State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Senate Bill 2882 · Requires opportunity to vote early in person using paper ballots on October 16, 2013 for both general election and U.S. Senate vacancy candidates.

Sent June 20, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2878 · Eliminates requirement that at least one of two licenses issued under small-scale and staged casino facility pilot program must be staged casino facility license; permits these facilities to be located in renovated buildings.

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

Senate Bill 2857 · Establishes new procedure to fill congressional vacancy be filled on general election day; requires Governor to make appointment from same party to temporarily fill Senate vacancy.*

Sent June 13, 2013 · Reported out after 4 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2858 · Changes date of 2013 general election from November 5th to October 16th.

Sent June 13, 2013 · Reported out after 4 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2812 · Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.

Sent May 30, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2819 · Exempts certain personal information from State's open public records law; bars attorney's fees award in denial of access proceeding in certain circumstances.

Sent May 30, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 759 · Requires independent State authority member to disclose contractual relationship between authority and authority member's relatives. *

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

Assembly Bill 3624 · Provides that participation by New Jersey residents in contests of skill does not constitute unlawful gambling. *

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 206 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3726 · Repeals anachronistic, superceded, or invalidated sections of statutory law.

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

Senate Bill 2788 · Appropriates $1,393,084 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund to provide historic site management grants for certain historic preservation projects.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2790 · Provides that crime victims do not have to pay fees to obtain government records and that requests for records are not public information.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 178 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2795 · Permits public employees to request payroll deductions for payment to multiple credit union accounts.

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

Senate Bill 2759 · Expands Sire Stakes Program to include newly-established Standardbred Development Program; allocates funds from Sire Stakes Program.

Sent May 13, 2013 · Reported out after 24 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent May 9, 2013 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1521 · Modifies process for contested case hearings by OAL with regard to telephone and video conferences, delegation of final decision authority, oral decisions, checklist decisions, electronic filings, and settlements.

Sent May 9, 2013 · Reported out after 217 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2745 · 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 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2748 · Requires issue advocacy organization disclosure; increases disclosure of campaign finance information; raises amount of money contributable to committees; modifies restrictions on contributions by certain business entities performing public contracts.

Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1098 · Establishes mutual aid assistance request protocols for 9-1-1 ambulance dispatchers.

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

Assembly Bill 3848 · Revises permitted amount of surcharge on admission charges at major places of amusement.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 52 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2683 · Requires gubernatorial candidates' statements be posted online.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 241 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2687 · 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 April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2689 · 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 April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2692 · Increases threshold value of surplus State-owned real property and easements above which legislative review and approval is required before sale.

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

Senate Bill 2650 · Provides exceptions to garnish exemption against benefits from State-administered pension systems for certain financial claims under State law.

Sent March 18, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2654 · Clarifies law authorizing application of reciprocal limitations against businesses from states that give in-state preference in awarding public contracts.

Sent March 18, 2013 · Reported out after 269 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2640 · Requires SHBP to provide certain information to participating public employers.

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

Senate Bill 2643 · Provides that participation by New Jersey residents in contests of skill does not constitute unlawful gambling.

Sent March 11, 2013 · Reported out after 276 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2616 · 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 March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2619 · Exempts from disclosure as public record personal identifying information provided to government agency for emergency notification purposes.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2631 · Revises permitted amount of surcharge on admission charges at major places of amusement.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2591 · Requires OLS to provide certain notices and reports to legislators and legislative staff by electronic means only.

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

Senate Bill 2603 · Concerns various authorities, boards, commissions, councils, divisions, and task forces.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 60 · Authorizes deployment of integrity oversight monitors in implementation of certain recovery and rebuilding projects.*

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 61 · Imposes oversight upon Hurricane Sandy recovery funds.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2574 · Directs State agencies to take certain action to expedite permitting through use of general permits.

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

Senate Bill 2584 · Revises process for awarding certain public contracts in connection with an emergency.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Reported out after 18 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2585 · Establishes "Local Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act."

