · Adds two members chosen by public employees' labor organizations to State Health Benefits Commission.

Sent November 18, 2002 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2085 · Allows emergency medical technicians to transfer to and enroll in PFRS.

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

Senate Bill 2096 · Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates if vacancy occurs between 51st and 30th day prior to general election, except under certain circumstances; provides reimbursement of certain election-related expenses.

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

Senate Bill 2045 · Allows certain PERS and TPAF retirees to change retirement option selections.

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

Senate Bill 2064 · Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.

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

Senate Bill 2078 · Extends exemption from TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement to learning disabilities teacher-consultants, school psychologists, speech therapists and social workers.

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

Senate Bill 2034 · Removes certain unconstitutional portions of statute relating to gender requirements for county political party committee elections.

Sent October 31, 2002 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2014 · Provides retirement allowance option to surviving spouses of deceased vested PERS and TPAF members.

Sent October 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2025 · Designates State office building in Asbury Park as "Thomas S. Smith, Sr. State Office Building."

Sent October 28, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 21 · Repeals law creating State poet laureate. *

Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1961 · Increases PFRS accidental disability retirement benefit from 2/3 to 75% of member's highest annual compensation.

Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 330 days

Senate Bill 1967 · Provides non-forfeitable right to post-retirement medical benefits provided by law to certain public employees with 25 years of service.

Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1972 · Adds two members chosen by public employees' labor organizations to State Health Benefits Commission.

Sent October 17, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1973 · Requires State contractors to provide certain employment information to Department of Treasury.

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

Senate Bill 1981 · Allows State poet laureate to be removed from position; changes manner of designation of poet laureate.

Sent October 17, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 56 days

Assembly Bill 539 · Provides State-paid SHBP benefits in retirement to certain former State employees with 25 or more years State service.

Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1941 · Provides official State recognition of Powhatan Renape Nation, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey, Inc., and Ramapough Mountain Indians as American Indian Tribes for certain purposes.

Sent October 7, 2002 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1895 · Excludes certain unemployment compensation recipients from paying civil service application fees.

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

Senate Bill 1923 · Permits State Police appointment of persons 35 years or older when successfully tested at less than 35 years old.

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

Senate Bill 1927 · Clarifies that responsibility for investment of assets under management of Division of Investment vests in State Investment Council.

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

Assembly Bill 108 · Requires racial and ethnic categories used in most recent federal decennial census be included on certain State forms. *

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

Senate Bill 1887 · Provides for voter registration at office of registrar of institutions of higher education.

Sent September 26, 2002 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1892 · Provides additional retirement benefits for county, county college, and municipal employees; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

Sent September 26, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 274 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1816 · Provides for recalculation of PERS retirement allowance for subsequent public employment.

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

Senate Bill 1823 · Allows senior citizens to play recreational bingo for cash prizes.

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

Senate Bill 1839 · Permits cost of living adjustments for retired county employees and beneficiaries from certain county pension funds.

Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1842 · Credits all prior PERS service of county prosecutors in Prosecutors Part at no additional cost.

Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1847 · Changes compensation trigger for reenrollment of PERS retiree from $15,000 in aggregate to $15,000 per public employer.

Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1849 · Establishes special purpose trust using money received by the State as abandoned unclaimed property.

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

Senate Bill 1874 · Designates third Saturday in June of each year "Juneteenth Independence Day" in New Jersey.

Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1875 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property and improvements in Township of West Orange, Essex County to Kessler Institute.

Sent September 19, 2002 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1756 · Regulates receipt of things of value by members and staff of Legislature and officers and staff of Executive Branch; recodifies criminal provisions concerning acceptance or offer or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant. *

Sent September 12, 2002 · Reported out after 448 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1757 · Extends certain financial disclosure requirements under "Legislative Activities Disclosure Act of 1971" to "grass roots" lobbying conducted through direct mail and advertisements to general public.

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

Senate Bill 1758 · Requires greater disclosure by lobbyists engaged in certain types of lobbying; appropriates $150,000.

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

Senate Bill 1761 · Requires financial services firms to adopt certain practices to protect against the occurrence of conflict of interest in work they perform for Division of Investment or State Investment Council.

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

Senate Bill 1813 · Reduces polling place hours; establishes minimum and maximum poll worker pay with actual pay determined by counties.

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

Senate Bill 1747 · Changes date of primary elections in year 2004 to first Tuesday in March.

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

Senate Bill 1720 · Prohibits appointing authority from conducting credit check on job applicant unless approved by Merit System Board.

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

Senate Bill 1732 · Designates September 11 each year as Hero's Day; establishes it as State holiday.

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

Senate Bill 1740 · Requires performance audit on Sports and Exposition Authority and creates "Sports and Exposition Authority Fair Employment Commission."

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

Senate Bill 1742 · Requires SHBP coverage for certain new employees.

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

Assembly Bill 1976 · Permits cost of living adjustments for retired county employees and beneficiaries from certain county pension funds.

Sent June 27, 2002 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 345 · Restores Department of the Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch. *

Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1694 · Changes compensation trigger for reenrollment of PERS retiree from $15,000 in aggregate to $15,000 per public employer.

Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1683 · Establishes Jewish Heritage Trail Study Commission.

Sent June 24, 2002 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1374 · Allows meeting notices of certain public bodies to be available on the Internet.

Sent June 13, 2002 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1636 · Exempts from TPAF reenrollment certain reemployed child study team personnel.

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

Senate Bill 1637 · Consolidates nonpartisan municipal election procedures in Title 19 of Revised Statutes.

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

Senate Bill 1638 · Changes from 2/12 to 1/12 of 1% factor used to reduce pension of members retiring before age 60 from Employee's Retirement System of Jersey City.

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

Senate Bill 1639 · Allows Jersey City to provide retirement incentives for certain employees.

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

Senate Bill 1622 · Provides that the State shall pay health insurance premiums for survivors of certain police officers in PERS.

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

Senate Bill 1551 · Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 19 members.

Sent May 30, 2002 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1553 · Allows JRS member to reduce retirement allowance to provide survivor benefit.

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

Senate Bill 1563 · Enhances certain TPAF and PERS retirement allowances for veterans.

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

Senate Bill 1519 · Makes volunteer firefighter appointed to paid position eligible for PFRS membership through age 40.

Sent May 16, 2002 · Reported out after 186 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1525 · Prohibits lobbyists or legislative agents from providing benefits to legislators, staff and legislative candidates and prohibits those officials from accepting such benefits.

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

Senate Bill 1536 · Increases certain TPAF and PERS retirement allowances for veterans.

Sent May 16, 2002 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1544 · Requires the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to provide for public auction of certain properties.

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

Senate Bill 1454 · Increases SPRS "special" retirement benefit from 65% to 70% of final compensation.

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

Senate Bill 1469 · Permits certain school, municipal and county elections to be conducted by mail.

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

Senate Bill 1473 · Permits every qualified and registered voter to receive absentee ballot for each election.

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

Senate Bill 1499 · Requires coverage for certain nonprescription formulas under certain health benefits plans, including SHBP.

Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1512 · Permits splitting any election district between two Congressional districts.

Sent May 13, 2002 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 415 · Permits certain persons aged 16 or 17 to be appointed to district boards of elections in certain circumstances.

Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 529 · Provides for voter registration at office of registrar of institutions of higher education.

Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 542 · Establishes 11-member "Internet Voting Study Commission." *

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

Assembly Bill 543 · Permits registered voter to request and receive absentee ballot for any reason.

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

Assembly Bill 1156 · Prohibits applicant for, or holder of, casino license, and certain casino-related companies, as well as certain high-level employees thereof, from making contributions in connection with a recall election.

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

Senate Bill 1443 · Increases membership of Executive Commission on Ethical Standards to nine through addition of two public members.

Sent May 9, 2002 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1400 · Promotes polling place accessibility for certain individuals; appropriates $150,000.

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

Senate Bill 1412 · Prohibits public employer from changing terms and conditions of employment prior to reaching agreement with public employee representative.

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

Senate Bill 1424 · Establishes minimum accidental death benefit PFRS pension.

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

Senate Bill 1425 · Extends certain benefits to veterans of Operation "Enduring Freedom" and members of reserve and State organized militia who serve at least 180 continuous days.

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

Senate Bill 1434 · Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS and SPRS accidental death benefits. *

Sent March 26, 2002 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 704 · Requires bidder for State contract to enter into agreement with minority or female business when set-aside subcontract required.

