Committees · 2014–2015 Session
Homeland Security and State Preparedness
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 17th District
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 18th District
Republican · 40th District
Republican · 39th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session.
Bills sent112
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out29%
33 of 112; 3 moved on without a report, 76 stopped in committee
Time in committee196 days
most between 108 and 284 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2022–2023115 bills
reported 23% · typically 58 days, most 0–373 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202197 bills
reported 36% · typically 0 days, most 0–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019101 bills
reported 31% · typically 91 days, most 14–294 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–201792 bills
reported 25% · typically 161 days, most 36–332 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015112 bills
reported 29% · typically 196 days, most 108–284 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–201348 bills
reported 48% · typically 65 days, most 0–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201151 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 38–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200947 bills
reported 43% · typically 74 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2006–200749 bills
reported 27% · typically 16 days, most 16–58 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200564 bills
reported 48% · typically 32 days, most 11–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 33% · typically 70 days, most 14–144 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2014–2015 Session, newest first.
112 bills
Assembly Bill 4837 · Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.
Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4838 · Requires certain retailers to provide notice of FAA safety guidelines for flying drones to consumers.
Sent December 10, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4806 · Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Sent December 3, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4807 · Permits municipalities to enact ordinance prohibiting operation of drones under certain circumstances.
Sent December 3, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4555 · Requires county emergency management coordinators to establish Code Blue Program to shelter homeless during severe weather events.
Sent June 15, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4490 · Creates NJ Cybersecurity Commission; appropriates $50,000.
Sent June 4, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4470 · Upgrades crime of false public alarm when act done knowing it will result in law enforcement response against certain persons.
Sent June 1, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4425 · Establishes the "New Jersey Safe and Responsible Driver Act."*
Sent May 11, 2015 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3877 · Upgrades crime of false public alarm under certain circumstances.
Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4344 · Criminalizes using drones to conduct surveillance of or fly over critical infrastructures; requires certain drones to be registered and insured.*
Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4375 · Upgrades crime of false public alarm under certain circumstances and establishes reporting requirements concerning crime.
Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4159 · Establishes certain requirements for 9-1-1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.
Sent February 5, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3754 · Requires AG oversight of transfer of federal surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies; establishes review and reporting requirement.
Sent October 2, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 102 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3783 · Requires newly-constructed multiple dwellings with six or more residential units to install standby generators to provide electricity in case of emergency.
Sent October 2, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3564 · Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.
Sent September 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3565 · Clarifies statute requiring motorists to yield to authorized emergency vehicles sounding sirens and displaying red lights.
Sent September 11, 2014 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3498 · Requires MVC to accept Transportation Worker Identification Credential as proof of identity for issuance of driver's licenses, certain permits, and nondriver identification cards.
Sent July 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3544 · Requires 9-1-1 service facilities to be equipped with system for processing requests for emergency services sent via text message.
Sent July 11, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 69 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3545 · Establishes program certifying certain broadcast station personnel to undertake certain actions during emergencies.
Sent July 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2109 · Clarifies that county sheriff may simultaneously hold position of emergency management coordinator.
Sent June 26, 2014 · Reported out after 343 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
92 more
Assembly Bill 3372 · Requires certain parking garages to have on-site emergency vehicle capable of accessing low-clearance areas.
Sent June 9, 2014 · Reported out after 248 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3299 · Establishes electronic database of occupants of hotels and multiple dwellings for use by fire safety and emergency service providers.
Sent June 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3344 · Clarifies that county sheriff may simultaneously hold position of emergency management coordinator.
Sent June 5, 2014 · Reported out after 364 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2953 · Raises maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Firemen's Association.
Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2989 · "Disaster Information Access Act"; requires utility service providers to report severe weather and emergency related service interruptions; directs utility service providers and State Office of Emergency Management to present reported information online a
Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3052 · Concerns property taxes due and owing on real property damaged or destroyed during, or as the result of, a natural disaster when a state of emergency is declared by the Governor. *
Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2779 · Increases maximum municipal contribution to fire districts and volunteer fire companies; indexes amount biennially for inflation.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2829 · Prohibits posting, publishing on the Internet, or disclosing certain information regarding law enforcement officers.*
Sent March 10, 2014 · Reported out after 231 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2854 · Requires retail motor fuel dealer to use generator during power outage.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2881 · Requires training for constables.
Sent March 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2773 · Allows municipality to petition county for removal of abandoned vessel; provides that vessel after declared state of emergency.**
Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 196 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2767 · Requires designation of certain intersections for alternative emergency power generator in event of Statewide emergency.
Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2689 · Requires State to offer surplus State Police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 353 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2694 · Designates September 11 each year "September 11 Remembrance Day" in New Jersey.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2726 · Requires hotels to upgrade phone systems to allow guests to dial 9-1-1 without first dialing any other digit.
Sent February 24, 2014 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2605 · Establishes sexual assault training requirements for law enforcement officers.
Sent February 20, 2014 · Reported out after 249 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2497 · Requires installation of emergency power supply systems to certain common areas of new planned real estate developments; provides related tax incentives.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2530 · Requires local law enforcement officer or firefighter prescribed anabolic steroids or human growth hormone to report to designated physician for evaluation of fitness for duty.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2561 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.
Sent February 10, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2306 · Directs Office of Emergency Management to develop and undertake annual public awareness campaign concerning State's emergency coastal evacuation plan.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2309 · Authorizes municipalities to contract with appropriately trained municipal firefighters to provide paramedic services.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Reported out after 483 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2341 · Authorizes county surrogates to establish or expand programs to provide information to law enforcement officers, firefighters and first aid squad members concerning the preparation of wills, living wills and powers of attorney.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2359 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2367 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2384 · Authorizes municipal governing body to create and maintain list of municipal residents in need of special assistance in case of emergency for public safety purposes.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 221 days
Assembly Bill 2403 · Provides that Good Samaritans are not required to pay for ambulance service if injured while rendering emergency care.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Reported out after 483 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2451 · Establishes certain restrictions on aerial advertising above sports and entertainment facilities.
Sent February 6, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2202 · Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.
Sent January 27, 2014 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2257 · Prohibits use of certain technology for unauthorized electronic surveillance of cellular telephones.
Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 163 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2012"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 274 · Requires public utilities to meet with county emergency management coordinators during major catastrophic event.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 276 · Establishes pilot program to provide zero-interest loans to certain emergency shelters and food banks for purchase and installation of generator.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 306 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 317 · Requires employers to provide time off from work for members of certain volunteer organizations to respond to fires under certain conditions.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 319 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 365 · Requires certain entities to be equipped with generators and allows those entities to qualify for NJEDA loans for cost of generators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 373 · Requires school buildings to be equipped with emergency light and panic alarm linked to local law enforcement.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 39 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 379 · Broadens municipal arson investigators' powers.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 386 · Requires minimum level of police staffing based on municipal population and violent crime rate.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 391 · Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 410 · Establishes DOT roadside memorial program for fallen police officers, sheriff's officers, EMS workers, and firefighters; designated as "Patrolman Joseph Wargo's Law.**
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 422 · Establishes guidelines for dissemination of vital records.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 425 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 534 · Prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement entities.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 549 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 575 · Allows corporation business tax credit for full cost of purchasing portable defibrillators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 770 · Provides that trespassing in nuclear power plant is third degree crime.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 851 · Requires firearms endorsement on driver's license or non-driver identification card.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 864 · Requires newly-constructed multiple dwellings with 25 or more residential units to install standby generators to provide electricity in case of emergency.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 929 · Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1039 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 284 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 1164 · Establishes certain warrant requirements for law enforcement agencies that utilize drones.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1200 · Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1204 · Requires driver's license to display license holder's blood type.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1250 · Provides certified municipal fire inspectors and fire officials having more than four consecutive years service with tenure in office.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 392 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1264 · Requires public schools which have automated external defibrillators to adopt policies concerning usage.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1285 · Permits counties and municipalities to use snow removal reserve funds for clearance of debris following declaration of emergency by President or Governor.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1315 · Allows person with allergy to drugs or medications to voluntarily make notation on drivers license.*
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1320 · Establishes mutual aid assistance request protocols for 9-1-1 ambulance dispatchers.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1323 · Prohibits Governor from using State helicopter for personal and political events; requires quarterly reports to the Legislature.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1325 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain security-related goods and services.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 83 days
Assembly Bill 1328 · Requires Internet service providers to retain data for law enforcement purposes.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1329 · Revises penalties imposed on businesses for failure to report security breach of computer system.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1330 · Establishes Cyber Security Bureau within the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1337 · Permits Office of Emergency Management to order reduction in reservoir levels prior to weather emergency; requires DEP to adopt regulations concerning reservoir levels.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1338 · Establishes pilot program within Office of Emergency Management to provide zero-interest loans to certain gas stations that install appropriate wiring for generators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1340 · Requires removal of equipment and markings on certain used emergency vehicles; requires that Attorney General issue guidelines or directives.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1341 · Requires that certain health care facilities be generator ready; allows health care facilities to qualify for NJEDA loans for cost of generators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1342 · Excludes certain out-of-State businesses and employees from certain taxes, fees, and business registration requirements when temporarily performing in-State work or services during declared disaster or emergency.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1382 · Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1392 · Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.*
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1470 · Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1501 · Requires retirement subdivision and retirement community to install electrical generator to provide electricity to common use area to be used as shelter in case of emergency.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1503 · Clarifies that members of volunteer first aid squads that bill third parties do not lose right to use emergency warning lights.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1504 · Revises definition of volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squad under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1524 · Exempts certain volunteer emergency service organizations from charitable contribution filing fees.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1537 · Reduces amount of fire duty required in order to receive exempt fireman certificate.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1554 · Requires State Office of Emergency Management to study and recommend evacuation routes in Trenton for inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1654 · Increases contribution limit by counties and municipalities to volunteer first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1679 · Requires written security plan when school is polling place and open to students; provides that schools may be used as polling places only under certain circumstances; makes an appropriation.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1680 · Requires school districts to take all steps to ensure adequate security for students when school is open as a polling place and provides that school district costs shall be deducted from the itemized list of expenses submitted by the county board of elect
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1684 · Exempts experienced firefighters from certification requirement.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1777 · Requires assisted living residences to have standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1859 · Authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoir levels prior to certain severe weather events.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1865 · Expands authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside normal territorial jurisdictions.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1900 · Requires wholesalers, terminal facilities, motor fuel retail dealers, grocery stores, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential rehabilitation facilities to install appropriate wiring for use of generator during power outage.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2076 · Prohibits sale of emergency warning lights to unauthorized motorists.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2077 · Increases penalties for unauthorized display or use of emergency warning lights.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2087 · Establishes crime of using blue lights or other insignia on vehicle to impersonate law enforcement authority.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2140 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2142 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2147 · Sets forth certain restriction regarding use of drones by law enforcement entities, forest fire departments, and entertainment venues.
Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days