Committees · 2012–2013 Session
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 6th District
Democrat · 1st District
Republican · 7th District
Republican · 9th District
Democrat · 5th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2012–2013 Session.
Bills sent58
2% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out57%
33 of 58; 25 stopped in committee
Time in committee81 days
most between 27 and 122 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027141 bills
reported 14% · typically 37 days, most 28–128 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025145 bills
reported 33% · typically 128 days, most 66–399 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023142 bills
reported 43% · typically 39 days, most 13–220 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021116 bills
reported 47% · typically 63 days, most 7–179 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–201998 bills
reported 56% · typically 129 days, most 44–253 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2016–2017102 bills
reported 65% · typically 149 days, most 42–303 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–201589 bills
reported 66% · typically 94 days, most 21–203 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–201358 bills
reported 57% · typically 81 days, most 27–122 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–201162 bills
reported 42% · typically 39 days, most 20–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2012–2013 Session, newest first.
58 bills
Senate Bill 3114 · "New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military (NJTEAM) Act;" provides in-State tuition at New Jersey public institutions of higher education to military veterans.
Sent December 16, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3078 · Establishes pilot program in DOE to recruit, select, and train veterans for school security positions in school districts.
Sent December 5, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3079 · Grants credit against business taxes to developer of rental housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.
Sent December 5, 2013 · Reported out after 11 days, 0–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3029 · Enables collection of voluntary contributions for New Jersey Nonprofit Veterans Organizations through gross income tax returns.*
Sent November 7, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3006 · Changes when proof of veteran status is required for civil service examinations for certain veterans.
Sent October 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3010 · Enables the collection of voluntary contributions for New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts through gross income tax returns.
Sent October 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 2959 · Allows veteran or personal representative to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk.
Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2664 · Allows veteran or personal representative to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk.
Sent June 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2870 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the NJ World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.
Sent June 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2834 · Designates May of each year "Military Appreciation Month" in New Jersey.
Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2839 · Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.
Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2807 · Requires hiring preference for veterans seeking position with State Police.
Sent May 30, 2013 · Reported out after 200 days, 0–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2826 · Requires disposition of remains of active duty service member of Armed Forces of United States pursuant to Department of Defense form completed by service member.*
Sent May 30, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3513 · Designates May of each year "Military Appreciation Month" in New Jersey.
Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3733 · Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee.
Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2785 · Adds Sons of The American Legion to list of organizations whose representatives receive paid leaves of absence to attend State and national conventions.
Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3620 · Requires disposition of remains of active duty service member of Armed Forces of United States pursuant to Department of Defense form completed by service member.*
Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 52 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2639 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for development of Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 280 days, 1–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2647 · Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee.
Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 87 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2589 · Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.
Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 93 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
38 more
Senate Bill 2571 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 98 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2544 · Provides for temporary professional or occupational licensure for qualified nonresident military spouses.
Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 112 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2671 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for maintenance of certain State memorials honoring war veterans.
Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3427 · Provides for temporary professional or occupational licensure for qualified nonresident military spouses.
Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 115 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 3360 · Creates Veterans Haven North Council; renames current Veterans Haven Council to Veterans Haven South Council.
Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 332 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2254 · Creates Veterans Haven North Council; renames current Veterans Haven Council to Veterans Haven South Council.
Sent October 15, 2012 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2249 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Sent October 4, 2012 · Reported out after 11 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2029 · Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as an official State flag.
Sent July 26, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2007 · Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as an official State flag.
Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 81 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1836 · Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 109 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1839 · Excludes military compensation of military personnel serving outside of this State from gross income tax.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1861 · Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 106 days
Senate Bill 1879 · Concerns adding names of certain veterans to certain civil service eligibility lists.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 32 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1880 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.
Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1603 · Exempts military personnel receiving combat zone pay from the gross income tax.
Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1614 · Permits certain military funeral buglers to receive New Jersey Honor Guard Ribbon.*
Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 109 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1572 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1492 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.
Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1549 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.
Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 193 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1560 · "New Jersey Homeless Veterans Grant Program Act;" establishes New Jersey Homeless Veterans Grant Program and allows voluntary contributions on gross income tax returns to support homeless veterans.**
Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 249 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1424 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for qualified wages of certain veterans.
Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1289 · Provides for increase in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
Senate Bill 1056 · Allows municipalities to provide free or reduced fee beach badges to fully disabled veterans.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1075 · Extends burial of indigent veterans to those who did not serve in time of war; clarifies role of DMVA in identifying deceased veterans; provides additional funding, subject to availability, for burial of indigent veterans.*
Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 329 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1095 · Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard and reserve components of the United States Armed Forces.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1096 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for active duty members of United States Armed Forces, Reserve components thereof, and National Guard from New Jersey.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1097 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for maintenance of certain State memorials honoring war veterans.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 500 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1098 · Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1185 · Exempts storage facility space furnished to active duty military personnel from the sales and use tax.
Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 49 days
Senate Bill 958 · Allows municipalities to provide veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.
Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 139 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 186 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 234 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses providing employment to certain National Guard or reservists.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 323 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to create identification cards for certain veterans for certain purposes. *
Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 390 · Provides for increase in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 37 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 420 · Permits Governor to notify local governments to fly United States and State flags at half-staff upon death of member of Armed Forces of United States or National Guard who was State resident.*
Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 527 · Authorizes local public contract set-aside program for business enterprises that are owned by or that employ veterans.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 37 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 541 · Allows certain National Guard and United States Reserve members on federal active duty to receive temporary suspension of payment of interest on mortgage loan.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 845 · Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.
Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days