l9n/ New Jersey

Committees · 2010–2011 Session

Environment and Energy

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

Called Environment in the 2000–2001 session to 2008–2009 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 sent289

    8% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out32%

    93 of 289; 9 moved on without a report, 187 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee73 days

    most between 25 and 158 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

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

Bills it was sent

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

289 bills

  • Senate Bill 3153 · Requires identifying emblems on certain structures to notify firefighters of solar panels; requires exterior disconnection for solar panels.

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

  • Senate Bill 3135 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

    Sent December 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3136 · Limits generators eligible for issuance of solar renewable energy certificates to net-metering customer-generators and on-site generation facilities.

    Sent December 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3137 · Establishes forest harvest demonstration program in pinelands area.

    Sent December 1, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

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

  • Senate Bill 3119 · Establishes notification requirements for combined sewer overflows.

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

  • Senate Bill 3083 · "Plastic and Paper Bag Reduction Act"; requires certain retailers to provide recyclable, compostable or reusable bags instead of plastic or paper carryout bags.

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

  • Senate Bill 3097 · 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 November 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3098 · Allows residents of certain Highlands municipalities to designate on gross income tax returns that a portion of gross income tax paid be returned to municipality of residence.

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

  • Senate Bill 3078 · Allows counties and municipalities to use open space trust funds for purchase of flood-prone properties.*

    Sent September 26, 2011 · Moved on without a report after 45 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3020 · Permits imposition of municipal host community petroleum bulk processing impact fees under certain circumstances.

    Sent September 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3023 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

    Sent September 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3032 · Revises renewable energy requirements under "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act." *

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

  • Senate Bill 3049 · Prohibits shipping or transporting into, or treatment in, the State, of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.

    Sent September 19, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3017 · Designates Atlantic City and Pleasantville, Atlantic County, as areas eligible for redemption of pinelands development credits.

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

  • Senate Bill 3007 · Requires plans, specifications, and bid proposal documents for certain local public contracts to address soil contamination.

    Sent July 11, 2011 · Reported out after 154 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 3633 · Requires plans, specifications, and bid proposal documents for certain local public contracts to address soil contamination.

    Sent July 7, 2011 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 3991 · Provides exception from BPU standards for construction and installation of certain solar and photovoltaic electric generation equipment on utility poles by electric public utilities.

    Sent July 7, 2011 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4039 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for fish and wildlife management and conservation.

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

  • Senate Bill 2978 · Provides exception from BPU standards for construction and installation of certain solar and photovoltaic electric generation equipment on utility poles by electric public utilities.

    Sent June 27, 2011 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

269 more
  • Senate Bill 2982 · Permits sale of motor fuels that have not been blended with ethanol for certain purposes.

    Sent June 27, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2695 · Authorizes free State park and forest admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service. *

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

  • Assembly Bill 3138 · Appropriates $1.047 million in 2003 bond act monies for Sayreville flood control project. ***

    Sent June 23, 2011 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2964 · Requires DEP to develop and implement artificial reef management plan.

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

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

    Sent June 23, 2011 · Moved on without a report after 161 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2942 · Grants eligibility for solar renewable energy certificates to solar facilities connected to net metering customer's side of the meter, or directly to electric grid at 69 kilovolts or less.*

    Sent June 13, 2011 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2946 · Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

    Sent June 13, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2933 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

    Sent June 9, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2902 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

    Sent May 23, 2011 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2910 · Makes certain changes to NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.

    Sent May 23, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2911 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2012.

    Sent May 23, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2912 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2012.

    Sent May 23, 2011 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2913 · Establishes certain apprentice hunting licenses.*

    Sent May 23, 2011 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2880 · Provides penalty for registration violations occurring under State's saltwater fishing registry program.

    Sent May 19, 2011 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2887 · Provides for streamlined review of certain wind energy generation facility installations on farmland.*

    Sent May 19, 2011 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2888 · Establishes uniform real property taxation for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.

    Sent May 19, 2011 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2849 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for fish and wildlife management and conservation.

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

  • Senate Bill 2850 · Exempts beach bars, amusement parks and carnival amusement rides from noise restrictions of "Noise Control Act of 1971" during certain time periods and subject to certain conditions.*

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2857 · Appropriates $84,495,199 from "2009 Green Acres Fund" and "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for local government open space acquisition and park development projects.

