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Committees · 2010–2011 Session

Economic Growth

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

Called Economic Growth, Agriculture and Tourism in the 2000–2001 session to 2002–2003 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2008–2009 · 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 2010–2011 Session.

  • Bills sent221

    6% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out23%

    51 of 221; 20 moved on without a report, 150 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee82 days

    most between 13 and 255 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

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

  • 2026–2027329 bills

    reported 6% · typically 146 days, most 30–199 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2024–2025323 bills

    reported 17% · typically 112 days, most 31–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2022–2023224 bills

    reported 23% · typically 87 days, most 30–153 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2020–2021213 bills

    reported 28% · typically 50 days, most 30–164 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2018–2019282 bills

    reported 31% · typically 98 days, most 30–207 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2016–2017275 bills

    reported 25% · typically 112 days, most 14–206 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2014–2015265 bills

    reported 26% · typically 87 days, most 35–336 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2012–2013229 bills

    reported 23% · typically 35 days, most 14–234 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2010–2011221 bills

    reported 23% · typically 82 days, most 13–255 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2008–2009270 bills

    reported 24% · typically 52 days, most 14–161 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2006–2007195 bills

    reported 29% · typically 125 days, most 21–321 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2004–2005161 bills

    reported 38% · typically 70 days, most 23–143 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2002–2003172 bills

    reported 47% · typically 77 days, most 18–175 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2000–2001151 bills

    reported 52% · typically 49 days, most 17–167 · 0 amendments · 5 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2010–2011 Session, newest first.

221 bills

  • Senate Bill 3184 · Clarifies and extends law concerning labeling of farm products; increases penalties for violations; repeals R.S.4:10-15.

    Sent January 5, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3166 · Prohibits soliciting of campaign contributions on any public property by elective public office candidates; prohibits persons from making contributions to such candidates on any public property.

    Sent December 15, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3183 · Prohibits certain political activity by members and employees of local boards of education.

    Sent December 15, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2287 · Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.

    Sent December 8, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3156 · Extends validity of wastewater service area and sewer service area designations, and revises certain aspects of wastewater management planning process.

    Sent December 8, 2011 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3164 · Directs BPU to establish online process for submission of required documents by BPU regulated and licensed entities.

    Sent December 8, 2011 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2971 · Regulates imposition of standby charges upon distributed generation customers.

    Sent December 1, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3124 · "Emergency Information Access Act"; requires utility service providers to report severe weather and emergency related service; directs utility service providers and State Office of Emergency Management to present reported information online and via telep

    Sent November 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3061 · Imposes certain registration and reporting requirements to prevent illegal trade of tigers.

    Sent September 22, 2011 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3062 · "Telecommunications-Cable Television Deregulation Ensuring Consumer Protection Act"; revises State regulation of competitive services provided by telecommunications and cable television companies.

    Sent September 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3033 · Establishes Grow New Jersey Assistance Program to provide tax credits to certain businesses; changes eligibility and certain other requirements for other business assistance programs; authorizes transfer of certain real property.*

    Sent September 19, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3052 · Establishes Small Business Loan Program in EDA allowing certain small businesses to be eligible for low interest rate loans of up to $250,000 to expand their businesses.

    Sent September 19, 2011 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2872 · Regulates imposition of standby charges upon distributed generation customers.

    Sent July 7, 2011 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2992 · Requires telephone companies regulated by BPU to mail certain service discontinuance notices via certified, return receipt requested.

    Sent July 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2989 · Exempts certain collocations of wireless equipment from site plan approval.*

    Sent June 29, 2011 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2965 · Concerns UEZ funding to qualifying municipalities.

    Sent June 23, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2972 · Makes various changes to urban transit hub tax credit program concerning mixed use projects, in-State job relocation, tax credit and investment criteria, and affordable housing; makes certain NJ Meadowlands area properties eligible for incentive grants.*

    Sent June 20, 2011 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2957 · Makes certain NJ Meadowlands area properties eligible for incentive grants under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program established by "New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009."

    Sent June 16, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2939 · Revises penalties for animal cruelty, increasing degree of certain offenses; designated as Patrick's Law.