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

Senate Bill 2536 · Authorizes deployment of integrity monitors in implementation of certain Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuilding projects.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2555 · Modifies process for contested case hearings by OAL with regard to telephone and video conferences, delegation of final decision authority, oral decisions, checklist decisions, electronic filings, and settlements.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 308 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2566 · Imposes oversight upon Hurricane Sandy recovery funds.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2914 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.

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

Assembly Bill 3489 · Allows monies statutorily dedicated to standardbred or thoroughbred horse racing purses to be used for benefit of horse racing industry, subject to agreement between permitholder and representative horsemen's organization.*

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3493 · Reduces dollar amount of full outstanding debt issue that exempts casino institutional investor from requirement to maintain qualifications.

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

Assembly Bill 3494 · Caps at 35 percent share of State public employee pension and annuity funds portfolio that may be invested in combination of hedge funds, private equity, commodities, and real estate.

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

Assembly Bill 3614 · Requires that contract for private operation of State Lottery be subject to approval by Legislature.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 35 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2517 · Provides that certain funds in Casino Simulcasting Special Fund will be paid to Atlantic City Racetrack and prescribes use thereof with certain amounts remaining paid to other racetracks.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 311 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2527 · Permits two or more candidates for school board member to circulate petitions jointly and be bracketed together on ballot for same term.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 339 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2540 · Allows monies statutorily dedicated to standardbred or thoroughbred horse racing purses to be used for benefit of horse racing industry, subject to agreement between permitholder and representative horsemen's organization.*

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2487 · Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Reported out after 129 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2499 · Requires each State agency to review permits issued by the agency and make necessary changes to expedite and facilitate permitting.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2507 · Amends "Administrative Procedure Act" to require State agencies to use various electronic technologies in rule-making procedures.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2431 · Establishes certain equal employment opportunity requirements in connection with expenditure of federal funds received for Hurricane Sandy relief and for any future emergencies.

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

Senate Bill 2433 · Provides that President of Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey shall serve as member of Government Records Council.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Reported out after 62 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2435 · Appropriates $20,000,000 from General Fund to the Department of State for travel and tourism advertising and promotion to communicate that New Jersey's tourism destinations are operational despite damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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

Assembly Bill 2913 · Increases from 3.2% to 5% percentage of certain dedicated purse moneys used for horsemen aid programs and the association from Standardbred racing at private racetracks.

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

Assembly Bill 3319 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from charging a fee to an applicant solely to correct clerical errors on any application form.

Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3321 · Amends "Administrative Procedure Act" to require State agencies to use various electronic technologies in rule-making procedures.

Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 39 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3323 · Requires each State agency to review permits issued by the agency and make neccessary changes to expedite and facilitate permitting. *

Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 39 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2412 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from charging a fee to an applicant solely to correct clerical errors on any application form.

Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 39 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2422 · Requires that contract for private operation of State Lottery be subject to approval by Legislature.

Sent December 20, 2012 · Reported out after 81 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 171 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2379 · Requires State pay postage for voted ballots returned by mail.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2364 · Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Reported out after 60 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2313 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.

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

Senate Bill 2320 · Increases certain time frames governing arbitration in police and fire contract disputes.

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

Senate Bill 2285 · Establishes permanent task force to review and guide implementation of process improvement programs for Executive Branch based on Lean Six Sigma management approach.

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

Senate Bill 2269 · Establishes "State Vehicle Reduction Task Force."

Sent October 15, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2272 · Removes limit on amount or value of bingo prizes.

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

Senate Bill 2275 · Imposes tax on certain State lottery winnings to finance grant program for not-for-profit entities operating after school programs in certain districts.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Reported out after 63 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2234 · Requires chairperson of each municipal and county political party committee to call annual meeting after Secretary of State certifies results of primary election.

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

Senate Bill 2205 · Provides municipalities and fire districts with option to hire firefighters up to age 40 with eligibility for PFRS membership; allows firefighters legally hired after age 35 currently in PERS to transfer to PFRS.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 137 days

Senate Bill 2210 · Requires Department of State to post on its website notice of days, weeks, and months designated by State law as special commemorations.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 77 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2219 · 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 October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 77 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2226 · Gives State Lottery winners option of remaining anonymous for one year.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2236 · Authorizes placement of horse racing wagers using mobile gaming devices at in-State racetracks subject to commission rules and regulations.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2173 · Eliminates post-employment restriction for member and employees of New Jersey Racing Commission.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 25 days

Senate Bill 2185 · 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 September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent August 20, 2012 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2170 · Permits submission of online voter registration form through secure Department of State Internet site; authorizes use of digitized signature from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission database for online voter registration form approval.

Sent August 20, 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 July 30, 2012 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2168 · Requires Secretary of State to establish secure Internet website for online voter registration; authorizes use of digitized signatures from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's database.

Sent July 30, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2146 · Changes date for election of fire district commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of primary election.

Sent July 26, 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 June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent June 28, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2117 · Eliminates payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date; limits carry forward of unused vacation leave; requires suspension and forfeiture of certain payments; limits use of unused sick leave in year before retirement.

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

Senate Bill 2118 · Requires State oversight of budgets of joint meetings.

Sent June 28, 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 June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 56 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3058 · Requires Department of State to post on its website notice of days, weeks, and months designated by State law as special commemorations.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 175 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2090 · 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 June 21, 2012 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2083 · Increases number of trustees on SPRS board of trustees from five to seven; requires two trustees to be elected by SPRS active members and one trustee to be elected by SPRS retired members.

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

Senate Bill 2065 · 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 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2066 · 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

Senate Bill 2067 · 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 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2073 · 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 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2075 · 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 14, 2012 · Reported out after 67 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2061 · Requires certain official State forms to contain the language oath or affirmation and swear to or affirm when the forms are reprinted.

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

Senate Bill 2049 · Authorizes certain cooperative purchasing agreements involving certain State and local government entities for certain purchases.

Sent June 4, 2012 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1351 · Removes licensing requirement for recreational bingo games.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 81 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2029 · Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as an official State flag.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2610 · Authorizes placement of horse racing wagers using mobile gaming devices at in-State racetracks subject to commission rules and regulations.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 137 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2005 · Limits contributions to legal defense fund of candidate for or holder of elective public office; requires reporting thereof to ELEC.

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

Senate Bill 2010 · Provides for SHBP New Jersey State Employee Wellness Program with financial incentives for participation in program.

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

Senate Bill 2015 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus property, known as Plainfield Armory, located in City of Plainfield in Union County.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2023 · Removes licensing requirement for recreational bingo games.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 81 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2031 · 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 May 31, 2012 · 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 May 31, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1975 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to establish Internet commerce site for purchase of fire equipment approved by State contract.

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

Senate Bill 1983 · Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years based on cost analysis.

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

Senate Bill 1987 · Establishes maximum fees for licensing and administration of raffles by Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission and certain municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 2000 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell certain surplus real properties located in Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Reported out after 21 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1908 · Requires a public body to record public meetings and post proceedings on its Internet website.

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

Senate Bill 1913 · 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 May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1914 · Requires certain user fees for the provision of traditional municipal services to be included within the 2% municipal and county property tax levy cap.

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

Senate Bill 1917 · Restricts certain campaign contributions by public employee labor organizations.

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

Assembly Bill 1066 · Forbids members of the State Investment Council from voting on transactions concerning investment with which a member has certain financial or familial conflicts and requires removal for violations thereof.

Sent May 3, 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 May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 32 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 32 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1837 · Prohibits investment of certain public funds in companies doing business in countries that sponsor terrorism.

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

Senate Bill 1845 · Creates special education unit within the Office of Administrative Law.

