Committees · 2006–2007 Session
A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.
Called Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism in the 2000–2001 session to 2002–2003 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 · 2000–2001
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 31st District
Republican · 8th District
Democrat · 31st District
Republican · 13th District
Democrat · 19th District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2006–2007 Session.
Bills sent195
6% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out29%
57 of 195; 1 moved on without a report, 137 stopped in committee
Time in committee125 days
most between 21 and 321 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027329 bills
reported 6% · typically 146 days, most 30–199 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2024–2025323 bills
reported 17% · typically 112 days, most 31–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2022–2023224 bills
reported 23% · typically 87 days, most 30–153 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021213 bills
reported 28% · typically 50 days, most 30–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–2019282 bills
reported 31% · typically 98 days, most 30–207 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2016–2017275 bills
reported 25% · typically 112 days, most 14–206 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015265 bills
reported 26% · typically 87 days, most 35–336 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–2013229 bills
reported 23% · typically 35 days, most 14–234 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–2011221 bills
reported 23% · typically 82 days, most 13–255 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–2009270 bills
reported 24% · typically 52 days, most 14–161 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2006–2007195 bills
reported 29% · typically 125 days, most 21–321 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2004–2005161 bills
reported 38% · typically 70 days, most 23–143 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–2003172 bills
reported 47% · typically 77 days, most 18–175 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2000–2001151 bills
reported 52% · typically 49 days, most 17–167 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2006–2007 Session, newest first.
Senate Bill 3050 · Authorizes transfer of the Atlantic City Convention Center project to the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority.
Sent January 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3136 · Clarifies penalties for trespassers who damage farmland and crops with all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Sent December 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4156 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.
Sent December 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4212 · Authorizes municipal planning boards to adopt green buildings and environmental sustainability municipal master plan element.
Sent December 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3010 · Revises vicious and potentially dangerous dog law; designated Congo's Law.
Sent December 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2989 · Directs State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to encourage veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty, and adopt regulations to comply; provides civil immunity to reporting veterinarians.
Sent December 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2976 · Authorizes auction of greenhouse gas allowances; establishes "Global Warming Solutions Fund."
Sent December 3, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2899 · Requires certain service extensions undertaken in municipally-designated areas in need of redevelopment or rehabilitation to receive same benefits as if located in smart growth area.
Sent November 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2917 · Permits electric public utilities, electric power suppliers and basic generation service providers to enter into certain agreements with building owners for use of solar energy systems for such buildings.
Sent November 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2918 · Permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA when building a high performance green building.
Sent November 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2920 · Establishes financial incentives for certain energy providers to conduct energy audits.
Sent November 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2921 · Allows for 75% of costs of energy audits undertaken for commercial buildings be paid for by societal benefits charge.
Sent November 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2864 · Provides enhancements to certain State economic development programs.
Sent November 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2875 · Directs Secretary of Agriculture to determine annually areas for gypsy moth control measures and implement control measures; specifies State pay full implementation cost; appropriates $5,500,000.
Sent November 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2890 · Allows certain local public entities to enter into contracts of up to 15 years for provision of renewable energy production at buildings owned by such entities.
Sent November 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2936 · Revises law concerning electric power net metering, safety and power quality interconnection standards; requires BPU to adopt certain renewable energy credit rules. *
Sent November 8, 2007 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2034 · Provides for promotion and sale of "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural or horticultural products at service areas along certain toll roads. *
Sent June 21, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3938 · Broadens the exception for small businesses under the UEZ sales tax rebate program. **
Sent June 21, 2007 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2823 · Permits designation of certain areas that do not utilize solar-energy systems as areas in need of redevelopment.
Sent June 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 143 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2007 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2794 · Provides for the phase-out of the sale of incandescent light bulbs.
Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2798 · Provides investment tax credit for businesses for certain purchased wave energy power devices.
Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2799 · Requires BPU to provide funding for wave power park project from societal benefits charge.
Sent June 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2765 · Appropriates $400,000 to the Department of Agriculture for honeybee resources support.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2766 · Requires BPU to conduct pilot program to allow free parking for alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2767 · Establishes the "Conserve for America Loan Program;" allocates $5 million from societal benefits charge to fund program; appropriates $200,000.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2776 · Prohibits mislabeling and misbranding of farm products; directs Secretary of Agriculture to investigate and enforce violations; increases penalties for certain violations.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2777 · Prohibits regulation of certain aspects of Voice over Internet Protocol and Internet Protocol-enabled services.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2779 · Recognizes co-fired biomass energy as method to meet renewable energy portfolio standards.
Sent June 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2739 · Authorizes use of logo and warning light for certain public utilities employees.
Sent May 24, 2007 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2741 · Appropriates $15,375,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for planning incentive grants to counties and municipalities for farmland preservation purposes.
Sent May 24, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2755 · Appropriates $45.15 million from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland preservation purposes.
Sent May 24, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2756 · Appropriates $30,660,000 from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for farmland acquisitions, and appropriates certain bond funds for soil and water conservation grants.
Sent May 24, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2760 · Appropriates $6 million from "Garden State Farmland Preservation Trust Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.
Sent May 24, 2007 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2853 · Limits homeowners' association regulation of solar collectors on certain roofs.
Sent May 21, 2007 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2710 · Encourages purchase of "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural products by State agencies, departments and facilities.
Sent May 21, 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 May 14, 2007 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2609 · Increases civil penalties for safety violations with respect to certain natural gas or hazardous liquid facilities.
Sent May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2631 · 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 May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2638 · Limits homeowners' association regulation of solar collectors on certain roofs.
Sent May 10, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2607 · Increases amount annually available for eligible households under certain energy assistance and energy conservation programs; provides for funding from increased revenue collected on rising natural gas prices; and makes appropriations.
Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2608 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals.
Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2547 · Requires retail gasoline stations to maintain alternative power generation devices and allows a credit against the corporation business tax and New Jersey gross income tax for purchase of devices.
Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 909 · Prohibits product testing with traditional animal test methods if federally recommended alternative test method exists, with certain exceptions; and provides for injunctive relief for violations.
Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 792 · Increases civil penalties for safety violations with respect to certain natural gas or hazardous liquid facilities. *
Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2098 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals.
Sent January 29, 2007 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2491 · Broadens the exception for small businesses under the UEZ sales tax rebate program. **
Sent January 25, 2007 · Reported out after 312 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2495 · Allows certain owners of preserved farmland to reacquire development rights for land underlying and next to farm buildings or structures.
Sent January 25, 2007 · Reported out after 312 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2453 · Authorizes civil action for certain economic damages against owner or keeper of pet animal that injures or kills another person's pet animal.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2464 · Establishes farm pesticide collection program.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2465 · Creates Community Farmers' Market Study Commission and program promoting marketing opportunities for farmers.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2466 · Provides that school districts may pay certain percentage price preference for "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural products.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2467 · Appropriates $200,000 for Garden State Agricultural Re-Engineering Program to assist dairy farmers.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2472 · Allows municipalities to provide broadband telecommunications infrastructure and service in partnership with private entities.
Sent January 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3192 · Authorizes civil action for certain economic damages against owner or keeper of pet animal that injures or kills another person's pet animal.
Sent December 14, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2408 · 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 14, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2409 · Provides tax exemption for portion of property value attributable to energy cost savings measures that reduce consumption of water or energy.
Sent December 14, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 81 days
Senate Bill 2418 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.
Sent December 14, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2368 · Authorizes counties to develop broadband telecommunications infrastructure used for providing broadband telecommunications service via wireless community networks.
Sent December 4, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 192 days
Senate Bill 2360 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.
Sent November 27, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2320 · Permits municipalities to purchase and issue certain surplus retail alcoholic beverage licenses.
Sent November 13, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2272 · Exempts from payment for seven years certain taxes and energy charges for certain manufacturing facilities.
Sent October 23, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 21 days
Senate Bill 2245 · Requires additional notices to governmental agencies upon termination of utility services to residential customers.
Sent October 16, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2246 · Requires court to issue animal protective orders against persons found guilty of abusing animals.
Sent October 16, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2167 · Requires licensed home inspector to report an energy rating for each home inspected for buyer in contemplation of purchase.
Sent September 18, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2146 · 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 July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 220 days
Senate Bill 2147 · Expands demand side management programs in BPU to include low-interest loans and grants to municipalities for energy efficient programs and innovative energy technologies.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2148 · Requires BPU financial incentives for photovoltaic equipment for residences that are Energy Star compliant receive preferred treatment.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2149 · 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 July 28, 2006 · Reported out after 493 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2150 · Authorizes municipal planning boards to adopt green buildings and environmental sustainability municipal master plan element.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2151 · Requires affordable housing be built to green building standards; requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to issue standards.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2152 · Authorizes DCA Commissioner to prepare and make available to the public a green building manual. *
Sent July 28, 2006 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2153 · Facilitates long-term municipal contracts for energy efficiency services and goods.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2154 · 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 July 28, 2006 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2155 · Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings to promote water conservation.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2156 · Requires installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail and industrial property.
Sent July 28, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2157 · Requires municipal certification of installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers as condition of transfer of residential property.
Sent July 28, 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 June 26, 2006 · Reported out after 154 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2070 · Provides for promotion and sale of "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural or horticultural products at service areas along certain toll roads.
Sent June 22, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2053 · Authorizes certain local units to develop broadband telecommunications infrastructure used for providing broadband telecommunications service via wirelesss community networks. *
Sent June 19, 2006 · Reported out after 360 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2040 · Provides for special licenses to serve alcoholic beverages in smart growth development projects; allows for sale of certain plenary retail consumption licenses for use in such projects. *
Sent June 15, 2006 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2042 · Implements certain changes affecting the administration and performance of the urban enterprise zone program.
Sent June 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2045 · Eliminates urban enterprise zones.
Sent June 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1974 · Clarifies and enhances penalties for trespassers who damage farmland and crops with all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
Sent June 12, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2029 · Revises procedures for administration of urban enterprise zone program.
Sent June 12, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 357 · Allows counties, municipalities and school districts to join with the State under certain circumstances for provision of alternative electrical energy systems. *
Sent June 8, 2006 · Reported out after 543 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 372 · Clarifies that municipal utilities authorities may join with municipality within the authority's service area to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1054 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment district and imposition of additional taxes therein to finance development of sports and entertainment facilities. *
Sent June 8, 2006 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1147 · Designates Downer Soil as New Jersey State Soil.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1940 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for construction of buildings in accordance with certain energy and environmental performance standards.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1947 · Authorizes a competitive system-wide franchise for certain providers of cable television service.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1956 · Prohibits product testing with traditional animal test methods if federally recommended alternative test method exists, with certain exceptions; and provides for injunctive relief for violations.
Sent June 8, 2006 · Reported out after 340 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1860 · Requires that adoption of an initial model code constitutes adoption of subsequent edition year publications of that model code.
Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1865 · Concerns responsibilities and liabilities of individuals involved in equine animals activities.
Sent May 15, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 192 · Authorizes a competitive system-wide franchise for certain providers of cable television service. *
Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1836 · Requires propane gas supplier or marketer to distribute to customers certain disclosures; establishes panalties for violations. *
Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 378 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1838 · Appropriates certain additional federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds.
Sent May 11, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1847 · Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force.
Sent May 11, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1848 · Requires commercial pesticide applicators and operators to contact agricultural agencies prior to exterminating honey bee colonies; establishes penalties for destruction of man-made hives.
Sent May 11, 2006 · Reported out after 571 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1800 · Appropriates $300,000 for soil and water conservation grants.
Sent May 8, 2006 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1808 · Provides for annual cost-of-living increase in Lifeline benefits.
Sent May 8, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1827 · Requires permit for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions, shows, and fairs; establishes sanitation requirements.
Sent May 8, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
Senate Bill 1731 · Authorizes counties and municipalities to acquire real property, and to resell or lease it with agricultural deed restrictions attached, for farmland preservation purposes.
Sent May 4, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1743 · Designates Jersey tomato as State Vegetable.
Sent March 21, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1751 · Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain activities and services as projects eligible for UEZ funding.
Sent March 21, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1753 · Provides for civil action against person committing act of cruelty against domestic companion animal.
Sent March 21, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 219 · Establishes sexual penetration or sexual contact with an animal as a crime and a civil offense under the State animal cruelty laws. **
Sent March 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 374 · Permits municipal utilities authorities to promote production and use of alternative electrical energy.
Sent March 20, 2006 · Reported out after 623 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2015 · Requires propane gas supplier or marketer to distribute to customers certain disclosures; establishes panalties for violations. *
Sent March 20, 2006 · Reported out after 430 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1660 · Provides for annual support from General Fund and appropriates $150,000 for current fiscal year for oyster resource enhancement program.
Sent March 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1663 · Authorizes lease of farmed land acquired by a county or municipality to farmer who was prior lessee of that land.
Sent March 20, 2006 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1691 · Removes two license limit on plenary retail distribution license holders.
Sent March 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1705 · Establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to chaining or other restraint of animals.
Sent March 20, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1592 · Clarifies that activities conducted and uses of land by farm wineries are agricultural.
Sent March 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1615 · Authorizes creation of 33rd UEZ in Beverly City, Burlington County.
Sent March 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1630 · Provides for mail notice of certain telephone rate and tariff changes.
Sent March 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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 March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 803 · Authorizes access to abandoned properties by electric and gas public utilities to disconnect utility service.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1497 · Exempts solar energy systems from real property taxation.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 368 days
Senate Bill 1544 · Increases income threshold for qualifying for farmland assessment.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1547 · Establishes certain customer protection requirements for cable television customers.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1578 · Exempts sales of energy and utility service to manufacturing facilities from the sales and use tax and the transitional energy facility assessment (TEFA) unit rate surcharge.
Sent March 2, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1402 · Authorizes access to abandoned properties by electric and gas public utilities to disconnect utility service.
Sent February 27, 2006 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1425 · Permits a farm income averaging credit under the New Jersey gross income tax.
Sent February 27, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1448 · Allows certain public entities to join with State under certain circumstances for purchase of certain energy services for their facilities.
Sent February 27, 2006 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1472 · "Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Act."
Sent February 27, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Assembly Bill 171 · Requires certain public utilities to notify an appropriate law enforcement officer of service shutoffs to multi-family housing unit customers or any other residential customers under certain circumstances. *
Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1335 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.
Sent February 9, 2006 · Reported out after 291 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1352 · Requires NJ Energy Star Homes Program incentives be available Statewide.
Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1353 · Provides that preserved farmland may be sold by the State or a local government unit only to established farmers and restricts size of farmer residence which may be built thereon.
Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1383 · Requires local business office of telecommunications company to be located in northern, central and southern region of State.
Sent February 9, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1303 · Requires municipal court to hear certain violations of animal cruelty statutes within 14 days of the summons date.
Sent February 6, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1141 · Requires electric public utilities to notify interested parties upon petitioning BPU for approval to operate high power electric transmission line.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1170 · Requires actions by NJ Sports and Exposition Authority for demolition of certain projects to be submitted to the Legislature for concurrence.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1189 · Permits county improvement authorities to undertake economic development activities.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 1231 · Establishes back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey from August 26 through September 1, 2006.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1232 · Establishes sales tax holiday in New Jersey from December 10 through December 25, 2006.
Sent January 30, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1051 · Prohibits slaughter of horses and sale of horseflesh for human consumption.
Sent January 26, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1058 · Prohibits use of downer cow byproduct in commercial feed.
Sent January 26, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 839 · Establishes Forest Health Advisory Council in DEP.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 146 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 843 · Requires certain State buildings to be designed and managed to meet high performance green building standards. *
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 412 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 848 · Prohibits BPU from requiring or authorizing basic generation service suppliers after May 31, 2006 to impose charge on customers for not choosing to switch to an alternative electric power supplier.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 866 · Permits municipal utilities authorities to promote production and use of alternative electrical energy.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 685 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 871 · Prohibits sale of any dog by kennel, pet shop or other retail establishment without name, address and phone number of person providing dog thereto; establishes $500 fine for each violation.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 872 · Directs DHSS to adopt regulations prohibiting overcowding of animals in kennels, pet shops and other retail establishments; establishes penalties.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 936 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 937 · Allows certain business employment incentives (BEIP) to be taken as a credit under the corporation business tax.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 943 · Establishes notification system for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions; establishes sanitation requirement for human contact with animals. *
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 146 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 954 · Allows the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to realize a return on its investments in science and technology companies.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 955 · Establishes the Technology Business Incubator Program Supplemental Assistance Fund.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1006 · Clarifies determination of assessed value of certain petroleum refinery property subject to local taxation, appropriates funds necessary to reimburse municipalities for certain property tax refunds.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1010 · Authorizes creation of 32nd urban enterprise zone in Salem City.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1011 · Provides energy and utility service sales tax relief benefit to certain manufacturers located near state with minimal or no sales tax.
Sent January 17, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 9 days
Senate Bill 1026 · Requires all cats and dogs released from shelters and pounds be sterilized with certain exceptions, and establishes penalty for noncompliance. *
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 482 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1049 · "Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority Act." *
Sent January 17, 2006 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 80 · Lowers the minimum full-time jobs requirement for business relocation and retention tax credits.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 692 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 81 · Designated "New Jersey Economic Development Promotion Act"; streamlines and reorganizes State economic development statutes in order to promote administrative efficiency.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 89 · Authorizes designation of joint urban enterprise zone by Urban Enterprize Zone Authority.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 142 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 161 · Creates offense of animal incapacitation and increases and revises certain animal cruelty penalties.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 168 · Provides for creation of special permits to serve alcoholic beverages in certain qualifying development projects.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 190 · Establishes certain consumer protections for wireless telephone subscribers.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 192 · Authorizes a competitive system-wide franchise for certain providers of cable television service. *
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 230 · Provides corporations business tax and gross income tax credits for employers who support community rehabilitation programs.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 262 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zones in Garfield, Harrison and Keansburg as well as a joint urban enterprise zone in Cliffside Park and Fairview.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 277 · Expands certain powers of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to establish and develop professional football league training facilities.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 287 · Expands certain powers of New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to acquire and develop a soccer and multipurpose stadium project.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 295 · 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
Senate Bill 302 · 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 January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 303 · Authorizes urban enterprise zones in Lower Township and in Woodbine Borough, Cape May County.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 305 · Creates "Small Retail Business Assistance Fund" to make low-interest loans to certain small retail businesses; appropriates $750,000.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 313 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment district and imposition of additional taxes therein to finance development of sports and entertainment facilities. *
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 321 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 340 · 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 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 344 · Requires BPU to establish voluntary program for certification of renewable energy installers.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 346 · Allows qualifying counties to become " agriculture enterprise counties" and provides certain associated resulting benefits therefrom to encourage, protect, and preserve agriculture.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 347 · "Local Government Building Energy Efficiency Bond Act of 2004"
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 350 · Exempts residential electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 351 · Allows counties, municipalities and school districts to join with the State under certain circumstances for acquisition of alternative electrical energy systems.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 692 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 352 · Requires Division of Building and Construction to conduct analysis of State buildings to determine energy and cost savings through use of alternative electrical energy equipment or technology.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 353 · Establishes an annual solar photovoltaic manufacturing incentive grant program.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 356 · Exempts certain renewable energy systems from real property taxation. *
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 419 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 357 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Heating Oil Reserves.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 361 · The "New Jersey Public Utility Service Extension Act."
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 365 · Prohibits trapping of cats and dogs; limits trapping to animal control officers, members of SPCA and volunteers of Trap-Neuter-Return program.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 386 · Protects certain helping dogs from discrimination.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 410 · Provides for annual cost-of-living increase in amount of Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance payment.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 555 · Allows access to housing, public facilities and transportation for certain working dogs, provides penalties for violation.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 558 · Establishes New Jersey State Building Green Building Technology Task Force.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 563 · 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
Senate Bill 617 · Recodifies offenses against animals under State criminal code; increases degree of crime for certain offenses.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 676 · Requires NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to notify and receive input from Hackensack Meadowlands District municipalities concerning certain Meadowlands complex projects.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 759 · Makes supplemental appropriation to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from certain penalties recovered from oil companies and gas station operators.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 796 · Allows reduced sales tax rate for sales of motor vehicles in certain urban enterprise zones and UEZ-impacted business districts.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 801 · The "Responsible Pit Bull Ownership Licensing Act"; authorizes municipalities to require a license for a person to own, keep or harbor a pit bull.
Sent January 10, 2006 · Stopped in committee after 0 days