    Sent June 13, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2949 · Requires municipalities to submit economic growth plans to DCA for approval of continued participation in the urban enterprise zone program.

    Sent June 13, 2011 · Moved on without a report after 178 days · did not pass the Senate

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  • Assembly Bill 3366 · Directs BPU to establish online process for submission of required documents by BPU regulated and licensed entities.*

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Reported out after 214 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2847 · Extends for two years expiration date of certain permits pursuant to "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2852 · Specifies additional offenses and penalties for torturing or tormenting an animal; designated as Patrick's Law.

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2802 · Establishes licensing program in Department of Agriculture for farmed deer and other cervids.

    Sent April 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2810 · Requires BPU to issue a decision within 180 days after receipt of petition by public utilities to sell certain real property.

    Sent April 11, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2825 · Allows Eatontown, Oceanport, and Tinton Falls mayors to designate council member to represent them as members of Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority.

    Sent April 11, 2011 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2830 · Extends for three years application submission deadline to EDA for review and approval of certain construction projects involving public institutions of higher education.

    Sent April 11, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 743 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 832 · Establishes new crimes concerning service dogs and upgrades crimes against certain other animals.

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1083 · Clarifies failure to provide minimum care to an animal constitutes animal cruelty.

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2725 · Requires BPU to issue a decision within 180 days after receipt of petition by public utilities to sell certain real property. *

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2925 · Concerns permits, letters of exemption, and enforcement with regard to agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act". *

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3688 · Authorizes Department of Agriculture to implement mobile fresh produce markets for residents of urban "food desert" communities. *

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2788 · Expands treatment of mixed use projects under urban transit hub tax credit and requires developers utilizing State funds to reserve affordable units under certain conditions.

    Sent March 21, 2011 · Moved on without a report after 80 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2710 · Deletes requirement for certain cable television companies to fund "CATV Universal Access Fund."

    Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2728 · Authorizes Department of Agriculture to implement mobile fresh produce markets for residents of urban "food desert" communities.

    Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 86 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2702 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

    Sent February 17, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2686 · Amends "State Transfer of Development Rights Act," and provides for impact fees and other incentives for establishment of transfer of development rights programs.

    Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2648 · Requires wireless cell phone company to inform subscribers that cell phone GPS capability may be deactivated.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2658 · Expands programs in BPU to include low-interest loans and grants to municipalities for energy efficient programs and innovative energy technologies.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2662 · Authorizes immediate euthanasia of impounded stray animals that are injured or ill beyond hope of recovery.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2663 · Creates New Jersey Business Action Center.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2664 · The "Market Competition and Consumer Choice Act;" alters State regulation of competitive services provided by telecommunications and CATV companies.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2849 · Requires BPU orders to be issued in writing and posted on Internet. *

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3132 · Modifies certain service outage compensation and notice requirements for CATV companies.

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2602 · Creates grant program for newly established small businesses engaged in life sciences.

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2604 · Creates matching grant program for small businesses engaged in life sciences.

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2620 · Provides corporation business tax incentives for life sciences research.

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3469 · Reestablishes historic driving privileges afforded holders of agricultural driver's licenses in operating farm equipment and vehicles.

    Sent December 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2561 · Requires certain cable television companies to offer free Internet access to public libraries.

    Sent December 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2478 · Modifies certain service outage compensation and notice requirements for CATV companies.

    Sent December 9, 2010 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2479 · Provides grants to eligible businesses equal to 5% of annual base salary of new employees hired under employment grant component of Invest in New Jersey Business Grant Program.

    Sent December 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2481 · Allows corporation business tax credits as incentives for redevelopment of distressed shopping centers.

    Sent December 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2517 · Requires all cats and dogs released from shelters and pounds be sterilized with certain exceptions; increases certain dog-related fees; dedicates increases to Animal Population Control Fund; establishes new eligibility criteria for State spaying and neut

    Sent December 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2342 · Encourages purchase of "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural products by State agencies, departments and facilities.

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Reported out after 164 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1904 · Removes plenary retail distribution license limit for certain stores.

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2457 · Increases income eligibility standard for certain residential electric customers under the "Lifeline Credit Program" and "Universal Service Fund."

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2463 · Concerns eligible municipalities under the urban transit hub credit.

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2847 · Removes requirement that certain telecommunications companies file tariffs with BPU; requires them to provide certain service information to the public via their website.

    Sent November 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3076 · Prohibits BPU review and approval of property transactions of certain telecommunications companies. *

    Sent November 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2428 · Reestablishes historic driving privileges afforded holders of agricultural driver's licenses in operating farm equipment and vehicles.

    Sent November 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2441 · Requires BPU orders to be issued in writing and posted on Internet.

    Sent November 22, 2010 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2454 · "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act;" provides credits against corporation business and gross income taxes for investing in New Jersey emerging technology businesses.

    Sent November 22, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2396 · Authorizes creation of economic recovery districts; authorizes certain economic recovery district management corporations to issue bonds secured by incentive grants.

    Sent November 15, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2398 · Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Commission on Higher Education to promote the establishment of higher education and business partnerships.

    Sent November 15, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 2665 · Clarifies and extends law concerning labeling of farm products; increases penalties for violations; repeals R.S.4:10-15.*

    Sent November 8, 2010 · Reported out after 423 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2295 · Provides certain exemptions from disclosure requirements for licensing of solid waste and hazardous waste operations.

    Sent November 8, 2010 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2354 · Allows for five years corporation business tax and gross income tax deductions for net interest amount received on loans to certain qualified UEZ businesses.

    Sent October 18, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 336 days

  • Senate Bill 2370 · Revises financial assistance under Business Retention and Relocation Assistance Grant Program; repeals requirement to study implementation.

    Sent October 18, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2129 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.

    Sent September 30, 2010 · Reported out after 427 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 2491 · Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

    Sent September 30, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2296 · Changes title of animal cruelty investigator to "municipal humane law enforcement officer" and defines term in statute.

    Sent September 23, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2225 · Requires minimum water usage charge to be applied per dwelling unit in multi-family dwelling.

    Sent September 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2226 · Requires 30-day grace period prior to accrual of interest on late water and sewer bill payments.

    Sent September 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2230 · Provides enhanced tax credits to certain businesses under the Business Retention and Relocation Assistance Grant Program.

    Sent September 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2253 · Prohibits persons violating animal cruelty law from owning, keeping, or harboring animals; requires DHSS establish and maintain website list of such persons.

    Sent September 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2165 · Allows municipalities adjacent to one or more municipalities having UEZs and a county where a reduced sales tax is assessed on retail sales to qualify for NJ Redevelopment Authority financing assistance.

    Sent July 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2183 · Expands treatment of mixed use projects under urban transit hub tax credit. *

    Sent July 1, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 158 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 3055 · Extends suspension of Statewide non-residential development fee to October 30, 2010.

    Sent June 28, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2125 · Establishes "Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week."

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2132 · Eliminates use of rebate procedure for claims of sales and use tax exemption made in connection with certain sales to certain UEZ qualified businesses. *

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 165 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 633 · Prohibits sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging, and requires companies offering text messaging services to allow customers to block all incoming and outgoing text messages. *

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1559 · Eliminates use of rebate procedure for claims of sales and use tax exemption made in connection with certain sales to certain UEZ qualified businesses. *

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 171 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2854 · Establishes "Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week."

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2049 · Establishes an animal abuser registration system.

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2056 · Provides for transfer of certain funds from Main Street Business Assistance program to "Main Street New Jersey Program Fund."

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2057 · Prohibits sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging, and requires companies offering text messaging services to allow their customers to block all incoming and outgoing text messages.

    Sent June 21, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2032 · Prohibits implementation of formula-based rates for sewerage authorities and electric, gas and water public utilities.

    Sent June 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2018 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

    Sent June 3, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1970 · Designated as the "Dogfighting Zero Tolerance Act of 2010."

    Sent May 27, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 828 · Establishes conflict resolution procedures through Department of Agriculture for complaints against existing commercial fishing docks and fish processing facilities at established locations. *

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2282 · Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1 · Reforms procedures concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes Council on Affordable Housing.

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 1943 · Enhances competitiveness of film production expenses tax credits.

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1951 · Provides gross income tax exemption for the income of certain qualified new resident business owners.

