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Committees · 2008–2009 Session

Housing and Local Government

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.

Called Housing in the 2000–2001 session and the 2020–2021 session to 2026–2027 session, and Housing and Community Development in the 2014–2015 session to 2018–2019 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003 · 2000–2001

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session.

  • Bills sent427

    9% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out17%

    73 of 427; 8 moved on without a report, 346 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee84 days

    most between 31 and 193 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027304 bills

    reported 8% · typically 79 days, most 55–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2024–2025299 bills

    reported 17% · typically 27 days, most 10–125 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2022–2023227 bills

    reported 19% · typically 14 days, most 7–133 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2020–2021251 bills

    reported 19% · typically 99 days, most 31–314 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2018–2019271 bills

    reported 24% · typically 154 days, most 28–286 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2016–2017259 bills

    reported 17% · typically 165 days, most 94–283 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2014–2015192 bills

    reported 28% · typically 112 days, most 21–224 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2012–2013406 bills

    reported 12% · typically 91 days, most 35–199 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2010–2011448 bills

    reported 11% · typically 114 days, most 21–210 · 0 amendments · 9 members

  • 2008–2009427 bills

    reported 17% · typically 84 days, most 31–193 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2006–2007461 bills

    reported 17% · typically 73 days, most 35–224 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2004–2005386 bills

    reported 20% · typically 84 days, most 21–217 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–2003374 bills

    reported 23% · typically 56 days, most 17–175 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2000–200198 bills

    reported 42% · typically 64 days, most 38–119 · 0 amendments · 6 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session, newest first.

427 bills

  • Assembly Bill 4381 · The "Owners' Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities Act."

    Sent January 7, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4345 · Extends requirement of wastewater management planning agencies to establish or update wastewater management plans, and extends validity of sewer service areas and wastewater service areas, until April 7, 2011. *

    Sent December 14, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4347 · Extends expiration date of certain permits pursuant to "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

    Sent December 14, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1716 · Allows certain organizations to file complaints with the Council on Local Mandates.

    Sent December 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4329 · Revises procedure for removal of municipal administrator by municipal council; provides for payment of balance of salary to municipal administrator upon removal.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4330 · Penalizes permittees who acquire construction permits and certificates of occupancy by illegally influencing the permit procurement process; requires posting of bonds in certain situations; permits civil fines.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4334 · Expands area for designation of eligible neighborhoods under "Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 4313 · Revises procedure for reassessment of certain real property by assessor and appeal of assessment by certain property taxpayers.

    Sent December 3, 2009 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4316 · Redirects appropriations in "Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act" (2009) to provide more effective foreclosure relief to homeowners.

    Sent December 3, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 32 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4326 · Limits use of inherently beneficial use doctrine when municipality making variance determination has received substantive certification from the Council on Affordable Housing; provides repose from litigation.

    Sent December 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4254 · Requires local unit public employers to maintain and preserve retiree health benefits of PFRS retirees at least at the same level as provided at employee retirement.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 18 days

  • Assembly Bill 4258 · Protects municipalities that have complied with affordable housing obligations from being required to provide more than their fair share.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4264 · Revises statutes concerning permissible length of time between certain public questions in certain municipalities.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4269 · Permits municipal or county Hispanic advisory commission to have more than five members.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4280 · Modifies rule governing decisions under the "Municipal Land Use Law;" requires economic impact analysis by EDA.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4281 · Authorizes providing police director in certain cities with duties and powers of police chief under certain circumstances.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4299 · Creates Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization Revolving Trust Fund; places temporary surcharge on mortgage foreclosure complaints.

    Sent November 30, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4150 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to compile and annually update list of all unfunded State and federal mandates on municipalities and counties.

    Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4166 · Strengthens State construction code.

    Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4178 · Provides fair standards for elections and recall of officers for homeowners' associations.

    Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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  • Assembly Bill 4195 · Establishes six-month paid green internship program in Department of Community Affairs.

    Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4143 · Permits certain fair share affordable housing obligations to be met with family and veteran's housing.

    Sent June 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2675 · Requires municipalities eligible for Special Municipal Aid to submit budgets for special improvement districts and municipal public benefit corporation for DCA review, requires State Comptroller conduct audits of municipalities reveiving aid. *

    Sent June 25, 2009 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4097 · Authorizes legal permanent resident aliens to sit for examination for certification as municipal clerk, chief financial officer, tax collector, or public works manager.

    Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4128 · Limits job creation estimation under COAH regulations for warehousing activities.

    Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4132 · Permits any municipality that suffers a reduction in State aid under the FY 2009 appropriations act to defer, or reduce by and equal amount, expenditures for all State mandates it is required to meet.

    Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4135 · Enhances protections for new homebuyers.

    Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4136 · The "New Homebuyers' Bill of Rights Act."

    Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4091 · Permits county, county college, or municipality to offer additional retirement benefits to certain employees; permits issuance of refunding bonds to fund benefits.

    Sent June 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 106 days

  • Senate Bill 2740 · Requires local unit or authority to provide director of the Division of Local Government Services with report concerning law suits to which it is a party before budget is approved.

    Sent June 18, 2009 · Reported out after 200 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4083 · Restricts occupancy of dwelling unit in age-restricted community to older adults following resale.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4051 · Provides that deed restrictions on affordable housing units are not extinguished by foreclosure proceedings.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4076 · Consolidates various municipalities into the new municipalities of Seaside Township and Long Beach Island Township.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4077 · Consolidates all "doughnut municipalities" and "doughnut-hole municipalities" within 10 years.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4058 · Expands definition of "hotel" for purposes of hotel occupancy tax imposed by cities of the first class and certain cities of the second class.

    Sent June 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4063 · Establishes the "New Jersey Foreclosure Fairness Act"; imposes additional foreclosure notice requirements; amends "Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act." *

    Sent June 8, 2009 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4065 · Authorizes Council on Affordable Housing to enter into memoranda of understanding with certain planning entities; establishes presumption of compliance with council's regulations; establishes moratorium on builder's remedy.

    Sent June 8, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3993 · Provides additional penalties for creditors that fail to maintain vacant residential properties during foreclosure.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4003 · Permits tenant to be removed from leased housing due to criminal activity under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4006 · Permits county board of chosen freeholders to appoint interim member of county tax board under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4011 · Permits municipalities to satisfy fair share housing obligation by a 15 percent set aside of new residential development; defines municipal fair share as a portion of prospective regional housing need.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4031 · Places 2-1/2 percent limit on annual increases on municipal service fees imposed on manufactured homes in mobile home parks.

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

  • Assembly Bill 4042 · Concerns collection of surplus lines premiums receipts tax dedicated to firemen's relief fund.

    Sent June 4, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4043 · Reduces common council membership from nine to five members in city of Beverly charter and increases terms of office of mayor and council members to four years.

    Sent June 4, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3983 · Requires Council on Affordable Housing to adjust municipal fair share to reflect job loss in a municipality.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3986 · Makes optional for a three-year period the tax sale of real property to enforce lien of less than $100.

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

  • Senate Bill 2542 · Prohibits contracts of executive directors of housing authorities from including incentive bonuses for certain achievements.

    Sent May 21, 2009 · Reported out after 228 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3977 · Permits property tax levy cap exclusion for municipal and county revenues required to be raised to replace federal stimulus funds under the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Hiring Recovery Program for paying certain police officers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3909 · Requires State to reimburse municipalities for lost revenue resulting from veterans' total property tax exemption.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3953 · Allows homestead property tax reimbursement program participants who lose income eligibility due to an IRA withdraw for certain purposes to maintain base year upon requalification.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3875 · Requires installation of low-flow toilets and low-flow showerheads in multiple dwellings having 3 or more units.

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

  • Senate Bill 2485 · Modifies laws concerning affordable housing and makes an appropriation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3825 · Expands range of local units eligible to join an insurance fund established by a municipality or county under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3827 · Exempts contaminated and industrially-zoned sites from affordable housing rules.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3829 · Prohibits the imposition of affordable housing need and related fees upon the local transfer or move of a business.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3834 · Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3785 · "Family Home Occupation Act;" classifies certain home-occupations as accessory uses needing no use variances in residential zone; authorizes municipalities to limit or exclude certain warehousing, manufacturing or retailing activities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3792 · Requires issuance of construction permits for installation of wheelchair ramps on residential real property within 3 business days of application.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3801 · Makes vendor certification as prerequisite to payment by local unit optional.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3772 · Permits conversion of age-restricted housing units to non-age-restricted housing units and modifies laws concerning affordable housing. *

    Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 1303 · Defines "inherently beneficial use" for purposes of zoning variance and specifically includes facilities and structures that supply electrical energy produced from wind, solar, or photovoltaic technologies. *

    Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3062 · Defines "inherently beneficial use" for purposes of zoning variance and specifically includes facilities and structures that supply electrical energy produced from wind, solar, or photovoltaic technologies. *

    Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3722 · Establishes pilot program in Gloucester County, transferring municipal tax assessment function to county through appointment of a county assessor and deputy county assessors. *

    Sent February 9, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 133 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3725 · Permits approval of certain regional contribution agreements through December 31, 2009.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3732 · Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each housing unit occupied by a veteran; permits municipalities to satisfy fair share affordable housing obligation through 35 percent set aside housi

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

  • Assembly Bill 3733 · Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each unit of transitional housing occupied by a veteran.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3738 · Modifies laws concerning affordable housing and makes an appropriation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3740 · Provides for regulation of small wind energy systems by municipalities.

    Sent February 9, 2009 · Reported out after 329 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3747 · Establishes that police cruisers have a useful life of five years and allows local units to bond for such vehicles.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3752 · Permits counties, municipalities, and school districts to issue bonds to pay a portion of PERS and PFRS liability and other purposes under certain conditions for up to three budget years.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3753 · Reduces tax levy for free public libraries to one-sixth of a mill per dollar of assessable property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3690 · Consolidates all "doughnut municipalities" and "doughnut-hole municipalities" within 10 years.

    Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 126 days

  • Assembly Bill 3697 · Revises laws relative to affordable housing.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3698 · Provides for specified alternative proposals and base specifications for certain public contracts; requires contracting unit to specify basis for determining lowest responsible bid and criteria for selection of alternate bids. *

    Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3703 · Prohibits local government officer or employee who recuses himself from matter in which he has interest from engaging in activity that might be construed as lobbying or advocating for interest.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3711 · Makes Housing Assistance and Recovery Program effective immediately.

    Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3714 · Repeals "Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act"; prohibits COAH from basing prospective need portion of fair share obligation on commercial development.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3680 · Establishes arson investigation unit in Division of Fire Safety, Department of Community Affairs.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3654 · Provides exception to local cap law for purchases of fuel efficient vehicles and permits loans by New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust for those purchases.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3657 · Concerns extension of certain local government financial agreements.

    Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3661 · "Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles State survivor pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; requires municipal life insurance and burial expenses for volunteer firefighters; permits fire

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

  • Assembly Bill 3203 · Establishes procedures to prevent and eradicate bedbug infestations in certain residential property.

    Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3570 · Abolishes Council on Affordable Housing for failure to comply with legislative directives.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3571 · Requires public body to publish notice of public meeting on official Internet website.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3581 · Revises requirements for distribution of State aid under "Special Municipal Aid Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 3586 · Consolidates various municipalities into new municipalities of Pennington Township and Princeton Township.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3590 · Designated Kevin Apuzzio's Law; allows municipalities to provide increased survivor pensions for certain volunteer emergency workers and requires municipalities to provide health and life insurance coverage to volunteer firefighters.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3598 · Extends Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program eligibility to areas located in municipality in which casino gaming is authorized.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3628 · Lowers age of eligibility for surviving spouse under homestead property tax reimbursement program.

    Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3632 · Establishes "Smart Housing Incentives Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 1854 · Concerns collection of surplus lines premiums receipts tax dedicated to firemen's relief fund.

    Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3522 · Creates temporary suspension of certain rules of Council on Affordable Housing under certain economic conditions.

    Sent December 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 192 days, 46–31

  • Assembly Bill 3532 · Authorizes payment of added and omitted assessments by property taxpayers over 12-month period.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3533 · Reduces interest rate charged to senior citizen delinquent property taxpayers to 5%.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3534 · Provides that property owner who negligently contaminates or neglects property shall be assessed property taxes at value of property without consideration of effects of contamination or neglect.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3542 · Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee and one percent fee on transfers of certain commercial real estate and tax on sale of controlling interests in certain commercial real property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3562 · Prohibits imposition of 2.5% non-residential development fee for affordable housing on construction for which development application was deemed complete prior to July 17, 2008.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2783 · Permits board of trustees of school district pension fund in counties of the first class to invest 10% of funds in capital stocks or other securities issued by companies of foreign countries.

    Sent December 8, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3482 · Defines and removes limits on municipal market to affordable programs.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3490 · Consolidates various municipalities into the new municipalities of Seaside Township and Long Beach Island Township.

    Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 185 days

  • Assembly Bill 3505 · Clarifies that local units of government may enter into shared services agreement for a service that either one of them is authorized to provide.

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

  • Senate Bill 869 · Permits municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from landlords in certain circumstances.

    Sent December 8, 2008 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1605 · Permits board of trustees of school district pension fund in counties of the first class to invest 10% of funds in capital stocks or other securities issued by companies of foreign countries.

    Sent December 8, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3462 · Establishes qualifications for zoning enforcement officers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3464 · Permits revenue received by municipality as payments in lieu of taxes to increase cap base upon which permissible increases to final appropriations are calculated under local cap law.

    Sent November 17, 2008 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3423 · Authorizes, at the discretion of the bidder, irrevocable letter of credit as performance guarantee under the "Local Public Contracts Law."

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

  • Assembly Bill 3441 · Revises laws governing provision of affordable housing; reestablishes regional contribution agreement as method of meeting affordable housing obligation; repeals Statewide non-residential development fee.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3442 · Provides procedures for crediting certain dwellings used by agricultural laborers in determination of municipality's fair share housing obligation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3443 · Authorizes set-asides, and fees in-lieu thereof, for open space and recreation purposes as conditions to approvals under the MLUL.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3444 · Modifies "Revenue Allocation District Financing Act" and "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law" to increase availability of revenue allocation district financing; modifies "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law" and authorizes special assessments for envi

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

  • Assembly Bill 3449 · The "Owners' Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 3386 · Establishes fees for copies of documents or papers made on self-service technology in office of county clerk, deputy clerk of Superior Court, or public records custodian.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3391 · Makes available $12.6 million from FY09 Special Municipal Aid appropriation to Division of State Police to support cost of providing rural patrol services; makes supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 for Pinelands Area Municipality Aid to certain muni

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

  • Assembly Bill 3413 · Lowers maximum interest rate that municipalities can charge on first $1500 of unpaid municipal taxes, assessments, liens or other charges.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3415 · Creates tax exemption for public parks and recreational facilities owned, maintained, or operated by joint municipal recreation commission.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3320 · Permits board of fire commissioners to amend fire district budget after adoption to insert special items of revenue.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3350 · Provides that certain permits and approvals for critical infrastructure projects must be acted upon within 45 days.

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

  • Senate Bill 630 · Clarifies intent of Legislature to protect certain senior tenants; aligns housing age restrictions with federal law.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3308 · Protects property taxpayers by requiring removal of certain property tax deduction and credit information from documents available for public inspection and provides for homestead property tax benefit in form of credit. *

    Sent October 16, 2008 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3241 · Requires Site Improvement Advisory Board to offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3246 · Requires NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to create program to assist municipalities in purchasing foreclosed properties for affordable housing use.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3247 · Allows corporation business tax credit to foster donation of foreclosed real property to municipalities for use as affordable housing.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3256 · Creates "Real Property Revaluation Review Commission."

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

  • Assembly Bill 3286 · Grants workers' compensation coverage to volunteer firefighters going to or returning from their stations when called to a fire.

    Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3212 · Requires State Comptroller to establish schedule for each county to undergo performance review by State Comptroller's staff every five years.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3146 · Authorizes creation of non-lapsing Attorney ID Card Program trust fund by counties.

    Sent September 22, 2008 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3148 · Exempts developments which were deemed to have completed applications from the imposition of Statewide nonresidential development fees; provides for refund of funds paid.

    Sent September 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 164 days, 45–33

  • Assembly Bill 3152 · Allows certain organizations to file complaints with the Council on Local Mandates.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3154 · Amends Fair Housing Act to permit renovation of property located on preserved lands without State House Commission approval.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3159 · Defines exclusionary zoning for purposes of New Jersey constitutional obligation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3161 · Allows property taxpayers an additional 90 days to file tax appeal after revaluation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3180 · Requires lighting and security cameras at sexually oriented businesses; imposes civil penalty for permitting access to minors; permits negative secondary effects study; permits tax on sexually oriented business.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3182 · Requires reservation of portion of tenant vouchers under State rental assistance program for veterans.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3188 · Exempts agricultural development from imposition of non-residential development fee.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3190 · Exempts developments for which construction permits were issued prior to the effective date of P.L.2008, c.46 from the imposition of Statewide nonresidential development fees; provides for refund of funds paid.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3201 · Clarifies intent of Legislature to protect certain senior tenants; aligns housing age restrictions with federal law.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3089 · Concerns dissolution of free public libraries.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3093 · Requires COAH to subtract affordable units from municipality's fair share affordable housing obligation to reflect job loss upon closure of federal military installation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3094 · Removes vendor certification requirement as prerequisite to payment by local unit.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3095 · Permits municipality containing a Health Enterprise Zone, or contiguous with three such municipalities, to grant property tax exemption to acute care hospitals.

    Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3096 · Permits sale of county and municipal property through use of licensed real estate broker as alternative to public bidding process.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3101 · Permits counties to create County Homelessness Trust Funds. *

    Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3114 · Prohibits imposition by public and private water service providers of standby fees or charges for certain fire protection systems.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3119 · Renames "Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission" as "Karcher Commission"; requires commission to promulgate two consecutive plans for municipal consolidation; provides for enactment of municipal consolidation plans.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3203 · Establishes procedures to prevent and eradicate bedbug infestations in certain residential property.

    Sent September 15, 2008 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 1256 · Permits eligible claimant who is proportionate owner paying entire property tax bill to collect entire homestead property tax reimbursement amount.

    Sent June 23, 2008 · Reported out after 206 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3019 · Permits board of chosen freeholders to establish "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program to encourage shared services and municipal consolidation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3021 · Grants county planning board power to review site plans for land development affecting county roads.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3030 · Subjects certain shared service agreements to review of Attorney General; requires Division of Local Government Services to provide assistance with shared service agreements.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3056 · Permits municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from landlords in certain circumstances.

    Sent June 19, 2008 · Reported out after 522 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2992 · Extends payment of homestead property tax reimbursement to non-eligible surviving spouse for portion of tax year during which deceased spouse lived.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2922 · Provides that amendments to municipal budget may be provided in writing at public hearing rather than being read in full.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2953 · Requires deposit of proceeds from sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or redevelopment of certain high value municipal assets into dedicated trust fund; provides for establishment, supervision, and administration of dedicated trust fund.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2955 · Permits bid for public works contract to be withdrawn due to error in certain circumstances; permits contracting unit to require financial statement from bidders.

    Sent June 12, 2008 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2957 · Clarifies intent of Legislature to protect certain senior tenants; aligns housing age restrictions with federal law.

    Sent June 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 102 days

  • Senate Bill 693 · Requires DHSS to provide written notice to certain federal, State and local elected officials upon the filing of application for certificate of need to close hospital.

    Sent June 12, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 133 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2888 · Provides that municipalities with minimum amounts of developable land may file certification with the Council on Affordabe Housing, even if no petition for substantive certification is filed.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2771 · Permits eligible claimant who is proportionate owner paying entire property tax bill to collect entire homestead property tax reimbursement amount.

    Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2774 · Exempts assets redeemed for long-term health care from property tax reimbursement income standards; requires notice of property tax reimbursement program on tax bills.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2784 · Permits municipalities to set strict absentee policies for service on authorities, boards, and commissions.

    Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2785 · Clarifies the responsible planning entity for provision of fair share housing.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2786 · Provides that municipalities with minimum amounts of developable land and minimum densities in residential zones are protected from builders' remedy lawsuits.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2788 · Prohibits Council on Affordable Housing from establishing affordable housing need and fees based on commercial and industrial development.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2795 · Revises requirements for distribution of State aid under "Special Municipal Aid Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 2835 · Requires owner of multiple dwelling to post conspicuous notice of hearing on development application in common area of dwelling.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2838 · Provides that municipalities may provide occupancy preferences in available COAH units to certain households participating in certain federal programs.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2853 · Permits State aid to fund start-up costs for local shared services projects.

    Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 116 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2857 · Repeals sections of law pertaining to transfer of civil service and non-civil service employees of terminated local health agency to superseding agency.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2860 · Provides for complaint forms to register perceived violations of local zoning ordinances and "State Uniform Construction Code Act."

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

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

    Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2871 · Permits victim of domestic abuse to terminate residential lease under certain circumstances; provides procedure for tenant to recover security deposit.

    Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 116 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2765 · Authorizes certain municipalities to impose and securitize a motor vehicle rental tax funding certain redevelopment activities, and to impose parking and ticket surcharges at certain facilities to fund senior and youth health and recreation purposes. **

    Sent May 19, 2008 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2766 · Authorizes certain municipalities to impose a tax on the storage of empty shipping containers to fund redevelopment plan activites.

    Sent May 19, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2618 · The "Homeless Housing Strategic Planning and Services Act of 2008."

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

  • Assembly Bill 2621 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to list on department website copies of documents related to shared service agreements between local units of government and municipal consolidations.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2623 · Extends program eligibility to areas located in municipalities contiguous to those currently qualified to participate in the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program.

    Sent May 12, 2008 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2639 · Excludes individual building single family home as his primary residence from provisions of "Fair Housing Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 2645 · Limits payment upon retirement to $15,000 to local public officers and employees for accumulated sick leave.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2659 · Requires DHSS to authorize Jersey City to issue certified copies of birth certificates by June 30, 2009.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2672 · Permits public body to meet adequate notice requirements for public meeting by publishing notice in one newspaper and on official Internet website.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2683 · Clarifies that automatic sprinkler system is exempt from taxation under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2693 · Clarifies that certain sports and entertainment projects are an essential public and governmental use and purpose and exempt from property taxation.

    Sent May 12, 2008 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2527 · Requires certain conditions affecting development of buildings, structures, or land to be recorded with municipality.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2542 · Authorizes municipalities operating under State fiscal year to revert to calendar fiscal year.

    Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2552 · Requires counties, municipalities, fire districts and boards of education to cooperatively develop and implement five-year financial plans.

    Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2569 · Permits preference in awarding certain local public contracts.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2599 · Permits imposition of municipal host community petroleum bulk processing impact fees under certain circumstances. *

    Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2602 · Authorizes counties to participate in property tax appeals for real property having a value of $10 million or more.

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

  • Senate Bill 506 · Clarifies provisions of law concerning commissions and buyer's premiums for sale of local government real estate.

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

  • Senate Bill 882 · Regulates sales of certified copies of deeds or conveyances of real estate.

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

  • Senate Bill 1307 · Authorizes municipalities operating under State fiscal year to revert to calendar fiscal year.

    Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 500 · Revises laws concerning the provision of affordable housing.

    Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2510 · Requires county board of chosen freeholders to approve, by resolution, county tax board expenditures of revenues generated from fees charged for property tax appeals.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2516 · Reduces municipal library tax levy cap from 15% to 4% for certain municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2517 · The "New Jersey Homeownership Preservation Act."

    Sent March 13, 2008 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2428 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

    Sent March 3, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 101 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 88 · Requires certification by purchaser or grantee that federal law will not be violated by sale in age-restricted community.

    Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 772 · Concerns certificates of occupancy for public housing projects.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2373 · Permits municipalities to set strict absentee policies for service on authorities, boards and commissions and requires certain appointees to receive ethics training.

    Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 84 days

  • Assembly Bill 2378 · Establishes procedures for approval of certain applications for development affecting neighboring municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2380 · The "New Jersey Senior Citizen Taxpayer Reverse Mortgage Program."

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

  • Assembly Bill 2381 · Creates the "Local Unit Audit Teams" program in the Department of the Treasury.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2387 · Clarifies provisions of law concerning commissions and buyer's premiums for sale of local government real estate.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2391 · Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities' fair share affordable housing obligations with certain housing units occupied by employees of a State or regional cultural center located within 3,000 feet of the housing units.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2392 · Permits municipal utilities to earn 10 percent profit for use as municipal property tax relief.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2404 · Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2285 · Clarifies that additions and improvements omitted from the property assessment list may be assessed as omitted assessments.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2287 · Provides that property owner who negligently contaminates or neglects property shall be assessed property taxes at value of property without consideration of effects of contamination or neglect.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2291 · Authorizes tax assessor at his or her own discretion to file cross-petition of appeal with county tax board or counterclaim with Tax Court.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2293 · Authorizes two-year property tax exemptions for facade and frontage improvements in certain older municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2294 · Authorizes payment of added and omitted assessments by property taxpayers over 12-month period.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2295 · Reduces interest rate charged to senior citizen delinquent property taxpayers to 5%.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2296 · Lowers maximum interest rate that municipalities can charge on first $1500 of unpaid municipal taxes, assessments, liens or other charges.

    Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 209 days

  • Assembly Bill 2348 · Revises certain real property assessment practices.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2349 · Revises deadline for filing of property assessment appeal in first year following revaluation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1430 · Permits municipalities to agree to share municipal court services while each appointing their own municipal court judge.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1518 · Authorizes each municipality that shares courtroom facilities with one or more municipalities to appoint a judge and an administrator. *

    Sent February 25, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2152 · Expands category of propositions which governing body of a county or municipality may submit to voters in a nonbinding referendum.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2156 · Makes certain requirements of Director of the Division of Taxation concerning rules, regulations, policies or procedures controlling the valuation of real or personal property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2157 · Makes judgements of county board of taxation and Tax Court binding on taxpayer.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2158 · Permits employment of legal counsel by county board of taxation under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2159 · Prohibits person serving as municipal tax assessor from participating in company that performs revaluations.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2160 · Concerns content of municipal tax maps following revaluation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2161 · Permits municipality to separately assess and issue separate tax bill to the owner or beneficiary of utility easement on property under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2162 · Limits filing of tax appeal when assessment has been appealed within previous three tax years.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2163 · Requires consultation with and approval by county board of taxation prior to reassessment of property by Director of Division of Taxation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2167 · Sets criteria for determining average ratio in an assessment district in certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2168 · Removes statutory requirement of annual taxpayer notification of current assessment and preceding year's taxes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2178 · Permits surcharge of up to 22% to offset private collection fees for certain delinquent debts owed to courts, counties, and municipalities. *

    Sent February 25, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2182 · Creates annual inspection cycle for certain hotels and motels under "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law."

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

  • Assembly Bill 2195 · Revises criteria for eligibility to receive senior and disabled homestead property tax reimbursement.

    Sent February 25, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 483 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2249 · Exempts certain databases from public access under Open Public Records Act under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2042 · Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2066 · Authorizes local option tax on seller of billboard advertising space.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2067 · Clarifies commencement of taxability of portions of certain tax exempt buildings; continues tax exemption for portions of tax exempt buildings used for State mandated preschool and kindergarten purposes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2068 · Increases total marriage license and civilian license fees from $28 to $50; allocates $25 to municipality.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2071 · Makes various revisions to operations of local tax collector's and assessor's offices.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1880 · Requires public referendum prior to issuance of general obligation bonds by local units.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1889 · Requires verification of presence of carbon monoxide detectors whenever code inspection occurs upon installation of fossil fuel-fired furnaces or water heaters in one or two-unit dwellings.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1893 · Designated Kevin Apuzzio's Law; allows municipalities to provide increased survivor pensions for certain volunteer emergency workers and requires municipalities to provide health and life insurance coverage to volunteer firefighters.

    Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 238 days

  • Assembly Bill 1914 · Allows exclusion for calculation of adjusted tax levy for expenditures made by municipalities for "Main Street New Jersey" program.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1917 · Requires qualification of bidders for publicly bid contracts of local units. *

    Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1919 · Authorizes municipality to require enhanced notice of applications for development under MLUL by posting signs and expanding scope of individual notice to property owners within 400 feet of subject property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1920 · Directs the Office of the Attorney General to develop fee schedule for discovery in municipal court; imposes limit on fees charged for discovery in certain cases.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1922 · Authorizes municipalities to require conformity with traffic performance objectives as condition of subdivision or site plan approval.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1924 · Requires sharing of revenues derived from major developments situated near municipal borders under certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1944 · Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring maintenance and repair of certain wharves, piers, docks and bulkheads.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1981 · Permits municipal board of library commissioners to reduce library tax rate when municipality acquires new ratables.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1988 · "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act;" requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1991 · "New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 1787 · Permits exclusion from calculation of adjusted municipal tax levy of increases greater than four percent in amounts required to be raised for emergency service purposes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1805 · Requires builders registering under "New Home Warranty and Builders' Registration Act" to provide Social Security and employer identification numbers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1829 · Revises law governing compulsory arbitration for public fire and police departments.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1864 · Prohibits municipalities from requiring permits for certain voter registration drives.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1867 · Requires Division of Taxation to provide certain information to applicants deemed ineligible.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1868 · Permits municipalities to defer 100% of payment of property taxes owed by senior citizen homeowners enrolled in PAAD.

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

  • Assembly Bill 114 · Requires notice of development applications be given to residential tenants on that property.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 251 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 125 · Prohibits certain terminal leave compensation for local elected officials.

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

  • Assembly Bill 127 · Directs the Division on Women to conduct an audit of the coordination of community responses to domestic violence.

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

  • Assembly Bill 135 · Authorizes assessment maintenance and abatement program for vacant property in certain municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 146 · Limits rent increases in certain low income rental projects financed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.

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

  • Assembly Bill 148 · Prohibits certain contributions by certain entities and individuals doing business with counties or municipalities; limits amount of contribution by principals and officers of such entities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 174 · Requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 180 · Requires Local Finance Board approval for proposed loan agreements between local authorities and for-profit entities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 186 · Permits county board of taxation to extend municipality's filing deadline for assessment appeals for any year in which revaluation is implemented.

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

  • Assembly Bill 195 · Increases contribution limit by counties and municipalities to volunteer first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads.

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

  • Assembly Bill 196 · Authorizes municipalities that receive certification pursuant to the Fair Housing Act to make affordable housing units available on a preferential basis to persons of low and moderate income employed in a municipality's housing region.

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

  • Assembly Bill 276 · Increases assessed value of real property permitted direct appeal to State Tax Court to more than $1.25 million.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 299 · Revises law concerning sexually oriented businesses.

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

  • Assembly Bill 305 · Requires certification by purchaser or grantee that federal law will not be violated by sale in age-restricted community. *

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 338 · Provides $250 homestead property tax credit to senior citizens in first class cities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 357 · Requires municipality to post sign on property subject of development application.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 402 · Establishes a "Local Authorities Review Commission."

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

  • Assembly Bill 404 · Requires electronic bulletin board on DCA website for local units to advertise shared services opportunities; requires development of computerized survey to match local units together to implement shared services.

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

  • Assembly Bill 406 · Requires suspension of local elected and appointed officers and employees indicted for certain offenses that, upon conviction, require forfeiture of office or position.

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

  • Assembly Bill 416 · Requires prequalification process for prospective bidders on school district transportation contracts; authorizes debarment of bidders convicted of certain crimes; authorizes disqualification of bidder or termination of transportation contract for certai

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 156 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 427 · Permits eviction for good cause of tenants who are creating nuisance; requires court to notify landlord when restraining order has been issued barring tenant from residential rental property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 431 · Permits master deed of condominium to reflect proportional common and limited common elements interests of each owner as fractions.

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

  • Assembly Bill 432 · Establishes professional standards for county sheriffs and their employees.

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

  • Assembly Bill 436 · Permits price adjustments in local public contracts for asphalt cement and fuel.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 485 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 437 · Makes chief of police contractual municipal employee and establishes in DLPS "Chiefs of Police Performance Evaluation Commission."

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

  • Assembly Bill 439 · Modifies intent, purpose and standard of construction of "Municipal Land Use Law."

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

  • Assembly Bill 440 · Modifies rule governing decisions under the "Municipal Land Use Law."

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

  • Assembly Bill 441 · Prohibits BPU from exercising authority over utility service extensions in manner which creates cost differentials that distinguish among persons or localities based on location of such extensions.

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

  • Assembly Bill 442 · Increases license fee for owning or operating rooming or boarding house.

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

  • Assembly Bill 477 · Allows publication of legal advertisements in "free" newspapers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 490 · Requires that information concerning the square footage of structures, the number of dwelling units, and the year a structure was first built must be included on deeds.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 513 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 494 · Requires tax assessor to use comparable sales to determine market value of commercial or industrial property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 506 · Clarifies test for determining when personal property is not a taxable fixture attached to real property.

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

  • Assembly Bill 512 · Permits municipalities to adopt aesthetic standards as part of zoning ordinance.

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

  • Assembly Bill 519 · Prohibits requirement by landlord of payment by tenant of both refurbishment fee and security deposit.

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

  • Assembly Bill 520 · Increases maximum homestead rebate amounts for residential tenants.

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

  • Assembly Bill 521 · Prevents tenants' property tax rebate reductions due to effects of revaluation, reassessment, or tax appeal.

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

  • Assembly Bill 527 · Authorizes municipal governing body to create and maintain list of municipal residents in need of special assistance in case of emergency for public safety purposes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 532 · Requires public bodies to allow public comment at every meeting.

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

  • Assembly Bill 557 · Repeals bidding requirement for local public contracts to allow bidders to avoid unresponsive bid if they inadvertently omit business registration from bid proposal provided that bidder was registered before bid submission deadline.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 251 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 559 · Permits certain oaths, affirmations, and affidavits to be taken before township and village mayors.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 289 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 561 · Permits property tax bills to contain listing of amount of reserve for uncollected taxes required to be maintained by municipality.

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

  • Assembly Bill 563 · Requires additional notices to governmental agencies upon termination of utility services to residential customers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 594 · Exempts certain alternative electrical energy systems from real property taxation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 604 · Requires builders of new homes to provide owners with building plans.

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

  • Assembly Bill 605 · Requires DCA to keep list of certain builders.

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

  • Assembly Bill 606 · Provides that owner is not foreclosed from lawsuit regarding new home defects if warranty claim made.

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

  • Assembly Bill 607 · Clarifies DCA's authority to ensure planned real estate development builders comply with disclosure requirements.

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

  • Assembly Bill 608 · Requires developer under "The Planned Real Estate Full Disclosure Act" to post bond with DCA and provides for more accountability to owners in common interest community.

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

  • Assembly Bill 622 · Authorizes municipalities that petition for or receive substantive certification pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act" to make certain affordable housing units available on a preferential basis to certain eligible persons.

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

  • Assembly Bill 623 · Eliminates COAH requirement that municipality obtain initial plan endorsement from the State Planning Commission to retain substantive certification.

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

  • Assembly Bill 625 · Permits regional contribution agreements through COAH bank; permits units transferred to be counted toward recipient municipality's fair share obligation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 626 · Limits fair share affordable housing obligation in planning areas 4 and 5.

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

  • Assembly Bill 627 · Prohibits supplemental compensation for unused sick leave for public school and municipal employees with annual compensation of $100,000 or more.

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

  • Assembly Bill 638 · Prohibits local government agency from employing person on paid leave from local government agency of another county or municipality.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 646 · Requires lighting and security cameras at sexually oriented businesses; imposes civil penalty for permitting access to minors; permits negative secondary effects study; permits tax on sexually oriented business. *

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 513 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 647 · Requires sexually oriented businesses to notify property owners within 3,000 feet and obtain variance prior to operation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 649 · Provides for commencement of short term tax exemptions and abatements as of date of completion of project.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 16 days

  • Assembly Bill 651 · Prohibits county agency from arranging for emergency shelter services to be provided in different county, unless counties agree.

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

  • Assembly Bill 668 · Decreases membership of county boards of taxation to 2004 level.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 718 · Authorizes appointment of part-time county tax administrator.

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

  • Assembly Bill 788 · Requires cigarette receptacles to be placed at entrances of buildings in which smoking is prohibited.

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

  • Assembly Bill 790 · Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 793 · Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter and Public School Teacher Home-buyer Assistance Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 796 · Authorizes adoption of timed-growth ordinances by municipalities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 827 · The "Second Unit Housing Authorization Act."

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 289 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 896 · Changes earliest date of construction or rehabilitation of housing granted credits without controls.

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

  • Assembly Bill 918 · Makes temporary insurance and temporary domestic security local cap exceptions permanent; exempts pre-July 7, 2004 contract obligations from current, lower cap.

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

  • Assembly Bill 922 · Requires certain pools, spas and hot tubs comply with certain barrier requirements.

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

  • Assembly Bill 924 · Provides certified municipal fire inspectors and fire officials having more than four consecutive years service with tenure in office.

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

  • Assembly Bill 925 · Grants tenure or permanent status to certified fire officials and inspectors under certain conditions.

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

  • Assembly Bill 927 · Requires weekly reporting of construction and building permit approvals to municipal tax assessor.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 937 · Allows property taxpayers an additional year to file tax appeal after revaluation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 939 · Establishes that passenger vehicles other than police vehicles have a useful life of five years and allows local units to bond for such vehicles.

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

  • Assembly Bill 944 · Requires HMFA to prioritize projects affordable to extended family care givers; amends Fair Housing Act to allow funding to programs supporting extended family care.

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

  • Assembly Bill 955 · Requires penalties to be levied against renters and homeowners who violate affordability controls on affordable housing units.

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

  • Assembly Bill 973 · Provides reimbursement to municipalities for taxes lost due to totally disabled veterans' tax exemption.

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

  • Assembly Bill 976 · "Urban and Rural Centers Unsafe Buildings Demolition Grant Program Act," appropriates $15 million.

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

  • Assembly Bill 983 · Provides for State aid payment to certain municipalities for loss of ratables due to an overburden of tax-exempt property; approriates $50 million.

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

  • Assembly Bill 984 · Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 986 · Amends the "Fair Housing Act" to change details of regional contribution agreements.

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

  • Assembly Bill 993 · Authorizes mayor's membership on authorities created by municipality.

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

  • Assembly Bill 994 · Provides for increase in relocation assistance amounts based on increase of CPI.

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

  • Assembly Bill 995 · Requires that certain relocation notices be bilingual in municipalities where at least one-third of the population are likely to speak a common non-English native language.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1011 · Directs Commissioner of Community Affairs to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning furnishings purchased by public and independent institutions of higher education.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1026 · Exempts senior homeowners from municipal building permit fees.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 426 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1027 · Makes residential fire extinguisher requirement optional at municipal level.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1028 · Requires payment of entire amount of homestead property tax reimbursement to eligible claimant co-owner who pays entire property tax bill when other co-owners do not reside in real property for which reimbursement is claimed.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1040 · Permits municipality to change its fiscal year from State fiscal year to calendar year fiscal year.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 149 days

  • Assembly Bill 1041 · Authorizes DCA to establish bidding and conflict of interest guidelines for homeowners' associations.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1042 · Requires that notice of hearing on certain zoning changes be by certified mail only.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1047 · Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to certain elected officials.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1051 · Requires issuance of permit to replace shower valves.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1059 · Exempts certain State authorities and local government contracting units from bidding requirements when goods and services are procured below prices available under State contract.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1060 · Increases maximum municipal contribution to fire districts and volunteer fire companies; indexes amount biennially for inflation.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1062 · Increases income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1063 · Maintains affordability controls on low and moderate income housing in perpetuity.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1064 · Clarifies procedure for determination of discount for prepayment and interest for delinquency on property taxes and municipal charges.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1065 · Establishes building permit center in Division of Codes and Standards in DCA.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1074 · Authorizes municipalities and fire districts to require physician's certificate as condition for service or continuing service by volunteer fire fighters; requires municipalities and fire districts to reimburse them for out-of-pocket costs. *

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 289 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1083 · Permits publication of legal notices by governments and individuals on official government website instead of newspaper.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1137 · Clarifies authority of municipalities to utilize zoning authority to regulate billboards or outdoor advertising bearing commercial advertisements.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1139 · Removes appropriations for municipal library purposes from the four percent municipal property tax levy cap.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1155 · Creates New Jersey Local Bond Authority to lower cost of capital to local units.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1178 · Limits rent increases for certain senior citizens.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1198 · Authorizes local contractor preference program.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1204 · "Stephen R. Gregg Plaque Act"; permits local governing body to alter or remove and replace plaques or public markers in certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1222 · "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act"; provides State reimbursement for 50% of school property taxes paid by seniors, 65 years and older.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1232 · Increases annual income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1265 · Permits municipal board of library trustees to transfer surplus funds to municipality for tax relief under certain conditions.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1276 · Increases gross income tax exclusion for sale of principal residence.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1283 · Concerns municipal rent control ordinances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1292 · Establishes low interest mortgage program in HMFA for volunteer fire and rescue squad members.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1305 · Concerns contents of zoning ordinances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1340 · Revises filing requirements for minor subdivisions.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1345 · Requires demonstration of compliance with municipal zoning requirements as a condition for the issuance of certain construction and occupancy permits.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1346 · Requires costs of contract for construction be revealed to municipal construction office for construction permit.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1348 · Revises income limits for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement to be median regional income limits established by COAH.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1351 · Requires training program for and recognizes position of technical assistant to construction code official.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1356 · Codifies COAH growth share methodology; permits municipally-funded rental vouchers to be used to satisfy affordable housing obligation and requires their use prior to regional contribution agreement.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1372 · Establishes notice requirements for utility shut-off and provides for appointment of receiver in place of tenant organization for utility payments in senior living facilities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1415 · Provides for establishment of county offices for the disabled; appropriates $425,000.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1427 · Authorizes director of board of freeholders to exercise veto power over proposed actions of county authorities.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1435 · Requires filing of financial and conflict disclosure statements as condition of development approval.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1437 · Requires LBFO to prepare fiscal note on any bill having local government cost.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1438 · Establishes Property Tax Impact Review Commission to review legislation potentially impacting property taxes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1447 · Requires local officer or employee employed by more than one local unit to submit combined timesheet to discourage double billing; increases certain fraud penalties; establishes biometric fingerprint scanner grant program.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1452 · Authorizes comparable sales as primary appraisal method for assessment of county or municipally owned watershed lands.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1454 · Standardizes maximum fine for violation of municipal and county ordinances and resolutions at $1,250.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1468 · Increases income eligibility limit for reduction or abatement of municipal or county authority fees.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 251 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1472 · The "Home Ownership Assistance Act of 2002."

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

  • Assembly Bill 1475 · 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 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1481 · Clarifies tenure protections for exempt firemen in public employment.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1510 · Makes various technical and procedural amendments to the "Municipal Land Use Law."

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

  • Assembly Bill 1528 · Permits all municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from seasonal rental landlords in certain circumstances and increases penalties for subsequent offenses.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1542 · Authorizes assessment of heritage fee by certain municipalities to further preservation and protection of historic sites.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1544 · Establishes circumstances under which municipalities may base development approval, the timing thereof, or denial, on sufficiency of local transportation infrastructure.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1545 · Clarifies power of municipalities to zone for separation of incompatible land uses through specification of reasonable separation limitations.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1560 · Provides tax exemption for portion of property value attributable to energy cost savings measures that reduce consumption of water or energy.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1565 · Establishes presumption of grandfathering of certain governing documents of homeowners' association upon conflict with new statutory or regulatory provisions unless majority of members vote to amend.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1567 · Reduces municipal library tax levy cap from 15% to 4%.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1585 · Authorizes property tax deferment for deployed military personnel.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1596 · Creates tax exemption for public parks and recreational facilities owned, maintained, or operated by joint municipal recreation commission.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 258 days

  • Assembly Bill 1608 · Establishes $2 surcharge upon building permits for payments to Community Health Law Project.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1615 · Provides for voluntary contributions to the "Homelessness Prevention Program" through real estate sales.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1616 · Requires DCA to promulgate certain fire safety regulations concerning upholstered furniture and furnishings purchased for use in residential premises and public buildings.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1619 · Revises certain statutes concerning sale of tax and other municipal liens.

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1630 · 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 January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1645 · Redefines role and qualifications of purchasing agent in "Local Public Contracts Law."

    Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 16 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1646 · Provides State in lieu aid to municipalities for certain tax-exempt group homes.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1648 · Prohibits landlord charging tenant refurbishment fee.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1670 · Requires that the members of a housing authority must reside in the municipality in which the housing authority was created.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1688 · Clarifies certain standards for regulation of recreational vehicles as housing.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1695 · Establishes municipal authority to supervise, discipline and terminate employment of construction code officials.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1703 · Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1706 · Supplemental appropriation of $110,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund Project Shalom.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1709 · Creates commission to study effectiveness of county government; appropriates $95,000.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1720 · Establishes cross-acceptance of local master plans; intermunicipal review of certain development applications.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1726 · Establishes statutory procedure for annexation of municipality by another county.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1732 · Allocates nondedicated portion of State realty transfer fee collections to municipal property tax relief.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1736 · Increases amount of realty transfer fees annually credited to the Neighborhood Preservation Nonlapsing Revolving Fund by $5 million.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1737 · Requires payment to municipality for use of municipal services by for-profit lessee of property owned by county or county improvement authority.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1744 · Requires under "Fair Housing Act" that certain percentage of affordable housing be reserved for very low income households.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1745 · Permits certain funds to be spent on temporary emergency housing; appropriates $1 million to DCA rental assistance program.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1746 · Increases number of members of COAH; makes other changes to "Fair Housing Act."

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

  • Assembly Bill 1750 · Permits municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring bond from landlords in certain circumstances.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1751 · Requires residential rental property subject to municipal registration to meet building security standards for multiple dwellings.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1754 · Authorizes denying development applications of developers who defaulted on performance and maintenance bonds and establishes system for sharing notice of performance and maintenance bond defaults.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1758 · Regulates increases in rent in affordable housing due to increases in heating fuel costs.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1761 · Permits HMFA to establish separate income requirements for units not intended for low and moderate income families in HMFA funded housing projects.

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

  • Assembly Bill 1768 · Increases moderate income housing threshold to 110% of regional median household income.

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