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2858 · Appropriates $14,818,787 from "2009 Green Acres Fund" and "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2859 · Appropriates $45 million from "2009 Green Acres Fund" and $12 million from "2009 Blue Acres Fund" for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.

    Sent May 12, 2011 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2865 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 2835 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

    Sent April 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2804 · Concerns permits, letters of exemption, and enforcement with regard to agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act".

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

  • Senate Bill 2811 · Revises definition of class I renewable energy to include energy produced by certain geothermal heat pumps.*

    Sent April 11, 2011 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2812 · Increases Spill Compensation and Control Act cap on recovery of damages from certain dischargers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3668 · Authorizes certain municipalities and rural electric cooperatives to establish a municipal shared services energy authority.*

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

  • Senate Bill 2784 · Requires owners of certain newly developed shopping centers to provide electric vehicle charging stations.

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

  • Senate Bill 2789 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 2790 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

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

  • Senate Bill 2791 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

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

  • Senate Bill 2792 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of fuel cell vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 2712 · Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste.

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

  • Senate Bill 2722 · Limits sale and manufacture of flame retardant chemical decabromodiphenyl ether.

    Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2736 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on lawn fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

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

  • Senate Bill 2737 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

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

  • Senate Bill 2740 · The "Wildlife Rehabilitation Act"; establishes Wildlife Rehabilitation Board in, but not of, DEP; and establishes continuing education requirements and permit program for wildlife rehabilitators.

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

  • Senate Bill 2743 · Establishes program to provide financial assistance towards installation of blue roofs and green roofs, authorizes use of Global Warming Solutions Fund for certain such purposes.

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

  • Senate Bill 2744 · Requires construction of new buildings, facilities, and structures using State, EDA, or NJ Schools Development Authority funds to include green or blue roofs.

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

  • Senate Bill 2745 · Requires DEP to adopt rules concerning blue roofs and green roofs and provides priority consideration for related permits and other authorizations.

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

  • Senate Bill 2746 · Requires construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures to include green or blue roofs.

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

  • Senate Bill 2747 · Requires NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to give additional weight in ranking system to projects including green or blue roofs.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3650 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations. *

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

  • Assembly Bill 3651 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. *

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

  • Assembly Bill 3769 · Requires DEP to conduct analysis of "Pollution Prevention Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 2697 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for alternative fueled vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 2683 · Concerns Watershed Property Review Board in DEP.

    Sent January 31, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2649 · Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.

    Sent January 25, 2011 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2630 · Authorizes certain municipalities and rural electric cooperatives to establish a municipal shared services energy authority.*

    Sent January 11, 2011 · Reported out after 324 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2633 · Requires establishment of indoor standards for mold hazards and certification of mold inspectors and abatement workers.

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

  • Senate Bill 2603 · Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

    Sent January 10, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2610 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers, and certain schools, playgrounds, and recreational fields.*

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

  • Senate Bill 2611 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 2612 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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

  • Senate Bill 2622 · Authorizes certain disbursements from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for transportation of low-level radioactive waste to appropriate disposal facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 2575 · Prohibits NJ member of Delaware River Basin Commission from supporting use of drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.

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

  • Senate Bill 2576 · Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.

    Sent December 20, 2010 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2582 · Establishes moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for purpose of natural gas exploration or production until certain conditions are met.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2528 · Establishes credit for commercial or industrial ratepayers against societal benefits charge for costs of certain products or services.*

    Sent December 13, 2010 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2557 · Authorizes sale of certain property interests in public roads by local governments to connect certain electric generating facilities with customers; provides for net metering, virtual net metering and connections by public utility.*

    Sent December 13, 2010 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2563 · Establishes special environmental prosecutor.

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

  • Senate Bill 2470 · "Save Barnegat Bay Act"; establishes Save Barnegat Bay Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on lawn fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, dedicates portion of beach tag fees, and provides for donations.

    Sent December 9, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 84 days

  • Senate Bill 2471 · Extends moratorium on implementation of certain regulations relating to public access at marinas and eliminates Public Access and Marina Safety Task Force.

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

  • Senate Bill 2525 · Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags.

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

  • Senate Bill 2528 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.

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

  • Senate Bill 2534 · Requires gradual replacement of incandescent light bulbs in public school buildings with compact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible.

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

  • Senate Bill 2540 · Encourages development of electric vehicle charging stations in transportation projects.

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

  • Senate Bill 2445 · Appropriates $1.047 million in 2003 bond act monies for Sayreville flood control project.*

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Reported out after 262 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2451 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

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

  • Senate Bill 2467 · Concerns calculation of value for conveyance of certain State-owned lands.

    Sent December 6, 2010 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2664 · Revises penalty for destruction of, or damage to, trees, saplings, shrubs or other plants; repeals current law thereon.

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

  • Assembly Bill 3130 · Concerns Watershed Property Review Board in DEP.

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

  • Senate Bill 2409 · Requires assessment of administrative penalty amount by administrative law judge for environmental violations.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2529 · Concerns energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements. **

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

  • Assembly Bill 3142 · Directs BPU to establish standards concerning local government renewable energy generation demonstration projects utilizing renewable energy technologies. *

    Sent November 8, 2010 · Reported out after 388 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 3167 · Authorizes zero-interest loans to local governments for certain brownfield remediations; changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. *

    Sent November 8, 2010 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2371 · Makes changes to solar renewable energy programs and requirements, concerns energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.**

    Sent November 8, 2010 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2374 · Prohibits siting of industrial wind turbines within 2,000 feet of any residence or residentially zoned property.

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

  • Senate Bill 2376 · Authorizes issuance of "municipal solid waste disposal only" license to certain applicants.

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

  • Senate Bill 2361 · Provides tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for certain costs incurred in purchase and installation of certain environmentally responsible business equipment.

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

  • Senate Bill 2381 · Establishes a long-term capacity agreement pilot program to promote construction of qualified electric generation facilities. *

    Sent October 18, 2010 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2344 · Establishes credit for commercial and industrial ratepayers against societal benefits charge for costs of certain products or services.*

    Sent October 14, 2010 · Reported out after 424 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2321 · Revises the definitions of Class I renewable energy and renewable energy certificate under the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act.

    Sent October 7, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

  • Senate Bill 2332 · Establishes "Solar Equipment Purchase and Installation Assistance Program" in NJ EDA.

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

  • Senate Bill 2341 · Requires, after study, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem, and requires DEP to adopt nutrient standards for NJ marine waters.*

    Sent October 7, 2010 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

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

    Sent September 23, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2306 · Concerns energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements. *

    Sent September 23, 2010 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2256 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

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

  • Senate Bill 2275 · Requires DOT to study stormwater basins in Barnegat Bay watershed; requires DOT and NJ Turnpike Authority to include repairs of stormwater basins in capital project plans. *

    Sent September 20, 2010 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2276 · Revises "Local Bond Law" provisions to exempt certain energy projects from appropriation requirement for five percent down payment.

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

  • Senate Bill 2278 · Authorizes zero-interest loans to local governments for certain brownfield remediations; changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. *

    Sent September 20, 2010 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2224 · Renames quail management area within Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area as "Dr. A. Hunter Wilcox Field Trial Grounds."

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

  • Senate Bill 2250 · Repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.

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

  • Senate Bill 2194 · The "Child Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at schools, child care centers and recreational fields.

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

  • Senate Bill 2196 · Directs BPU to establish standards concerning local government renewable energy generation demonstration projects utilizing renewable energy technologies.*

    Sent July 19, 2010 · Reported out after 500 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2169 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

    Sent July 1, 2010 · Reported out after 354 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2176 · Clarifies local government unit obligations with regard to DEP loan awards for dam repairs.

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

  • Senate Bill 2107 · Authorizes the State, with prior approval by the State House Commission, to use eminent domain power to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes provided lands are protective of drinking water sources.

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2108 · Clarifies liability for discharges of hazardous substances from drilling platforms that enter NJ waters. **

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2110 · The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2122 · Allows cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research and educational purposes.

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2126 · Permits development of solar and wind facilities and structures on landfills and resource extraction operations under certain circumstances. **

    Sent June 24, 2010 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2306 · Creates State Beach Task Force.

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

  • Senate Bill 2058 · Transfers the Div. of Fish and Wildlife and related entities to the Dept. of Agriculture.

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

  • Senate Bill 2036 · The "Offshore Wind Economic Development Act"; establishes offshore wind renewable energy certificate program, and authorizes EDA to provide tax credits for qualified wind energy facilities in wind energy zones.

