State Government

Assembly Bill 4229 · Designates salt water taffy as New Jersey State Candy.

Sent June 10, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4154 · Designates four State songs.

Sent June 6, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4156 · Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.

Sent June 6, 2013 · Reported out after 193 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4129 · Establishes task force to study issues related to use of technology in education.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4133 · Requires Motor Vehicle Commission to automatically transmit information of potentially eligible voters to Secretary of State for voter registration purposes; requires public agencies and voter registration agencies to file change of residence notices.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4045 · Requires local governments and school boards in SHBP/SEHBP to certify savings based on three bids from non-SHBP/SEHBP plans before continuing SHBP/SEHBP in new collective negotiations agreements.

Sent May 6, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4085 · Limits payment to any public officer or employee terminated prior to expiration of individual contract of employment.

Sent May 6, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4089 · Prohibits voters from voting in primary or general election by electronic communications; permits voting by provisional ballot if state of emergency declared.

Sent May 6, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4018 · Increases threshold value of surplus State-owned real property and easements above which legislative review and approval is required before sale.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3971 · Prohibits Governor or Lieutenant Governor from appearing in certain announcements and federal or State-funded advertisements during gubernatorial election year.

Sent April 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4004 · Provides exceptions to garnish exemption against benefits from State-administered pension systems for certain financial claims under State law.

Sent April 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3948 · Allows two elected members of pension commission of closed Hudson County Employees' Pension Fund to be active county employee or retired county employee.

Sent March 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3923 · Exempts from disclosure as public record personal identifying information provided to government agency for emergency notification purposes.

Sent March 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3926 · Requires gubernatorial candidates' statements be posted online.

Sent March 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3850 · Requires explanatory statement on ballot question for school district capital projects to include certain information.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3863 · Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3798 · Revises "Overseas Residents Absentee Voting Law" to mirror federal law; permits overseas voters to vote in any election; permits use of federal write-in absentee ballot to vote, register or request ballot for all elections.

Sent February 11, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3732 · Requires suspension of member of Legislature indicted for certain crimes or offenses that, upon conviction, require forfeiture of office.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3747 · Provides for sick leave injury program of 30 days for State corrections officer injured by inmate of State correctional facility.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2042 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property, known as Eagle Manor, located in Township of Fairfield in Cumberland County.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3712 · Makes certain access changes to open public records act; establishes State public finance website and creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3713 · Makes various changes to law addressing meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and information about meetings.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3686 · Permits two or more candidates for school board member to circulate petitions jointly and be bracketed together on ballot for same term.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3634 · Provides State, county, municipal, and school district contracts for professional services will be awarded pursuant to competitive contracting process.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3656 · Eliminates requirement that notice of elections list polling place locations; requires notice include Division of Elections Internet site providing polling place locations.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3511 · Designates "Sweet, Sweet New Jersey" as State song.

Sent December 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3523 · Eliminates certificated superintendent and administrator exceptions to TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement.

Sent December 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3553 · Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.*

Sent December 6, 2012 · Reported out after 67 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3555 · Provides for one-time increase of PFRS retiree annual pensions under $32,000.

Sent December 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3568 · Requires State pay postage for voted ballots returned by mail; makes an appropriation.*

Sent December 6, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3498 · Requires county board of elections provide notice to voters by mail and on county's Internet site when change in polling place location for any election district occurs within 60 days of any election.

Sent December 3, 2012 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3425 · Provides for permanent debarment from government contracting of any person who is convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3450 · Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3459 · Establishes "State Vehicle Reduction Task Force."

Sent November 19, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2167 · Provides for permanent debarment from government contracting of any person who is convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3340 · Implements various ELEC recommendations for changes in current campaign contributions and expenditures law.

Sent October 11, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3343 · Requires businesses receiving State economic development subsidy to report campaign contributions greater than $10,000.

Sent October 11, 2012 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3344 · Requires disclosure of information about contributions and expenditures for candidates for elective public office, or for public questions, by publicly traded corporations doing business in State.

Sent October 11, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2159 · Updates provisions governing Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County to comply with Internal Revenue Code.

Sent October 11, 2012 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3256 · Requires State Comptroller to report findings of audit compliance reviews.

Sent September 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3258 · Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

Sent September 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3300 · Prohibits person from contracting for public work if person is barred from receiving federal contract.

Sent September 27, 2012 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3316 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell as surplus certain land and improvements now part of East Jersey Prison to Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County for a restricted use.

Sent September 27, 2012 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3178 · Authorizes sale of site of former Riverfront State Prison in City of Camden as State surplus property to NJEDA for public auction to prequalified developer.

Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 144 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3142 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property, known as Eagle Manor, located in Township of Fairfield in Cumberland County.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 350 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3151 · Requires certain elected officials and appointed officers eligible for dual health benefits coverage to choose coverage by one public entity.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 144 days

Senate Bill 1378 · Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1834 · Requires display of State vehicle abuse hotline bumper stickers on all State vehicles.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3112 · Requires any candidate convicted of crimes or offenses to return campaign contributions to donors; freezes most campaign funds of candidates indicted for crimes or offenses.

Sent June 18, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3114 · Authorizes penalties for failure to file certain public employment contracts; clarifies requirement for electronic posting of public employment contracts and interest arbitration awards.

Sent June 18, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3074 · Changes certain eligibility criteria for TPAF, JRS, PERS, PFRS and SPRS disability benefits; requires Attorney General to establish fraud unit; creates temporary committee to recommend accidental disability standard for systems.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3092 · Requires certain official State forms to contain the language oath or affirmation and swear to or affirm when the forms are reprinted.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3093 · Establishes permanent task force to review and guide implementation of process improvement programs for Executive Branch based on Lean Six Sigma management approach.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3097 · Transfers New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority from DCA to Department of State.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3098 · Transfers records management functions of Division of Archives and Records Management from Department of State to Department of Treasury; transfers State Records Committee from Department of State to Department of Treasury.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3099 · Transfers various personnel management functions from Department of Treasury to Civil Service Commission; transfers Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action from Department of Treasury to Civil Service Commission.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3007 · Removes provision permitting dismissal of de minimis violations for offenses involving corruption of public resources.

Sent June 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3009 · Requires candidates keep detailed records of how campaign funds are spent for the ordinary and necessary expenses of holding public office.

Sent June 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3012 · Limits contributions to legal defense fund of candidate for or holder of elective public office; requires reporting thereof to ELEC.

Sent June 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3015 · Allows application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.

Sent June 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3017 · Specifies conditions under which State, county, municipality, independent authority, school district, or higher education institution can grant unpaid or paid leave of absence to public employee to perform work for labor organization.

Sent June 7, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2992 · Requires persons who form and administer political committees and continuing political committees to provide additional information about affiliations with other committees and individuals.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2968 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell certain surplus real properties located in Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County.

Sent May 21, 2012 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2898 · Provides public access to certain information received or possessed by legislators.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2902 · Changes signature requirement for recall petition.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2903 · Changes date when a recall election may be initiated from 50th to 90th day preceding completion of first year of term of office.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2929 · Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2942 · Changes calculation of years of service from date of enrollment in pension system to date of appointment to determine certain retirees' payment obligations for health care coverage.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 210 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2949 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus property, known as Plainfield Armory, located in City of Plainfield in Union County.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2747 · Establishes bribery in official and political matters applies to person soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept benefit as consideration to act even though not yet in office or otherwise qualified to act.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2755 · Prohibits certain public officers and employees from receiving dual health care benefit coverage.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2774 · Creates nine-member New Jersey Legislative Elections Public Financing Study Commission.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2851 · Eliminates certificated superintendent and administrator exceptions to TPAF retiree reenrollment requirement.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2856 · Updates provisions governing Board of Education Employees' Pension Fund of Essex County to comply with Internal Revenue Code.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Reported out after 214 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 447 · Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 651 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

Sent May 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2666 · Prohibits State officer or employee involved in awarding contract from holding employment with party awarded contract for two years after leaving State service.

Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2707 · Prohibits person from serving as officer of more than two political campaign committees.

Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2630 · Allows law enforcement officers in PERS to transfer to and enroll in PFRS; requires all law enforcement officers to be enrolled in PFRS.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2633 · Eliminates legislative leadership committees.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2638 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to provide additional notification of contracting opportunities to vendors or potential vendors providing or interested in providing home health care services to State agencies.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2446 · Expands scope of review of Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2450 · Provides that certain absentee ballots will be counted if received within ten days of election.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2451 · Prohibits dual elective office holding and holding of elective office and public office or position.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2455 · Prohibits dual government employment and office holding; requires pension forfeiture by convicted elected officials; bans use of campaign funds for criminal defense costs; revises legislative conflict of interest standards.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2471 · Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2481 · Excludes from disclosure as public record e-mail addresses provided to government entities to receive emergency notices.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2482 · Requires use of goods made in the United States for State contracts; requires businesses that receive State contracts or economic development assistance to disclose job exportation information.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2487 · Provides for voluntary waiver of compensation by members of Senate and General Assembly.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2489 · Prohibits payment for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers and employees not represented by union; for all public employees, limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental co

Sent February 21, 2012 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2495 · Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2521 · Prohibits disqualification and replacement of cast absentee ballots because of withdrawal of candidate prior to election day.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2522 · Prohibits employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2523 · Prohibits certain TPAF and PERS members from receiving service credit while on leave with labor organization.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2530 · Requires State-administered retirement systems to make determination on accidental disability retirement applications within three months of receiving applicant's medical determination.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2547 · Designates four State songs.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 408 days

Assembly Bill 2557 · Requires any individual seeking elective public office to disclose when filing petition of nomination whether he or she has been convicted of a criminal offense.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2572 · Prohibits certain elected public office holders from simultaneously holding more than one elective office.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2605 · Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates nominated at primaries after 48th and before 14th day before general election, except due to death; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before elections.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2422 · Prohibits political contributions by county and municipal political party committees to other committees; increases certain penalties.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2425 · Makes certain access changes to open public records act; formally names open public records act "Martin O'Shea Open Public Records Act."

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2426 · Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and to information about meetings.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2437 · Replaces references to Civil Service Commission with chairperson of commission to clarify duties and responsibilities of chairperson.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2438 · Bars certain employees of certain public agencies from participating in PERS; repeals law permitting PERS and TPAF members on leave who work for labor organization to purchase pension credit.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2313 · Clarifies requests for proposals of public entities implementing energy savings improvement program contracts.*

Sent February 6, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 129 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 2327 · Reinstates sick leave injury program for State corrections officers and juvenile justice officers under certain circumstances.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2336 · Adds option of receipt of employee's contributions plus portion of employer contributions when vested PERS member leaves PERS-covered service.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 193 days

Assembly Bill 2337 · Provides procedure for suspension of county board of elections member charged with certain crimes.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2340 · Modifies current law regarding regulation and restrictions on business entities who are public contractors and make campaign contributions to certain office holders, candidates and political organizations.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2376 · Provides that PFRS board of trustees may request physical exam of PFRS accidental disability retiree until age 55.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2396 · Allows certain State agencies to sell Internet advertisements on agencies' websites.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2404 · Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 466 days

Assembly Bill 2186 · Requires a public body to record public meetings and post proceedings on its Internet website.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2194 · Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2203 · Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to disclose contributions and expenditure information.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2223 · Requires State to enable applicants for State agency-issued permits to track online the progress and status of their permit application.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2231 · Requires State to purchase certain vehicle tires and motor oils to minimize fuel usage.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2233 · Requires Department of the Treasury to calculate State motor vehicle fleet miles per gallon average and to increase it over four years.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2256 · Requires State Treasurer to organize and publish certain contract and grant data and information on State expenditure Internet website.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2257 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2259 · Requires each nonprofit corporation operating in the State that accepts State funds to hold quarterly board meetings that include time for public participation.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2263 · Prohibits use of State funds to lease or purchase certain motor vehicles.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2264 · Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2265 · Requires State to pay full contribution to State-administered pension systems plus $300 million annually until systems are fully funded; provides members of systems with contractual right to financially sound funding of systems.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2275 · Converts four paid holidays to administrative leave days; provides State and local government offices remain open for business on those days.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2279 · Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2280 · Reestablishes and revises public contract set-aside program.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2281 · Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in the awarding of State contracts.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2283 · Requires State to pay expenses associated with nonpartisan municipal elections.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2292 · Designates Pine Barrens treefrog as New Jersey State Amphibian.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2307 · Authorizes public access to government records through government website.

Sent February 2, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2107 · Provides for review and consolidation of certain toll free telecommunications services maintained and operated by certain State and local entities.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2118 · Allows SPRS members to purchase SPRS credit for prior military service.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 81 days

Assembly Bill 2137 · Requires all campaign contributions to be reported to ELEC.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2146 · Prohibits State and local public contracts with persons or entities engaging in certain investment activities in energy or finance sectors of Iran.*

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2158 · Authorizes Governor to enter into interstate compact to clarify fourteenth Amendment.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2071 · Requires State, counties, municipalities, and instrumentalities thereof to post public employee contracts on respective websites; requires posting on Civil Service Commission's website when local unit does not maintain own website.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 102 · Prohibits loans as political contributions by certain persons; prohibits certain inducements for political contributions; reduces permitted amount of outstanding loans in certain cases.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 103 · Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 104 · Prohibits awarding of municipal professional services contracts to members of Legislature.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 105 · Establishes new standard and procedure for forfeiture of elective public office for accepting illegal contributions; removes illegal contribution threshold for such forfeiture.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 106 · Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 107 · Prohibits member of Legislature from performing certain no-bid contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 108 · Requires issue advocacy organization using certain candidate information in advertisements to register with ELEC as political committee or continuing political committee.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 109 · Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective offices; provides for transition period between offices.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 110 · Bans campaign contributions and certain political communication by corporations and labor organizations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 111 · Prohibits campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 116 · Eliminates PERS membership for current and future part-time elected and appointed officials.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 119 · Requires ELEC to provide ethics training for governmental affairs agents.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 120 · Requires all elected or appointed local government officers to receive ethics training.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 121 · Requires public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions to reimburse public entities for legal expenses.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 122 · Establishes certain minimum standards for State contracts paid on hourly basis.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 124 · Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 125 · Requires State Treasurer to post information about State contracts for legal services on special website.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 126 · Prohibits member of Legislature from representing any person or party other than the State in connection with any proceeding of municipal, county, or State government entity.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 127 · Regulates receipt of things of value by members and employees of Legislature and officers and employees of Executive Branch.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 128 · Limits payment to certain public employees for accumulated sick leave upon retirement; requires fine and reprimand or termination for violation of sick leave by public employee.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 131 · Creates "Comprehensive Anti-Nepotism Act."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 137 · Restricts business entities that make campaign contributions from performing certain local government contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 143 · Clarifies and strengthens disclosure requirements for certain complimentary tickets received by candidates, officeholders, political party officials, political committees and continuing political committees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 144 · Authorizes the Legislative Counsel in the Office of Legislative Services to accept proper and sufficient service of process on behalf of the State Legislature when either or both Houses are named defendants in any legal proceeding.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 145 · Changes date for election of fire district commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of general election.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 148 · Moves school, fire district and certain municipal elections to date of nonpartisan municipal elections.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 149 · Directs State public issuer of obligations to use competitive bidding process when investing proceeds from such obligations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 150 · Prohibits contributions by administrator of Type II school district to candidates for member of district's school board; restricts employment by Type II school district of contributors to election campaign of member of district's school board.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 152 · Concerns debarment of contractors for conviction of certain computer-related crimes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 158 · Requires savings from recent changes in PERS and TPAF to ease unfunded liability of those systems.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 167 · Gives Director subpoena powers in administration of Division of Pensions and Benefits.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 198 · Designates September 11 each year "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 201 · Requires requestor pick up government records within 10 business days of availability.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 217 · Requires State Building Authority to make certain payments in lieu of taxes for public safety facilities to municipalities; makes appropriation.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 218 · Requires Secretary of State create e-mail notification system alerting when US and State flags flown at half-staff.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 224 · Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 228 · Limits amount of contribution to legal defense fund of holder of elective public office and requires reporting thereof to ELEC.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 239 · Requires contribution for health care benefits provided for certain local elected and appointed officials.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 247 · Extends deadline for filing nominating petitions each year new legislative districts are established by Apportionment Commission.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 250 · Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment options.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 257 · Sets State's mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 271 · Makes elected officials with compensation less than $50,000 ineligible for health care benefits on the 61st day after enactment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 272 · Makes certain State and local appointed public officials ineligible, retroactive to July 1, 2007, for PERS membership regardless of prior PERS membership.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 619 days

Assembly Bill 273 · Limits State appointment or employment of members of Legislature for two years after completion of legislative service.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 274 · Eliminates PERS credit and health care benefits for appointees to State or local agency, board, commission, authority or instrumentality with annual compensation less than $20,000 and weekly hours fewer than 35.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 619 days

Assembly Bill 284 · Reduces compensation afforded members of Legislature by 20%.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 290 · Eliminates salary for part-time members of certain boards, commissions, and independent authorities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 294 · Makes all members of Legislature ineligible to participate in SHBP.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 296 · Provides that members of Legislature employed in local government or public education must take approved leave of absence without pay from public employment for legislative duties.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 299 · Requires appointed or elected official receive annual salary of $50,000 or more for position to participate in PERS or DCRP.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 300 · Allows elected official who is enrolled in PERS by virtue of another public position to waive coverage in retirement system based on that other public position.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 304 · Reduces number of voters for whom person can serve as messenger; limits to three number of voted mail-in ballots transmittable by bearer; modifies conviction standard under vote by mail law.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 306 · Eliminates dual governmental pay to members of Legislature for legislative duties.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 309 · Requires financial disclosure by candidates for public office in county or municipality.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 315 · Requires elected public officials and candidates for elective public office to disclose if they ever filed for bankruptcy; requires financial disclosure by candidates for public office in county or municipality.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 326 · Prohibits payment of public employee bonuses not directly contingent upon achieving certain performance goals.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 358 · Allows TPAF retiree to be employed as certificated superintendent or administrator for limited time frame due to critical need without TPAF reenrollment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 359 · Requires State agencies to review operations and to implement use of Internet to conduct public business when cost savings may be realized, with certain exceptions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 371 · Prohibits members of the Legislature from acting on certain bills in which they have personal interest; redefines personal interest.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 373 · Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 38 days

Assembly Bill 378 · Provides that PFRS definitions of widow, widower and spouse will include domestic partners of all PFRS members.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 38 days

Assembly Bill 379 · Requires members of NJ Legislature to file statement of financial affairs.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 383 · Permits voter registration up to 29 days before an election; reduces polling place hours by one hour in the morning.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 385 · Changes political party affiliation deadline from 50th to 21st day before primary; changes date after which absentee ballots must be available from 40th to 21st day before any election.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 402 · Permits use of overseas absentee ballots for all elections.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 420 · Omits State Police detectives from Open Public Records Act.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 425 · Provides that campaign contributions received from certain persons convicted of crimes will be forfeited and paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 439 · Requires Attorney General to seize campaign funds of convicted candidates; prohibits convicted criminal offenders from making contributions to candidates and committees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 440 · Regulates assignment and use of State vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 448 · Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 459 · Provides that civil service make-up examinations not include the same questions as the original examination.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 462 · Permits members of State Police to receive travel and subsistence reimbursement exceeding $500 limit from certain sources other than State for out of State travel for educational purposes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 466 · Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 467 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 491 · Requires reduction in number of positions in State service; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 514 · Requires State compensation of property owners for certain property devalued due to certain environmental laws; and requires State agencies to evaluate proposed administrative rules for potential to constitute taking of real property.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 522 · Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 558 · Provides general election, primary, and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 560 · Provides one-time reduction of pension contribution of local public employer of employee who retires with pension reduced for dishonorable service in amount equivalent to certain previous contributions by that employer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 564 · Concerns furloughing of direct care nurses employed by certain State institutions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 565 · Requires use of direct deposit and Internet for State, local government, and school district employee compensation and certain retirement payments and information.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 574 · Permits primary elections to be conducted by mail.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 596 · Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 626 · Allows PERS ordinary disability retiree to earn up to $3,000 in PERS-covered employment annually before cancellation of disability benefit and reenrollment in PERS.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 38 days

Assembly Bill 650 · Requires reduction in number of State employees to FY2000 level; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 652 · Bars companies which hire illegal aliens from public contracts, grants, loans, or tax incentives for seven years.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 674 · Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 527 days

Assembly Bill 676 · Requires certain State public employees and officers and members of Legislature to file financial disclosure statement with State Ethics Commission or Joint Legislative Committee on Ethics.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 679 · Makes changes to manner in which State-administered retirement systems operate and to public employee pension benefits.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 681 · Increases PFRS employee contribution rate; requires new members to be age 50 for special retirement; creates cap on PFRS retiree COLA; restructures PFRS board of trustees and gives it control over fund investments.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 697 · Prohibits businesses that outsource jobs overseas from receiving State contracts or grants; prohibits investment of State funds in such businesses.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 720 · Requires direct deposit for all State employee compensation on and after July 1, 2014; allows county, county college, municipality,and local school district to opt for mandatory direct deposit for all employee compensation on or after July 1, 2014.***

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 156 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 729 · Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 743 · Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 768 · Provides for mandatory forfeiture of retirement benefits of elected official convicted of crime involving office held.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 779 · Provides that public employee pension benefits are calculated on base salary exclusive of various forms of extra compensation.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 556 days

Assembly Bill 780 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 799 · Reduces period of time that member of Legislature may be absent, without excuse, before member's seat is deemed vacant.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 819 · Establishes uniform lower contribution limits and requires greater disclosure of all campaign contributions received by candidates; repeals laws regulating campaign contributions by entities performing certain public contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 824 · Requires certain municipal, school and fire district elections occur on date of nonpartisan municipal elections.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 826 · Requires incarcerated individual be counted for redistricting purposes at previous address if State resident and not counted if incarcerated and not State resident.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 827 · Requires Chief Administrator of Motor Vehicle Commission to establish standards for average customer wait times at facilities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 829 · Prohibits distribution of campaign materials at any facility owned, maintained, operated or leased by unit of local government.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 830 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 833 · Provides that when addressing emergency Governor cannot take action that is inconsistent with statutes unless irreparable harm will result.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 836 · Requires voter registration forms be made available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 846 · Prohibits placing primary election candidates into political party lines on primary ballot.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 859 · Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 860 · Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 873 · Establishes "New Jersey Commission on Government Efficiency and Cost Control" to recommend measures for efficiency and cost reduction in State government.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 885 · Prohibits elected officials and public employees from enrolling for health benefits with more than one public entity; provides civil action for treble expenses by public entity providing additional coverage.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 895 · Makes various changes to civil service; permits institution of temporary layoffs; permits government entities to opt-out of civil service; requires civil service examinations be offered on continual basis.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 904 · Changes compensation trigger for reenrollment of PERS retiree from $15,000 in aggregate to $15,000 per public employer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 255 days

Assembly Bill 906 · Exempts municipal clerk from penalties for Open Public Records Act violations under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 917 · Establishes Office of Asset and Revenue Recovery within Office of Attorney General in DLPS.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 927 · Requires correspondence or notice by public entity contain citations of any appropriate statutes, ordinances, or resolutions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 959 · Provides for priority consideration, by State, of permit applications by counties and municipalities with 10 or more shared services.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 960 · Requires interpretive statements of State general obligation bond act public questions to include certain fiscal information.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 962 · Prohibits legislative aide who works, or worked, directly for legislator in district office from making political contribution greater than $30 per election to that legislator; prohibits receipt of such contribution.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 995 · Prohibits display of political campaign signs on any public property or highway.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 999 · Requires government records to be made available on the Internet.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1002 · Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to register with ELEC and disclose contribution and independent expenditure information.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1019 · Extends period for requested medical exam for disability benefits under PFRS to every two years until 55 years of age.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1024 · Excludes from income for gross income tax and PAAD eligibility purposes victims' remuneration for involuntary internment received under judgments or settlement agreements.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1026 · Prohibits authorized bearer from mailing or transporting voted ballots to county board on behalf of more than 10 qualified voters in an election.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1039 · Makes various changes to civil service law concerning seasonal appointments, temporary layoffs, and rescinding adoption of civil service.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1070 · Adds child molestation and endangerment to crimes that subject public school employee offender to pension and retirement benefit forfeiture.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1075 · Requires public agencies to set printers and computers to default to most cost effective fonts for printing to conserve ink and paper.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1126 · Permits voter registration of certain persons at age 17 for voting at next election occurring on or after 18th birthday.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1142 · Requires Civil Service Commission to generate compensation guidelines to help counties and municipalities determine appropriate pay for various positions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1158 · Encourages purchase of NJ solar panels and wind turbines for State projects and State-funded projects.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1172 · Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave; limits employment for certain public employees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1179 · Limits payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers or employees represented by union; for all public employees, limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensat

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1200 · Requires SHBP and School Employees' Health Benefits Program audit programs to review employee, retiree and dependent eligibility at least every five years.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1207 · Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1211 · Permits collective bargaining on matters covered by civil service; requires civil service examinations to be offered on continual basis; creates title reduction task force; requires posting of layoff plans.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1214 · Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1215 · Provides updated procedures for disposition of State surplus computers and certain other electronic devices designated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1220 · Makes certain changes to public access of government records.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1231 · Provides that regular work week of all newly-hired full-time State or local government employees will be 40 hours.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1233 · Permits counties and municipalities to withdraw from civil service system by ordinance.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1235 · Requires that public employees who are married, partners in civil union couples, or with domestic partners receive health care benefits from only one public employer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 556 days

Assembly Bill 1237 · Establishes pilot project to permit overseas and military voters to vote in certain elections using Internet; makes an appropriation.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1243 · "Government Reality Check Act"; prohibits public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; restricts gifts to public employees; restricts travel by public employees; imposes post-employment restriction on public contracting employees

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1248 · Requires Civil Service Commission to establish and enforce clothing allowance policy for State employees; prohibits clothing allowance unless employment necessitates wearing of uniform or special clothing.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1257 · Increases membership of State Police Retirement System Board of Trustees; requires membership to include two active and two retired members.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1261 · Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 706 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1273 · Requires SHBP and joint insurance funds to provide certain information to participating public employers.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 261 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1280 · Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 314 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1336 · Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all elections under certain conditions.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 706 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1340 · Prohibits use of campaign funds by candidate or legislative leader convicted of crime; requires that such funds be paid to ELEC for enforcement purposes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1356 · Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1359 · Requires disclosure of all campaign contributions received and expenditures made by school board candidates.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1394 · Establishes pilot program suspending operations of superintendent and deputy superintendent of elections in certain second class counties.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 160 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1405 · Provides for receipt for voter at primary or general election; allows receipt to be proof of eligibility to vote in subsequent election; provides State reimbursement.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1406 · Provides official State recognition of Powhatan Renape Nation, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey, Inc., and Ramapough Mountain Indians as American Indian Tribes for certain purposes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1423 · Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1431 · Specifies term for chairmen of county boards of election; authorizes non-consecutive terms.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1437 · Requires incarcerated persons be counted as residents of their previous address, not prison, for redistricting purposes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1445 · Provides public servant is guilty of official misconduct if he knowingly obtains, arranges or provides "no-show" job for himself or another.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1449 · Requires filing of report comparing investment returns earned by private money managers and by State employees for public employee retirement funds and State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1460 · Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1462 · Requires legislators to certify in writing, upon introduction of legislation, that no monetary benefit will be derived from it; requires certification be filed with the Legislative Ethics Commission.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1467 · Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective and appointive positions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1469 · Allows pension calculation to be based on compensation increase in excess of actuarially assumed experience only if employer pays unfunded liability.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 493 days

Assembly Bill 1474 · Makes members of county boards of taxation ineligible for membership in State-administered retirement system or for health care benefits coverage under plan for public employees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1475 · Prohibits for ten years after compliance with penalty or sentence imposed by court elected or appointed officials convicted of certain crimes from serving as governmental affairs agents.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1482 · Replaces TPAF, PERS, PFRS and SPRS accidental disability benefits with reduced work-related disability benefit; modifies JRS disability benefit.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1494 · Prohibits certain political activity by governmental employees and by public employee unions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1495 · Limits compensation and contracts of State and local government officers and employees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1501 · Clarifies that statutes shall be construed to apply prospectively, unless language provides for retroactive application.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1502 · Requires candidate to dispose of campaign funds within six months of electoral defeat or leaving office.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1520 · Requires lobbyists that are nonprofit organizations to report annually to Election Law Enforcement Commission estimated number of members, contributors, and supporters.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1537 · Requires certain non-profit organizations be subject to open public records act.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1540 · Prohibits new employees of certain organizations from enrolling in State-administered retirement system or health care plan of public employer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1560 · Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1568 · Allows State agency to pay subcontractor directly for work performed in certain situations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1573 · Requires information concerning certain public employees be made public.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1575 · Permits voter registration at polling place on days of municipal, primary, and general elections.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1576 · Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1580 · The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 314 days · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1584 · Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1604 · Expands duties of State Auditor to include performance audits at request of legislator; establishes Performance Audit Committee, consisting of eight public members, to help conduct performance audits.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1605 · Allows person calling certain State or local government entities to have option of speaking or leaving a recorded message with a human telephone operator during normal business hours.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1610 · Requires ballot question on approval of State bond issue to disclose total amount of debt of State or other entity, debt service on which is funded through annual State appropriation.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1616 · Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of the Legislature.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1656 · Requires SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for prostate cancer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 129 days

Assembly Bill 1668 · Requires certain appointed public officials to work 35 hours or more per week to be eligible for PERS and SHBP; requires termination of PERS and SHBP participation of certain appointed officials whose term of appointment expires.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1669 · Permits alternative annual reorganization meeting date for county political committees if regular date coincides with period of religious observance.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 20 days

Assembly Bill 1679 · Requires greater disclosure for campaign advertisements broadcast within certain time periods prior to an election.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1693 · Conforms voter identification procedures to requirements of Statewide voter registration system; permits use of provisional ballots for voters who move to different counties; revises certain penalty provisions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1697 · Applies certain conflicts of interest restrictions on legislators to county, municipal and local authority condemnation proceedings and project contracts funded directly or indirectly by State monies.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1698 · Requires Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards to maintain information on Internet; requires certain assistance to be provided to individuals filing complaints with the committee.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1701 · Prohibits campaign contributions between county party committees; makes such contributions a third degree crime; increases to third degree crimes certain other campaign finance offenses.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1702 · Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1703 · Limits contributions by certain public contractors; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1704 · Limits political contributions by certain government contractors; revises disclosure standards applicable to State officials; expands disclosure for lobbyists; prohibits certain types of dual office holding.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1705 · Authorizes counties and municipalities to adopt regulations limiting political contributions by contractors.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1706 · Limits contributions to certain candidates and elected officials by certain public contractors; limits contributions by certain political party committees; repeals certain campaign contribution prohibitions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1707 · Provides local governments may limit political contributions by business entities performing or seeking to perform public contracts; limits contributions by county and municipal political party committees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1708 · Prohibits public entities from engaging certain governmental affairs agents.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1709 · Establishes certain ethical standards and financial control requirements for State authorities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1722 · Requires appointed board of education members and candidates for an elected board to reveal criminal convictions prior to assuming or running for office.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1763 · Requires person eligible for health care benefits from more than one public entity to choose coverage from only one.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1769 · Restricts certain former DEP employees from employment with a permit applicant for one year after termination of DEP employments.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1775 · Invalidates any nominating petition filed after deadline therefor; voids any attempt by candidate to petition court to accept validity of petition filed after deadline.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1776 · Prohibits filling of vacancy among candidates if vacancy occurs after 48th and before 14th day before general election, with certain exceptions; prohibits filling subsequent vacancies before general election.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1780 · Provides for use of alternative dispute resolution to settle disagreements between State agencies concerning public works projects.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1781 · Provides 10% reduction in compensation for members of Legislature.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1794 · Requires use of pervious concrete by State agencies under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1820 · Enhances pay-to-play provisions applicable to county bridge commission contractors.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1840 · Increases from $15,000 to $25,000 annual compensation PERS retiree may earn in PERS-covered employment without reenrollment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 556 days

Assembly Bill 1853 · Requires State Treasurer to follow usual procurement process prior to entering into cooperative purchasing agreements.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1857 · Provides that President of Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey shall serve as member of Government Records Council.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 314 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 1880 · Requires State Auditor review of certain Department of Corrections privatization contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 163 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1891 · Allows public employers to offer retirees with other health care coverage incentive to waive SHBP coverage.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1893 · Requires State Treasurer, in consultation with State Comptroller, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning best practices for awarding independent State authority contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1899 · Requires State Comptroller to review, and make recommendations for improvement of, the procurement process of the State, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government, and boards of education.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1909 · Prohibits persons convicted of certain crimes from serving on political party committees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1910 · Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1915 · Requires certain not-for-profit agencies comply with open public meetings act and open public records act.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1921 · Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1924 · Reduces number of signatures required on petition to recall elected official.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1925 · Reduces number of paid holidays from 13 to 10 for all State and local government employees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1927 · Imposes new criteria of $18,000 compensation and 30 hours weekly for TPAF and PERS membership as well as for TPAF and PERS credit after break in service.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 619 days

Assembly Bill 1931 · Prohibits public employers from reimbursing tuition or awarding promotions or compensation based on degrees or certifications obtained from unaccredited institutions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1932 · Provides full forfeiture of pension of elected or appointed official convicted of any crime touching office.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1934 · Allows only one PERS-covered position for PERS membership, contributions and service credit; provides for PERS designation of maximum compensation position among multiple positions held.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1944 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies with ties to terrorists.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1946 · Prohibits member of Legislature from seeking certain grants or loans through annual appropriations act or legislatively-controlled program.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1948 · Requires posting on State and local government websites information concerning assignment and use of vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1950 · Limits unused sick leave pay and vacation leave carry-forward for school and local employees; permits local unit to pay certain benefits over 10 years; limits sick leave use by public employee before retirement.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1954 · Requires suspension of payment for unused sick or vacation leave payable to person indicted for criminal offense; requires forfeiture of such payment upon service deemed dishonorable or conviction for crime.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1960 · Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1984 · Permits public records custodian to require deposit for OPRA record requests exceeding $15.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2002 · Requires certain percentage of hours worked on State-funded public works projects be reserved for New Jersey residents.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days