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1913 · Establishes "Garden State Growth Zone" program within NJEDA.

    Sent May 13, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1914 · Streamlines process for State and local agency business permits related to economic development projects.

    Sent May 13, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 207 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1845 · Requires and permits preference in awarding certain contracts.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1849 · Enhances certain incentives and requirements of Business Retention and Relocation Assistance Grant Program.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1850 · Requires Director of Division of Taxation to study impact of State business income taxes on business out-migration, business formation, and employment.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 217 days, 21–17

  • Senate Bill 1855 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for certain packaging equipment.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

  • Senate Bill 1863 · Enhances corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain film and certain digital media content production expenses by increasing annual program expenditure limitations.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1864 · Consolidates certain business-related categories of gross income and provides 20 year carryforward of certain net losses under gross income tax.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1865 · Provides a corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization and expansion.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 497 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1872 · "Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to entities contributing to scholarships for low-income children. **

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1881 · Permits corporation business tax and gross income tax deduction for interest income derived from certain residential mortgage loans and requires financial benefits attributed to deduction to reduce principal of residential mortgage loan.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1883 · Prohibits public utilities from charging for service extensions to certain ratepayers in a manner different from ratepayers located within smart growth areas.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1885 · Allows for five years corporation business tax and gross income tax deductions for . net interest received on loans to certain qualified UEZ businesses.*

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Reported out after 497 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1889 · Authorizes annual $5 million transfer from "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund" to "Urban Housing Assistance Fund" for State fiscal years 2010 through 2013.

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 906 · Provides for equal opportunity for businesses that pay societal benefits charges to apply for certain energy-related incentives and funding. *

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Reported out after 458 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2305 · Expands "Jersey Fresh" program to include "Made With Jersey Fresh" designation of certain baked goods and other food products.

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1822 · Subjects county and municipal sewerage authority service rate increases to approval by Board of Public Utilities.

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1750 · Establishes certain customer protection requirements for cable television customers.

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1758 · Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings to promote water conservation.

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1650 · Requires BPU to mandate electric power reliability and prevent market manipulation by electric power suppliers.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1693 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1706 · Provides that preserved farmland may be sold by the State or a local government unit only to established farmers and restricts size of farmer residence which may be built thereon.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1707 · Establishes cruel restraint of a dog as an animal cruelty offense.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1710 · Provides for mail notice of certain telephone rate and tariff changes.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1716 · Regulates placement of charges for products or services on telephone bills.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1733 · Exempts from payment certain taxes and energy charges for manufacturing facilities.

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1794 · Allows municipalities adjacent to two or more municipalities having urban enterprise zones to qualify for NJ Redevelopment Authority financing assistance. *

    Sent March 11, 2010 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 907 · Directs the BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 909 · Authorizes companies under BPU jurisdiction to bill customers electronically upon customers' request.

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 911 · Authorizes public providers of utility services to bill customers electronically upon customers' request.

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1553 · Allows certain owners of preserved farmland to reacquire development rights for land underlying and next to farm buildings or structures.

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1569 · Provides for equal opportunity for businesses that pay societal benefits charges to apply for certain energy-related incentives and funding.*

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 476 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1577 · Adds aneutronic fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1637 · Consumer Relief Act of 2010; establishes temporary sales and use tax rate reduction periods for sales of certain goods and services.

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

  • Senate Bill 1643 · Requires sterilization of all cats and dogs released for adoption from various facilities; and updates law concerning impoundment. **

    Sent March 4, 2010 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 1464 · Authorizes creation of local gypsy moth control commissions.

    Sent February 22, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1442 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research universities, colleges or research hospitals.

    Sent February 18, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1434 · Establishes innovation zone program and creates innovation zone around Aviation Research and Technology Park in Atlantic County.

    Sent February 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1216 · Permits small, women or minority owned businesses located in designated regional centers to qualify for loans from EDA as if located in designated urban center.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 301 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 1228 · Imposes fine on owner of dog which attacks or otherwise interferes with guide or service dog.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1262 · Directs the BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1314 · Directs the BPU to determine whether the electric generation service market in this State is competitive and to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1319 · Requires NJ Commission on Science and Technology to establish a science and technology business assistance service.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1336 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Reported out after 661 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1337 · 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 February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1354 · Excludes certain stable stall rentals from sales and use tax imposition and provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of equine-related services.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 44 days

  • Senate Bill 1356 · Encourages purchase of "Jersey Fresh" and other NJ agricultural products by State agencies, departments and facilities.

    Sent February 8, 2010 · Reported out after 465 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 971 · Provides for annual cost-of-living increase in amount of Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance payment.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 978 · Exempts sales of methane gas fuel conversion machinery and equipment from sales and use taxes.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

  • Senate Bill 986 · Requires court to issue animal protective orders against persons found guilty of abusing animals.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1020 · Expands eligibility under transit hub tax credit by broadening certain municipal qualifier provisions.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 319 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1039 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Utility Sub-metering.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1096 · Establishes sales tax holiday in New Jersey from December 10 through December 25, 2010.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

  • Senate Bill 1098 · Establishes back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey from August 26 through September 1, 2010.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

  • Senate Bill 1109 · Establishes sterilization and animal control programs; establishes dog license surcharge.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1125 · Prohibits cruel restraint of dogs.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1128 · Establishes program for directing motorists to agricultural tourism establishments. *

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 305 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1142 · Requires BPU to provide same financial incentives for purchase and installation of wind technologies as for solar technologies.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 238 days

  • Senate Bill 1154 · Establishes new crimes concerning service dogs and upgrades crimes against certain other animals.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1161 · Establishes criminal offense of animal cruelty in the presence of a child.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1170 · Establishes animal hoarding as a criminal and civil animal cruelty offense.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1177 · 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 February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1178 · Allows certification of a qualified UEZ retailer as a business, notwithstanding that it sells items out of stock at time of purchase at a UEZ location and later mails them to purchaser from another location.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

  • Senate Bill 1179 · Expands "Jersey Fresh" program to include "Made With Jersey Fresh" designation of certain baked goods and other food products.*

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1182 · Clarifies failure to provide minimum care to an animal constitutes animal cruelty.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 665 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1185 · Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1193 · Revises animal cruelty offenses concerning abuse, abandonment, neglect, and improper euthanizing of animals, increases criminal and civil penalties therefor; establishes such penalties for new offenses; repeals conflicting sections of law.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1194 · Revises animal fighting laws; increases existing, and establishes new, penalties.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1197 · Permits municipalities to contract with animal and humane societies which engage in animal foster care.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 859 · Requires NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to notify and receive input from Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission and Hackensack Meadowlands District municipalities concerning certain Meadowlands complex projects.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 887 · Establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to chaining or other restraint of animals.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 906 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 907 · Establishes the Technology Business Incubator Program Supplemental Assistance Fund.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 308 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 908 · Prohibits cellular telephone service providers from disclosing individual proprietary information without customer written consent.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 917 · "Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Act." *

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 934 · "Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of the Treasury to provide tax credits to entities contributing to scholarships for low-income children eligible to enroll in certain schools.

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

  • Senate Bill 1 · Reforms procedures concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes Council on Affordable Housing.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 112 · Ends the transitional energy facilities assessment, caps the State use portion of State energy tax revenues and ensures the balance of such State revenues are paid annually as municipal aid.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 414 · Imposes a two-year moratorium on increases in public utility rates.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 583 · Authorizes companies under BPU jurisdiction to bill customers electronically upon customers' request.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 268 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 584 · Authorizes public providers of utility services to bill customers electronically upon customers' request.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 268 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 819 · Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 920 · Revises provisions of "New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009" concerning public-private higher education construction and improvement projects and municipal ordinances to adopt stimulus measures.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 58 · Eliminates urban enterprise zone programs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 140 · Provides corporations business tax and gross income tax credits for employers who support community rehabilitation programs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 213 · Establishes conflict resolution procedures through Department of Agriculture for complaints against commercial fishing docks and fish processing facilities.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 241 · Creates crime of threatening the life of certain animals.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 275 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 253 · Expands emergency operations plans to include care for domestic animals.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 267 · Provides automatic farmland assessment for owners of permanently preserved farmland.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 276 · Allows firms, designated as qualified UEZ businesses, that experience economic hardship to lower employment levels without losing that designation.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 282 · Allows credit against certain charges to CATV customers opting out of premium service within 30 days of CATV company notice of network or programming change.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 285 · Prohibits imposition of sewerage service connection fee by regional sewerage authorities and public utilities upon certain municipalities and boards of education.*

