Committees · 2004–2005 Session
Consumer Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 18th District
Republican · 21st District
Democrat · 3rd District
Republican · 9th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session.
Bills sent109
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out36%
39 of 109; 70 stopped in committee
Time in committee109 days
most between 10 and 265 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027134 bills
reported 20% · typically 30 days, most 24–73 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025147 bills
reported 20% · typically 240 days, most 130–361 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023141 bills
reported 22% · typically 63 days, most 24–217 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021158 bills
reported 16% · typically 81 days, most 21–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019170 bills
reported 24% · typically 112 days, most 49–231 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017129 bills
reported 19% · typically 106 days, most 26–253 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2014–2015142 bills
reported 24% · typically 140 days, most 35–280 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013122 bills
reported 24% · typically 56 days, most 20–189 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–2011126 bills
reported 25% · typically 73 days, most 21–149 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009191 bills
reported 22% · typically 100 days, most 31–273 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007119 bills
reported 39% · typically 77 days, most 20–182 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005109 bills
reported 36% · typically 109 days, most 10–265 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–200368 bills
reported 47% · typically 59 days, most 28–130 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session, newest first.
109 bills
Assembly Bill 4551 · Revises penalty provisions for violation of certain laws regulating the retail sale of motor fuels.
Sent January 5, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4477 · Concerning the "Contractors' Registration Act."
Sent December 8, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4480 · Lowers cap on finder's fee for property escheated to State.
Sent December 8, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4431 · Prohibits price gouging in fuel oil sales.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4570 · "Motor Vehicle Damage Disclosure Act."
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4571 · "Automobile Sale and Finance Full Disclosure Act."
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4572 · Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4580 · Requires cigarettes to meet certain safety standards.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4591 · Extends the period of "lemon law" coverage for certain new motor vehicles.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4354 · Allows identity theft victims to petition for judicial determination of factual innocence.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4382 · Require property condition disclosure statements for real estate sales.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4334 · Prohibits the sale and distribution of marijuana-flavored candy to persons under 18 years of age.
Sent June 30, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4338 · Prohibits certain unsolicited checks.
Sent June 30, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4237 · Prohibits the use and display of Social Security numbers for certain identification purposes by public or private entities.
Sent June 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4221 · Establishes "William's Law," pertaining to pool safety.
Sent June 20, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4196 · Allows off-site vehicle sales.
Sent June 13, 2005 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4001 · The "Identity Theft Prevention Act" *
Sent May 5, 2005 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4054 · Establishes consumer protections for purchasers of prepaid telephone calling cards.
Sent May 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3945 · Prohibits dispensing contact lenses without proper licensure.
Sent May 2, 2005 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3950 · Requires disclosure of terms, conditions, and limitations on prepaid telephone calling cards. *
Sent May 2, 2005 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the General Assembly
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Assembly Bill 3985 · Prohibits retail mercantile establishments from selling or leasing paging devices and celluar telephones to individuals under 21 years of age under certain circumstances.
Sent May 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1574 · Requires certain information to be printed on invoices and delivery tickets for liquefied petroleum gas.
Sent March 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3933 · Prohibits automatic renewal of online subscriptions.
Sent March 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 32 · Requires posting of a voter information notice called the voter's bill of rights.
Sent March 7, 2005 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3851 · Regulates certain rental-purchase agreements.
Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3881 · Concerns tax preparation services for certain clients.
Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3886 · "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act."
Sent March 1, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3767 · Requires all cigarettes sold in NJ to meet certain fire safety standards.
Sent February 7, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3714 · Concerns magazine subscriptions.
Sent January 13, 2005 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3733 · Prohibits price gouging during a declared state of emergency.
Sent January 13, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3454 · Requires an individual under 21 years of age to obtain parental consent before opening a credit card account.
Sent November 4, 2004 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3466 · Requires creditors, sellers, insurers or lessors to provide consumer with signed duplicate of contract at time of signing.
Sent November 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3467 · "Toy Safety Act."
Sent November 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3470 · Clarifies certain warranties issued for vehicle protection products are not insurance policies.
Sent November 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3472 · Permits security alerts and freezes upon consumer credit reports.
Sent November 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3445 · Prohibits certain deceptive practices concerning shopping center leases.
Sent October 25, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3384 · Requires major retailers to conduct background checks of employees.
Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3418 · Provides certain protections to persons who purchase or lease motorized recreational conveyances.
Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3351 · Requires valid telephone number for individual or business advertised on fliers and posters.
Sent October 7, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3326 · Creates credit card do-not-solicit list for certain persons.
Sent October 4, 2004 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3273 · Requires sellers of used motor vehicles to disclose if vehicle was involved in an accident requiring repairs of $1,000 or more.
Sent September 27, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3274 · Permits security freezes upon consumer credit reports.
Sent September 27, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3211 · Requires an interior inspection of leased or rented vehicles.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3223 · Regulates manufacturer's rebate offer for certain merchandise.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3151 · Regulates use of Social Security numbers.
Sent September 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3152 · Provides that auto repair facility must provide written warranty to consumers for repairs.
Sent September 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3056 · Requires mattresses and box springs for sale in State meet 60-minute resistance to open-flame standard.
Sent June 17, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3010 · Bans the sale of Yo-Yo Waterballs.
Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3017 · Requires gift certificates to be valid and redeemable for two years.
Sent June 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3026 · Increases the presumed marked-up rate for a retailer selling cigarettes.
Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 542 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3004 · Extends registration requirement to all ticket brokers reselling tickets to places of entertainment in the State; requires certain consumer disclosures.
Sent June 10, 2004 · Reported out after 326 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2992 · Requires item cost indicators on cash registers to be visible to customers.
Sent June 7, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2993 · Revises refund policy requirements for retail mercantile establishments.
Sent June 7, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2930 · Provides certain requirements for donation container solicitations by charities. *
Sent May 27, 2004 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2956 · Requires consumer to affirmatively indicate willingness to receive product, membership or service, for fee, prior to conclusion of free trial offer.
Sent May 27, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2906 · Requires additional consumer protections in health club services contracts.
Sent May 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2881 · Requires manufacturers or suppliers to be substituted as party-defendants when pre-packaged goods have been slack filled.
Sent May 20, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2894 · Requires criminal history record background checks for notaries public.
Sent May 20, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 234 · Requires motorcycle manufacturers and dealers to post onto motorcycles labels that disclose certain information.
Sent May 20, 2004 · Reported out after 567 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2825 · Revises scope of practice of optometrists.
Sent May 17, 2004 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2868 · Holds retailers harmless for pre-packaged slack-filled goods.
Sent May 17, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2623 · Provides that label of bottled water contain date on which water was bottled.
Sent May 3, 2004 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2553 · Prohibits business entities or institutions of higher education from using or displaying certain social security numbers under certain circumstances.
Sent March 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2574 · The "Raincheck Policy Disclosure Act."
Sent March 15, 2004 · Reported out after 413 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2598 · Eliminates award of attorneys' fees, filing fees and costs of suit for technical violation of the consumer fraud act.
Sent March 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2393 · Prohibits unauthorized disclosure of personal health care information by health insurer to another financial institution with which it merges or which acquires it.
Sent February 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2071 · Prohibits certain deceptive written advertising concerning merchandise offered with a guarantee.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 448 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2088 · Clarifies that advertisements by licensed professionals are subject to the Consumer Fraud Act.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2090 · Requires motor vehicle manufacturers and subscription services to make disclosures about recording devices; regulates release of recording device data.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2098 · Expresses additional rationale for existing statutory prohibition of self-service dispensing of motor fuel at service stations.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2135 · Regulates use of after market collision parts for motor vehicle repairs.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2264 · Requires verification of certain credit card applications before processing them.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2290 · Requires telemarketers to have signed consent form or written request before making telemarketing sales calls to customer on NJ Do Not Call List.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2025 · Requires a dealer to disclose missing or defective emission control equipment in a used motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and exempts certain motor vehicles from regulation.
Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2047 · Requires removal of social security numbers from certain documents filed with county.
Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2048 · Requires businesses to disclose any breach of security of computer systems to customers and to destroy certain personal information no longer retained.
Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1959 · Requires gift certificates to be valid and redeemable at full face value until redeemed.
Sent January 26, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1982 · Establishes guidelines for proper discarding and disposal of certain business documents containing personal information and provides for civil liability.
Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1866 · Clarifies that purchase price of passenger automobile for calculation of sales tax due is amount on bill of sale.
Sent January 22, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1867 · Includes security fraud as violation of consumer fraud act.
Sent January 22, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1874 · Prohibits certain deceptive advertising concerning merchandise with a manufacturer's rebate.
Sent January 22, 2004 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 236 · Prohibits basing fees for certification of radon testers upon number of measurement devices used.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 321 · Permits certain licensed individuals, when advertising, to use their legal names, maiden names or nicknames under certain circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 398 · "Pharmacy Quality Improvement and Error Prevention Act." *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 391 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 425 · Provides consumer remedy for failure to deliver merchandise or service at time promised.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 543 · Exempts automotive repair dealers from the consumer fraud law under certain circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 547 · Eliminates age limitation of 62 for offering of premiums and rebates in connection with sale of drugs.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 621 · Eliminates exception allowing suppliers to discriminate in tank wagon price of branded motor fuel to meet competition.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 773 · Prohibits telemarketers from using technology designed to misrepresent their identity. *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 265 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 795 · Prohibits sale of certain printers or printer devices with disabling computer mechanisms.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 832 · Protects privacy of an individual's financial information by prohibiting disclosure without the prior informed, affirmative consent of the consumer.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 903 · Requires motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers to notify consumers of relevant adjustment programs.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 969 · Prohibits delivery of unsolicited credit cards and limits recipients' liability for unauthorized use of unsolicited credit cards or checks.*
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 970 · Provides certain protections to persons who purchase computers.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 976 · Requires tanning facilities to provide certain notice concerning tanning booths.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1079 · Regulates expiration dates and dormancy fees for gift certificates and cards. *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 111 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1080 · "New Jersey Identity Theft Prevention Act".
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 265 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1081 · Prohibits authorized agent of owner or operator of place of entertainment from selling tickets at certain prices.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1117 · Revises provisions of the consumer fraud act.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1133 · Requires Attorney General to provide certain information to public on the internet regarding charitable contributions.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1134 · Requires consumer reporting agencies to disclose to consumers their credit score under certain circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1303 · Establishes 14-day grace period for consumer to cancel contract for cellular telephone service. *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 135 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1445 · Raises to $150,000 in gross contributions the threshold requiring charitable organizations to file audited financial statements under the "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act."
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1453 · Requires certain information to be included in a retailer's advertisement of merchandise for sale.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1454 · Requires certain contracts and warranties to be printed in at least 10-point bold type.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1711 · Prohibits pharmacists from disclosing certain information concerning prescription purchases for use in commercial solicitations unless authorized by consumers.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1770 · Prohibits sale or distribution of cigarettes in packs of less than 20.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1799 · Permits certain entertainment owners and operators to withhold additional tickets for advanced sales.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1831 · Requires financial institution to notify account holder when information relative to an electronic fund transfer is shared with third party.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days