Environment and Solid Waste

Assembly Bill 4331 · Authorizes State Treasurer to exchange certain parcels of real property in Stafford Township, Ocean County.

Sent June 14, 2007 · Reported out after 175 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4332 · Establishes NJ Coastal and Ocean Protection Council; appropriates $75,000.

Sent June 14, 2007 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4368 · Recognizes co-fired biomass energy as method to meet renewable energy portfolio standards.

Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4369 · Requires State to use pervious concrete whenever appropriate.

Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4373 · Revises allocation of fees for certain NJPDES permits.

Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3275 · Changes composition and revises authority of Fish and Game Council.

Sent June 11, 2007 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4325 · Requires DEP to treat bay islands the same as barrier islands for purposes of CAFRA.

Sent June 11, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4265 · Provides combined State and local enforcement authority over recycling centers.

Sent May 17, 2007 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4276 · Provides State contract award preference for bidders that comply with certain retrofit requirements for off-road diesel equipment and on-road diesel vehicles; establishes those requirements.

Sent May 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4285 · Permits certain child care centers to receive $1,500 grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. **

Sent May 17, 2007 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4286 · Appropriates $14 million in Green Acres funds to purchase Takanassee Beach Club.

Sent May 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4287 · Updates enforcement provisions of various environmental laws in a uniform manner.

Sent May 17, 2007 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4174 · The "Flood Disaster Relief Act of 2007"; appropriates $20 million.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4211 · Requires certain developers to offer solar energy systems in all homes built within a development of 100 or more units.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4212 · Authorizes municipal planning boards to adopt green buildings and environmental sustainability municipal master plan element.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4241 · Creates positions of Historic Sites Supervisor and Registrar for all State owned or administered historic sites.

Sent May 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4134 · Requires radon testing of certain educational facilities every five years, residential properties at the time of sale, and residential lease properties within 18 months and every five years thereafter.

Sent May 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4152 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

Sent May 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4156 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.

Sent May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4111 · Establishes the California fine particle standard as State standard.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4113 · Provides for sales tax exemption for advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles, imposes surcharge on certain automobiles.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Assembly Bill 4115 · Requires engineering firm conducting remediation project using moneys from Hazardous Discharge Site remediation Fund to be properly qualified by training and experience.

Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4086 · Requires purchasing agents to complete a course in green product purchasing; requires Department of the Treasury to compile and maintain a list of green product purchasing sources.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4087 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4107 · Limits use of pesticides, other than low impact pesticides, in State parks and forests.

Sent March 12, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3596 · Requires DCA to adopt energy inspection code, and requires licensed home inspector to report energy analysis for each home inspected for buyer in contemplation of purchase. *

Sent March 8, 2007 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4067 · Expands programs in BPU to include low-interest loans and grants to municipalities for energy efficient programs and innovative energy technologies. *

Sent March 8, 2007 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4071 · Changes effective date of section 2 of P.L.2007, c.1 concerning the issuance of construction permits for certain child care centers and schools.

Sent March 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3764 · Expands State law enforcement powers of United States Park Police.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4064 · Authorizes Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission to charge project application review fees and issue general permits for certain projects.

Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4015 · Establishes licensing program for site remediation professionals; requires use of licensed professionals under certain circumstances.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4022 · Establishes New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4023 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4038 · Establishes N.J. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction Fund.

Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3983 · Requires State to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs; requires BPU to educate public on benefits of compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3987 · Requires dockbuilders and workers who come into contact with creosote-treated marine piling, and their employers, to comply with certain established safety and health protection procedures.

Sent February 22, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3951 · Amends appropriation of moneys to the DEP from the "Water Supply Bond Act of 1981" for water supply treatment project in Camden County.

Sent February 8, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3974 · Allows use of fuel not blended with ethanol for aviation purposes.

Sent February 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2199 · Requires written notice to be provided to county health departments and local health agencies concerning contaminated sites. *

Sent February 8, 2007 · Reported out after 301 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2479 · Adds two members to Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force.

Sent February 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3936 · Revises scope of P.L.2004, c.89, expediting certain State permits in smart growth areas.

Sent January 22, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3904 · Establishes site remediation professional licensing board within DEP.

Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3906 · Provides DEP authority over remedy selection for cleanup of contaminated property to be used for residential purposes or as a school.

Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3918 · Requires written notice to be provided to county health departments and local health agencies concerning contaminated sites. *

Sent January 9, 2007 · Reported out after 331 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3839 · Establishes clean energy efficiency credit against societal benefits charge for purchase of energy conservation products or services.

Sent January 4, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 137 days

Assembly Bill 3841 · Requires new State buildings to be designed and managed to meet Silver level certification under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

Sent January 4, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 137 days

Assembly Bill 3852 · Requires State government agencies to be carbon neutral by 2012.

Sent January 4, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3864 · Amends "State Transfer of Development Rights Act," and provides for impact fees and other incentives for establishment of transfer of development rights programs. *

Sent January 4, 2007 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3810 · Appropriates $500,000 to DEP for Waterloo Village.

Sent December 14, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3776 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent December 7, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2240 · Requires DEP to conduct public hearing and provide opportunity for public comment at conclusion of feasibility study for shore protection projects.

Sent December 4, 2006 · Reported out after 367 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3696 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

Sent November 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3721 · Exempts materials and labor used to convert traditional motor vehicles into plug-in hybrid motor vehicles from sales and use tax.

Sent November 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3648 · Requires reduction in electricity usage by 10 percent in all State-owned or leased buildings.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3650 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credit for acquisition cost of equipment used in manufacture of ENERGY STAR products.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Reported out after 186 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3652 · Exempts from sales and use tax the sale of energy efficient materials for insulation and weatherization of residential property.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3653 · Establishes the "Conserve for America Loan Program;" allocates $5 million from societal benefits charge to fund program; appropriates $200,000.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3654 · Requires biofuel to be at least 20 percent of fuels used in State vehicles on and after January 1, 2010.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3655 · Authorizes municipalities to require solar energy elements as condition of site plan or subdivision approval.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3656 · Permits Combined Sewer Overflow moneys to be used for green infrastructure and requires State to use a public building for a green roof pilot project.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3658 · Extends deadline for authorization to make grants from the "Wastewater Treatment Fund" for certain projects listed in P.L.2005, c.301.

Sent November 9, 2006 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3532 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3536 · Requires DEP to conduct public hearing and provide opportunity for public comment at conclusion of feasibility study for shore protection projects.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Reported out after 409 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3551 · Requires DEP to notify coastal municipalities of certain settlement discussions.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3557 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3564 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3572 · "Electronic Waste Recycling Act."

Sent October 23, 2006 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3580 · Requires DEP to commission study of use of cellulosic ethanol as fuel.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3591 · Requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor on lawn sprinklers as condition of sale and on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail or industrial property and in common interest communities within specified timeframes. **

Sent October 23, 2006 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3592 · Requires affordable housing be built to green building standards; requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to issue standards.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Reported out after 210 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3593 · Requires installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail and industrial property.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 45 days

Assembly Bill 3594 · Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings to promote water conservation.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3595 · Authorizes enhancement of State Uniform Construction Code's energy subcode based on anticipated energy savings; provides down payment assistance to certain purchasers of homes meeting enhanced energy subcode requirements. *

Sent October 23, 2006 · Reported out after 140 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3605 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3621 · Requires DEP to conduct testing of child care centers for hazardous substances.

Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3485 · Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste.

Sent October 19, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3489 · Establishes Carbon Dioxide Reduction from Trees Task Force.

Sent October 19, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3490 · Creates Director of Energy Savings to implement program to improve procurement of energy and recycled products for all State agencies.

Sent October 19, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3528 · Removes limitation on amount of grant money that may be allocated from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent October 19, 2006 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3529 · Requires DHSS standards for safe building interiors; submission of documentation of investigation and remediation as a condition to issuance of construction permit for certain sites; makes changes to the "Industrial Site Recovery Act."

Sent October 19, 2006 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3407 · Requires use of drought tolerant, xerophytic landscaping design and materials and "no mow" lawn grasses in State projects.

Sent July 4, 2006 · Reported out after 111 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3351 · Exempts law enforcement, fire, and other emergency vehicles from idling restrictions when operators thereof are engaged in official duties.

Sent June 22, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3354 · Prohibits use of fill materials on residential and school sites that exceed residential soil cleanup standards for contaminated sites.

Sent June 22, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3336 · Requires DEP to hold local public hearing for certain major developments located in a State park of forest. *

Sent June 19, 2006 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3332 · Provides for value of certain riparian grants to be determined at time of application to Tidelands Resource Council.

Sent June 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3333 · Appropriates $200,000 from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for grant to Save Ellis Island, Inc. to develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent June 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3301 · The "Global Warming Response Act."

Sent June 12, 2006 · Reported out after 259 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3307 · Extends date for certain submittals required pursuant to diesel emissions law; authorizes DEP to disapprove cost estimates for retrofit technology under certain conditions; and modifies requirement to sell, distribute, and use ultra low sulfur diesel fue

Sent June 12, 2006 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3172 · Allows for municipal designation of "Petroleum Manufacturing Retention and Expansion Zones", requires DEP to expedite permitting in these zones.

Sent June 1, 2006 · Moved on without a report after 231 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3184 · "Inland Blue Acres Bond Act of 2006," authorizes issuance of $75 million in bonds; appropriates $5,000.

Sent June 1, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3199 · Makes certain changes to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.

Sent June 1, 2006 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3201 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent June 1, 2006 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3202 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent June 1, 2006 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3154 · "Statewide Drought Management Act."

Sent May 22, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3096 · Requires certain residential real estate contracts to provide access to property for soil sampling.

Sent May 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3106 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

Sent May 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3115 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Sent May 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3117 · Prohibits DEP from imposing conditions on projects exempt from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent May 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3118 · Authorizes any municipality outside Highlands Region to establish receiving zones for Highlands transfer of development rights program.

Sent May 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 556 · "Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act." *

Sent May 18, 2006 · Reported out after 249 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1617 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from water use registration renewal fees.

Sent May 18, 2006 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3065 · Limits certain State and nonprofit open space acquisitions in municipalities.

Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3074 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3080 · Establishes NJ Commission on Global Climate Change.

Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2958 · Requires water purveyors and licensed operators to notify the municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues. *

Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2960 · Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force.

Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2972 · The "State Flood Control Project Bond Act of 2006," authorizes bonds for $100,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.

Sent May 11, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2982 · Appropriates moneys from the "Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources, and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond Act of 2003" for loans for lake dredging and restoration projects, or stream cleaning and desnagging projects.

Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2915 · Revises Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act; repeals law expediting certain State permits.

Sent March 21, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2926 · Requires DEP to refund application fee to certain persons exempt from Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act. *

Sent March 21, 2006 · Reported out after 356 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2932 · Creates historic preservation tax credit pilot program for corporation business tax and gross income tax.

Sent March 21, 2006 · Reported out after 72 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2866 · Establishes corporation business tax credit for purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles.

Sent March 16, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2850 · "Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act."

Sent March 13, 2006 · Reported out after 315 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2851 · Appropriates $100,000 to the Hudson-Essex-Passaic Soil Conservation District for two-year soil survey in Hudson County.

Sent March 13, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1473 · Changes funding limits for grants to local governments from hazardous discharge fund for site remediation.

Sent March 13, 2006 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2821 · Changes funding limits for grants to local governments from hazardous discharge fund for site remediation.

Sent March 9, 2006 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2804 · Prohibits sale, use, and burning of creosote or creosote-treated products. *

Sent March 6, 2006 · Reported out after 276 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2834 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

Sent March 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2719 · Reimburses NJHMDC municipalities for adjustment payments made into intermunicipal account from Highlands Protection Fund.

Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2736 · Amends definition of "freshwater wetland" to exclude man-made swales, canals, ruts and drainage ditches.

Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2748 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from water use registration renewal fees.

Sent March 2, 2006 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2711 · Appropriates $1 million for Pinelands Property Tax Stabilization aid.

Sent February 27, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 560 · Concerns the location of hazardous substances in flood plains.

Sent February 27, 2006 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2597 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for 50% of purchase of diesel engine conversion devices.

Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2604 · Establishes certain statutory functions within BPU and transfers statutory authority for regulation of solid waste from BPU to DEP.

Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2619 · Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.

Sent February 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2479 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for 50% of purchase of diesel engine conversion devices.

Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Assembly Bill 2485 · Requires DEP to conduct testing of school grounds for hazardous substances under certain circumstances.

Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2498 · "Electronic Waste Management Act."

Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2296 · Establishes "Industrial Facilities Security and Preparedness Study Commission"; appropriates $25,000.

Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2321 · Requires DEP to classify certain reservoirs and reservoir feeder streams as category one waters.

Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2324 · Establishes Fuel Cell Research Center at Rutgers; appropriates $500,000.

Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2354 · Exempts Picatinny Arsenal conversion plan from the provisions of the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2110 · "Water Supply Preservation and Protection Act."

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2112 · Concerns the location of hazardous substances in flood plains.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2160 · Makes various changes to the laws governing underground storage tanks. *

Sent January 30, 2006 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2172 · Prohibits black bear hunting until completion of report submitted by Rutgers; appropriates $95,000.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2184 · The "Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2226 · Dedicates certain revenues in Maritime Industry Fund for dredging and dredging disposal projects.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2240 · Repeals law expediting certain State permits.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2269 · Appropriates $170,000 to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission for N.J. Highlands Preservation Project.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2270 · Provides for joint environmental commissions comprised of five or more participating municipalities.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2285 · The "Water Resources Protection Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $2.5 billion and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2086 · Revises rules governing the recycling of certain construction or demolition debris.

Sent January 26, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2088 · Requires DEP to compensate certain property owners for certain costs incurred in property dispute resolution; makes appropriation therefor.

Sent January 26, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2096 · "Private Fire Protection Services Act."

Sent January 26, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2027 · Requires DEP employees who conduct inspections of certain chemical facilities to undergo background checks.

Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2038 · Establishes the Pinelands Institute for Natural and Environmental Studies.

Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2039 · Requires certain State buildings to be designed and managed to meet high performance green building standards. *

Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2041 · Prohibits basing fees for certification of radon testers upon number of measurement devices used.

Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2042 · Provides tax credits for certain participants in federal Environmental Performance Track Program.

Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2049 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $3.4 million from the General Fund to the DEP for Spruce Run Creek projects in Hunterdon county.

Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 125 · Authorizes DEP to reduce or waive certain water pollution penalties.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 126 · Provides that DEP may only assess direct program costs in permit fees.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 127 · Exempts federally mandated safety-related activities at airports from freshwater wetlands permit requirement.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 147 · Appropriates $500,000 to DEP from "Drought Management Fund" for water supply interconnection study.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 159 · Requires owners of water supply reservoirs prone to downstream flooding to implement flood protection programs.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 214 · Provides that no more than four of the seven public members appointed to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council may be of the same political party.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 256 · Authorizes DEP and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to provide loans to residential homeowners for water supply connections.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 260 · Requires State purchase only certain certified vehicles for State fleet; creates process for establishing requirement State purchase only zero emissions vehicles and five-year phase-in of the requirement.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 278 · Establishes New Jersey State Building Green Building Technology Task Force.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 319 · Requires bittering agent to be added to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 329 · Supplemental appropriation of $2.5 million to dredge Greenwood Lake in Passaic county.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 344 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 350 · Requires Governor's appointees to the Pinelands Commission to reside in the pinelands area.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 353 · Revises State purchase of recycled paper and recycled paper products mandates.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 358 · Allows credit against corporation business tax or gross income tax for 50% of cost of constructing facilities for sale of certain alternate fuels.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 362 · Establishes $5000 direct State subsidy for the purchase or lease of a solely electric vehicle; appropriates such sums as are necessary.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 363 · Exempts residential electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 364 · Provides for an exemption to 50% of the tax imposed under the "Sales and Use Tax," for retail sales of electric vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 368 · Requires DEP to maintain online recycled-content products marketplace.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 375 · Requires dam owners to prepare emergency action plan, and install alarm for certain dams.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 378 · Requires DEP adopt regulations for the siting of wind farms that minimize environmental impact.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 382 · Establishes an annual solar photovoltaic manufacturing incentive grant program.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 433 · Provides for State income tax deduction to private well owners for water testing costs.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 499 · Directs DEP to acquire certain obsolete vessels to use as artificial reefs; appropriates up to $250,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 511 · Limits annual license fees for radon businesses to $1,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 525 · Prohibits black bear hunting, creates black bear study commission, authorizes issuance and sale of NJ Black Bear Stamp, establishes NJ Black Bear Stamp Account.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 549 · Requires testing of radon levels for sale or lease of residential properties.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 645 · Requires addition of bittering agent to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 659 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 660 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 661 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 677 · Directs DEP to establish beach access program; authorizes the use of shore protection funds and other public moneys therefor.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 702 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and marking of graves of signers of Declaration of Independence; appropriates $200,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 703 · Appropriates $50,000 for feasibility study on construction of American Revolution Museum.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 714 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for roadside markers to designate historic sites; appropriates $90,000. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 377 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 757 · Requires after-market mufflers to be certified to operate at certain noise level; DEP to establish standards.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 810 · Requires property owners with drinking water wells located within one mile of underground storage tanks or dry cleaning establishments to test for contaminants at least once every three years.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 896 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 902 · Creates Vehicles for the Future Study Commission.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 904 · Requires certain minimum percentage of alternative fueled vehicles purchased by State to be fuel cell-powered vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 905 · Provides State purchasing preference to fuel cell-powered equipment.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 910 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish list of environmentally responsible companies and recognition program for certain exemplary companies; requires companies on list be given preference whenever possible in the awarding of State contracts. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 915 · Provides protection from contribution suits to parties who settle under the Spill Act.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Assembly Bill 918 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and promotion of graves of significant individuals of the American Revolutionary period; appropriates $200,000. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 286 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 922 · Provides for the State purchase and use of recycled materials in public work.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 973 · Concerns mold hazards in indoor environments.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 996 · Exempts certain motor vehicles from inspections.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1017 · Appropriates $424,559 to the DEP from the "Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Fund" for a grant to a certain local government for sewer infrastructure improvements.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1021 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the Meadowlands Conservation Trust.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1079 · Exempts sales of returnable plastic containers and pallets from sales and use tax.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1106 · Requires recipients of certain unusually hazardous substances to notify local fire officials of the anticipated storage time of such substances in their communities.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1107 · The "Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1113 · The "County and Municipal Waste Reduction Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1117 · Prohibits the imposition of Environmental Investment Charges.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1118 · Directs Drinking Water Quality Institute to reevaluate maximum contaminant level for arsenic, MTBE and radium in drinking water; appropriates $300,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1119 · Prohibits sale of gasoline containing MTBE; directs DEP to seek waiver from EPA oxygen requirements for purpose of discontinuing use of MTBE; and establishes Transportation Energy Security Council to monitor good faith compliance effort.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1122 · Revises "Solid Waste Management Act" to eliminate those parts of the statutory law that have been rendered obsolete, unconstitutional or unenforceable by the Carbone, Atlantic Coast and Waste Management v. Shinn decisions.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1123 · Provides for the termination of public utility rate regulation of solid waste collection and solid waste disposal.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1124 · Revises statutory law to reflect changes in recycling law and regulations.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1125 · Authorizes municipalities to assume primary responsibility for the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1126 · Deletes requirement that municipal solid waste collection contracts designate use of specified disposal facility.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1128 · Establishes registration program for persons who engage in the inspection and cleanup of hazardous contaminants found in former industrial buildings.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1130 · Provides for health monitoring after exposure to hazardous substances in residential dwellings.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1131 · The "New Jersey Dry Cleaning Business Assistance Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1136 · Doubles penalties for heavy-duty diesel trucks failing roadside emissions inspections.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1176 · Appropriates $1 million to the DEP for watershed education grants.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1177 · Requires scheduled revisions to New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1198 · Increases host community benefit for municipalities wherein solid waste transfer stations are located from fifty cents to one dollar per ton of solid waste processed at such facilities.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1230 · Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1241 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to finance the cost of new septic systems.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1248 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of buildings or other structures for police departments, fire departments, and volunteer first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squads from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1253 · The "Dam, Lake, and Stream Restoration Bond Act of 2005," authorizes bonds for $200,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1263 · Directs DEP to develop and implement plan for 20 percent reduction of emissions from diesel-powered vehicles over the next seven years; directs appropriate departments and MVC adopt regulations necessary for implementation of DEP plan.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1268 · Provides for the management of propane tanks designed for use in alternative fuel vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1271 · Concerns requests for changes in certain environmental standards.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1272 · Provides low interest loans to persons who need to acquire a new home because they have been forced to vacate their homes due to the presence of hazardous substances.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1274 · Permits municipality hosting two or more transfer stations to approve or prohibit the siting of an additional transfer station within its municipal boundaries.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1405 · Requires award of grants to remediate discharges from home heating oil tanks for applications filed prior to July 1, 2007.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1475 · Directs Drinking Water Quality Institute to reevaluate maximum contaminant level for arsenic, MTBE and radium in drinking water; appropriates $300,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1540 · Appropriates $13.3 million from budgeted appropriations under State Partnership Agreement Program for grant to Passaic County Utilities Authority to pay costs of canceled solid waste facility project.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1636 · Requires permit for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions, shows, and fairs; establishes sanitation requirements.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1663 · "Electronic Waste Producer Responsibility Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1690 · Amends "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act" to address terrorist and criminal acts.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1695 · The "Public Dam Rehabilitation Project Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $90,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1714 · Appropriates $1,263,166 from "Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund" to provide historic site management grants for certain historic preservation projects.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1839 · Provides for civil and criminal penalties for giving false information pertaining to violations of environmental laws. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1840 · Eliminates statute of limitations for certain environmental crimes and crimes causing widespread injury or damage. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1841 · Increases civil penalties for issuance of false statements in violation of various environmental laws.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1847 · Requires DEP confirm transfers of water allocation credits and approve transfers of permits under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1861 · Establishes special environmental prosecutor.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1866 · Provides criteria to be used by DEP when determining if certain wetlands are part of surface water tributary system.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1874 · "New Jersey Clean Water, Drought Mitigation and Water Resource Trust Fund Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1878 · Concerns expediting certain State permits in smart growth areas.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1882 · Exempts solar energy systems from real property taxation.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1886 · "Recycling Enhancement Act"

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 695 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1893 · Requires any person responsible for conducting remediation to submit written notification and a remedial action workplan under certain conditions; requires DEP to adopt rules setting forth notice requirements. **

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1894 · Requires person performing remediation to submit remedial action workplan to municipality; requires DEP to adopt rules concerning public notification of remediation of contaminated sites. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1895 · Increases time for DEP review of proposed negative declaration and requires certain notice to municipalities under Industrial Site Recovery Act. *

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1896 · Makes various changes to the laws governing underground storage tanks. **

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1897 · Extends application deadline for financing for closure and associated remediation of regulated underground storage tanks; requires notification to municipalities by DEP of underground storage tank fund.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1912 · Requires one half of natural resource damage payments to State to be remitted to municipality where damage occurred.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1924 · Authorizes municipality to request DEP to require additional remediation of certain landfill sites.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1931 · Appropriates $30,000,000 to the DEP from the "Wastewater Treatment Bond Act of 1985" for grants to or on behalf of local government units for wastewater treatment system projects.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

Assembly Bill 1935 · Requires DEP to develop and maintain an integrated computer system.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1970 · Authorizes DEP to replace person responsible for remediation on condemned property with condemnor under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Assembly Bill 1972 · "New Jersey Water Supply Infrastructure Act."

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1980 · Adds four members to Water Supply Advisory Council.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 27 days

Assembly Bill 1981 · Establishes lawn watering restrictions; authorizes DEP to adopt water conservation regulations and to reduce water supply application backlog; and requires installation of automatic rain sensor devices under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1987 · Concerns standards for the groundwater remediation of contaminated sites.

Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days