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

Senate Bill 1366 · Permits certain persons aged 16 or 17 to be appointed to district boards of elections in certain circumstances.

Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1371 · Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.

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

Senate Bill 1382 · Implements recommendations on public contracts of State Commission of Investigation in report, "N.J. Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection Contract", issued March 2002.

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

Senate Bill 1386 · Requires prior approval of subcontracts awarded under State or State authority contracts.

Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1387 · Requires lobbyist or legislative agent seeking to influence awarding of public contracts to report such activities; requires greater disclosure to ELEC of political contributions made to candidates and committees.

Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1388 · Limits exchange of information between State officer or employee and bidders or prospective bidders prior to awarding of State or State authority contract.

Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1392 · Requires proof of the designation of registered agents and registered offices for service of process as part of the business registrations of State government contractors and subcontractors.

Sent March 25, 2002 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1393 · Modifies number of signatures needed for petitions of nomination in certain municipal primary elections.

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

Senate Bill 1349 · Provides that only citizens or persons authorized to work in the US pursuant to federal law may be employed in performing certain State contracts. *

Sent March 21, 2002 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1357 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain public employees who retire between July 1, 2002 and October 1, 2002.

Sent March 21, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 53 days

Senate Bill 1360 · Allows bids on certain public contracts to be submitted electronically.

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

Senate Bill 1335 · Increases SPRS cost of living adjustment from 60% to 100% of Consumer Price Index.

Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 543 days

Senate Bill 1337 · Permits purchase of temporary service credit in TPAF and PERS even if the service did not result without interruption in permanent employment.

Sent March 18, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 627 days

Senate Bill 1343 · Requires bidder for State contract to enter into agreement with minority or female business when set-aside subcontract required.

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

Senate Bill 1321 · Establishes an Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs.

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

Senate Bill 1323 · Requires certain investments by the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1290 · Provides certain reemployed PFRS retirees with choice concerning PFRS membership.

Sent March 11, 2002 · Reported out after 192 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1308 · Provides that employees no longer must pay full cost of purchase of PERS, PFRS or TPAF credit for military service.

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

Senate Bill 1268 · Provides PFRS accidental death benefit for policeman dying as result of accident or intentional act of another during member's attempt to prevent felony or apprehend felon.

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

Senate Bill 1289 · Prohibits certain cabinet-level officers from engaging in outside employment for compensation.

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

Senate Bill 1237 · Allows certain beneficiaries of certain deceased retirees to receive retirement allowance.

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

Senate Bill 1238 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain members of PERS and TPAF who are employed by school boards, educational services commissions and jointure commissions.

Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1239 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain members of PERS and TPAF who are employed by school boards, educational services commissions and jointure commissions who retire between July 1, 2002 and July 1, 2003.

Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1245 · Permits certain officeholders to holdover until successor appointed and qualified.

Sent March 4, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1009 · Establishes New Jersey General Accounting Office.

Sent February 28, 2002 · Reported out after 263 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1211 · Creates PFRS deferred retirement option program (DROP).

Sent February 28, 2002 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1220 · Provides that TPAF and PERS veterans' retirement with 35 years of service shall be based on highest benefit year rather than last year of service.

Sent February 28, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1172 · Requires certain candidates for elective public office to file copies of federal tax returns with ELEC.

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

Senate Bill 1177 · Creates the Commission on the Status of Minorities; appropriates $200,000.

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

Senate Bill 1191 · Permits consideration of factors other than cost in awarding State leases.

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

Senate Bill 1199 · Designates March 16 as "Liberty Day" in New Jersey; memorializes Congress to pass legislation designating "Liberty Day" annually.

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

Senate Bill 1206 · Prohibits contributions by administrator of Type II school district to candidates for member of district's school board; restricts employment by Type II school district of contributors to election campaign of member of district's school board.

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

Senate Bill 1208 · Prohibits solicitation or acceptance of political contributions on public property; certain uses of campaign contributor information; and certain uses of information about persons doing business with public entities.

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

Senate Bill 974 · Requires State Health Benefits Program to provide certain maternity benefits.

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

Senate Bill 976 · Specifies additional pre-layoff actions to avoid civil service layoffs.

Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 476 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 978 · Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.

Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 984 · "Public Employees' Flexibility Act."

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

Senate Bill 985 · Allows certain retirees to reenroll in SHBP.

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

Senate Bill 986 · Requires primary and general elections to be conducted by mail.

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

Senate Bill 987 · Conforms administration of certain State-administered retirement systems and pension funds to Internal Revenue Code requirements; ensures members' rights to pension benefits.

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

Senate Bill 988 · Allows part-time State employees and part-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education in this State to purchase SHBP coverage.

Sent February 21, 2002 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 989 · Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.

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

Senate Bill 994 · Requires a cost analysis in certain cases when a State department contracts out work.

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

Senate Bill 995 · Reduces vesting requirement under State-administered retirement systems to five years' service.

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

Senate Bill 996 · Establishes Task Force on Equitable Compensation; appropriates $95,000.

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

Senate Bill 997 · Prohibits investment of certain public employee pension funds in tobacco manufacturers and distributors; provides for divestiture of existing holdings in such businesses.

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

Senate Bill 998 · Increases civil fines and penalties imposed by ELEC; remits moneys collected therefrom to General Fund for appropriation by the Legislature to commission.

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

Senate Bill 999 · Requires certain State officials to reside in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 1000 · Adds option of receipt of employee's contributions plus portion of employer contributions when vested PERS member leaves PERS-covered service.

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

Senate Bill 1001 · Requires racial and gender balance in appointments to certain State entities.

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

Senate Bill 1040 · Establishes single personal financial disclosure form for local government officers, candidates for Governor and member of Legislature, members of Legislature and school officials; revises criminal law on gifts to public servants.

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

Senate Bill 1066 · Requires successful bidder on State contract to certify that bidder does not support foreign terrorist organizations.

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

Senate Bill 1082 · Testimony or other evidence adduced at a private hearing by or on behalf of the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards shall be deemed public.

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

Senate Bill 1083 · Repeals surcharge paid by insurers of school boards not in SHBP; requires payment of surcharge amounts for FY97, FY98 and FY99 to schools boards.

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

Senate Bill 1084 · Limits payment to public employee for accumulated sick leave upon retirement; requires fine and reprimand or termination for violation of sick leave by public employee.

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

Senate Bill 1085 · Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans.

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

Senate Bill 1096 · Permits governmental entities to provide coverage under the State disability benefits plan to designated categories or classes of employees.

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

Senate Bill 1098 · Clarifies how street money may be used on or close to election day.

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

Senate Bill 1105 · Permits municipality under State supervision to reduce operating costs through employee early retirement and termination incentive program.

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

Senate Bill 1109 · Permits certain TPAF veteran retirees to receive paid health benefits under State Health Benefits Program.

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

Senate Bill 1114 · Limits certain campaign contributions to $1,800 per year or per election; abolishes the formation and use of legislative leadership committees.

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

Senate Bill 11 · Temporarily suspends certain required contributions to health care benefits fund for PERS and TPAF retirees and dependents; permits use of money in fund for retiree health care benefit costs. *

Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 883 · Grants PFRS membership for certain Division of Parks and Forestry titles; allows current DEP employees in titles to transfer from PERS to PFRS.

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

Senate Bill 884 · Eliminates reduction of the death benefit for participants age 70 or more in the alternate benefit program.

Sent February 11, 2002 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 957 · Establishes public financing program for nomination and election of candidates for office of member of the Legislature; limits spending in such campaigns.

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

Senate Bill 782 · Concerns subcontracting by public employers.

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

Senate Bill 786 · Provides SHBP coverage for certain services by marriage and family therapists and clinical social workers. **

Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 798 · Provides for certain ex-spouses of retirants to receive pension under SPRS.

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

Senate Bill 804 · Increases civil penalties for certain violations of "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law."

Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 46 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 806 · Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard.

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

Senate Bill 814 · Prohibits member of BPU from acting as legislative agent for one year after leaving office.

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

Senate Bill 815 · Regulates involvement of candidates and officeholders with issue advocacy organizations.

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

Senate Bill 819 · Reconstitutes Executive Commission on Ethical Standards with public members; requires certain public officers and employees to file financial disclosure statements and dispose of certain prohibited interests.