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

Senate Bill 1849 · 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 May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1856 · Establishes pilot program suspending operations of superintendent and deputy superintendent of elections in certain second class counties.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 228 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1860 · Increases membership of PFRS board of trustees from 11 to 13 members.

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

Senate Bill 1862 · Provides for one-time increase of PFRS retiree annual pensions under $32,000.

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

Senate Bill 1865 · Designates four State songs.

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

Senate Bill 1808 · 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 March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1810 · Requires civil service desk audit of provisional employees after layoff action by local employer.

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

Senate Bill 1813 · 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 March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1819 · Provides for distributions from ABP during transition to retirement programs for faculty at institutions of higher education.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 91 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1820 · Appropriates $3,279,459 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund to NJ Historic Trust for grant to Proprietary House Association for historic preservation purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1766 · Requires every State and local elected official using agent to represent or undertake scheduling of appearances therefore to disclose information about such service.

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

Senate Bill 1767 · Prohibits certain individuals from membership on county boards of elections.

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

Senate Bill 1768 · Establishes minimum and maximum sentences and penalties for election officers and employees convicted of fraud.

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

Senate Bill 1786 · Requires mandatory audit of new voter registration records before an election and of absentee and provisional ballots after an election in randomly selected districts.

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

Senate Bill 1734 · Requires ELEC to provide ethics training for governmental affairs agents.

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

Senate Bill 1741 · Enhances PFRS accidental death pension benefit for survivors of member serving in nonsupervisory rank.

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

Senate Bill 1743 · Establishes program in Department of Law and Public Safety for Attorney General to audit, investigate and review superintendents of elections and county boards of elections.

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

Senate Bill 1747 · Requires excuse for voting by mail-in ballot.

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

Senate Bill 1748 · Establishes division in Department of Treasury to oversee and enforce equal employment opportunity requirements with regard to public works contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1714 · Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 81 days

Assembly Bill 246 · Makes permanent certain temporary authorizations that expanded permitted investment by Director of Division of Investment of State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund and State pension funds.

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

Assembly Bill 1546 · Revises exemption from license requirement for raffles for door prizes of donated or purchased merchandise; increases total retail value from $50 to $200 or higher if permitted.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1682 · Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all elections under certain conditions.*

Sent February 21, 2012 · Reported out after 181 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1687 · Establishes pilot project to permit overseas and military voters to vote in certain elections using Internet.

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

Senate Bill 1695 · Implements Governor's "Tool Kit" proposals for public employer-public employee collective negotiation agreements.

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

Senate Bill 1697 · Provides for review and consolidation of certain toll free telecommunications services maintained and operated by certain State and local entities.

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

Senate Bill 1600 · Provides for mandatory forfeiture of retirement benefits of elected official convicted of crime involving office held.

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

Senate Bill 1612 · Exempts municipal clerk from penalties for Open Public Records Act violations under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1619 · Provides that English shall be the official language of the State.

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

Senate Bill 1620 · Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

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

Senate Bill 1622 · 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

Senate Bill 1623 · Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 217 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1626 · Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

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

Senate Bill 1631 · Requires voter registration forms be available when applying for hunting, fishing, or trapping license; requires display and collection of completed application if the applicant wishes to register at public agency.*

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 186 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1645 · Permits certain former members and employees of NJ Racing Commission to work for, or hold interest in, licensee thereof if State Ethics Commission finds no conflict of interest following membership or employment.**

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 242 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1646 · Restricts business entities who make campaign contributions from performing certain local government contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1652 · Prohibits certain unsolicited political calls by political organizations or candidates to persons in this State.

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

Senate Bill 1653 · Requires State to enable applicants for State agency-issued permits to track online the progress and status of their permit application.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 109 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1660 · Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.

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

Senate Bill 1662 · Requires reduction in number of positions in State service; establishes procedure to control creation of new State positions and filling of vacancies.

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

Senate Bill 1663 · Reinstates State sick leave injury program for State employees who are members of PFRS or SPRS.

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

Senate Bill 1664 · Reinstates sick leave injury program for State corrections officers and juvenile justice officers under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1668 · Revises and expands duties and responsibilities of State Auditor in performance of certain audits and reviews.

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

Senate Bill 1672 · Establishes criteria for State recognition of Native American tribe.

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

Senate Bill 1673 · Provides procedure for suspension of county board of elections member charged with certain crimes.

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

Senate Bill 1675 · Requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.

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

Senate Bill 1568 · Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1571 · Mandates that certain personnel critical to certain State finance and revenue generating activities are essential employees during a declared State government shutdown due to failure to enact an annual appropriation act.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1575 · 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 February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1577 · Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1488 · Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.

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

Senate Bill 1496 · Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.

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

Senate Bill 1517 · Provides State, county, municipal, and school district contracts for professional services will be awarded pursuant to competitive contracting process.*

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 312 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1519 · Extends certain PERS benefits to veterans of "Operation Uphold Democracy".

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

Senate Bill 1524 · Provides public employee salaries at all levels of government cannot exceed salary of Governor.

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

Senate Bill 1531 · Allows certain State agencies to sell Internet advertisements on agencies' websites.

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

Senate Bill 1545 · 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 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1546 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

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

Senate Bill 1548 · Requires public hearings on proposed off-track wagering facilities to be held in municipalities contiguous to site where proposed facilities will be located.

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

Senate Bill 1550 · Concerns awarding of professional services contracts by public agencies and requires certain disclosures by State and local government officials and candidates for elective public office.

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

Senate Bill 1552 · Converts loan awarded to Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum from loan to grant.

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

Senate Bill 1564 · Prohibits payment of supplemental compensation for unused sick earned by public officers and employees after effective date.

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

Senate Bill 1565 · Authorizes Internet gaming at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances.*

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 25 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1329 · Provides sales and use tax rebate on supplies and materials purchased for the construction or reconstruction of certain horse racetrack grandstands.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 79 days

Senate Bill 1332 · Provides for establishment and operation of casino at Meadowlands Complex.

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

Senate Bill 1338 · Requires State Treasurer, in consultation with State Comptroller, to promulgate rules and regulations concerning best practices for awarding independent State authority contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1340 · Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.

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

Senate Bill 1364 · Revises exemption from license requirement for raffles for door prizes of donated or purchased merchandise; increases total retail value from $50 to $200 or higher if permitted.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 28 days

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

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 119 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1392 · Authorizes State contracting agencies, local contracting units, boards of education, public institutions of higher education, and other public entities to enter into guaranteed energy savings contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1423 · Changes fire district election date from third Saturday in February to third Tuesday in April, the annual election day in type II school districts.

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

Senate Bill 1435 · 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 February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1436 · Prohibits person from serving as officer of more than two political campaign committees.

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

Senate Bill 1451 · Revises law concerning meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and information about meetings. *

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1452 · Makes certain changes to open public records act; establishes State public finance website and creates program for development of local websites.*

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 28 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1453 · Enhances procedures for disposition of State surplus computers, computer equipment and software allocated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.

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

Senate Bill 1454 · Changes signature requirement for recall petition and when recall may be initiated.

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

Senate Bill 1471 · Reduces period of time that member of Legislature may be absent, without excuse, before member's seat is deemed vacant.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 252 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1476 · 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 February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1231 · Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.

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

Senate Bill 1245 · Designates September 11 each year "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 1264 · Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 126 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1274 · Sets States mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

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

Senate Bill 1290 · Authorizes awards to State and local government employees for suggestions to save taxpayers money through sharing and consolidation.

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

Senate Bill 1292 · Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 473 days

Senate Bill 1299 · Changes date for election of fire commissioners from third Saturday in February to day of primary election.

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

Senate Bill 1301 · Requires candidates for school board member and local elective office to file financial disclosure statement on or before 10th day following deadline for filing nominating petitions for that office.

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

Senate Bill 1304 · 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 126 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1310 · Limits amount of contribution to legal defense fund of holder of elective public office and requires reporting thereof to ELEC.

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

Senate Bill 1311 · Requires disclosure of campaign contributions received or expenditures made by individual seeking election as political party committee officer.

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

Senate Bill 1312 · Requires governmental affairs agents to disclose on notice of representation form compensation amount received from State or local government entities; requires notice to be posted on Internet site of Election Law Enforcement Commission.

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

Senate Bill 1313 · Permits removal of State board, commission or independent authority member for failure to attend three consecutive meetings thereof without good cause.

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

Senate Bill 1314 · 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 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1316 · Prohibits department heads in Executive Branch from taking unpaid leave to assist any candidates for election to public office.

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

Senate Bill 1317 · Consolidates nonpartisan municipal election procedures in Title 19 of Revised Statutes.

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

Senate Bill 1318 · Prohibits State agencies from including advertisements in mailings to public.

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

Senate Bill 1321 · Requires written notice of pending gubernatorial succession to both designated successor and Legislature whenever responsibilities of office of Governor will devolve upon temporary successor.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 126 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1323 · Makes various changes regarding regulation of casino gaming; limits use of certain Casino Reinvestment Development Authority assets and revenues; permits use of mobile devices at casinos and racetracks to place wagers on sports or athletic events*

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1324 · Revises calculation of assessments concerning certain casino licensee fees; clarifies certain conditions of employment concerning Atlantic City Tourism District; makes non-gaming tourism district and certain CRDA project site properties eligible for tax

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 7 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1055 · Requires incarcerated individual from State to be counted at residential address for legislative redistricting purposes.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 112 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1062 · Repeals State and local hotel and motel occupancy taxes and voids existing municipal implementing ordinances.

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

Senate Bill 1070 · "Invest in New Jersey First' Act;" requires preference in awarding certain contracts for critical infrastructure projects.

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

Senate Bill 1078 · Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans.

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

Senate Bill 1079 · Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.

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

Senate Bill 1111 · Requires use of direct deposit and Internet for State, local government, and school district employee compensation and certain retirement payments and information.

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

Senate Bill 1122 · Allows SPRS members to purchase SPRS credit for prior military service.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 112 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1123 · Provides sales and use tax rebate on supplies and materials purchased for the construction or reconstruction of certain horse racetrack grandstands.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Senate Bill 1140 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1187 · Establishes the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1202 · Prohibits delegation of investment discretion of Director of Division of Investment to outside managers.

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

Senate Bill 906 · Limits payments to public employees for accumulated unused sick leave and vacation leave; limits carrying forward of unused vacation leave; requires documentation for use of sick leave in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 911 · Revises exemption from license requirement for raffles for door prizes of donated or purchased merchandise; increases total retail value from $50 to $200 or higher if permitted.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 48 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 913 · Revises "Administrative Procedure Act" concerning conflicts between rules of different State agencies.

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

Senate Bill 963 · Establishes NJ Native American Burial Ground Preservation Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 996 · Exempts certain files of clinical programs at law schools in State from Open Public Records Act.

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

Senate Bill 998 · Provides certain individuals, businesses or other organizations performing public contracts are prohibited from making certain contributions.

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

Senate Bill 999 · Restricts campaign contributions by certain individuals, businesses or other organizations that purchase or acquire property involved in eminent domain proceedings.

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

Senate Bill 1019 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and promotion of graves of significant individuals of the American Revolutionary period; appropriates $200,000.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 118 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1023 · Concerns compensation and benefits of officers, employees, and members of State and local authorities.

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

Senate Bill 1025 · Allows casino to pay up to 6% or 9% of parimutuel pool to out-of-State racetrack for simulcast races; provides casino retains 55% of certain remaining takeout rate amounts.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 6 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 51 · Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as State song.

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

Senate Bill 52 · Clarifies definition of illegal gambling to address Internet gambling; voids credit card debt incurred through illegal gambling; authorizes State to recover illegal gambling losses.

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

Senate Bill 56 · Permits conduct of lottery games on Internet.

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

Senate Bill 57 · Requires members of Legislature and officers and employees of Legislative Branch to disclose to Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards when charged, indicted, or convicted of crime while in office or employment.

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

Senate Bill 62 · Establishes task force to preserve original Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital main building.

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

Senate Bill 63 · Permits New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association of New Jersey to use purse funds received from off-track and account wagering for care of retired race horses.

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

Senate Bill 72 · Permits participation agreements between casinos and casino service industry enterprise licensees for purchase or lease of slot machines, which pay licensees portion of proceeds from operation thereof.

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

Senate Bill 87 · Permits veterans' organizations to use net proceeds from games of chance for organizations' support.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 89 · 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

Senate Bill 112 · Establishes Office of Asset and Revenue Recovery within Office of Attorney General in DLPS.

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

Senate Bill 130 · Reestablishes and revises public contract set-aside program.

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

Senate Bill 133 · Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 156 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 141 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 55 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 143 · Requires State Treasurer to organize and publish certain contract and grant data and information on State expenditure Internet website.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 146 · 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

Senate Bill 169 · Establishes the "Study Commission on the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracting with Nonprofit Organizations."

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

Senate Bill 182 · 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

Senate Bill 200 · 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

Senate Bill 214 · Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 220 days

Senate Bill 228 · Revises "Administrative Procedure Act" concerning socio-economic impact statements for proposed rule-making.

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

Senate Bill 233 · Repeals sections of law pertaining to transfer of civil service and non-civil service employees of terminated local health agency to superseding agency.

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

Senate Bill 235 · Prohibits adoption of new rules exceeding federal standards unless specifically authorized by State law or necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.

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

Senate Bill 236 · Eliminates seniority in Civil Service and other jurisdictions for reductions in force in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 237 · Replaces references to Civil Service Commission with chairperson of commission to clarify duties and responsibilities of chairperson.

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

Senate Bill 252 · Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in the awarding of State contracts.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 265 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.

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

Senate Bill 278 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

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

Senate Bill 297 · Forbids members of the State Investment Council from voting on transactions concerning investment with which a member has certain financial or familial conflicts and requires removal for violations thereof.

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

Senate Bill 301 · 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

Senate Bill 302 · "Transparency in Government Act;" provides for establishment of State public finance website; requires certain public entities receiving State funds to establish similar website; makes an appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 303 · Requires government records to be made available on the Internet.

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

Senate Bill 325 · Requires Secretary of State create e-mail notification system alerting when US and State flags flown at half-staff.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 328 · Prohibits political contributions by county and municipal political party committees to other committees; increases certain penalties.

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

Senate Bill 338 · Revises scope of public employee collective negotiations.

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

Senate Bill 351 · Designates Pine Barrens treefrog as New Jersey State Amphibian.

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

Senate Bill 363 · Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 223 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 389 · Clarifies that responsibility for investment of assets under management of Division of Investment vests in State Investment Council.

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

Senate Bill 439 · Changes from two to four number of consecutive general elections where more than 750 votes or less than 250 votes may be cast before election district is redrawn.

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

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

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 465 · Authorizes public access to government records through government website.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 55 days

Senate Bill 479 · Limits to $5,000 per election amount contributed to and by county committee of a political party.

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

Senate Bill 480 · Prohibits former elected official from receiving for five years compensation from charitable or non-profit organization when official's candidate committee donated campaign contributions to organization.

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

Senate Bill 482 · Eliminates requirement that candidate campaign treasurer reports be filed with county clerk for legislative, local and school board candidates.

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

Senate Bill 511 · "Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles State survivor pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; requires municipal life insurance and burial expenses for volunteer firefighters; permits fire

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

Senate Bill 516 · "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

Senate Bill 526 · 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

Senate Bill 528 · Provides one-year opportunity to purchase certain military time for service credit in State-administered retirement system by certain veterans.

