Committees · 2008–2009 Session
A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.
Called Environment and Energy in the 2010–2011 session to 2026–2027 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
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 17th District
Democrat · 1st District
Democrat · 6th District
Republican · 16th District
Democrat · 6th District
Republican · 10th District
Democrat · 38th District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session.
Bills sent221
6% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out25%
56 of 221; 3 moved on without a report, 162 stopped in committee
Time in committee25 days
most between 13 and 161 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027359 bills
reported 14% · typically 56 days, most 10–88 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2024–2025376 bills
reported 26% · typically 91 days, most 24–252 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2022–2023325 bills
reported 32% · typically 62 days, most 14–200 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021320 bills
reported 29% · typically 52 days, most 21–185 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–2019423 bills
reported 29% · typically 52 days, most 13–151 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–2017329 bills
reported 34% · typically 56 days, most 14–172 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2014–2015277 bills
reported 38% · typically 62 days, most 18–143 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–2013293 bills
reported 32% · typically 63 days, most 21–172 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–2011289 bills
reported 32% · typically 73 days, most 25–158 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2008–2009221 bills
reported 25% · typically 25 days, most 13–161 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2006–2007216 bills
reported 28% · typically 30 days, most 20–119 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2004–2005221 bills
reported 31% · typically 42 days, most 7–119 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–2003248 bills
reported 30% · typically 55 days, most 7–140 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2000–2001269 bills
reported 41% · typically 39 days, most 11–91 · 0 amendments · 5 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008–2009 Session, newest first.
Senate Bill 3140 · Requires closed-cycle cooling towers as condition of NJPDES permit for certain energy generation facilities.
Sent December 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3149 · Requires the State and local contracting units to purchase biodiesel or biodiesel blended fuel manufactured in NJ.
Sent December 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3150 · Requires specific reduction of sulfur content in heating oil, and scheduled increase of blending biofuels therein after July 1, 2011, unless requirements are waived by Governor pursuant to Executive Order.
Sent December 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3151 · Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when it is reasonable, prudent and cost effective to do so.
Sent December 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3129 · Revises statute concerning licenses to take menhaden.
Sent December 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3111 · Concerns recycling for mercury-containing light bulbs.
Sent December 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3112 · Requires paint manufacturers to implement pilot paint recycling program.
Sent December 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3021 · The "Save the Hudson River Palisades Act."
Sent December 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3026 · Authorizes issuance of general permit for certain beach maintenance activities within county parks.
Sent December 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3118 · Authorizes increased grant funding to local governments for site remediation for redevelopment of contaminated property for renewable energy projects.
Sent December 3, 2009 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3004 · Changes the scope of public notification regarding contaminated site remediation.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3012 · Allows construction of wind dependent energy facilities within 500 feet of mean high water line of tidal waters under certain circumstances.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3013 · Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when it is reasonable, prudent and cost effective to do so.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3039 · Requires eligible applicants for innocent party grants from "Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund" to own subject property through application process.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3040 · Provides for covenant not to sue by operation of law upon issuance of no further action letter in certain circumstances relating to site remediations.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3041 · Imposes certain conditions on NJPDES permit for energy generation facilities that withdraw water from, or discharge water to, a shallow lagoonal estuary.
Sent November 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3042 · Appropriates $17.45 million in 1992 and 2003 bond act monies for loans to fund dam restoration projects and $1.371 million in 1992 bond act monies to fund State dam restoration projects. *
Sent November 23, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2977 · Dedicates up to $400,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach and Liberty State Parks to special funds to be used to support certain park programs, and makes appropriations from the funds.
Sent June 22, 2009 · Reported out after 164 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2978 · Requires DEP rejection of new solid waste facility registration if affected municipality disapproves proposed facility location.
Sent June 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2985 · 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 June 22, 2009 · Moved on without a report after 171 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2951 · Requires payment from New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund for costs of installation and maintenance of point of entry water treatment systems.
Sent June 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2906 · Requires that Greenwood Lake Commission receive monetary fines resulting from certain violations committed on the lake.
Sent June 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2920 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.
Sent June 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2867 · Requires DEP to designate three sites in State park or forest where snowmobiles, all terrian vehicles, and dirt bikes may be used; regulates operation of those vehicles and certain other off-road vehicles.
Sent June 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2879 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.
Sent June 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2904 · Allows construction of wind dependent energy facilities within 500 feet of mean high water line of tidal waters under certain circumstances.
Sent June 11, 2009 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2887 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects.
Sent May 21, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2888 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.
Sent May 21, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2889 · Makes certain changes to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.
Sent May 21, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2822 · Permits members of Pinelands Commission to approve revisions to comprehensive management plan.
Sent May 14, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2825 · Requires issuance of general permit for beach food and drink concession stands under certain circumstances pursuant to CAFRA. *
Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2767 · Appropriates $66 million from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund," "2007 Green Acres Fund," and "2007 Blue Acres Fund" for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2768 · Appropriates $120,123,420 from various Green Acres funds for local government open space acquisition and park development projects.
Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2771 · Appropriates $19,919,700 from various Green Acres funds for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2797 · Appropriates funds to DEP for clean water environmental infrastructure projects.
Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2733 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.
Sent April 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2734 · Creates bistate commission to coordinate management and flood prevention of waterways flowing between Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY.
Sent April 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2750 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014.
Sent April 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2588 · Specifies allocation of moneys from "2007 Blue Acres Fund" for Delaware River.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2592 · Prohibits DEP from imposing conditions on projects exempt from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2593 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2595 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2603 · Requires DEP to refund application fee to certain persons exempt from Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2611 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2614 · Requires use of highest appraisal value as acquisition offer price for land acquisitions by Green Acres and farmland preservation programs in Highlands Region.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2620 · Requires use of highest appraisal value as offer price for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2635 · Requires State compensation of property owners for certain property devalued due to certain environmental laws; and requires State agencies to evaluate proposed administrative rules for potential to constitute taking of real property.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2638 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2029 for lands in Highlands Region.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2639 · Authorizes any municipality outside Highlands Region to establish receiving zones for Highlands transfer of development rights program.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Reported out after 280 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2669 · Authorizes county regulation of fertilizer application.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2671 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Science Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with science.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2672 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Policy Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with planning policies.
Sent February 26, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2568 · Requires confirmation of financial assistance for eligible homeowners voluntarily closing or replacing petroleum underground storage tanks, and expands eligibility for financial assistance. *
Sent February 23, 2009 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2522 · The "Save the Hudson River Palisades Act."
Sent February 2, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 136 days
Senate Bill 2452 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Science Review Board and Environmental Policy Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with planning policies and science.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2453 · Prohibits DEP from requiring recycling coordinators to complete educational course on recycling.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2459 · Appropriates $3.6 million from the Clean Waters Fund for sewerage infrastructure improvements at the former Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2475 · Makes several changes to the Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2481 · Directs DEP to establish air pollution control general permit for certain cogeneration facilities.
Sent January 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2449 · Appropriates $600,000 from "Clean Waters Bond Act of 1976" for Lake Hopatcong Commission.
Sent December 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2442 · Requires fast food packaging to be made from recyclable or compostable materials.
Sent December 11, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2386 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2387 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service, and their immediate family members.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2388 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for retired veterans living in NJ and their immediate family members.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2390 · Prohibits health care institutions from discharging medications into sewer or septic systems.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2408 · Establishes, in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in DEP, a program to encourage school children to avoid drug use and appropriates $200,000 therefor from Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2409 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2423 · Requires site remediation procedures for structures to be used for residential purposes; modifies procedures for structures to be used for child care and educational purposes; and sites previously used for agricultural purposes.
Sent December 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2651 · Exempts Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery from law requiring reforestation plans.
Sent November 24, 2008 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2055 · Regulates operation of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes, and certain other vehicles and off-road vehicles; requires DEP to designate three sites on State-owned land where snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes may be used. *
Sent November 24, 2008 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2355 · "Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Financial Assurance Act."
Sent November 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2362 · Appropriates $5 million to the DEP for Black Creek and Wreck Pond dredging.
Sent November 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3379 · Establishes, in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in DEP, a program to encourage school children to avoid drug use and appropriates $200,000 therefor from Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund.
Sent October 27, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 406 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2335 · Authorizes hunting of game animals every day of the week during hunting season.
Sent October 27, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2300 · Authorizes submission of certification of remediation at unregulated heating oil tank sites by certain persons; requires use of contractors by DEP to review site remediation submissions.
Sent October 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2305 · Authorizes black bear hunting permits and permit fees, and clarifies Fish and Game council authority over bear hunting.
Sent October 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2306 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014 for lands in Highlands Region.
Sent October 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2262 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund, dedicates $700,000 annually from pleasure boat registration fees to that fund, and appropriates $700,000 for FY2009.
Sent October 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2285 · Concerns hazardous waste transporter fee.
Sent October 20, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2207 · Allows independent institutions of higher education to be eligible for NJ alternative fuel vehicle rebate and alternative fuel infrastructure programs.
Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2225 · Authorizes financial assistance for remediation of underground storage tanks under certain circumstances.
Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2230 · Allows pet owners to keep pets overnight at campgrounds in State parks and forests.
Sent October 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2250 · Authorizes establishment of Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission. *
Sent October 16, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2954 · Prohibits DEP from mandating public access to tidal waterfront areas adjacent to critical infrastructure or requiring the purchase or improvement of off-site locations for this purpose.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2137 · Requires DEP to update Shore Protection Master Plan.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2141 · Exempts Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans' Memorial Cemetery from law requiring reforestation plans.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2144 · Revises "Electronic Waste Recycling Act."
Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2145 · "Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."
Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2153 · Requires State to purchase energy efficient and hybrid vehicles; provides for phase-in of the requirement.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2162 · Makes changes to certain grants for wastewater treatment system projects provided under P.L.2005, c.301.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2188 · Changes riparian land grant and lease process and amends various parts of statutory law.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2191 · Increases civil penalties for medical waste violations and intentional ocean pollution. *
Sent October 6, 2008 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2194 · Requires DEP to establishes free recreational saltwater fishing registry.
Sent October 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1625 · Requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor on lawn sprinklers as condition of sale and on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail or industrial property and in common interest communities within specified timeframes.
Sent October 2, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2604 · Authorizes expenditures from open space trust funds to develop or maintain recreation and conservation land although the land was not acquired by the municipality.
Sent October 2, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2086 · Requires installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers.
Sent October 2, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2093 · Appropriates $470,000 for Deal Lake maintenance projects.
Sent October 2, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2107 · Permits permanently and totally disabled person to obtain free resident's fishing license.
Sent October 2, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2080 · Establishes recreational saltwater fishing license.
Sent June 23, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
Assembly Bill 795 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish list and recognition program for certain environmentally responsible companies. *
Sent June 16, 2008 · Reported out after 546 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1983 · Eliminates development review fees charged by Pinelands Commission.
Sent June 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1995 · Rescinds certain components of realty transfer fee and dedicates certain realty transfer fee collections to newly created "State Lands Stewardship Investment Fund."
Sent June 16, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1921 · Prohibits DEP from mandating public access to tidal waterfront areas adjacent to critical infrastructure or requiring the purchase or improvement of off-site locations for this purpose.
Sent June 9, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1922 · Concerns DEP government records requests.
Sent June 9, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1930 · Appropiates $600,000 to the Lake Hopatcong Commission from constitutionally dedicated Corporation Business Tax revenues.
Sent June 9, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1897 · Establishes licensing program for site remediation professionals; changes laws concerning site remediation. *
Sent June 5, 2008 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1899 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish list and recognition program for certain environmentally responsible companies.
Sent June 5, 2008 · Reported out after 557 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1904 · Establishes public access requirements for shore protection projects.
Sent June 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1906 · Exempts child care centers operating in public schools from certain environmental review licensing requirements.
Sent June 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1873 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.
Sent May 22, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1875 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2011.
Sent May 22, 2008 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1858 · The "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2009," authorizes bonds for $400 million; appropriates $5,000. **
Sent May 19, 2008 · Reported out after 353 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1823 · Makes certain changes to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.
Sent May 15, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1824 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.
Sent May 15, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1825 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects.
Sent May 15, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1828 · Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.
Sent May 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1833 · Authorizes Greenwood Lake Commission to charge fees. *
Sent May 15, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1798 · Limits DEP regulation of medical diagnostic x-ray equipment in facilities performing 750 or fewer x-rays per year.
Sent May 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1617 · Exempts certain materials and labor used to convert traditional motor vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles from sales and use tax.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1628 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1632 · The "Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1644 · Revises jurisdiction of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission, and transfers administration of Historic New Bridge Landing State Park from DEP to Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1661 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1682 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1683 · Sunsets "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" five years after date of enactment unless certain conditions are met.
Sent May 5, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1546 · Requires filing of annual financial reports by certain businesses when receiving more than $25 million from public entities for any redevelopment or environmental remediation project or projects.
Sent April 7, 2008 · Moved on without a report after 45 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1549 · Establishes moratorium on the installation of synthetic turf pending a comprehensive public health study.
Sent April 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1553 · "Public Access and Marina Safety Task Force Act." *
Sent April 7, 2008 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1575 · Concerns the moratorium on taking, landing, or possession of horseshoe crabs. *
Sent April 7, 2008 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1577 · Revises moratorium on taking, landing or possession of horseshoe crabs or the eggs of horseshoe crabs.
Sent April 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1580 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.
Sent April 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1585 · Permits use of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning equipment through 2011 and requires DEP study alternatives.
Sent April 7, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1424 · Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1440 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1454 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1413 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1415 · Permits use of deadly force against black bears in certain cases.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1416 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.
Sent March 3, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1310 · Appropriates $7 million in 1992 bond act monies for loans to fund dam restoration projects.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 223 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1331 · Imposes moratorium on harvest and possession of horseshoe crabs.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1353 · Supplemental appropriation of $2.5 million to dredge Greenwood Lake in Passaic county.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1355 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1366 · Provides that no more than four of the seven public members appointed to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council may be of the same political party.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1391 · Increases membership of Fish and Game Council and clarifies it has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.
Sent February 26, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1190 · Limits annual license fees for radon businesses to $1,000.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1249 · Grandfathers use of certain dry cleaning equipment and machinery and perchloroethylene by dry cleaners.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1252 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for costs of electric power infrastructure for use by heavy duty vehicles to reduce idling times.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1254 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1272 · Establishes Office of Agricultural Water Usage Assistance and requires DEP to consult with that office regarding water usage certification for farmland.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1059 · Requires DEP to designate three sites on State-owned land where all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles may be used. *
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 455 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1079 · "Plastic Carryout Bag and Film Plastic Recycling Act."
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1103 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for alternative fueled vehicles.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1120 · Requires global warming index label on new motor vehicles beginning in model year 2010.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1131 · Restricts use of certain pesticides at certain schools, child care centers and family day care homes.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1166 · Authorizes creation and operation of stormwater utility systems.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1167 · Appropriates $8,430,250 from various Green Acres funds for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1168 · Appropriates $54,917,725 from various Green Acres funds for local government open space acquisition and park development projects.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 802 · Authorizes deer hunting with bow and arrow on Sundays.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 252 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 805 · Adds supplementary budget language authorizing deposit and utilization of monies recovered from MTBE contamination.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 822 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 831 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for marinas and boatyards that follow certain environmentally sound management practices.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 832 · Prohibits Pinelands Commission from requiring pinelands development credits for the construction of development project that includes affordable housing.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 849 · Requires DEP to post waterfront public access points on Internet.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 865 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 866 · Regulates power vessels in certain environmentally sensitive areas.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 871 · Requires DEP to designate smoke-free sections of State beaches, parks, and forests.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 290 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 876 · Provides for sales tax exemption for advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles, imposes surcharge on certain automobiles.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 880 · Appropriates $200,000 from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for grant to Save Ellis Island, Inc. to develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 924 · Requires DEP to notify coastal municipalities of certain settlement discussions.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 925 · Authorizes free State park admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 926 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 927 · Requires State to hold local public hearing prior to State, county, or nonprofit organization acquiring and preserving any open space in already substantially preserved municipalities.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 928 · Limits certain State and nonprofit open space acquisitions in municipalities.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 969 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 976 · Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around occupied building.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 977 · Provides for value of certain riparian grants to be determined at time of application to Tidelands Resource Council.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 978 · Requires DEP to treat bay islands the same as barrier islands for purposes of CAFRA.
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 994 · "Reduce Plastic and Paper Bag Usage Act."
Sent January 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 766 · Designates Grove of Remembrance at Liberty State Park as official State memorial; appropriates $90,000 for benches and maintenance.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 782 · Prohibits issuance of DEP permits or approvals for activities associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 795 · Appropriates $33 million from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 796 · Delays effective date of recycling tax and adjusts allocation of moneys in the State Recycling Fund. *
Sent January 24, 2008 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 75 · Establishes the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program in the DEP and appropriates $200,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 83 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 84 · Requires DEP assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 134 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 132 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 200 · Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 214 · Concerns stewardship of forests; appropriates $650,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 254 · Provides for civil and criminal penalties for giving false information pertaining to violations of environmental laws.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 291 · Allows a gross income tax credit for the incremental cost of an alternative fuel vehicle.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 292 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for new motor vehicles with certain fuel efficiency.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 293 · Allows credit against corporation business tax or gross income tax for 50% of cost of constructing facilities for sale of certain alternate fuels.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 306 · Removes appropriations for gypsy moth suppression from the municipal expenditure cap and county and municipal tax levy cap.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 336 · Prohibits the use of certain fishing gear on artificial reefs.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 338 · Appropriates $14 million in Green Acres funds to purchase Takanassee Beach Club.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 365 · Prohibits harvest, landing, processing or sale of wild sargassum in NJ.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 404 · Repeals law expediting certain State permits.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 407 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of buildings or other structures for police departments, fire departments, and volunteer first aid, emergency, ambulance or rescue squads from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 408 · Makes certain revisions to Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 437 · Directs State acquisition of Troy Meadows Natural Area, Morris County, for recreation and conservation purposes and designates it as natural area and wildlife sanctuary.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 441 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 447 · Prohibits State from exporting water from the Pinelands.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 480 · Requires prompt parental and staff notification of contaminated soil found on school property. *
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 545 · Amends "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act" to address terrorist and criminal acts.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 549 · The "Public Dam Rehabilitation Project Bond Act," authorizes bonds for $90,000,000 and appropriates $5,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 556 · Requires one half of natural resource damage payments to State to be remitted to municipality where damage occurred.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 557 · Authorizes municipality to request DEP to require additional remediation of certain landfill sites.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 594 · Appropriates $50,000 for feasibility study on construction of American Revolution Museum.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 640 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the Meadowlands Conservation Trust.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 662 · Provides for State income tax deduction to private well owners for water testing costs.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 666 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 695 · "Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bond Act of 2004," authorizes bonds for $50 million and appropriates $5,000.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 697 · Establishes NJ Commission on Global Climate Change.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 699 · Requires certain employers to plan and implement traffic reduction programs for employees.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 700 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 707 · Requires DEP to conduct public hearing and provide opportunity for public comment at conclusion of feasibility study for shore protection projects.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 711 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 712 · Increases host community benefit for municipalities wherein solid waste transfer stations are located from fifty cents to one dollar per ton of solid waste processed at such facilities.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 713 · Establishes forest stewardship and forest certification programs in DEP; establishes Forest Stewardship Incentive Fund. *
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 272 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 717 · Increases cap for underground storage tank remediation grants to independent colleges.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 747 · Appropriates $75 million from Cigarette Tax Securitization Proceeds Fund to DEP for capital construction projects in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.
Sent January 8, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days