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Committees · 2004–2005 Session

Senior Issues

A General Assembly committee, in every session from the 2002–2003 session to the 2004–2005 session.

Other sessions: 2002–2003

Members

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

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session.

  • Bills sent83

    2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out28%

    23 of 83; 2 moved on without a report, 58 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee112 days

    most between 37 and 199 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term.

  • 2004–200583 bills

    reported 28% · typically 112 days, most 37–199 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–200380 bills

    reported 36% · typically 14 days, most 2–63 · 0 amendments · 8 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session, newest first.

83 bills

  • Assembly Bill 4460 · Requires DHSS to make certain information about long-term care facilities available on department website.

    Sent December 8, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4440 · Establishes certain requirements for monitoring community-based nutrition programs for the elderly.

    Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4450 · Supplemental appropriation of $15.8 million to provide $50 per household increase in benefits under Lifeline programs.

    Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4573 · Establishes "New Jersey Fund for Enhancement of Medicare Part D Benefits" and specifies use of savings to State from Medicare Part D.

    Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4575 · Excludes certain Medicare premiums in determining eligibility for PAAD and Senior Gold programs.

    Sent December 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4284 · Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

    Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4238 · Increases Medicaid reimbursement for assisted living programs.

    Sent June 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4112 · Permits certain senior citizens or disabled persons to qualify as " eligible claimant" for homestead property tax reimbursement even if fourth quarter property taxes are delinquent.

    Sent May 16, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4062 · Requires assisted living residences to have standby emergency power generators.

    Sent May 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3992 · Requires assisted living facilities to have defibrillator on site and employees trained to use defibrillator.

    Sent May 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3996 · Excludes from PAAD income eligibility withdrawals from an IRA.

    Sent May 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3796 · Authorizes early termination of residential lease by senior citizen tenant accepted into assisted living facility, continuing care retirement community, or low or moderate income housing.

    Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3832 · Eliminates the earned income cap for eligibility for the senior's non-pension income exclusion under the gross income tax.

    Sent February 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1387 · Promotes improved polling place accessibility for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. *

    Sent February 14, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3737 · Provides for local voluntary registries of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.

    Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3636 · Establishes Community Living Independently Program; appropriates $1.8 million.

    Sent January 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3594 · Establishes defibrillator grant program in DHSS for placement of defibrillators in senior citizen centers.

    Sent December 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3595 · Extends eligibility for PAAD to persons disabled under certain federal programs.

    Sent December 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3596 · Excludes from income that portion of annuity distribution that is return on initial investment for purposes of PAAD and Senior Gold income eligibility.

    Sent December 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3498 · Requires depository institutions to cash government checks for certain senior citizens.

    Sent November 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

63 more

  • Assembly Bill 2869 · Provides Standard for registered professional guardians; appropriates $95,000. **

    Sent October 18, 2004 · Reported out after 199 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3392 · Promotes improved polling place accessibility for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

    Sent October 18, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 210 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3325 · Establishes "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" pilot program; appropriates $250,000.

    Sent October 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3350 · Increases Hearing Aid Assistance for the Aged and Disabled Program subsidy.

    Sent October 4, 2004 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3297 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent September 27, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3093 · Requires Public Guardian for Elderly Adults to serve as guardian for elderly person adjudicated incompetent in cases where the person's spouse or heirs do not assume the guardianship.

    Sent June 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 98 days

  • Assembly Bill 3018 · Requires inclusion of resident of continuing care retirement community as member of facility's local governing body and discussion of certain matters with resident representatives.

    Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2869 · Provides Standard for registered professional guardians; appropriates $95,000. **

    Sent May 17, 2004 · Reported out after 136 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2763 · Establishes "Governor's Advisory Council on Home and Community-Based Care."

    Sent May 10, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2687 · Provides for automatic enrollment in PAAD and Senior Gold programs under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 6, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2688 · Excludes certain winnings from consideration for PAAD eligibility.

    Sent May 6, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2628 · Increases income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program by $5,000.

    Sent May 3, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2552 · Allows for a deduction from gross income for certain expenses of providing parental housing in the taxpayer's home.

    Sent March 15, 2004 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2577 · Increases income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program.

    Sent March 15, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2607 · Requires Medicaid program to pay recipients' Medicare prescription drug copayments.

    Sent March 15, 2004 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2456 · Establishes "New Jersey Pharmaceutical Assistance Study Commission."

    Sent March 4, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2397 · Excludes Medicare Part B Premiums in determining Lifeline eligibility.

    Sent February 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2428 · Establishes three-year demonstration "Senior Citizen Housing and Health Screening Center Program" in DHSS. *

    Sent February 24, 2004 · Reported out after 377 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2319 · Requires certain persons to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation against vulnerable adults. *

    Sent February 19, 2004 · Reported out after 207 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2082 · Changes the copayment for PAAD when more than two prescription drugs are purchased during any given month and increases the income eligibility limits for the PAAD program.

    Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2085 · Exempts from sales tax certain sales by or to any senior citizens club organized for pleasure, recreation, or other nonprofitable purposes.

    Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2154 · Allows PAAD recipients freedom of choice in selecting a pharmacy and prohibits the imposition of a mail order system.

    Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2296 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2301 · Excludes certain premiums in determining PAAD eligibility.

    Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1915 · Requires posting and distribution of rights of residents in congregate housing facilities.

    Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1949 · Requires DHSS to post information about assisted living residences on its website and provide to public upon request. *

    Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1994 · Allows personal exemption of $1,000, and tax credit, up to $500, under New Jersey gross income tax for medical expenses for family member 65 years of age or older.

    Sent January 26, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1890 · Requires Division of Taxation to display Senior Gold prescription program information on tax return instructions.

    Sent January 22, 2004 · Reported out after 116 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1894 · Limits rent increases for certain senior citizens.

    Sent January 22, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 111 · Permits municipalities to establish "Senior Citizen Affordable Housing Support Program;" combines property tax relief with COAH credit.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 122 · Creates the crime of victimization of a senior citizen or a person with a disability.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 170 · Increases income eligibility for PAAD for certain individuals with dependent children.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 272 · Increases eligibility for Senior Gold program.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 319 · Concerns errors in estimating income for certain programs for aged and disabled persons.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

  • Assembly Bill 374 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to DHSS to expand the Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Adult Day Care Center Program.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 441 · Excludes Roth IRA rollover income from income measure under NJSAVER and homestead rebate program, gross income tax medical expense deduction, PAAD qualification and property tax "freeze" program qualification.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 676 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of the Treasury for a publicity program for the senior and disabled citizens property tax freeze reimbursement program.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 681 · Allows person to deduct alimony payments to determine eligibility for PAAD and Senior Gold prescription programs.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 702 · Reduces minimum age of a person to whom a prescription drug price may be discounted from 62 to 60 years of age.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 722 · Requires DHSS to use PAAD application information to enroll ineligible beneficiaries into Senior Gold. *

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 398 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 733 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 759 · Requires fee-for-service prescription drug benefits for SSI recipients under Medicaid.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 776 · Requires nursing homes to compile and provide certain staffing information to the public. *

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 799 · Requires DHSS investigation and provides for receivership and imposition of enforcement remedies of nursing homes under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 834 · Creates crime of fiscal victimization against senior citizens or disabled persons. *

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 943 · Establishes "Seniors Helping Seniors Who are Blind or Visually Impaired Demonstration Program" in DHS; appropriates $360,000.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1098 · Establishes NJ Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council in DHSS.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1207 · Enacts the "Senior Citizens Protection Act;" authorizes municipalities to create senior citizen zones; imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1269 · Requires certain long-term care facilities to provide training in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1270 · Requires certain long-term care facilities to provide list of certain services related to care of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1280 · Provides $3,000 income tax deduction for certain families providing home care for an elderly relative.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1331 · Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1342 · Grants 90-day grace period for payment of property taxes by seniors and longer period for participants in senior freeze act.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1343 · Excludes veterans' entitlements from income for determination of PAAD eligibility.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1390 · Establishes school property tax freeze program for resident homeowners age 65 or older and disabled homeowners.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1487 · Allows PAAD recipents margin of error in estimating income.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1566 · Creates crime of victimization of persons with disabilities and senior citizens. *

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 37 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1721 · Establishes "Grandparenting Resource Center Pilot Program" and appropriates $3,000,000.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1722 · Mandates training for judges and judicial personnel regarding problems and issues faced by grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1723 · Creates the "Grandparents' Court Liaison Program."

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1724 · Directs the Commission on Higher Education and the Department of Human Services to work with institutions of higher education in the development of certain family programs.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1726 · Requires DHS and DHSS to provide information about federal and State benefits to persons providing kinship care.

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1768 · Establishes "New Jersey Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Financing."

    Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly