Committees · 2004–2005 Session
A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.
Called Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture in the 2024–2025 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 · 2002–2003
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 28th District
Democrat · 17th District
Republican · 16th District
Republican · 11th District
Democrat · 31st District
Democrat · 4th District
Republican · 21st District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session.
Bills sent81
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out35%
28 of 81; 6 moved on without a report, 47 stopped in committee
Time in committee67 days
most between 9 and 135 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027213 bills
reported 7% · typically 55 days, most 28–56 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025449 bills
reported 18% · typically 38 days, most 3–146 · 0 amendments · 12 members
2022–2023257 bills
reported 17% · typically 34 days, most 4–217 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2020–2021208 bills
reported 28% · typically 14 days, most 6–84 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2018–2019144 bills
reported 22% · typically 77 days, most 30–161 · 0 amendments · 14 members
2016–2017173 bills
reported 34% · typically 157 days, most 26–315 · 0 amendments · 13 members
2014–2015192 bills
reported 28% · typically 140 days, most 63–245 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2012–2013116 bills
reported 16% · typically 109 days, most 59–314 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2010–2011164 bills
reported 35% · typically 32 days, most 7–129 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–2009107 bills
reported 29% · typically 102 days, most 25–171 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2006–200792 bills
reported 22% · typically 73 days, most 20–133 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2004–200581 bills
reported 35% · typically 67 days, most 9–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 25% · typically 52 days, most 31–98 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session, newest first.
Assembly Bill 4359 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment districts and imposition of additional taxes therein to finance development of sports and entertainment facilities.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 25 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4393 · Authorizes establishment of dedicated local tax to finance redevelopment.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4398 · Creates Meadowlands Economic Development Trust; provides for sharing of tax revenues generated by developments of regional economic significance to improve local quality of life.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4291 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities and colleges or research hospitals.
Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4309 · Allows New Jersey S corporations to elect to transfer corporation business tax credits to shareholders to apply against the shareholders' gross income tax liability.
Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4130 · Creates Chief Financial Officer position in the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission.
Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3834 · Lowers the minimum full-time jobs requirement for business relocation and retention tax credits.
Sent May 12, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3967 · Allows the deduction of the costs of providing employee health benefits in calculating the corporation business tax alternative minimum assessment.
Sent May 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3968 · Provides a manufacturing retention investment tax credit under the corporation business tax, for investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization and expansion.
Sent May 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3973 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses. *
Sent May 2, 2005 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 567 · Allows NJ Commission on Science and Technology to receive percentage of royalties from certain intellectual property awarded to those science and technology companies assisted by the commission.
Sent May 2, 2005 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2909 · Permits county improvement authorities to undertake economic development activities.
Sent March 10, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 301 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3859 · Authorizes fees and tax abatements for vacant property in certain municipalities.
Sent March 1, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3860 · Expands public membership on Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.
Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 72 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3898 · Ratifies the SMART Research and Development Compact in New Jersey; appropriates $25,000. *
Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1622 · Establishes "Technology Procurement Study Commission."
Sent February 24, 2005 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3794 · Requires New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission's annual report to include information on expenditure of public funds for certain advertising.
Sent February 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3770 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals. *
Sent February 7, 2005 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3780 · Requires and permits preference in awarding certain contracts in order to satisfy certain urban revitalization goals.
Sent February 7, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3715 · Allows corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for employer expenditures to provide certain physical fitness benefits to employees.
Sent January 13, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3614 · Authorizes urban enterprise zones in Lower Township and in Woodbine Borough, Cape May County.
Sent January 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 88 days
Assembly Bill 3471 · Provides for appointment of a BPU Business Ombudsman to assist businesses with energy issues. *
Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3484 · Extends eligibility for sales and use tax exemption of energy and utility service purchases by certain manufacturing-intensive businesses in Urban Enterprise Zones and certain counties. *
Sent November 4, 2004 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3305 · Authorizes NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission to establish a Foundation for Technology Advancement. *
Sent September 27, 2004 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3235 · Establishes annual enterprise zone employee tax credit for employee health care benefits.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 221 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3251 · Makes changes to "New Jersey Women's Micro-Business Assistance Act."
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3252 · Increases membership of Main Street New Jersey Advisory Board from 19 to 23 members. **
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3154 · Authorizes 32nd UEZ in Buena borough, Atlantic County.
Sent September 13, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3156 · Authorizes 32nd UEZ in Buena Vista Township, Atlantic County.
Sent September 13, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3165 · Requires criminal history background check for owners and employees of door to door sales enterprises.
Sent September 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 836 · Makes changes to "New Jersey Women's Micro-Business Assistance Act." *
Sent June 24, 2004 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2929 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zone in Union Township, Union County.
Sent May 27, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2671 · Permits Division of Taxation to prepare report containing certain tax information for the Governor's Study Commission on Discrimination in State Employment and Contracting. **
Sent May 24, 2004 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2909 · Permits county improvement authorities to undertake economic development activities.
Sent May 24, 2004 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2893 · Authorizes creation of 32nd UEZ in Beverly City, Burlington County.
Sent May 20, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2812 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zones in Garfield, Harrison, Keansburg, and two joint urban enterprise zones, one in Cliffside Park and Fairview, and one in Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough. *
Sent May 13, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 193 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2780 · Authorizes creation of 32nd urban enterprise zone in Salem City.
Sent May 10, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2672 · Establishes New Jersey Borough Enterprise Zone Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Sent May 6, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2656 · Implements procedures to ensure compliance of State agencies with certain set-aside contract requirements.
Sent May 3, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 317 · Allows counties and certain county bodies to provide funding assistance to constituent municipalities for purpose of eligibility for "Main Street New Jersey" program.
Sent May 3, 2004 · Reported out after 364 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 320 · Increases membership of Main Street New Jersey Advisory Board from 19 to 23 members. **
Sent May 3, 2004 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2551 · Excludes sale of household appliances costing over $1200 from retail sales tax exemption in urban enterprise zones.
Sent March 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2582 · Extends payment of sales tax revenues into UEZ assistance fund in those zones designated pursuant to P.L.1993, c.367.
Sent March 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2061 · Creates the Small Business Tax and Regulation Study Commission.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2140 · Provides New Jersey sales tax amnesty program for small business.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2303 · Permits municipalities to enter into agreements with other municipalities to create Highway Corridor Redevelopment Zone Commission; authorizes measures to stimulate economic activity within highway corridor redevelopment zones.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1901 · Prohibits discrimination with respect to prices charged by sellers of services.
Sent January 22, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 168 · Authorizes expansion of existing UEZs to include contiguous economically distressed areas.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 172 · Clarifies that certain matrix marketing plans are an unlawful practice.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 227 · Allows vendors to retain 1% of sales tax collected as consideration for collecting and promptly remitting the same.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 229 · Allows certain corporations to file consolidated corporation business tax returns.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 233 · The "Export Promotion Tax Credit Act"; allows tax credit to small and medium-sized businesses for certain export and export promotion activity.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 237 · Allows certain self-employed business owners to deduct their own pension plan contributions from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 254 · Exempts boat and marine product sales from certain retail sales tax exemptions.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 256 · Provides funding mechanism for Fiscal Year 2004 business employment incentive program grants using certain unanticipated Fiscal Year 2003 State corporation business tax revenues.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 263 · Authorizes an additional urban enterprise zone in New Brunswick.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 437 · Provides for fast track permitting of biotechnology related industries.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 438 · Makes permanent the 15 year corporation business tax research and development credit carryforward period for corporations making certain high-technology investments.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 484 · Reduces sales tax rate on certain sales and admission charges at places of amusement in urban enterprise zone areas and provides that sales tax revenue be for municipal purposes.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 492 · Requires physician cultural competency training as a condition of licensure.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 517 · Changes definition of "qualified business" under "New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act."
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 590 · Authorizes UEZA to designate an additional zone.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 634 · Requires NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission to issue certain decisions in writing. *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 669 · Prohibits transmission of certain unsolicited fax advertisements over telephone lines.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 723 · Allows counties and certain county bodies to provide funding assistance to constituent municipalities for purpose of eligibility for "Main Street New Jersey" program.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 475 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 755 · Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain activities and services as projects eligible for UEZ funding.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1116 · Authorizes the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission to establish New Jersey Corporate Overseas Network Program.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1118 · "Family Home Occupation Act;" classifies certain home-occupations as accessory uses needing no use variances in residential zone; authorizes municipalities to limit or exclude certain warehousing, manufacturing or retailing activities.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1121 · Establishes an "Export Mentor and Matchmaker Program;" appropriates $250,000.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1122 · Provides credit against gross income tax and corporation business tax for certain qualified mentors in "Export Mentor and Matchmaker Program."
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1403 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers who allow their employees to telecommute.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1427 · Authorizes municipalities to establish commercial incentive zones and sharing of retail sales tax proceeds therein.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1493 · Creates "Small Retail Business Assistance Fund" to make low-interest loans to certain small retail businesses; appropriates $750,000.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 300 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1640 · Allows qualified urban enterprise zone vendors to sell motor vehicles at reduced sales tax rate.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1650 · Requires voter approval when State funds are appropriated to finance construction of certain professional sports facilities.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1741 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment districts in certain municipalities.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1752 · Provides single sales fraction for corporation business tax income allocation formula, eliminates "regular place of business" requirement to allocate less than 100% of income to New Jersey, provides airline-specific sales fraction.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1764 · Establishes the New Jersey-Africa Commission.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1778 · Revises criteria for urban enterprise zone sales tax exemption and disallows exemption for sales of lumber and millwork.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1796 · Permits municipalities hosting UEZs to establish set-aside programs favoring local businesses for construction projects using State funds.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1822 · Authorizes designation of joint urban enterprise zone by Urban Enterprize Zone Authority.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 391 days · did not pass the General Assembly