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

Senate Bill 820 · Prohibits political contributions by out-of-State casinos and certain individuals and business entities associated therewith.

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

Senate Bill 825 · Allows members of certain municipal retirement systems to retain their membership if members vote to be covered under Social Security Act.

Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 417 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 826 · Rectifies effects of certain discriminatory practices; creates Office of Public Contract Oversight and Public Contract Oversight Advisory Committee.

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

Senate Bill 828 · Permits certain county and municipal employees to waive benefits coverage under the State Health Benefits Program when covered by a spouse's benefits plan.

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

Senate Bill 835 · Provides State employees with four hours paid leave annually for health screening tests.

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

Senate Bill 844 · Restores Department of the Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.*

Sent January 24, 2002 · Reported out after 298 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 673 · Allows certain surviving spouses to receive a PERS retirement allowance.

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

Senate Bill 706 · Moves school, fire district and certain municipal elections to date of nonpartisan municipal elections.

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

Senate Bill 708 · Establishes the "State Debt Reduction and Avoidance Act".

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

Senate Bill 713 · Amends definition of veteran for certain military engagements.

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

Senate Bill 721 · Increases employer contribution in alternate benefit program for college faculty.

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

Senate Bill 730 · Establishes a minimum per diem base pay of $100 for members of National Guard called to State active duty. *

Sent January 15, 2002 · Reported out after 485 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 761 · Clarifies and strengthens disclosure requirements for certain complimentary tickets received by candidates, officeholders, political party officials, political committees and continuing political committees.

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

Senate Bill 762 · Designates the State House Annex as the "Walter E. Foran Legislative Office Building."

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

Senate Bill 51 · Requires males to comply with federal selective service law as condition of State and political subdivision employment.

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

Senate Bill 52 · Allows each House of the Legislature to adopt rules permitting certain ill legislators to participate in meetings of the house and its committees through remote electronic means.

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

Senate Bill 57 · Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 66 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain county and county college employees and certain municipal employees who retire between July 1, 2000 and July 1, 2001.

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

Senate Bill 99 · Allows surviving spouses who remarry to continue to receive PFRS and SPRS accidental death benefits.

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

Senate Bill 101 · Provides minimum retirement benefit to TPAF and PERS members with 20 or more years of service.

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

Senate Bill 123 · Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.

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

Senate Bill 127 · Designates September 11 in each year as "Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Day" in honor of victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

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

Senate Bill 152 · Permits paid and unpaid leave of absence for certain public employees and purchase of PERS credit for such absences.

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

Senate Bill 156 · Establishes Joint Commission on Governmental Performance Review and Evaluation in the legislative branch of government.

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

Senate Bill 171 · Establishes the Vendor Information Program; appropriates $400,000.

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

Senate Bill 182 · Revises provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act" to ensure greater compliance.

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

Senate Bill 183 · Strengthens public disclosure and monitoring requirements of "Open Public Meetings Act".

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

Senate Bill 208 · Increase minimum amount of PFRS ordinary disability retirement allowance from 40% to 50% of average final compensation.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 149 days

Senate Bill 209 · Increases cost of living adjustment in pension allowances and survivor benefits payable to certain former public safety officers and their survivors.

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

Senate Bill 210 · Increases cost of living adjustment in pension allowances and survivor benefits payable to certain former public safety officers and their survivors.

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

Senate Bill 216 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

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

Senate Bill 217 · Limits certain campaign contributions to $100 per year or per election; abolishes legislative leadership committees; makes various other changes to campaign finance law.

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

Senate Bill 218 · Prohibits State from utilizing State Plan in permitting and funding determinations.

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

Senate Bill 248 · Provides benefit coverage to certain police, fire and emergency personnel.

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

Senate Bill 260 · Provides for certain ex-spouses of retirants to receive pension under PFRS.

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

Senate Bill 274 · Provides paid post retirement medical benefits to certain retired veteran State employees.

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

Senate Bill 275 · Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DMVA for grant to Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

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

Senate Bill 299 · Increases notary public fees.

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

Senate Bill 310 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

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

Senate Bill 356 · Provides payment to local public employers for post-retirement health care benefits to certain PFRS, CPFPF and PERS retirees.

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

Senate Bill 357 · Changes loan rate and adjustment rate for retirement system established in first class city with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants.

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

Senate Bill 363 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,750,000 to Department of Community Affairs for a grant to the Park Performing Arts Center in Union City.

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

Senate Bill 369 · Designates certain persons to serve as nonpartisan agents to assist incapacitated absentee voters.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 314 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 400 · Changes way electors for President and Vice President of the United States are selected in State.

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

Senate Bill 417 · Grants post-retirement death benefit in alternate benefit program if retiree had 25 or more years of NJ service credit regardless of age.*

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

Senate Bill 421 · Allows persons on probation and certain persons on parole to vote; provides assistance in registering to vote to persons on probation, certain parolees and certain persons completing sentences.

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

Senate Bill 423 · Modifies the governance of the Human Relations Council.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 424 · Provides State-paid SHBP benefits in retirement to certain former State employees with 25 or more years State service.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 398 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 425 · Provides State-paid SHBP benefits in retirement to certain public employees having combination of State and local government employment.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 668 days

Senate Bill 427 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for Focus on Literacy - New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 449 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain employees of authorities, boards, commissions, corporations, and other agencies and instrumentalities participating in PERS who retire during specified periods in 2002 and 2003.

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

Senate Bill 450 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain county and county college employees and certain municipal employees who retire between September 1, 2002 and January 1, 2003.

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

Senate Bill 451 · Provides additional retirement benefits for certain State employees and employees of certain State autonomous authorities. *

Sent January 8, 2002 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 467 · Redefines meaning of campaign contribution to be net after deduction for fund-raising event expense.

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

Senate Bill 469 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2 million to the Department of State for a grant to the John Harms Center for the Arts for debt reduction.

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

Senate Bill 470 · The "Comprehensive Ethics Reform Act of 1992;" clarifies and strengthens ethical standards applicable to State officers and employees, special State officers and employees and members of the Legislature.

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

Senate Bill 478 · Provides for convening of State constitutional convention to reform system of property taxation.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Moved on without a report after 72 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 484 · Establishes the State Commission of Investigation as a permanent agency.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Senate Bill 512 · Provides for public access to government records; protects certain government records from public disclosure; establishes Privacy Study Commission and appropriates $95,000 to commission.

Sent January 8, 2002 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Senate Bill 519 · Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain elective public offices.

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

Senate Bill 530 · Increases pension benefits for certain retirees in certain municipal retirement systems.

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

Senate Bill 557 · Increases pension payable to Judicial Retirement System member with more than five but less than 10 years' service mandatorily retired for age; allows such member to purchase certain JRS credit.

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

Senate Bill 560 · Specifies certain compensation levels for administrative law judges.

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

Senate Bill 565 · Changes date for election of fire district commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of general election.

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

Senate Bill 588 · Increases permanently the percentage of adjustment for retirants subject to the Pension Adjustment Act by 2% per year until an annual adjustment of 100% is reached.

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

Senate Bill 600 · Eliminates criteria qualified voter must meet to receive military or civilian absentee ballot.

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

Senate Bill 609 · Requires disclosures by gubernatorial candidate's issue advocacy or other tax-exempt organization as condition of public financing.

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

Senate Bill 628 · Establishes twelve-member "Election Law and Procedures Study Commission;" appropriates $150,000.

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

Senate Bill 633 · Requires disclosure to ELEC of receipts and disbursements by sponsor of nonpolitical fund-raising event honoring or otherwise substantially involving holder of any of certain elective public offices; limits uses of proceeds from such event.

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

Senate Bill 635 · Reconstitutes Executive Commission on Ethical Standards with public members; requires certain public officers and employees to file financial disclosure statements and dispose of certain prohibited interests.

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

Senate Bill 651 · Limits contributions to legislative leadership committees, State political party committees, political committees and continuing political committees.

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

Senate Bill 653 · Implements recommendations made by the State Commission of Investigation regarding ethical standards applicable to certain State officials and employees; appropriates $300,000.

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

Senate Bill 655 · Reduces certain contribution limits for candidates and committees; establishes separate contribution limits for county and municipal candidates; requires disclosure by certain candidate-associated organizations.

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

Senate Bill 659 · Sets State's mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

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