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 527 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 303 · Requires municipal court to hear certain violations of animal cruelty statutes within 14 days of the summons date.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 332 · Facilitates the cooperation between certain major sports and entertainment venues.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 342 · Establishes Department of Economic Development and Regulatory Affairs; transfers certain functions, powers, duties, agencies, divisions, and other entities from other principal departments to Department of Economic Development and Regulatory Affairs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 347 · Renames Dept. of Agriculture as Dept. of Agriculture and Conservation; transfers certain agencies from other depts. to Dept. of Agriculture and Conservation; clarifies authority of Fish and Game Council.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 354 · Provides that sales by UEZ retailers of items delivered to location outside of the UEZ shall not qualify for partial exemption from the sales tax.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

  • Senate Bill 387 · Directs Secretary of Agriculture to determine annually areas for gypsy moth control measures and implement control measures; specifies State pay full implementation cost; appropriates $5,500,000.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 403 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain businesses telecommuting program development and implementation costs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 404 · Requires State agencies to adopt telecommuting programs and reports to be made on implementation of these programs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 408 · Requires sewerage companies to provide metered service to certain single family, age-restricted community housing customers upon request; prohibits those companies from assessing charges for sewer service prior to providing such service.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 424 · Increases income threshold for qualifying for farmland assessment.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 429 · Establishes employment goals and requirements for development subsidies.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 430 · Requires repayment of development subsidies in certain cases of failure to meet job creation or retention requirements.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 447 · Requires installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail and industrial property.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 448 · Requires municipal certification of installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers as condition of transfer of residential property.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 449 · Requires licensed home inspector to report an energy rating for each home inspected for buyer in contemplation of purchase.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 462 · Provides exemption from tax on sales of certain energy saving products and services purchased from businesses located in UEZ.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 476 · Removes two plenary retail distribution license limit for certain food stores and liquor stores.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 58 days

  • Senate Bill 542 · Establishes Innovation zone program and creates innovation zone around Aviation Research and Technology Park in Atlantic County.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 543 · Designated "New Jersey Economic Development Promotion Act"; streamlines and reorganizes State economic development statutes in order to promote administrative efficiency.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 335 days, 23–16

  • Senate Bill 548 · Revises law concerning disposition of assets of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has dissolved or has had its charter revoked, canceled, or suspended.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 549 · Changes membership of, and election process for, NJSPCA board of trustees.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 588 · Requires State and county employees be New Jersey residents.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 603 · Establishes New Jersey Borough Enterprise Zone Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

  • Senate Bill 614 · Creates Meadowlands Economic Development Trust; provides for sharing of tax revenues generated by developments of regional economic significance to improve local quality of life.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 648 · Recodifies offenses against animals under State criminal code; increases degree of crime for certain offenses.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 653 · Prohibits sale of any dog by kennel, pet shop or other retail establishment without name, address and phone number of person providing dog thereto; establishes $500 fine for each violation.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 654 · Directs DHSS to adopt regulations prohibiting overcrowding of animals in kennels, pet shops and other retail establishments; establishes penalties.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 675 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zones in Garfield, Harrison and Keansburg as well as a joint urban enterprise zone in Cliffside Park and Fairview.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 71 days

  • Senate Bill 690 · "Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act"; expands existing film and digital media production tax credit programs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 328 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 706 · Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct feasibility study of Meadowlands convention center project.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 744 · Revises certain provisions of farmland assessment law.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 678 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 758 · Reduces corporation business tax rate and provides an additional rate reduction for three years for taxpayers that relocate corporate headquarters to New Jersey.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 761 · Revises Business Employment Incentive Program to spur economic growth.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 335 days, 23–16

  • Senate Bill 815 · Requires public utilities to set bill due date to no earlier than 28 days past postmarked date if mailed by regular mail, or 28 days past sent date if sent electronically.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days