    Sent June 10, 2010 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2042 · Modifies powers of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

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

  • Senate Bill 1977 · Revises "Electronic Waste Management Act."

    Sent May 27, 2010 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1995 · Prohibits electric public utilities from installing capacitor banks within 300 feet of a residential area. *

    Sent May 27, 2010 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2005 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for wind energy equipment.

    Sent May 27, 2010 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2006 · Prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain circumstances; limits fees for certain renewable energy installations. *

    Sent May 27, 2010 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 1052 · Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when reasonable, prudent and cost effective. *

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1949 · Provides partial sales tax exemption for energy and utility service to certain manufacturers. *

    Sent May 20, 2010 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1954 · Establishes forest harvest program on State-owned land. *

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

  • Senate Bill 1955 · Eliminates dock fees and establishes penalty for boat permit violations on Greenwood Lake.

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

  • Senate Bill 1957 · Concerns use of artificial reefs for commercial and recreational fishing.

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

  • Senate Bill 1958 · Authorizes hunting of game animals every day of the week during hunting season.

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

  • Senate Bill 1898 · Requires DEP to establish artificial reef plan for commercial and recreational fishing.

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

  • Senate Bill 1856 · Authorizes Ocean County Planning Board and municipal planning boards in Ocean County to take certain measures to control stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution in Barnegat Bay watershed. *

    Sent May 10, 2010 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 1860 · Requires installation of automatic rain sensors on lawn sprinklers.

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

  • Assembly Bill 823 · Requires DEP to establish free recreational saltwater fishing registry.

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Reported out after 262 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2232 · Dedicates up to $150,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach State Park to special fund to be used to support certain park programs, and makes an appropriation from the fund.

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

  • Assembly Bill 2304 · Revises statute concerning licenses to take menhaden.

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1824 · Requires certain notifications, and provides for guaranteed NJ Spill Compensation Fund coverage, upon sale of property where private well is treated by point of entry water treatment system.

    Sent March 22, 2010 · Reported out after 73 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1826 · Prohibits State from exporting water from the Pinelands.

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

  • Senate Bill 1815 · "Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."

    Sent March 18, 2010 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 917 · Requires State to use energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 1765 · Requires EDA to establish a "High Performance Green Building Demonstration Project."

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1767 · Designates production of electricity from certain resource recovery facilities as Class I renewable energy.

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

  • Senate Bill 1772 · Designates Earth Day week each year for special effort to enforce littering laws.

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

  • Senate Bill 1776 · Authorizes counties to develop community based deer management plans and apply for special deer management permits for county-owned lands.

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1780 · Requires State to use energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

    Sent March 15, 2010 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1796 · Requires one half of natural resource damage payments to State to be remitted to municipality where damage occurred.

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

  • Senate Bill 1547 · Rescinds certain components of realty transfer fee and dedicates certain realty transfer fee collections to newly created "State Lands Stewardship Investment Fund."

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

  • Senate Bill 1548 · Provides partial tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for cost of renewable energy property.

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

  • Senate Bill 1550 · Requires payment from New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund for costs of installation and maintenance of point of entry water treatment systems.

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

  • Senate Bill 1551 · Eliminates development review fees charged by Pinelands Commission.

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

  • Senate Bill 1558 · The "Pesticide Use Reduction Recognition Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 1565 · Requires NJ Energy Star Homes Program incentives be available Statewide.

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

  • Senate Bill 1576 · Requires that Greenwood Lake Commission receive monetary fines resulting from certain violations committed on the lake.

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

  • Senate Bill 1467 · The "Smart Container Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 1503 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

    Sent February 22, 2010 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1404 · Requires the State and local contracting units to purchase biodiesel or biodiesel blended fuel manufactured in NJ.

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

  • Senate Bill 1405 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

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

  • Senate Bill 1406 · Establishes "New Jersey Property Assessment Clean Energy (NJ PACE) Municipal Financing Program."

    Sent February 11, 2010 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1410 · Requires State Soil Conservation Committee to adopt standards concerning soil restoration measures. *

    Sent February 11, 2010 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1411 · Establishes standards for certain fertilizer applications, provides for certification of professional fertilizer applicators, and regulates sale and labeling of certain fertilizers.

    Sent February 11, 2010 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1412 · Requires certain employers to plan and implement traffic reduction programs for employees.

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

  • Senate Bill 1413 · Requires State entities to purchase biofuels in place of fossil fuels when reasonable, prudent and cost effective. *

    Sent February 11, 2010 · Reported out after 158 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1414 · 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 February 11, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1209 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.

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

  • Senate Bill 1234 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for marinas and boatyards that follow certain environmentally sound management practices.

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

  • Senate Bill 1235 · Prohibits Pinelands Commission from requiring pinelands development credits for the construction of development project that includes affordable housing.

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

  • Senate Bill 1236 · 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 February 8, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1264 · Provides for State income tax deduction to private well owners for water testing costs.

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

  • Senate Bill 1266 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

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

  • Senate Bill 1321 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain Energy Star labeled residential lighting and appliances.

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

  • Senate Bill 1322 · Exempts from sales and use tax all hybrid and certain highly fuel efficient motor vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 1338 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014.

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

  • Senate Bill 979 · Requires BPU to conduct pilot program to allow free parking for alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 987 · Exempts electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation. *

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 990 · Exempts certain materials and labor used to convert traditional motor vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles from sales and use tax.

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

  • Senate Bill 993 · Allows exclusion of certain alternative energy and energy conservation patent income under the gross income tax and corporation business tax.

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

  • Senate Bill 995 · Requires Division of Property Management and Construction to conduct analysis of State buildings to determine energy and cost savings through use of renewable energy equipment or technology.

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

  • Senate Bill 1004 · Extends expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs from 2009 to 2014 for lands in Highlands Region.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1005 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

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

  • Senate Bill 1006 · 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 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1007 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

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

  • Senate Bill 1010 · Permits use of deadly force against black bears in certain cases.

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

  • Senate Bill 1013 · Authorizes black bear hunting permits and permit fees, and clarifies Fish and Game council authority over bear hunting.

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

  • Senate Bill 1018 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

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

  • Senate Bill 1030 · 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 February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1031 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

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

  • Senate Bill 1048 · Requires DEP assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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

  • Senate Bill 1054 · 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 February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1055 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Heating Oil and Propane Reserves.

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

  • Senate Bill 1095 · 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 February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1120 · Creates State Beach Task Force.

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

  • Senate Bill 1122 · Requires DEP to establish free recreational saltwater fishing registry.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1123 · Requires Pinelands Commission members, officers, employees, or agents to follow State ethics code. *

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1140 · Revises statute concerning licenses to take menhaden.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1143 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

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

  • Senate Bill 1162 · Establishes Office of Agricultural Water Usage Assistance and requires DEP to consult with that office regarding water usage certification for farmland.

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

  • Senate Bill 1164 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

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

  • Senate Bill 1167 · Increases membership of Fish and Game Council and clarifies it has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

  • Senate Bill 1180 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

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

  • Senate Bill 1181 · Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around occupied building.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1184 · Concerns violations of the moratorium on taking, landing, or possession of horseshoe crabs.

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

  • Senate Bill 1186 · Revises moratorium on taking, landing or possession of horseshoe crabs or the eggs of horseshoe crabs.

    Sent February 4, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 340 days

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Sent February 1, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

  • Senate Bill 854 · Requires State to purchase alternative fuel, alternative technology, hybrid, and fuel efficient vehicles.

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

  • Senate Bill 855 · Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.

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

  • Senate Bill 864 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

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

  • Senate Bill 866 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 886 · The "Public Authority Renewable Energy Systems Promotion Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 927 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

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

  • Senate Bill 928 · Authorizes free State park admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.

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

  • Senate Bill 919 · Requires public access to tidal waterfront areas under certain circumstances.

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

  • Senate Bill 921 · Exempts solar panels from impervious surface or impervious cover designation.

    Sent January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 922 · 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 January 19, 2010 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 54 · Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

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

  • Senate Bill 59 · Creates bistate commission to coordinate management and flood prevention of waterways flowing between Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 72 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

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

  • Senate Bill 78 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

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

  • Senate Bill 80 · Authorizes any municipality outside Highlands Region to establish receiving zones for Highlands transfer of development rights program.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 81 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

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

  • Senate Bill 106 · Establishes Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program in DEP and appropriates $200,000 therefor from Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund. *

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 492 days · then passed the Senate

  • 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 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 113 · 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 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 124 · 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 January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 126 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

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

  • Senate Bill 127 · Requires DEP rejection of new solid waste facility registration if affected municipality disapproves proposed facility location.

