Environment and Solid Waste

Assembly Bill 4040 · Requires DEP to designate three sites in State park or forest where snowmobiles, all terrian vehicles, and dirt bikes may be used; regulates operation of those vehicles and certain other off-road vehicles.

Sent June 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3988 · Requires the State and local contracting units to purchase biodiesel or biodiesel blended fuel manufactured in NJ.

Sent May 21, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3989 · Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when it is reasonable, prudent and cost effective to do so.

Sent May 21, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3973 · Appropriates funds to DEP for clean water environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent May 18, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3978 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

Sent May 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3950 · Permits members of Pinelands Commission to approve revisions to comprehensive management plan.

Sent May 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3873 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent May 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3874 · "Water Supply Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Act."

Sent May 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3896 · Appropriates $66 million from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund," "2007 Green Acres Fund," and "2007 Blue Acres Fund" for State acquistion of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.

Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3897 · Appropriates $120,123,420 from various Green Acres funds for local government open space acquisition and park development projects.

Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3898 · Appropriates $19,919,700 from various Green Acres funds for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3899 · Appropriates $15,557,201 from various historic preservation funds to provide grants for certain historic preservation projects, and appropriates $574,805 from certain historic preservation bond funds for associated administrative expenses.

Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3901 · The "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009," authorizes bonds for $400 million; appropriates $5,000. **

Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3865 · Creates bistate commission to coordinate management and flood prevention of waterways flowing between Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY.

Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3852 · Changes the scope of public notification regarding contaminated site remediation.

Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 301 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3855 · Establishes a "Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Program" in the EDA.

Sent March 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3781 · Prohibits Pinelands Commission from altering pinelands management area boundaries.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3791 · Requires DEP to notify coastal municipalities of certain settlement discussions.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Reported out after 270 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3810 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Science Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with science.

Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3769 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1310 · Appropriates $7 million in 1992 bond act monies for loans to fund dam restoration projects.

Sent February 26, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3718 · Provides that certain nonprofit organizations would not be assessed a civil administrative penalty under the "Water Supply Management Act" for exceeding permitted water allocations.

Sent February 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3739 · Requires confirmation of financial assistance for eligible homeowners voluntarily closing or replacing petroleum underground storage tanks, and expands eligibility for financial assistance. *

Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3658 · Appropriates $2,825,903 from the Clean Waters Fund for sewerage infrastructure improvements at the former Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital.

Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3587 · Requires DEP to establish and maintain a list of persons to be excluded from providing fill material to landfill reclamation project sites.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3589 · Makes several changes to the Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3596 · Requires gradual replacement of incandescent light bulbs in public school buildings with compact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 146 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3624 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Science Review Board and Environmental Policy Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with planning policies and science.

Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3541 · Extends deadline for municipal certified recycling coordinator requirements.

Sent December 15, 2008 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3498 · Concerns hazardous waste transporter fee.

Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3463 · Requires fast food packaging to be made from recyclable or compostable materials.

Sent November 17, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3468 · Exempts certain municipalities from certified recycling coordinator requirements.

Sent November 17, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3519 · Requires site remediation procedures for structures to be used for residential purposes; modifies procedures for structures to be used for child care and educational purposes; and sites previously used for agricultural purposes.

Sent November 17, 2008 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3383 · Requires certain notifications upon sale of property where private well is treated by point of entry systems.

Sent October 27, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3401 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund, dedicates $700,000 annually from pleasure boat registration fees to that fund, and appropriates $700,000 for FY2009.

Sent October 27, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3340 · Establishes "New Jersey Energy Efficient Weekend" sales tax holiday during third weekend of April.

Sent October 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3343 · Revises "Electronic Waste Recycling Act."

Sent October 23, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3303 · Establishes State Energy Council.

Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3311 · Allows credit against corporation business tax or gross income tax for 50% of cost of constructing facilities for sale of certain alternate fuels.

Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3318 · Requires DEP to notify municipality of environmental violations by a local entity.

Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3234 · Establishes financial incentives for certain energy providers to conduct energy audits.

Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3236 · "Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bond Act of 2008," authorizes bonds for $50,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.

Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3237 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3240 · Allows for 75% of costs of energy audits undertaken for commercial buildings be paid for by societal benefits charge.

Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3271 · Increases civil penalties for medical waste violations and intentional ocean pollution. *

Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 157 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3279 · Establishes sales tax holiday for certain energy efficient products during third week of April and October.

Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 37 days

Assembly Bill 3215 · "Water Resource Lands Protection Act."

Sent September 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3218 · Creates Solar and Wind Energy Commission.

Sent September 25, 2008 · Reported out after 466 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3153 · Provides sales tax exemption for certain off-road diesel equipment and certain retrofit devices.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

Assembly Bill 3155 · Requires motion sensor light switches in State buildings.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3157 · Requires certain energy-related incentives offered by BPU be available Statewide.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3158 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3177 · Creates Office of Energy Savings to implement program to improve energy efficiency and conservation for all State agencies.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3191 · Prohibits health care institutions from discharging medications into sewer or septic systems.

Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3072 · Authorizes establishment of Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission. *

Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3082 · Establishes "green teams" to develop and advance energy conservation and efficiency and environmental sustainability in State governmental offices.

Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3195 · Makes changes to certain grants for wastewater treatment system projects provided under P.L.2005, c.301.

Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3196 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014 for lands in Highlands Region.

Sent September 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3197 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014.

Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3023 · Requires State to purchase energy efficient and hybrid vehicles; provides for phase-in of the requirement.

Sent June 19, 2008 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3036 · Revises jurisdiction of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission, and transfers administration of Historic New Bridge Landing State Park from DEP to Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

Sent June 19, 2008 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2993 · Creates incandescent light bulb replacement program in BPU.

Sent June 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2994 · Authorizes municipalities to require solar energy elements as condition of site plan or subdivision approval.

Sent June 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2921 · "Plastic Bag Reduction Act."

Sent June 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2927 · Requires BPU to establish Energy Efficiency Leadership awards program.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2951 · Creates crime of exposure to toxic pollutants.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 228 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2954 · Prohibits DEP from mandating public access to tidal waterfront areas adjacent to critical infrastructure or requiring the purchase or improvement of off-site locations for this purpose.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2959 · Appropriates $600,000 to the Lake Hopatcong Commission from constitutionally dedicated Corporation Business Tax revenues.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2962 · Establishes licensing program for site remediation professionals; changes laws concerning site remediation. *

Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 259 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2963 · Concerns DEP government records requests.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 924 · Requires DEP to notify coastal municipalities of certain settlement discussions.

Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 536 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2867 · The "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

Sent June 5, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2768 · Allows residents of certain Highlands municipalities to designate on gross income tax returns that a portion of gross income tax paid be returned to municipality of residence.

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2769 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for costs of electric power infrastructure for use by heavy duty vehicles to reduce idling times.

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2773 · Provides for value of certain riparian grants to be determined at time of application to Tidelands Resource Council.

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2794 · Prohibits alteration of certain DEP approvals for landfill remediation.

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2796 · Requires DEP to designate one site in State park or forest where all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles may be used. *

Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2831 · Requires EDA to establish low-interest loan program for dry cleaners to purchase equipment to reduce use of perchloroethylene.

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2854 · The "Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act."

Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2728 · Requires use of drought tolerant, xerophytic landscaping design and materials and low maintenance lawn grasses in State projects. *

Sent May 19, 2008 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2730 · Requires DEP to conduct study concerning single-use paper bags and plastic bags.

Sent May 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2744 · Exempts child care centers operating in public schools from certain environmental review licensing requirements.

Sent May 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2745 · Requires weekly update of known contaminated site master list.

Sent May 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2611 · Prohibits charging of municipal, county or State beach fees; establishes fund for beach maintenance; requires annual appropriation of $20 million from realty transfer fees into fund; restricts other appropriations contingent on such funding.

Sent May 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Assembly Bill 2649 · Authorizes Greenwood Lake Commission to charge fees. *

Sent May 12, 2008 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2688 · Permits temporary continued use of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning processes and equipment.

Sent May 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Assembly Bill 2691 · Sunsets "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" five years after date of enactment unless certain conditions are met.

Sent May 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2529 · Requires pharmacies to maintain drop-off site for disposal of unused drugs.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2545 · "Plastic Carryout Bag and Film Plastic Recycling Act."

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2546 · Requires every newly constructed pool heated with propane or natural gas to use hybrid heating system.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2550 · Permits location of certain wind and solar facilities in industrial zones.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 154 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2555 · Restricts use of certain pesticides at certain schools, child care centers and family day care homes.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2557 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for alternative fueled vehicles.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2582 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for construction of buildings in accordance with certain energy and environmental performance standards.

Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2601 · "Public Access and Marina Safety Task Force Act." *

Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2509 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

Sent March 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2512 · Establishes moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive public health study.

Sent March 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2514 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

Sent March 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2480 · Provides for health monitoring after exposure to hazardous substances in residential dwellings.

Sent March 10, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2455 · Provides for the phase-out of the sale of incandescent light bulbs.

Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 60 days

Assembly Bill 2411 · Authorizes creation and operation of stormwater utility systems.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2437 · Establishes special environmental prosecutor.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2438 · Increases cap for underground storage tank remediation grants to independent colleges.

Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2379 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for new motor vehicles with certain fuel efficiency.

Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2405 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1910 · Delays effective date of recycling tax and adjusts allocation of moneys in the State Recycling Fund. *

Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2312 · 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 February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2337 · Authorizes special license plate with proceeds to benefit revolutionary war sites maintained by State.

Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2110 · Prohibits reuse of disposable plastic beverage containers.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2111 · Requires certain businesses to recycle recyclable food and beverage containers.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2114 · The "Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2140 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for roadside markers to designate historic sites; appropriates $90,000.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2153 · Doubles penalties for heavy-duty diesel trucks failing roadside emissions inspections.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2155 · The "New Jersey Dry Cleaning Business Assistance Act."

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2165 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2176 · The "County and Municipal Waste Reduction Act."

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2202 · Authorizes any municipality outside Highlands Region to establish receiving zones for Highlands transfer of development rights program.

Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 679 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2203 · "New Jersey Clean Water, Drought Mitigation and Water Resource Trust Fund Act."

Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2048 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Sent February 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2070 · The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1905 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for 50% of purchase cost of diesel engine conversion devices.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1937 · Establishes NJ Commission on Global Climate Change.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1941 · Appropriates $7 million in 1992 bond act monies for loans to fund dam restoration projects.

Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1804 · Specifies allocation of moneys from "2007 Blue Acres Fund" for Delaware River.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1839 · Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1849 · Prohibits sale of asbestos or asbestos-containing products.

Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 242 days

Assembly Bill 1910 · Delays effective date of recycling tax and adjusts allocation of moneys in the State Recycling Fund. *

Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 121 · The "Smart Container Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 142 · Requires DEP to hold local public hearing for certain major developments located in a State park or forest.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 193 · Revises scope of P.L.2004, c.89, expediting certain State permits in smart growth areas.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 197 · 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 January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 205 · Establishes NJ Native American Burial Ground Preservation Task Force.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 310 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 210 · Expands State law enforcement powers of United States Park Police.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 234 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 249 · Appropriates $500,000 to DEP from "Drought Management Fund" for water supply interconnection study.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 125 days

Assembly Bill 291 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 292 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 293 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 385 · Exempts certain renewable energy systems from real property taxation.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Assembly Bill 472 · Requires recipients of certain unusually hazardous substances to notify local fire officials of anticipated storage time of such substances in their communities.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 517 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 473 · The "Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 478 · Prohibits the imposition of Environmental Investment Charges.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 479 · Directs Drinking Water Quality Institute to reevaluate maximum contaminant level for arsenic, MTBE and radium in drinking water; appropriates $300,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 480 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 482 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 483 · Provides for the termination of public utility rate regulation of solid waste collection and solid waste disposal.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 484 · Revises statutory law to reflect changes in recycling law and regulations.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 485 · Authorizes municipalities to assume primary responsibility for the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 486 · Deletes requirement that municipal solid waste collection contracts designate use of specified disposal facility.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 488 · Establishes registration program for persons who engage in the inspection and cleanup of hazardous contaminants found in former industrial buildings.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 493 · "Water Supply Preservation and Protection Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 495 · Repeals law expediting certain State permits.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 496 · Establishes certain statutory functions within BPU and transfers statutory authority for regulation of solid waste from BPU to DEP.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 499 · Requires engineering firm conducting remediation project using moneys from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund to be properly qualified by training and experience.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 502 · Provides that a solid waste collector will not collect the contents of a solid waste container containing designated recyclable materials until the resident removes the recyclable material.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 503 · Changes maximum stream length and width restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 548 · Requires DEP employees who conduct inspections of certain chemical facilities to undergo background checks.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 596 · Requires DEP to refund application fee to certain persons exempt from Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 601 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 602 · Prohibits DEP from imposing conditions on projects exempt from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 610 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 665 · Revises Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act; repeals law expediting certain State permits.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 707 · Requires reduction in electricity usage by 10 percent in all State-owned or leased buildings.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 710 · Establishes the California fine particle standard as State standard.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 739 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 741 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 791 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 795 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish list and recognition program for certain environmentally responsible companies. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 798 · 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 8, 2008 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 817 · "Electronic Waste Recycling Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Assembly Bill 822 · Provides for sales tax exemption for advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles, imposes surcharge on certain automobiles.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 829 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 838 · Requires DEP to conduct public hearing and provide opportunity for public comment at conclusion of feasibility study for shore protection projects.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 904 · Requires water purveyors and licensed operators to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 947 · Exempts sales of returnable plastic containers and pallets from sales and use tax.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 997 · Authorizes DEP and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to provide loans to residential homeowners for water supply connections.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1006 · Requires DEP to develop and maintain an integrated computer system.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1036 · Revises allocation of fees for certain NJPDES permits.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1069 · Prohibits issuance of DEP permits or approvals for activities associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1072 · Requires prompt parental and staff notification of contaminated soil found on school property. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 692 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1077 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1108 · "Statewide Drought Management Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 258 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1245 · Provides for State income tax deduction to private well owners for water testing costs.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1319 · Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1326 · Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1332 · Exempts certain motor vehicles from inspections.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1347 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the Meadowlands Conservation Trust.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1350 · Reimburses NJHMDC municipalities for adjustment payments made into intermunicipal account from Highlands Protection Fund.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1371 · Requires permit for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions, shows, and fairs; establishes sanitation requirements.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1395 · "Plastic Bag Recycling Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1404 · Amends "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act" to address terrorist and criminal acts.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1409 · The "Public Dam Rehabilitation Project Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $90,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1453 · Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1458 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1477 · Requires one half of natural resource damage payments to State to be remitted to municipality where damage occurred.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1482 · Authorizes municipality to request DEP to require additional remediation of certain landfill sites.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1490 · Allows for municipal designation of "Petroleum Manufacturing Retention and Expansion Zones"; requires DEP to expedite permitting in these zones.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1506 · Recognizes co-fired biomass energy as method to meet renewable energy portfolio standards.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1520 · Appropriates $14 million in Green Acres funds to purchase Takanassee Beach Club.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1543 · Provides for civil and criminal penalties for giving false information pertaining to violations of environmental laws.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1552 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1555 · Establishes site remediation professional licensing board within DEP.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1556 · Provides DEP authority over remedy selection for cleanup of contaminated property to be used for residential purposes or as a school.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1558 · Requires developers to offer solar energy systems in certain new home construction. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1559 · Authorizes municipal planning boards to adopt green buildings and environmental sustainability municipal master plan element.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1577 · Requires bittering agent to be added to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1589 · 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 January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1592 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1612 · Exempts certain renewable energy systems from real property taxation. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1613 · "Recycling Enhancement Act"

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Assembly Bill 1620 · "Electronic Waste Management Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1621 · "State Green Acres Park Development Bond Act"; authorizes bonds for $75 million and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1622 · "Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act."

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1623 · Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1625 · 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 January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1626 · Requires affordable housing be built to green building standards; requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to issue standards.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1628 · Permits water supply service and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings to promote water conservation. *

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 310 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1629 · 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 January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1636 · Expands programs in BPU to include low-interest loans and grants to municipalities for energy efficient programs and innovative energy technologies.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1637 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1639 · Establishes NJ Coastal and Ocean Protection Council; appropriates $75,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Assembly Bill 1641 · Provides for decrease and eventual ban on use of non-compostable plastic grocery bags.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1642 · Changes riparian land grant and lease process and amends various parts of statutory law.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 258 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1649 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1656 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1658 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1665 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1689 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1756 · Requires DEP to conduct testing of school grounds for hazardous substances under certain circumstances.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1763 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1769 · Establishes school chemical management program; appropriates $90,000.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1781 · Exempts renewable energy systems from real property taxation and from fees for municipal construction permits.

Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 20 days