Committees · 2008–2009 Session
Homeland Security and State Preparedness
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 36th District
Democrat · 28th District
Democrat · 3rd District
Democrat · 37th District
Republican · 11th District
Republican · 40th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session.
Bills sent47
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out43%
20 of 47; 2 moved on without a report, 25 stopped in committee
Time in committee74 days
most between 20 and 150 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2022–2023115 bills
reported 23% · typically 58 days, most 0–373 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202197 bills
reported 36% · typically 0 days, most 0–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019101 bills
reported 31% · typically 91 days, most 14–294 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–201792 bills
reported 25% · typically 161 days, most 36–332 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015112 bills
reported 29% · typically 196 days, most 108–284 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–201348 bills
reported 48% · typically 65 days, most 0–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201151 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 38–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200947 bills
reported 43% · typically 74 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2006–200749 bills
reported 27% · typically 16 days, most 16–58 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200564 bills
reported 48% · typically 32 days, most 11–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 33% · typically 70 days, most 14–144 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session, newest first.
47 bills
Assembly Bill 4338 · Permits member of volunteer fire company and emergency response squad to hold municipal elective office.
Sent December 14, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 2885 · Makes emergency medical technician certification valid for five years.
Sent June 18, 2009 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4089 · Makes emergency medical technician certification valid for five years.
Sent June 15, 2009 · Reported out after 168 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3854 · Requires designated fire command structure in municipal emergency operations plans involving mutual aid responses to fires. *
Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3786 · Implements recommendations of the Assembly Coastal New Jersey Evacuation Task Force.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3795 · Requires designated fire command structure in municipal emergency operations plans.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 95 days
Assembly Bill 3771 · Allows certain entities to submit emergency plans electronically.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3578 · Permits municipalities and fire districts to appoint paid fire chiefs for paid and certain part-paid fire departments; clarifies duties and responsibilities. *
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3302 · Criminalizes certain actions in or on utility company's property.
Sent November 13, 2008 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3433 · Changes petition filing date for Board of Fire Commissioners.
Sent November 13, 2008 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3434 · Establishes that board of fire commissioners provide emergency medical services to areas encompassing each fire district.
Sent November 13, 2008 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3454 · Provides for attachment of real property relating to terrorism.
Sent November 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3297 · Expands membership of Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force to include DOBI commissioner.
Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3002 · Requires school security drills to improve emergency preparedness.
Sent June 16, 2008 · Reported out after 150 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 226 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
Sent May 12, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2457 · Requires Office of Emergency Management to maintain directory of emergency supplies.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 459 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 451 · Requires Office of Emergency Management to maintain directory of emergency supplies. *
Sent March 3, 2008 · Reported out after 462 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2370 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism. *
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2321 · Requires three forms of identification when requesting birth certificate.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 9 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2351 · Authorizes special license plates for county and municipal emergency management volunteers.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
27 more
Assembly Bill 2119 · Requires Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group to include a representative of New Jersey State First Aid Council.
Sent February 25, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2050 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1977 · Requires sports and entertainment facilities to submit evacuation plan with municipal emergency management coordinator.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1842 · Requires Office of Counter Terrorism to train inspectors on identifying terrorist activity; creates grant program for inspectors to obtain radiation detection devices; appropriates $300,000.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1911 · Establishes "New Jersey Partnership for Secure Schools Pilot Program" in Department of Education; appropriates $3 million.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 147 · Authorizes certain counties and State agencies to submit report to Governor and PANYNJ conerning economic development and competitiveness of Port of New York.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 319 · Gives judge discretion to close court proceedings to the public in cases involving national or State security.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 325 · Requires certain ambulances to be equipped with global positioning system technology; appropriates $500,000 to DHSS.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 326 · Establishes guidelines for dissemination of vital records.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 328 · Directs AG and State Medical Examiner to study the creation of a secure autopsy facility.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 448 · Includes local emergency management volunteers in Emergency Services Volunteer Length of Service Award Program.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 560 · Clarifies that computer assisted remote hunting technology for terroristic purposes to intentionally harm a human is a crime of terrorism.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 776 · Provides for issuance of New Jersey Homeland Security Medals; appropriates $5,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 905 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 917 · Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 384 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 926 · Creates local police officer and paid firefighter emergency registry.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 929 · Criminalizes certain actions in or on railroad property.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 931 · Clarifies immunity from civil liability for volunteers affiliated with Citizen Corps under certain circumstances. **
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 932 · Prohibits access to police vehicle global positioning system.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1211 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1259 · Requires telephone number to report suspicious activities or behavior related to terrorism be printed on certificates of approval.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1293 · Adds representatives from the Department of Community Affairs to the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1322 · Concerns transfer of PANYNJ contracts related to marine terminals.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1474 · Extends certain hazardous material inspection and enforcement powers to police officers of the Delaware River and Bay Authority.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1476 · Requires appointing authority to perform criminal history record background check on applicant or employee for employment, appointment, retention or promotion in a position designated with a domestic security classification.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1569 · Provides for attachment of real property relating to terrorism.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 258 days
Assembly Bill 1705 · Establishes guidelines for operating authorized emergency vehicles in emergency situations.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days