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

Senate Bill 534 · Revises provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act" to ensure greater compliance.

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

Senate Bill 535 · Strengthens public disclosure and monitoring requirements of "Open Public Meetings Act".

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

Senate Bill 537 · Requires replacement of all electronic voting machines used in State by district-based optical scan voting systems by June 8, 2010; makes appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 538 · Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.

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

Senate Bill 546 · Excludes from disclosure as public record e-mail addresses provided to government entities to receive emergency notices.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 55 days

Senate Bill 547 · Extends certain benefits to veterans of Operation Allied Force in Kosovo.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 101 days

Senate Bill 584 · 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

Senate Bill 585 · Prohibits simultaneous holding of certain State, county and municipal elective and appointive positions.

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

Senate Bill 587 · Clarifies that retention of unearned wages by a public servant is theft under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 590 · 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

Senate Bill 597 · Prohibits county committee of a political party from contributing to or accepting contribution from another such county committee.

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

Senate Bill 601 · 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

Senate Bill 606 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement, in consultation with New Jersey Racing Commission, to establish and oversee slot machine gambling operations at horse racetracks.

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

Senate Bill 615 · 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

Senate Bill 621 · Establishes New Jersey General Accounting Office.

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

Senate Bill 624 · 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

Senate Bill 629 · Establishes new limits for campaign contributions by individuals, certain groups and campaign committees.

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

Senate Bill 646 · Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.

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

Senate Bill 650 · Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.

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

Senate Bill 660 · Requires certain arbitrators to file financial disclosure statements.

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

Senate Bill 668 · Requires certain State oversight of budgets of regional sewerage authorities.

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

Senate Bill 677 · Allows two elected members of pension commission of closed Hudson County Employees' Pension Fund to be active county employee or retired county employee.

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

Senate Bill 679 · 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

Senate Bill 681 · Prohibits member of Legislature from holding local appointive office or position; removes provision allowing current members holding more than one elective position as of February 1, 2008 to continue to do so if service continuous.

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

Senate Bill 705 · Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.

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

Senate Bill 714 · Requires certain commissions to maintain meeting minutes; establishes Governor's authority to approve or veto the minutes of those commissions.

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

Senate Bill 716 · Makes supplemental appropriations of $5.5 million from the General Fund to the Office of Information Technology for Network Infrastructure, IT Modernization and Information Security special purpose accounts.

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

Senate Bill 727 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack, subject to voter approval.

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

Senate Bill 737 · Establishes "New Jersey Gaming Industry Study Commission" to evaluate impact of enacted gaming and technological reforms and explore future prospects for casino gaming and horse racing in this State.

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

Senate Bill 748 · Terminates sick leave injury program for certain State employees injured after January 1, 2007 or expiration of current collective negotiation agreement.

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

Senate Bill 758 · Requires certain issue advocacy organizations to disclose contribution and expenditure information.

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

Senate Bill 769 · 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

Senate Bill 770 · Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.

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

Senate Bill 781 · Prohibits display of signs on any public property or highway.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 783 · Establishes Commission on State-owned Historic Sites in Department of State, transfers administration of State-owned historic sites to commission, and transfers historic preservation programs from DEP to Department of State.

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

Senate Bill 785 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 793 · Prohibits display of signs on public property adjacent to highway or road.

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

Senate Bill 799 · Abolishes legislative leadership committees; reduces contributions to State political party committees to $12,500 per year, to county committees to $10,000 per year and to municipal committees to $5,000 per year.

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

Senate Bill 806 · The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 125 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 808 · Limits use and supplemental compensation for certain leave.

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

Senate Bill 842 · Establishes deadlines for filing financial disclosure statements with State Ethics Commission.

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

Senate Bill 855 · 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 January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 730 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 879 · Eliminates requirement to mail general, primary and school election sample ballots to voters who register to vote by mail.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate