Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 2872 · Prohibits smoking at State parks, forests, beaches, and wildlife management areas.

Sent June 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2873 · Prohibits smoking on property acquired or developed for recreation and conservation purposes by local government units of nonprofit organizations using State funds.

Sent June 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2852 · Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.

Sent June 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2847 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for certain energy products and services used for consumption at certain manufacturing facilities.

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

Senate Bill 2861 · Concerns closure of, and other activities at, certain landfills.

Sent June 6, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2837 · Concerns permits, letters of exemption, and enforcement with regard to agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act".

Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3840 · Prohibits DEP from reducing fishing quotas established by federal or regional entities, unless authorized by law.

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

Assembly Bill 3944 · Removes statutory limitation on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 206 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2796 · Prohibits DEP from reducing fishing quotas established by federal or regional entities, unless authorized by law.

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

Senate Bill 2815 · Makes certain changes to NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2816 · Authorizes NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2014.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2817 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2014.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2757 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Sent May 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2758 · Requires Energy Master Plan to include long-term capacity planning and infrastructure planning.

Sent May 13, 2013 · Reported out after 206 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3262 · Amends "Flood Hazard Area Control Act" to require DEP to take certain actions concerning delineations of flood hazard areas and floodways.

Sent May 9, 2013 · Reported out after 25 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2726 · Establishes directed bait and human food fishery for menhaden, and clarifies existing law regarding taking of menhaden.

Sent April 29, 2013 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2732 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects. *

Sent April 29, 2013 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2733 · Creates Office of Clean Energy in BPU.*

Sent April 29, 2013 · Reported out after 45 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2700 · Expands State's energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 39 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2709 · Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees. *

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 224 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2953 · Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees. *

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 234 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2655 · Requires construction of new buildings, facilities, and structures using State, EDA, or NJ Schools Development Authority funds to include green or blue roofs.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2656 · Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2657 · Requires NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to give additional weight in ranking system to projects including green or blue roofs.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2665 · Removes statutory limitation on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 241 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2674 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2676 · Concerns energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2680 · Allows development on piers in coastal high hazard areas in certain urban municipalities.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2682 · Permits Office of Emergency Management to order reduction in reservoir levels prior to weather emergency; requires DEP to adopt regulations concerning reservoir levels.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2684 · Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP concerning blue roofs and green roofs.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2651 · Establishes alternative energy portfolio standard and certificate program; provides financial incentives for certain standby generation.

Sent March 18, 2013 · Reported out after 87 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2613 · Requires BPU to provide grants for cost of purchase and installation of certain electric metering equipment for solar electric power generation systems.

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

Senate Bill 2617 · Concerns closure of Fenimore Landfill in Roxbury Twp., Morris County.

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

Senate Bill 2618 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

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

Senate Bill 2620 · Revises eligibility criteria for shore protection funding.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 77 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2590 · Amends Offshore Wind Economic Development Act concerning offshore wind energy facilities and wind energy zones.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2592 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2632 · Authorizes municipalities to finance water conservation, storm shelter construction, and flood and hurricane resistance projects.*

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 254 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2633 · The "Emergency Disaster Relief Act of 2013"; appropriates $100 million.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2572 · Expands definition of "acquisition," for purposes of county and municipal open space trust funds, to include demolition, removal of debris, and restoration of lands being acquired.

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

Senate Bill 2575 · Requires DEP to update Shore Protection Master Plan.

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

Senate Bill 2598 · Provides limited exemption from development regulations to allow certain structures to be raised as high as the highest applicable flood elevation standard.**

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2599 · Requires consideration of increased property value due to dune construction or beach replenishment in determining compensation provided for condemned beachfront property.*

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2600 · Establishes criteria and requirements for shore protection project priority list and funding from Shore Protection Fund.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 63 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2601 · Permits fifth and sixth class counties to assume control and responsibility for operation and maintenance of beaches bordering Atlantic Ocean unless control and responsibility are reserved by a municipality.*

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 63 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2602 · Repeals law providing CAFRA permit exemption for certain grading or excavation of a dune.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 63 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2548 · Blocks beach fees in shore municipalities accepting certain government provided beach replenishment funding and dedicates two percent of taxable receipts under the sales and use tax collected in the shore municipalities to the shore municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 2560 · Requires certain energy assistance organizations to establish energy assistance grant income verification procedures and to maintain monies received from State in separate account.

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

Assembly Bill 329 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 336 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 710 · Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures.*

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

Assembly Bill 711 · Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP concerning blue roofs and green roofs.**

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

Assembly Bill 1154 · Requires BPU to establish Energy Efficiency Leadership awards program.

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

Assembly Bill 1314 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

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

Assembly Bill 1822 · Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis along routes for disposal of dredged material from Delaware River.

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

Assembly Bill 3019 · Authorizes public schools to serve to students certain produce grown in community garden.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2528 · Provides exemption for commercial and institutional solid waste generators from source separation requirements of municipal recycling ordinances if recyclable materials are otherwise recycled pursuant to certain conditions and requirements.

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

Senate Bill 2529 · The "Preserve New Jersey Act of 2013"; implements constitutional dedication of sales tax revenue for preservation of open space, including lands that protect water supplies and flood prone areas, farmland, and historic properties.*

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 105 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2530 · The "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2013," authorizes bonds for $400 million; appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 2368 · Requires shore municipalities accepting government funds for storm-damaged beach replenishment to provide free beach access and public toilet facilities.

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

Senate Bill 2369 · Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 22 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2370 · Permits certain public and private entities to qualify for BPU grants or low interest loans for cost of alternative power generation devices.

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

Senate Bill 2376 · Repeals State moratorium prohibiting taking of horseshoe crabs from State waters.

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

Senate Bill 2345 · Requires DEP to obtain legislative approval and authorization before increasing a fee or imposing a new fee, but retains DEP authority to use ordinary administrative procedure when decreasing a fee.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2352 · Permits certain businesses to qualify for NJEDA loans for cost of alternative power generation devices; requires toll road authority contracts to provide for alternative power generation devices at service stations.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2359 · Creates State Beach Task Force.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2310 · Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis along routes for disposal of dredged material from Delaware River.

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

Senate Bill 2315 · Directs DOE to develop and implement pilot program for compressed natural gas school buses, and authorizes establishment of permanent voluntary program under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2322 · Prohibits contribution action against local public entity for cleanup and removal costs or any other damages associated with discharge of hazardous substances.*

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 206 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2332 · Requires owner or operator of industrial establishment applying for de minimis exemption from "Industrial Site Recovery Act" to certify as to no actual knowledge of contamination exceeding remediation standards.

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

Assembly Bill 2416 · Encourages development of electric vehicle charging stations in transportation projects.

Sent October 25, 2012 · Reported out after 81 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2284 · Directs DEP and Monmouth County to form study commission to examine nonpoint source pollution and stormwater management issues in Wreck Pond Watershed.

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

Senate Bill 2289 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for artificial turf field construction by local government units.

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

Senate Bill 2252 · Directs CATV companies to provide energy efficient CATV converter boxes to customers.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2253 · Appropriates $10 million to the DEP for Black Creek and Wreck Pond dredging.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2268 · The "Bio-based Heating Oil Act."

Sent October 15, 2012 · Reported out after 287 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2270 · Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2229 · Provides for $5 million rebate program for purchase and installation of residential compressed natural gas vehicle fueling stations and electric vehicle charging stations using funds from societal benefits charge.

Sent October 4, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2246 · Appropriates $55 million from "2009 Green Acres Fund" for local government open space acquisition and park development projects, and approves $2,400,800 from 1995 bond act for coastal blue acres projects.

Sent October 4, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2247 · Appropriates $8,930,975 from "2009 Green Acres Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent October 4, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2248 · 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 October 4, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2250 · Requires constitutionally dedicated moneys be used to provide grants toward the replacement of certain diesel vehicles and diesel equipment with lower emission vehicles and equipment.**

Sent October 4, 2012 · Reported out after 46 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2208 · Amends "Flood Hazard Area Control Act" to require DEP to take certain actions concerning delineations of flood hazard areas and floodways.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 245 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2176 · Concerns regulation of grease recycling industry.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 137 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2192 · Appropriates $250,000 from societal benefits charge revenues for grants to community colleges and vocational schools to create training programs on electric, compressed natural gas, and liquefied petroleum vehicle conversions.*

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2193 · Provides certain exemptions from sales and use tax for compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane fueled vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and for equipment used for refueling or recharging certain vehicles.*

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 116 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2194 · Requires New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to provide natural gas refueling, propane refueling and electric vehicle recharging stations at certain rest areas on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 60 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2195 · Provides for $5 million grant program encouraging compressed natural gas fueling stations and electric charging stations.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2196 · Requires DCA to adopt compressed natural gas vehicle home-fueling connections code.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2197 · Permits compressed natural gas as fuel source to power school buses.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2198 · Establishes Clean Car Commission.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2140 · Provides that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not an inherently beneficial use, per se, for purposes of zoning approvals.

Sent July 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1533 · The "Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Act"; establishes licensure requirements for wildlife rehabilitators.**

Sent June 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3028 · Establishes Clean Car Commission.**

Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3103 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects. *

Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 340 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2121 · The "Green Building and Infrastructure Tax Credit Act"; provides tax credits for certain green buildings.*

Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 172 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2124 · Clarifies local government unit obligations with regard to DEP loan awards for dam repairs.

Sent June 28, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 266 · Requires, for roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems, identifying emblem on certain structures, and fire department notification for all structures. **

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 528 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2101 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

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

Senate Bill 2094 · Clarifies that certain types of sewage and sewage sludge do not constitute hazardous substances under "Spill Compensation and Control Act."

Sent June 21, 2012 · Reported out after 357 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2080 · Establishes Hunterdon-Somerset Flood Advisory Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 2081 · Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.*

Sent June 18, 2012 · Reported out after 507 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1527 · Concerns Watershed Property Review Board in DEP.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1534 · Requires DEP to conduct analysis of "Pollution Prevention Act."

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2316 · Authorizes certain municipalities and rural electric cooperatives to establish a municipal shared services energy authority.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 525 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2504 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the Meadowlands Conservation Trust.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2584 · Requires DEP to allow for correction of technical and administrative permit application violations; and subjects adoption of DEP technical manuals to Administrative Procedure Act." *

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2016 · The "Save the Hudson River Palisades Act."

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2025 · Requires DEP to allow for correction of technical and administrative permit application violations; and subjects adoption of DEP technical manuals to "Administrative Procedure Act."

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2026 · Requires DEP to conduct analysis of "Pollution Prevention Act."

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1980 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2013.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1981 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2013.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1990 · Establishes restrictions and requirements for use of fishing gear and conch, fishing, and lobster pots on artificial reefs.

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

Senate Bill 1936 · Increases renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements under "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

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

Senate Bill 1938 · Provides tax credit against gross income tax for costs of certain property that conserves energy or promotes energy efficiency and for other energy efficiency measures.

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

Senate Bill 1940 · Provides totally disabled persons with discount on hunting license fees.

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

Senate Bill 1947 · Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1960 · Designates Atlantic City and Pleasantville, Atlantic County, as areas eligible for redemption of pinelands development credits.

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

Senate Bill 1919 · "Blue Acres Floodplain Protection Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for $100 million, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 1925 · Revises certain solar renewable energy programs and requirements; provides for aggregated net metering of electricity consumption related to properties owned by certain governmental bodies and school districts.***

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 186 · Requires DHSS to establish carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas. *

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 566 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1151 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for advanced technology vehicles and alternative fueled vehicles. *

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2314 · Requires State to use energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 256 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2395 · Changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. *

Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1827 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1833 · Requires DHSS to establish carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1848 · Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1864 · The "Wildlife Rehabilitation Act"; establishes Wildlife Rehabilitation Board and continuing education requirements and permit program for wildlife rehabilitators.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1781 · Reappropriates $3 million from "Dam, Lake, Stream, Flood Control, Water Resources, and Wastewater Treatment Project Bond Act of 2003" to fund State flood control projects.

Sent March 8, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 462 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1785 · Exempts, for five years, certain new business activities in pinelands area from compliance with Pinelands Commission development approval process.

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

Senate Bill 1722 · 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 March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 105 days

Senate Bill 1753 · Clarifies requests for proposals of public entities implementing energy savings improvement program contracts.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1754 · Changes parameters of existing exemption for certain beach bars from noise control standards.*

Sent March 5, 2012 · Reported out after 94 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1684 · Authorizes issuance of "municipal solid waste disposal only" license to certain applicants.

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

Senate Bill 1661 · Requires DEP to test certain DEP water wells and monitoring stations and report results thereof.

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

Senate Bill 1669 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 69 days

Senate Bill 1481 · Directs the BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1489 · Requires NJ Energy Star Homes Program incentives be available Statewide.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1554 · Limits sale and manufacture of flame retardant chemical decabromodiphenyl ether.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 119 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1555 · Concerns combined sewer overflows; exempts improvements thereto from 2% property tax cap; requires certain permit holders address such overflows in capital improvement plans; and appropriates $5 million.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1556 · Clarifies definition of "on-site generation facility" in "Electric Discount Energy Competition Act" with regard to geographic contiguity with end use customers.*

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1557 · Authorizes creation of stormwater utilities for certain local government entities.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1561 · Exempts from sales and use tax the sale of materials and equipment used in the manufacture of wind energy components.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 224 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1355 · Requires plans, specifications, and bid proposal documents for certain local public contracts to address soil contamination, and requires contracting unit to approve change order under certain circumstances related thereto.*

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1356 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 1360 · Permits use of deadly force against black bears in certain cases.

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

Senate Bill 1363 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

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

Senate Bill 1389 · Authorizes certain municipalities and rural electric cooperatives to establish a municipal shared services energy authority.

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

Senate Bill 1406 · Requires DEP and owners of reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures, and authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs in response to severe weather events.

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

Senate Bill 1408 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

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

Senate Bill 1414 · 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 February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 133 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1422 · Requires State to use energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 343 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1460 · Requires deposit of property tax refunds for certain industrial sites under federal or State orders for remediation with Commissioner of Environmental Protection to help ensure compliance.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 3 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1475 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

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

Senate Bill 1246 · Changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. *

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 108 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1250 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

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

Senate Bill 1283 · Authorizes certain disbursements from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for transportation of low-level radioactive waste to appropriate disposal facilities.

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

Senate Bill 1306 · Establishes Solar Thermal Expansion Loan and Grant program; appropriates $10 million.

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

Senate Bill 1322 · Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1036 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1037 · 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 January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1057 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1058 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1061 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Heating Oil and Propane Reserves.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1091 · 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 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1093 · 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 January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1143 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.*

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 329 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1177 · Prohibits the use of certain fishing gear at artificial reef sites.*

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 17 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1186 · Exempts certain materials and labor used to convert traditional motor vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles from sales and use tax.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 93 days

Senate Bill 1190 · Allows exclusion of certain alternative energy and energy conservation patent income under the gross income tax and corporation business tax.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1270 · Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems. *

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 892 · Concerns calculation of value for conveyance of certain State-owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 893 · Amends law concerning application, sale, and use of fertilizer to exempt organic fertilizer from certain requirements.

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

Senate Bill 908 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 912 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

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

Senate Bill 929 · Transfers the Div. of Fish and Wildlife and related entities to the Dept. of Agriculture.

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

Senate Bill 930 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

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

Senate Bill 946 · Requires DEP assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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

Senate Bill 947 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

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

Senate Bill 950 · 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 January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 955 · Exempts electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

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

Senate Bill 962 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.

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

Senate Bill 980 · Encourages development of electric vehicle charging stations in transportation projects.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 363 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 983 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 984 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

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

Senate Bill 987 · Modifies powers of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

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

Senate Bill 988 · Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags.

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

Senate Bill 989 · Establishes special environmental prosecutor.

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

Senate Bill 990 · Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste.

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

Senate Bill 1004 · Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

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

Senate Bill 1020 · Requires gradual replacement of incandescent light bulbs in public school buildings with compact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible.

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

Senate Bill 1083 · Establishes certain apprentice hunting licenses.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 23 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1084 · The "Adopt a Stormwater Management Basin Act." *

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1085 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 121 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 77 · "Plastic Carryout Bag and Film Plastic Recycling Act."

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

Senate Bill 78 · Requires design of new public schools to incorporate green building practices.

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

Senate Bill 81 · Prohibits health care facilities from discharging prescription medications into sewer or septic systems in certain circumstances. **

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 84 · Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 98 · Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

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

Senate Bill 100 · Creates bistate commission to coordinate management and flood prevention of waterways flowing between Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY.

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

Senate Bill 107 · Allows cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research and educational purposes.

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

Senate Bill 178 · Establishes Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program in DEP and appropriates $200,000 therefor from Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 184 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 190 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 191 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 192 · Requires DEP rejection of new solid waste facility registration if affected municipality disapproves proposed facility location.

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

Senate Bill 193 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.

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

Senate Bill 216 · Imposes criminal penalties for discharges of untreated sewage from containment devices installed on watercraft.

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

Senate Bill 218 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

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

Senate Bill 219 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

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

Senate Bill 221 · Prohibits the use of urea for melting, preventing the formation of, or removing ice.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 426 days

Senate Bill 222 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

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

Senate Bill 223 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

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

Senate Bill 224 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

Senate Bill 226 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 246 · Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 247 · Establishes moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for purpose of natural gas exploration or production until certain conditions are met.

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

Senate Bill 253 · Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 149 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 257 · Supplemental appropriation to DOT of $10,000,000 as State contribution towards resolution of flooding issues at Marsellus Street Bridge in Bergen County.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 160 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 271 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

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

Senate Bill 272 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

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

Senate Bill 273 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

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

Senate Bill 276 · Repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.

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

Senate Bill 283 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 285 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 106 days

Senate Bill 308 · Requires issuance of general permit for beach food and drink concession stands under certain circumstances pursuant to CAFRA.

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

Senate Bill 337 · Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products.

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

Senate Bill 340 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 341 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 345 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 346 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of fuel cell vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 368 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 149 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 371 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for alternative fueled vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 400 · Requires BPU to conduct pilot program to allow free parking for alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 484 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

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

Senate Bill 492 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 495 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund, dedicates $400,000 annually from certain power vessel operator license fees to the fund, and appropriates $400,000 for FY2012.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 48 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 496 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 507 · Requires, for roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems, identifying emblem on certain structures, and fire department notification for all structures. *

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 695 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 525 · Concerns Watershed Property Review Board in DEP.

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

Senate Bill 529 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 568 · 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

Senate Bill 574 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

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

Senate Bill 576 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 391 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 589 · Revises certain provisions of farmland assessment law.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 128 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 595 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Senate Bill 614 · Provides partial sales tax exemption for energy and utility service to certain manufacturers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 149 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 619 · Permits imposition of municipal host community petroleum bulk processing impact fees under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 675 · "Plastic and Paper Bag Reduction Act"; requires certain retailers to provide recyclable, compostable or reusable bags instead of plastic or paper carryout bags.

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

Senate Bill 683 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 684 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 685 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for retired veterans living in NJ and their immediate family members.

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

Senate Bill 693 · Requires payment from New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund for costs of installation and maintenance of point of entry water treatment systems.

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

Senate Bill 694 · Eliminates development review fees charged by Pinelands Commission.

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

Senate Bill 755 · Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 128 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 800 · Authorizes hunting of game animals every day of the week during hunting season.

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

Senate Bill 809 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 812 · "Carryout Bag Reduction and Recycling Act." *

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 342 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 813 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.

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

Senate Bill 814 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 370 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 815 · 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 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 818 · Requires the State and local contracting units to purchase biodiesel or biodiesel blended fuel manufactured in NJ.

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

Senate Bill 819 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

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

Senate Bill 820 · "Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 160 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 821 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 160 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 822 · Revises "Electronic Waste Management Act."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 825 · Revises the definitions of Class I renewable energy and renewable energy certificate under the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act.

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

Senate Bill 826 · Concerns calculation of value for conveyance of certain State-owned lands.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 827 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 828 · Revises definition of class I renewable energy to include energy produced by certain geothermal heat pumps.

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

Senate Bill 831 · Establishes notification signage, and monitoring requirements related to combined sewer overflows.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 844 · Revises "Local Bond Law" provisions to exempt certain energy projects from appropriation requirement for five percent down payment.

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

Senate Bill 867 · The "Smart Container Act."

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