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

  • Senate Bill 134 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 144 · Requires State to purchase energy efficient and hybrid vehicles; provides for phase-in of the requirement.

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

  • Senate Bill 145 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund, dedicates $700,000 annually from pleasure boat registration fees to that fund, and appropriates $700,000 for FY2009.

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

  • Senate Bill 151 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

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

  • Senate Bill 174 · 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 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 202 · Removes appropriations for gypsy moth suppression from the municipal expenditure cap and county and municipal tax levy cap.

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

  • Senate Bill 208 · Requires issuance of general permit for beach food and drink concession stands under certain circumstances pursuant to CAFRA.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 212 · Allows construction of wind dependent energy facilities on piers within 500 feet of mean high water line of tidal waters.*

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 221 · Prohibits the use of certain fishing gear on artificial reefs.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 230 · Appropriates $470,000 for Deal Lake maintenance projects.

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

  • Senate Bill 238 · "Plastic Carryout Bag and Film Plastic Recycling Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 239 · Requires design of new public schools to incorporate green building practices. *

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 246 · Prohibits health care institutions from discharging medications into sewer or septic systems.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 401 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 266 · Allows construction of wind dependent energy facilities within 500 feet of mean high water line of tidal waters under certain circumstances.

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

  • Senate Bill 333 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

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

  • Senate Bill 334 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

  • Senate Bill 337 · Concerns affordable housing in the Highlands Region.

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

  • Senate Bill 338 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.

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

  • Senate Bill 349 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Science Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with science.

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

  • Senate Bill 350 · Establishes in DEP the Environmental Policy Review Board to review proposed environmental regulations for consistency with planning policies.

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

  • Senate Bill 386 · "Hybrid Swimming Pool Heating Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 388 · Designates Grove of Remembrance at Liberty State Park as official State memorial; appropriates $90,000 for benches and maintenance.

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

  • Senate Bill 411 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 412 · 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 January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 452 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.

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

  • Senate Bill 453 · 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 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 456 · "Reduce Plastic and Paper Bag Usage Act."

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

  • Senate Bill 457 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.

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

  • Senate Bill 459 · Requires electric power suppliers to pay retail power prices for purchase of certain renewable energy production.

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

  • Senate Bill 461 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in NJ EDA; appropriates $2 million from "Global Warming Solutions Fund."

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

  • Senate Bill 463 · Authorizes creation of local renewable energy collaboratives and central renewable energy generation systems, and provides for sale of renewable power generation. *

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 121 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 464 · Authorizes county regulation of fertilizer application.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

  • Senate Bill 465 · Requires BPU to increase credit provided when issuing Solar Renewable Energy Certificates to owners using solar equipment manufactured in NJ.

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

  • Senate Bill 466 · Requires BPU to offer similar incentives to residents purchasing certain oil heating equipment as are offered to residents purchasing certain natural gas heating equipment.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 160 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 469 · Imposes certain conditions on NJPDES permit for energy generation facilities that withdraw water from, or discharge water to, a shallow lagoonal estuary.

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

  • Senate Bill 518 · Concerns on-site generation facilities.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

  • Senate Bill 569 · Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 384 days · did not pass the Senate

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

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

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

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 585 · Requires solar technology on certain State buildings where feasible.

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

  • Senate Bill 602 · Appropriates $50,000 for feasibility study on construction of American Revolution Museum.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 617 · Limits DEP regulation of medical diagnostic x-ray equipment in facilities performing 750 or fewer x-rays per year.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 630 · Requires closed-cycle cooling towers as condition of NJPDES permit for certain energy generation facilities.

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

  • Senate Bill 655 · Prohibits harvest, landing, processing, or sale of wild sargassum in NJ.

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

  • Senate Bill 691 · Changes the scope of public notification regarding contaminated site remediation.

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

  • Senate Bill 702 · 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 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 705 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

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

  • Senate Bill 710 · Supplemental appropriation of $2.5 million to dredge Greenwood Lake in Passaic county.

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

  • Senate Bill 711 · 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 January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 748 · Appropriates $3.567 million from Clean Waters bond fund for sewerage infrastructure improvements at former Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. *

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 756 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances. *

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 791 · 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 January 12, 2010 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 793 · Encourages purchase of NJ solar panels and wind turbines for State projects and State-funded projects.

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Reported out after 254 days · then passed the Senate

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

    Sent January 12, 2010 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate