Community and Urban Affairs

Senate Bill 2811 · Gives priority for State-funded rental assistance and project-based rental housing to kinship legal guardians and certain kinship caregivers.

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

Senate Bill 2814 · Provides for increase in relocation assistance amounts based on increase of CPI.

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

Senate Bill 2815 · Requires "just compensation" for condemnation of single-family residence to be based on cost of comparable relocation properties within 20 mile radius.

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

Senate Bill 2823 · Enhances protections afforded under child-protection window guard law.

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

Assembly Bill 3288 · Makes temporary insurance and temporary domestic security local cap exceptions permanent; exempts pre-July 7, 2004 contract obligations from current, lower cap. ***

Sent June 30, 2005 · Reported out after 154 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3427 · Requires mayoral approval of certain borough council resolutions.

Sent June 30, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2739 · Prevents use of condemnation to acquire residential property under redevelopment laws.

Sent June 30, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3732 · Increase maximum fine for first violation of municipal ordinance.

Sent June 27, 2005 · Reported out after 157 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2725 · Requires new affordable housing units constructed be adaptable for use by elderly and disabled persons.

Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 171 days

Senate Bill 2696 · Requires newly constructed affordable housing units to be adaptable for use by elderly and disabled persons. **

Sent June 23, 2005 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2700 · Requires portion of State rental assistance grants be reserved for graduates of State veterans' transitional housing program.

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

Senate Bill 2669 · Prohibits local public entities from agreeing to finance employee's pension time buy-back.

Sent June 20, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2613 · Reduces number of members required for county boards of taxation; authorizes board of chosen freeholders to increase membership.

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

Senate Bill 2596 · Redefines role and qualifications of purchasing agent in "Local Public Contracts Law."

Sent June 9, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1351 · Requires disclosure by contractor of cost of construction permits required for construction or reconstruction of residential premises.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2372 · Requires release of bid list prior to bid date under "Local Public Contracts Law."

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3555 · Requires bid proposal documents to include traffic safety requirements.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3855 · "New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act."

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2540 · Creates new homeownership opportunities program jointly in DCA and HMFA for recipients of State rental assistance; limits State rental assistance participance to five years.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2541 · Creates a State development fee for new construction to be allocated to State rental assistance and homeownership programs.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2553 · Requires municipality to remit to county and school district at least 10 percent and 5 percent, respectively, of annual service charge received under long term tax exemption agreement.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2556 · Requires release of bid list prior to bid date under "Local Public Contracts Law."

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2559 · Allows disabled veteran's surviving spouse to claim property tax exemption when veteran's disability declaration is granted after death.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2565 · Prohibits bids for local public contracts and public school contracts from falling on certain days.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2573 · Requires certain authorities to provide credit for paid sewer and water connection fees for certain units damaged by catastrophic events.

Sent May 19, 2005 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2505 · Directs DEP to establish beach access program; authorizes the use of shore protection funds and other public moneys therefor.

Sent May 12, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2508 · Authorizes common interest community associations and homeowners to utilize State Office of Consumer Protection for dispute resolution.

Sent May 12, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2472 · Requires and permits preference in awarding certain contracts in order to satisfy certain urban revitalization goals.

Sent May 5, 2005 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2485 · Prohibits municipalities from adopting zoning ordinances that prohibit construction or use of antenna structures by federally licensed amateur radio operators.

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

Senate Bill 2428 · Permits local units to fund local chapters of the American Legion or VFW.

Sent March 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2430 · Provides for commencement of short term tax exemptions and abatements as of date of completion of project.

Sent March 21, 2005 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 3710 · Increases term of office of mayor and council in towns to four years.

Sent March 14, 2005 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2363 · Requires municipalities accepting long-term tax exemption PILOTs to distribute portion of payments to county and other taxing districts; limits PILOT agreements to 15-20 years.

Sent March 1, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2367 · Exempts certain county and municipally-owned water supply facilities from BPU rate regulation. *

Sent March 1, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 65 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2372 · Establishes aid program for certain municipalities with State correctional facilities.

Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 100 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2377 · Expands eligibility criteria for disabled veteran's property tax exemption.

Sent March 1, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2381 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to establish the "Senior Citizen Home Repair and Modification Program;" appropriates $10 million.

Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2345 · Authorizes municipality to require local automobile auction business maintain transaction records and assess transaction fee.

Sent February 28, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2350 · Extends veteran's tax deduction to certain persons undergoing training for deployment in Operation "Iraqi Freedom."

Sent February 28, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2355 · Establishes $2 surcharge upon building permits for payments to Community Health Law Project.

Sent February 28, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2336 · Terminates imposition of certain fees on transfers of real property.

Sent February 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2344 · "New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act."

Sent February 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2322 · Revises certain procedures for real property tax appeals.

Sent February 7, 2005 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2304 · Exempts senior citizens and blind or disabled persons from certain realty transfer fees.

Sent February 3, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2305 · Authorizes housing authority to continue to administer a housing voucher when recipient resides outside its geographic jurisdiction.

Sent February 3, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2307 · Permits local government units to grant Length of Service Award Program points to certain activated military members.

Sent February 3, 2005 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1632 · Allows disabled veteran's surviving spouse to claim property tax exemption when veteran's disability declaration is granted after death.

Sent January 31, 2005 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3254 · Requires buildout analysis as part of master plan reexamination report.

Sent January 31, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2274 · Establishes time frame for decision to remove tax assessor; authorizes municipality to suspend tax assessor with pay pending final decision.

Sent January 31, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2230 · Exempts from commercial and industrial property taxation the value of new capital improvements for security enhancement purposes.

Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2240 · Establishes program to promote consolidation of municipalities, regionalization of school districts and shared services through enhanced homeowners' rebates.

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

Senate Bill 2243 · Makes various technical corrections and modifications to the "Abandoned Properties Rehabilitation Act," P.L.2003, c.210.

Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2254 · Clarifies public entities' immunities under the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" for traffic signs and signals.

Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2256 · Authorizes municipal court judges to hold hearings on complaints involving unsafe buildings and authorizes housing inspectors to issue summonses.

Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2257 · Prospectively changes certain length of service award program vesting requirements.

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

Senate Bill 2182 · Enhances penalties upon certain violators of housing codes. *

Sent January 11, 2005 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2199 · Requires council approval of appointments to fill public library and board of education trustee vacancies.

Sent January 11, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2202 · Permits municipal governing body to waive building restrictions on sale of certain lands.

Sent January 11, 2005 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2203 · Increases term of office of mayor and council in towns to four years.

Sent January 11, 2005 · Reported out after 114 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2207 · Establishes notification requirements in connection with public and private development proximate to certain military facilities.

Sent January 11, 2005 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3048 · Requires certain authorities to provide credit for paid sewer and water connection fees for certain units damaged by catastrophic events. *

Sent December 13, 2004 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3481 · Changes the educational degree requirements for executive directors of housing authorities and redevelopment agencies. *

Sent December 13, 2004 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2110 · Exempts from local budget cap law expenditures for electronic recording of police interrogations.

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

Senate Bill 2112 · Authorizes early termination of residential lease by senior citizen tenant accepted into assisted living facility, nursing home, continuing care retirement community, or low or moderate income housing. *

Sent December 13, 2004 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2114 · Increases the income limits for sewerage and municipal utilities authority service fee reductions and abatements for certain persons.

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

Senate Bill 2118 · Modifies time of decision rule and periods of protection for certain development applications.

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

Senate Bill 2133 · Provides for educational requirements for planning and zoning board members.

Sent December 13, 2004 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2141 · Authorizes issuance of bonds for refurbishment of certain public safety vehicles.

Sent December 13, 2004 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2153 · Requires reexamination of county master plan at least every 10 years.

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

Assembly Bill 2129 · Establishes additional bases for disqualification of bidder under "Local Public Contracts Law" and clarifies existing law. *

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

Assembly Bill 3247 · Distinguishes campgrounds from private residential leasehold communities.

Sent December 6, 2004 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2091 · Removes statutory requirements concerning salaries for certain county officers.

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

Senate Bill 2100 · Changes the educational degree requirements for executive directors of housing authorities and redevelopment agencies. *

Sent December 6, 2004 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2101 · Requires contracts between local governments and private inspection agencies to comply with "Local Public Contracts Law."

Sent December 6, 2004 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2102 · Increases annual income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 2060 · Extends payment of homestead property tax reimbursement to non-eligible surviving spouse for portion of tax year during which deceased spouse lived.

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

Senate Bill 2062 · Permits municipalities to delay implementation of revaluation until after tax year 2004.

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

Senate Bill 2078 · Makes temporary insurance and temporary domestic security local cap exceptions permanent; exempts pre-July 7, 2004 contract obligations from current, lower cap. *

Sent November 15, 2004 · Reported out after 381 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2079 · Exempts from realty transfer fees, sales of homes of certain New Jersey members of the military.

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

Senate Bill 2080 · Provides for regional economic impact report and review by affected municipalities for certain proposed large scale retail developments.

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

Assembly Bill 3050 · Authorizes issuance of bonds for refurbishment of certain public safety vehicles.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2008 · Distinguishes campgrounds from private residential leasehold communities.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2011 · Establishes low interest mortgage program in HMFA for volunteer fire and rescue squad members.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2016 · "Common Interest Community and Homeowners' Association Act."

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2017 · Establishes cross-acceptance of local master plans; intermunicipal review of certain development applications.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2034 · Establishes statutory procedure for annexation of municipality by another county.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2037 · Repeals local parking and payroll tax sunset provisions and "Revaluation Relief Act of 1999."

Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2050 · Establishes the Municipal Court Study Commission.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2051 · Provides credit against gross income tax for first time home buyers with household incomes less than $100,000.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2053 · Requires issuance of permit to replace shower valves.

Sent November 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1990 · Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.

Sent October 25, 2004 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1992 · Establishes Toxic Mold Commission; requires mold inspection as condition of sale of residential property.

Sent October 25, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1976 · Authorizes the imposition of a parking fee in certain municipalities to benefit schools.

Sent October 18, 2004 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1978 · Provides State aid to finance revaluation relief abatements in "urban aid" municipalities.

Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1979 · Creates "Post-Revaluation Fiscal Shock Property Tax Deferral Loan Program;" appropriates $2,000,000.

Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1980 · Permits municipal assessor to implement partial reassessment compliance plan without approval from county or State.

Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1941 · Establishes building inspection program for state of emergency.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1946 · Establishes aid program for certain municipalities with State correctional facilities.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1949 · Authorizes county to control greenhead fly population; appropriates $90,000. *

Sent October 14, 2004 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1953 · Authorizes new powers and contractual agreements to be entered into by New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1960 · Exempts senior citizens and blind or disabled persons from certain realty transfer fees.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1961 · Terminates imposition of certain fees on transfers of real property.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1963 · Requires use of luminescent materials in exit pathways of high-rise structures.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1965 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

Sent October 14, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1833 · Exempts commercial requests for Geographic Information System maps from Open Public Records Act access.

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

Senate Bill 1840 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

Sent October 4, 2004 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1849 · Standardizes maximum fine for violation of municipal and county ordinances and resolutions at $1,250.

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

Senate Bill 1853 · Allows certain co-owners of homesteads on which property taxes have been paid to receive full and not proportionally reduced homestead rebates and homestead property tax reimbursements.

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

Senate Bill 1868 · Requires municipalities that receive State aid to certify that all municipal buildings adhere to fire codes.

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

Senate Bill 1905 · Allows certain co-owners of homesteads on which property taxes have been paid to receive full, not proportionally reduced, homestead rebates.

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

Senate Bill 1762 · Authorizes mechanism for independent determination of legal sufficiency of initiated ordinances and referendum petitions.

Sent September 27, 2004 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1800 · Revises law relating to title recordation.

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

Senate Bill 1809 · Authorizes property tax deferment for deployed military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 1734 · Modifies powers of HMFA and New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA).

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

Senate Bill 1723 · Permits special improvement districts to enter into certain financing arrangements with private lenders.

Sent June 21, 2004 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1729 · Revises filing requirements for minor subdivisions.

Sent June 21, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 729 · Prohibits fireworks or pyrotechnics in certain buildings. *

Sent June 17, 2004 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2361 · Permits additional redevelopment agency commissioners in certain municipalities.

Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2510 · Authorizes county clerk to act as local registrar and authorizes registration district to designate county clerk as local registrar. *

Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 360 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1692 · Requires municipalities appointing Class Two special police officers to reimburse their former municipal employers for training costs.

Sent June 14, 2004 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1667 · Creates State Board of Examiners for Fire Sprinkler Fitters and establishes new qualifications for persons installing fire sprinkler systems.

Sent June 10, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 228 days

Senate Bill 1642 · Establishes municipal authority to supervise, disipline and terminate employment of construction code officials.

Sent June 7, 2004 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1612 · Provides $250 homestead property tax credit to senior citizens in first class cities.

Sent May 20, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1589 · The "Municipal Planning Tool Box Act of 2004."

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

Senate Bill 1597 · Establishes homestead rebates to offset 90% of public school property taxes and a gross income tax surcharge to fund the rebates; establishes the NJ SMART Homestead Rebate Act.

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

Senate Bill 1569 · Creates the "At Home Downtown" program in HMFA.

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

Senate Bill 1536 · Provides for review of developments of intermunicipal impact by affected municipalities.

Sent May 6, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Senate Bill 1544 · Requires free dissemination and Internet posting by DCA of Truth in Renting booklet; appropriates $250,000.

Sent May 6, 2004 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1457 · Revises deadline for filing of property assessment appeal in first year following revaluation.

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1475 · Grandfathers pre-1997 interlocal services agreements into Regional Efficiency Aid Program.

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1482 · Requires replacement of door and ignition locks on county and municipal vehicles prior to sale.

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1490 · Creates a Land Use Court.

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1499 · Supplemental appropriation to FY04 budget of $250,000 for publication of Truth in Renting booklet by DCA.

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1529 · Authorizes timed-growth ordinances under "Municipal Land Use Law."

Sent April 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1398 · Permits appointment of person as police officer in non-civil service municipality if Police Training Commission full certification obtained when less than 35 years old.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1404 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction and disabled veterans' property tax exemption to certain veterans who served in South Korea after the Korean conflict.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1406 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to residents of continuing care retirement communities.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1413 · Restores funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1415 · Establishes State rental assistance program patterned after federal section 8 program; appropriates $10 million.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1433 · Authorizes assessment maintenance and abatement program for vacant property in certain municipalities.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1450 · Authorizes local unit to appoint insurance fund commissioners, its chief financial officer or its municipal clerk to oversee insurance fund.

Sent March 29, 2004 · Reported out after 420 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1327 · Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee, and clarifies the law with respect to realty transfer fees generally.

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

Senate Bill 1339 · Authorizes two-year property tax exemptions for facade and frontage improvements in certain older municipalities.

Sent March 22, 2004 · Reported out after 427 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1343 · Requires regional municipal and county utilities and the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to provide reduced sewer and water connection fees for certain affordable housing projects. *

Sent March 22, 2004 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1347 · Establishes "Interfaith Volunteer Caregiving Pilot Program" in DCA; appropriates $2.25 million.

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

Senate Bill 1349 · Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.

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

Senate Bill 1350 · Limits materials which may be used in sewer systems, storm drains, and water retention and detention systems to noncombustible materials.

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

Senate Bill 1364 · Increases annual property tax deduction for senior citizens and disabled persons from $250 to $500.

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

Senate Bill 1372 · Supplemental appropriation of $25 million to DCA to fund grant to Jersey City.

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

Senate Bill 1299 · Authorizes comparable sales as primary appraisal method for assessment of county or municipally owned watershed lands.

Sent March 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1302 · Supplemental appropriation of $85,000 to Division of Fire Safety in DCA to fund fire safety juvenile response education program.

Sent March 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1303 · Permits municipalities to offer prescription drug benefit to certain retired volunteer firefighters and other emergency aid volunteers.

Sent March 8, 2004 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1313 · Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.

Sent March 8, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1289 · Permits appointment of up to four alternate members to municipal zoning boards of adjustment.

Sent March 1, 2004 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1290 · Supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to the Morris County Organization For Hispanic Affairs for its community outreach program.

Sent March 1, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1291 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to DCA for a grant to National Burn Victim Foundation.

Sent March 1, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 280 days

Senate Bill 1294 · Adds requirement under "Uniform Fire Safety Act" for one and two family residences to be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher to be enforced upon a change of occupancy.*

Sent March 1, 2004 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1769 · Requires regional municipal and county utilities and the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to provide reduced sewer and water connection fees for certain affordable housing projects. *

Sent February 24, 2004 · Reported out after 118 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2047 · Requires removal of social security numbers from certain documents filed with county.

Sent February 24, 2004 · Reported out after 216 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1144 · Allows counties and municipalities to comply with certain publication requirements by means of Internet.

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

Senate Bill 1249 · "Toxic Mold Protection Act of 2004."

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

Senate Bill 1262 · Provides exemption from municipal rent control for up to 30 years for abandoned properties rehabilitated into multiple dwellings.

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

Senate Bill 1263 · Requires conclusion of eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent not later than 30th day following service of complaint on tenant.

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

Senate Bill 1264 · Continues tax exempt status of certain real property used by religious corporations during reconstruction or relocation of worship facility under certain circumstances and thereafter.

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

Senate Bill 1267 · Establishes defibrillator grant program in DCA.

Sent February 24, 2004 · Reported out after 79 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1268 · Creates matching grant program in DCA to assist counties in retrofitting county parks to enhance usage by handicapped children; appropriates $525,000.

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

Senate Bill 1062 · Provides for an enhanced homestead rebate for tenants who are disabled veterans equal to 18% of rent paid.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1066 · Provides certified municipal fire inspectors and fire officials having more than four consecutive years service with tenure in office.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1073 · Establishes free smoke detector program in DCA.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1086 · Increases membership of county boards of taxation. *

Sent February 23, 2004 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1090 · Creates requirement and grant program for power-assisted door openers on certain public buildings; appropriates $600,000.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1106 · "Employment and Training Opportunity Act"; requires housing projects receiving public funds to give hiring, training and purchasing preferences benefitting low-income and severely handicapped residents. *

Sent February 23, 2004 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1107 · Supplemental appropriation of $99,000 to DCA for a grant to Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey for funding Community Building Support Initiative.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1128 · Allows certain co-owners of homesteads on which property taxes have been paid to receive full and not proportionally reduced property tax deduction under the gross income tax.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1132 · Requires residential rental property subject to municipal registration to meet building security standards for multiple dwellings.

Sent February 23, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 354 · Permits appointment of up to four alternate members to municipal zoning boards of adjustment.

Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 911 · Provides for payment of standby water service under Condo Services Law.

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

Senate Bill 912 · Permits municipal ordinances regulating time, place, manner and frequency of blasting activities.

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

Senate Bill 919 · Makes owner of residential rental premises criminally liable for consequences of certain housing violations.

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

Senate Bill 925 · Exempts residential electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

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

Senate Bill 931 · Authorizes exemption of certain alternative electrical energy systems from real property taxation.

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

Senate Bill 932 · Increases annual income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 945 · Increases membership of certain municipal recreation commissions.

Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 965 · Permits certain municipalities to provide five years of revaluation relief abatements and revises restriction on Newark's use of payroll and parking tax revenue.

Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 337 days

Senate Bill 967 · Clarifies mayor's authority to determine conditions of transfer, exchange, lease, acquisition, and sale of real property in certain cities. **

Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 990 · Makes various changes to local cap law; brings fire districts under spending limitations.

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

Senate Bill 1019 · "Fairness in Public Facility Financing Act."

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

Senate Bill 1020 · Prohibits interest in revaluation firms operating within county by municipal assessors and county tax board personnel; prohibits related business entities from representing taxpayers appealing revaluations completed by revaluation firm.

Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1021 · Authorizes mayor in certain municipalities to appoint members of local boards, authorities or commissions for term corresponding with that of appointing mayor.

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

Senate Bill 1022 · Requires municipal binding referenda to approve qualified common interest community assessment reductions.

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

Senate Bill 1023 · Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.

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

Senate Bill 728 · Permits municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from landlords in certain circumstances.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 277 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 729 · Authorizes municipalities to require conformity with traffic performance objectives as a condition of subdivision or site plan approval.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 235 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 733 · Supplemental appropriation of $10,000,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund Neighborhood Community Centers.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 734 · Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter, Public School Teacher and Sanitation Worker Home-buyer Assistance Act." *

Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 735 · Requires payment to municipality for use of municipal services by for-profit lessee of property owned by county or county improvement authority.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 736 · Requires increased allocation of balanced housing funds and amounts which may be spent from Housing Demonstration Fund for shelters; appropriates $1 million to DCA rental assistance program.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 747 · Requires property tax bills to contain eligibility information on State tax relief programs.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 750 · Requires under "Fair Housing Act" that certain percentage of affordable housing be reserved for very low income households.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 782 · Designated the Homestead Rebate Payment Protection Act; requires the payment of homestead rebates on or before July 31 annually.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 784 · Supplemental appropriation of $25,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund grant to Willingboro Township for veterans' memorial.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 805 · Provides tax credits to certain employers that establish loan funds for eligible employees to acquire housing in this State.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 850 · Permits disqualification of bidder under "Local Public Contracts Law" with whom any contracting unit has had prior negative experience.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 851 · Establishes Joint Committee on Affordable Housing.

Sent February 5, 2004 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 654 · Revises laws restricting operation of personal watercraft and permits local police enforcement.

Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 675 · Revises law governing emergency services volunteer length of service award programs.

Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 676 · Requires tax delinquencies, including unpaid property taxes and tax sale certificates, be satisfied prior to appealing assessment in accordance with R.S.54:3-27 or R.S.54:51A-1.

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

Senate Bill 707 · Incorporates regional water resource management considerations within county master planning, site plan and subdivision approval.

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

Senate Bill 56 · The "New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act."

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

Senate Bill 68 · Provides a gross income tax deduction for certain water supply and sewerage charges.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 114 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 71 · 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

Senate Bill 75 · Allows a gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers for capital improvements made to a principal residence.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 76 · Establishes DCA oversight of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 77 · Provides circumstances when housing nonprofits may join with local units in joint insurance funds. *

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

Senate Bill 85 · Supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to Division of Local Government Services in DCA to fund Newark City's plane crash costs.

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

Senate Bill 89 · Authorizes certain municipalities to impose alcoholic beverages tax under "Local Tax Authorization Act."

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

Senate Bill 96 · Removes limitation on amount counties may appropriate in support of performing arts centers.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 100 · Establishes procedures for approval of certain applications for development affecting neighboring municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 102 · Creates consumer complaint office in DCA regarding new home construction; requires publication of booklet explaining rights and warranties.

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

Senate Bill 113 · Prohibits counties and municipalities from accepting and paying for employee's work outside the course of employment.

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

Senate Bill 116 · Limits payment for certain supplemental compensation and accumulated vacation leave upon retirement for certain local government employees.

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

Senate Bill 123 · Extends veteran's property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 377 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 131 · Requires municipal budgets to include fund for certain separation benefits.

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

Senate Bill 132 · Provides State aid to municipalities for certain tax-exempt group homes.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 258 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 133 · Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 142 · Requires public bidding or competitive contracting for award of professional service contracts and requires certain vendors to fully itemize bills to school districts and local units and prescribes sanctions.

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

Senate Bill 155 · Permits municipalities to adopt school-time curfew ordinances for juveniles.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 157 · Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring property owners to clean up graffiti on buildings.

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

Senate Bill 163 · Permits granting residency credit points to candidates taking certain municipal police and fire promotional examinations.

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

Senate Bill 167 · Regulates contractors engaging in home improvements.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 177 · Specifies bona fide negotiations in eminent domain proceedings and clarifies establishment of compensation for business owners.

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

Senate Bill 186 · Revises conditions of eligibility to be "grandfathered" as a licensed home inspector.

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

Senate Bill 198 · Requires State Development and Redevelopment Plan consistency review upon introduction of each legislative bill.

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

Senate Bill 220 · Revises eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 227 · Affords tax exemption for portions of certain tax-exempt buildings used for exempt purposes by exempt entities; subjects portions of certain tax-exempt buildings to property taxation if leased to profit-making entity or used for nonexempt purposes.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 146 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 231 · Appropriates $25,000,000 to restore funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.

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

Senate Bill 241 · Provides property tax relief to certain totally disabled veterans and provides for municipal reimbursement by State.

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

Senate Bill 265 · Encourages consistency of municipal planning documents with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

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

Senate Bill 271 · Requires certain small municipalities to share services of certain licensed municipal professionals.

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

Senate Bill 278 · Authorizes assessment of educational facilities construction fees by boards of education under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 292 · Increases income eligibility limit for homestead property tax reimbursement program beginning in tax year 2002.

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

Senate Bill 293 · "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act"; provides State reimbursement for 50% of school property taxes paid by seniors; 65 years and older.

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

Senate Bill 297 · Requires value engineering clause in specifications for certain construction contracts under Local Public Contracts Law.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 305 · Authorizes transfer of surplus from certain authority to certain municipality.

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

Senate Bill 320 · Increases membership of Main Street New Jersey Advisory Board from 19 to 23 members. **

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

Senate Bill 322 · Delays imposition of new State fees and fee increases on counties, municipalities and local school boards until next local budget year. *

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 513 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 324 · Establishes irrebuttable presumption of validity of use of eminent domain by local government units to acquire open space in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 330 · Authorizes appointment of unpaid deputy sheriffs in certain counties.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 41 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 347 · Requires review and approval by Local Finance Board of proposed monetary settlements between elected local officials and county or municipality.

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

Senate Bill 351 · Authorizes adoption of time-growth ordinances by municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 352 · Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 354 · Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 355 · Creates tax credit program for businesses to assist in converting abandoned urban properties into affordable housing.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 23 days

Senate Bill 356 · Requires COAH to credit any rehabilitated housing with affordability controls against municipal fair share housing obligation.

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

Senate Bill 357 · Establishes State rental assistance program patterned after federal section 8 program; permits allocation of funds under the Fair Housing Act to program as permitted purpose. *

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 146 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 358 · Creates program in HMFA to assist participants in federal section 8 home ownership program.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 374 · Returns portion of realty transfer fee to beach municipalities for certain shore protection projects.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 114 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 391 · Permits municipalities to withdraw from certain county library systems.

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

Senate Bill 397 · Removes income limit for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 405 · Increases maximum death benefit of group life insurance policies paid for by fire district or municipality maintaining volunteer fire department.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 146 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 416 · Makes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DCA for a grant to ASPIRA.

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

Senate Bill 427 · Requires prequalification by State officials of prospective bidders for local public works contracts in same manner as prequalification of prospective bidders for State contracts.

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

Senate Bill 438 · "Veterans' Property Tax Relief Act of 2002."

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

Senate Bill 441 · Requires municipal master plans under Municipal Land Use Law to be consistent with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

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

Senate Bill 442 · Authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances requiring developers to provide adequate off-street parking or contribute toward provision of parking.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 300 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 443 · Creates commission to study effectiveness of county government; appropriates $95,000.

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

Senate Bill 444 · Requires buildout analysis as part of master plan reexamination report.

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

Senate Bill 490 · Appropriates $25,000,000 to restore funding to statutory level for Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement program.

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

Senate Bill 505 · Authorizes certain municipalities to establish safety requirements for certain bars and taverns.

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

Senate Bill 533 · Requires DCA to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning furniture and furnishings purchased for use in residential premises and public buildings.

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

Senate Bill 570 · Concerns eviction proceedings; establishes penalties for forcible entry or detainer of residential property and damage to rental premises. *

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 702 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 572 · Expands provisions of law requiring child-protection window guards in multiple dwellings.

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

Senate Bill 578 · Permits local authorities to appropriate and transfer available surplus funds to municipality or county that created authority.

Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 591 · Requires vendors of legal services to fully itemize bills to public entities and prescribes penalties.

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

Senate Bill 606 · "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

Senate Bill 607 · Allows senior and disabled homeowners to collect both the NJSAVER rebate and the homestead rebate.

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

Senate Bill 623 · Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 625 · Limits certain supplemental compensation upon retirement for local government employees to a maximum of $15,000.

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