Committees · 2006–2007 Session
A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.
Called Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture in the 2024–2025 session.
Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 3rd District
Democrat · 19th District
Republican · 16th District
Democrat · 17th District
Republican · 13th District
Democrat · 6th District
Democrat · 31st District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2006–2007 Session.
Bills sent92
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out22%
20 of 92; 2 moved on without a report, 70 stopped in committee
Time in committee73 days
most between 20 and 133 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027213 bills
reported 7% · typically 55 days, most 28–56 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025449 bills
reported 18% · typically 38 days, most 3–146 · 0 amendments · 12 members
2022–2023257 bills
reported 17% · typically 34 days, most 4–217 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2020–2021208 bills
reported 28% · typically 14 days, most 6–84 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2018–2019144 bills
reported 22% · typically 77 days, most 30–161 · 0 amendments · 14 members
2016–2017173 bills
reported 34% · typically 157 days, most 26–315 · 0 amendments · 13 members
2014–2015192 bills
reported 28% · typically 140 days, most 63–245 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2012–2013116 bills
reported 16% · typically 109 days, most 59–314 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2010–2011164 bills
reported 35% · typically 32 days, most 7–129 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–2009107 bills
reported 29% · typically 102 days, most 25–171 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2006–200792 bills
reported 22% · typically 73 days, most 20–133 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2004–200581 bills
reported 35% · typically 67 days, most 9–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 25% · typically 52 days, most 31–98 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2006–2007 Session, newest first.
Assembly Bill 4625 · Revises procedures for condemnation of certain property and use of the power of eminent domain by railroads.
Sent December 10, 2007 · Moved on without a report after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4507 · Designated "New Jersey Economic Development Promotion Act"; streamlines and reorganizes State economic development statutes in order to promote administrative efficiency.
Sent November 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2743 · Revises procedures for condemnation of certain property and use of the power of eminent domain by railroads.
Sent June 21, 2007 · Moved on without a report after 196 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4403 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for business purchases by state chartered credit unions.
Sent June 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4350 · Requires NJ Commission on Science and Technology to establish a science and technology business assistance service.
Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4301 · Provides for development of uniform fee schedule for registration and certification of businesses seeking to perform State contracts; provides for collaboration to streamline procurement application process.
Sent May 21, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4302 · Provides for development of universal public procurement application for use by public entities at all levels of government; provides for collaboration to streamline procurement application process.
Sent May 21, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4263 · Transfers Division of Travel and Tourism to Department of State.
Sent May 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4187 · Decreases corporation business tax minimum tax rates for new businesses and exempts certain small new businesses from payment of minimum tax.
Sent May 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4254 · Reorganizes and renames NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission as NJ Commerce Commission; transfers Division of Travel and Tourism to Department of State.
Sent May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4125 · Provides a petroleum products gross receipts tax exemption for certain sales of toluene.
Sent May 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3450 · Requires certain disclosures of information on development subsidies.
Sent February 26, 2007 · Reported out after 73 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1213 · Requires certain disclosures of information on development subsidies.
Sent February 26, 2007 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3938 · Broadens the exception for small businesses under the UEZ sales tax rebate program. **
Sent January 25, 2007 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3172 · Allows for municipal designation of "Petroleum Manufacturing Retention and Expansion Zones", requires DEP to expedite permitting in these zones.
Sent January 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3914 · Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct feasibility study of Meadowlands convention center project.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3791 · Creates one-stop permit center in New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission to provide centralized service for businesses to secure necessary State permits.
Sent December 11, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3775 · Requires certain cities of the second class to establish a Second Chance Council to develop a plan to increase jobs for released criminals and high school dropouts.
Sent December 7, 2006 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1927 · Modifies and clarifies "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law" and authorizes special assessments for environmental cleanup. *
Sent December 4, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3691 · Revises procedures for municipal redevelopment programs; prohibits certain campaign contributions by redevelopers.
Sent November 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3602 · Renames Continental Airlines Arena the Continental Airlines - Brendan Byrne Arena.
Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3446 · Revises certain procedures for the use of eminent domain in municipal redevelopment programs.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3448 · Permits county improvement authority to operate in beneficiary counties having their own improvement authority; clarifies powers of improvement authorities; facilitates debt issuance in public and private capital markets.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3438 · Revises certain procedures for municipal redevelopment programs; prohibits certain campaign contributions by redevelopers.
Sent July 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3394 · Regulates employment practices and campaign contributions for redevelopment entities designated by municipal governing bodies.
Sent July 4, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3277 · Prevents use of condemnation to acquire residential and other private property under redevelopment laws.
Sent June 12, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3294 · Establishes for qualified urban enterprise zone vendors an annual tax review and certification.
Sent June 12, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3309 · Revises procedures for the use of eminent domain and compensation for loss of business in municipal redevelopment programs.
Sent June 12, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3257 · Revises procedures for the use of eminent domain in municipal redevelopment programs.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3178 · Places temporary moratorium on certain uses of eminent domain.
Sent June 1, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3143 · Establishes Eminent Domain Study Commission, provides judicial oversight for redevelopment process, enhances fair market value of property under certain circumstances.
Sent May 22, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3001 · Allows counties and municipalities to comply with certain publication requirements by means of Internet.
Sent May 15, 2006 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3002 · Permits ex officio mayoral members of Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority to appoint designees.
Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3078 · Eliminates urban enterprise zones.
Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2889 · Requires New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission to provide information clearinghouse on website for businesses interested in relocating to State.
Sent March 21, 2006 · Reported out after 415 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2825 · Expands membership of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and ensures appointment of at least one member from each of the four counties where authority currently hosts facilities.
Sent March 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2743 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers who allow their employees to telecommute.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2687 · Establishes the Technology Business Incubator Program Supplemental Assistance Fund.
Sent February 27, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2688 · Permits county improvement authorities to undertake economic development activities.
Sent February 27, 2006 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2692 · "Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority Act." *
Sent February 27, 2006 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2017 · Requires increased notice to affected property owners for proposed redevelopment and rehabilitation areas.
Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2031 · Allows redevelopment agencies to directly apply for and receive funding under the "Maintenance of Viable Neighborhoods Act."
Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2535 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities and colleges or research hospitals.
Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 537 · Prevents use of condemnation to acquire residential property under redevelopment laws.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 582 · Establishes minimum amounts for eminent domain relocation assistance and additional homeowner payments.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1220 · Requires DCA approval for designation of areas in need of redevelopment and requires referendum before condemning land for private economic development.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1290 · Requires "just compensation" for condemnation of single-family residence to be based on cost of comparable relocation properties.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2018 · Requires payment of extra $100,000 to owners whose property is condemned for private economic development purposes.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2019 · Requires municipal referendum prior to condemnation of private property when sale or transfer to private entity for economic development purposes is contemplated.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2327 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2423 · Places temporary moratorium of 48 months on certain uses of eminent domain; creates Eminent Domain Study Commission to examine its use Statewide.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2438 · Prohibits discrimination with respect to prices charged by sellers of services.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2477 · Expands public membership on Motion Picture and Television Development Commission.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2259 · Exempts sales of certain fuel efficient motor vehicles from sales and use taxes.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2098 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals.
Sent January 26, 2006 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2043 · The "Export Promotion Tax Credit Act"; allows tax credit to small and medium-sized businesses for certain export and export promotion activity.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2044 · Allows certain self-employed business owners to deduct their own pension plan contributions from gross income under the gross income tax.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 188 · Allows vendors to retain 1% of sales tax collected as consideration for collecting and promptly remitting the same.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 190 · Allows certain corporations to file consolidated corporation business tax returns.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 208 · Exempts boat and marine product sales from certain retail sales tax exemptions.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 282 · Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain activities and services as projects eligible for UEZ funding.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 395 · Allows counties and certain county bodies to provide funding assistance to constituent municipalities for purpose of eligibility for "Main Street New Jersey" program.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 471 · Authorizes designation of joint urban enterprise zone by Urban Enterprize Zone Authority.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 569 · Extends payment of sales tax revenues into UEZ assistance fund in those zones designated pursuant to P.L.1993, c.367.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 583 · Excludes sales of items costing more than $10,000 from urban enterprise zone reduced sales tax benefit.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 624 · Allows New Jersey S corporations to elect to transfer corporation business tax credits to shareholders to apply against the shareholders' gross income tax liability.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 706 · Establishes New Jersey Borough Enterprise Zone Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 765 · Creates Meadowlands Economic Development Trust; provides for sharing of tax revenues generated by developments of regional economic significance to improve local quality of life.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 768 · Authorizes municipalities to establish commercial incentive zones and sharing of retail sales tax proceeds therein.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 990 · Allows corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for employer expenditures to provide certain physical fitness benefits to employees.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1007 · Provides New Jersey sales tax amnesty program for small business.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1082 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment districts in certain municipalities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1224 · Provides single sales fraction for corporation business tax income allocation formula, eliminates "regular place of business" requirement to allocate less than 100% of income to New Jersey, provides airline-specific sales fraction.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1280 · Authorizes fees and tax abatements for vacant property in certain municipalities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1282 · Allows the deduction of the costs of providing employee health benefits in calculating the corporation business tax alternative minimum assessment.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1283 · Provides a manufacturing retention investment tax credit under the corporation business tax, for investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization and expansion.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 128 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1334 · Reduces sales tax rate on certain sales and admission charges at places of amusement in urban enterprise zone areas and provides that sales tax revenue be for municipal purposes.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1349 · Changes definition of "qualified business" under "New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act."
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1420 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zones in Garfield, Harrison, Keansburg, and two joint urban enterprise zones, one in Cliffside Park and Fairview, and one in Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1453 · Authorizes creation of 32nd UEZ in Beverly City, Burlington County.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1471 · Requires voter approval when State funds are appropriated to finance construction of certain professional sports facilities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1492 · Creates Chief Financial Officer position in the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1514 · Authorizes expansion of existing UEZs to include contiguous economically distressed areas.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1517 · Clarifies that certain matrix marketing plans are an unlawful practice.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1596 · Requires criminal history background check for owners and employees of traveling sales crews. *
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1684 · Creates the Small Business Tax and Regulation Study Commission.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1696 · Lowers the minimum full-time jobs requirement for business relocation and retention tax credits.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 419 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1906 · Authorizes creation of 32nd urban enterprise zone in Salem City.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1919 · Requires and permits preference in awarding certain contracts in order to satisfy certain urban revitalization goals.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1926 · Authorizes establishment of dedicated local tax to finance redevelopment.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1988 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zone in Union Township, Union County.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
Assembly Bill 2024 · Prohibits local governments from acquiring by condemnation any airport that has had its development rights purchased.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days