Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 2957 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2016.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2962 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2016.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2964 · Makes certain changes to Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2967 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from NJEDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 154 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2973 · Revises electronic waste recycling laws.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2978 · Authorizes mobile electronic waste destruction units to operate without DEP permit.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2981 · Requires maximum contaminant level to be established for 1,2,3-trichloropropane in drinking water.

Sent June 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3169 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3849 · Requires BPU to provide links to pricing information to customers from electric and gas public utilities, and third-party electric power and gas suppliers.*

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3850 · Requires BPU to establish procedures allowing electric power and gas supplier customers to switch energy suppliers.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3851 · Imposes contract standards between customers and third-party electric power and gas suppliers.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2748 · Restricts use of eminent domain by private pipeline companies to those demonstrating pipeline is in the public interest and that agree to certain regulation by BPU.

Sent May 18, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2886 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2919 · Increases required public notice from 30 days to 60 days for settlements entered into by DEP pursuant to Spill Compensation and Control Act.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2927 · Establishes Capture, Control, and Conserve Reward Rebate Program in DEP to encourage property owners to implement certain techniques to conserve water or control stormwater runoff.

Sent May 14, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3318 · Expands definition of "acquisition," for purposes of county and municipal open space trust funds, to include demolition, removal of debris, and restoration of lands being acquired.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4307 · Increases required public notice from 30 days to 60 days for settlements entered into by DEP pursuant to Spill Compensation and Control Act.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2834 · Prohibits municipalities from charging annual fee for storm water permits and inspections.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2853 · Prohibits installation and sale of wheel weights containing lead or mercury; prohibits sale of new motor vehicles equipped with wheel weights containing lead or mercury.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2860 · Eliminates demand side management programs from cost recovery through societal benefits charge.

Sent May 7, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2807 · Establishes committee to develop consolidation plan for Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation, North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, and Passaic Valley Water Commission.

Sent March 12, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 943 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from NJEDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 245 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 2580 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 245 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2775 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent March 9, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2782 · Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide electric vehicle recharging stations at certain rest areas on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway.*

Sent March 9, 2015 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 3455 · Amends definition of "Class II renewable energy."

Sent February 24, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4146 · Authorizes DEP and NJ Marine Fisheries Council to regulate taking and management of striped bass; establishes interim taking restrictions.

Sent February 24, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2769 · Implements 2014 constitutional dedication of CBT revenues for certain environmental purposes; revises State's open space, farmland, and historic preservation programs.

Sent February 24, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2733 · Authorizes DEP and NJ Marine Fisheries Council to regulate taking and management of striped bass; establishes interim taking restrictions.

Sent February 5, 2015 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2711 · Permits BPU to approve qualified wind energy project; requires BPU to provide application periods for those projects.*

Sent January 15, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2694 · Prohibits sale or planting of certain invasive plant species.

Sent January 13, 2015 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2690 · Allows certain on-site generation facilities to deliver electricity without utilizing electric public utility infrastructure.

Sent December 22, 2014 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2691 · Establishes microgrid pilot program.

Sent December 22, 2014 · Reported out after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3452 · Regulates planting and sale of running bamboo.**

Sent December 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2692 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent December 18, 2014 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3588 · Clarifies that piercing or tattooing animals constitutes needless mutilation and animal cruelty.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2660 · Creates Office of Sustainability.

Sent December 15, 2014 · Reported out after 29 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2599 · Provides certain definitions for biofuels under "Motor Fuels Tax Act."*

Sent December 8, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2615 · Provides diamondback terrapins protection as nongame indigenous species.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Reported out after 150 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2617 · Requires DEP to adopt regulations to allow cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research, educational, or restoration purposes; requires community engagement process for revision therof.**

Sent December 8, 2014 · Reported out after 150 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2624 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

Sent December 8, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1958 · Concerns exemptions from permits for certain agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act". *

Sent December 1, 2014 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2562 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent December 1, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2565 · Excludes corrugated containers sold by the manufacturer from definition of "litter-generating product"; exempts such sales from user fee imposed under "Clean Communities Program Act."

Sent December 1, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2567 · Creates "Fishing Buddy License."

Sent December 1, 2014 · Reported out after 157 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2534 · Requires laboratory analysis of waste or material generated by hydraulic fracturing; requires DEP permit, and disclosure of plans, methods, or processes to treat, store, process, or dispose of such waste or material.

Sent October 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2538 · Prohibits use of snares in trapping of wildlife.

Sent October 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2331 · Requires water purveyors to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues.

Sent October 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2526 · Requires Passaic Valley Water Commission to obtain approval of certain municipalities before entering into certain contracts concerning open-air reservoirs.

Sent October 23, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2500 · Clarifies that piercing or tattooing animals constitutes needless mutilation and animal cruelty.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2511 · Removes anhydrous ammonia used for refrigeration as substance regulated by "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act"; eliminates DOLWD licensing for operators of refrigerating plants using anhydrous ammonia.

Sent October 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2466 · Requires BPU to provide links to pricing information to customers from electric and gas public utilities, and third-party electric power and gas suppliers.*

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 345 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2467 · Requires BPU to establish procedures allowing electric power and gas supplier customers to switch energy suppliers.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 345 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2468 · Imposes contract standards between customers and third-party electric power and gas suppliers.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 345 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2470 · Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 107 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2491 · Establishes position of State Oceanographer.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2492 · Removes statutory limitation on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2494 · Requires composting or recycling of food waste by large volume generators.

Sent October 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2444 · Establishes requirements for provision of energy from Class I renewable energy sources.*

Sent October 9, 2014 · Reported out after 210 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2412 · "Water Infrastructure Protection Act."

Sent September 18, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2418 · Prohibits retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles to increase particulate emissions for the purpose of "coal rolling"; prohibits the practice of "coal rolling".

Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2419 · Prohibits contribution action against local public entity for cleanup and removal costs or any other damages associated with discharge of hazardous substances.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 39 days

Senate Bill 2420 · Increases electric power net metering capacity threshold to 2.9 percent of total annual kilowatt-hours sold in State.**

Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2424 · Requires municipal land use plan element of master plan to address smart growth and storm resiliency, and environmental sustainability issues.

Sent September 18, 2014 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2354 · Requires local governments and authorities to obtain financing cost estimate required to be provided by NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust for certain projects.

Sent September 15, 2014 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2322 · Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

Sent August 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2327 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

Sent August 11, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2340 · Requires State to include distributed energy resource in certain new State buildings and consider retrofitting certain existing State buildings with distributed energy resource.*

Sent August 11, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1275 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent June 30, 2014 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2282 · Amends definition of "Class II renewable energy."

Sent June 30, 2014 · Reported out after 252 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1007 · Requires Department of Health to publish informational guidelines on the inspection, identification, evaluation, and abatement of mold.*

Sent June 23, 2014 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2222 · Allows counties and municipalities to use open space trust funds for remediation of collapsed mine shafts and sinkholes on property owned by county or municipality.

Sent June 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2142 · Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Reported out after 52 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2166 · "Comprehensive Regulated Grease Recycling Act."

Sent June 9, 2014 · Reported out after 218 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2170 · Extends in Highlands Region, and establishes in certain transfer of development rights sending zones, special appraisal process for Green Acres and farmland preservation programs; and revises calculation of market value of lands in sending zones.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2171 · Permits fifth and sixth class counties to assume control and responsibility for operation and maintenance of beaches bordering Atlantic Ocean unless control and responsibility are reserved by a municipality.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2172 · Clarifies liability for discharges of hazardous substances from drilling platforms that enter NJ waters.

Sent June 9, 2014 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1726 · Amends "Flood Hazard Area Control Act" to require DEP to take certain actions concerning delineations of flood hazard areas and floodplains.*

Sent June 2, 2014 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2303 · Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 2340 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent June 2, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2025 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2111 · Repeals "Global Warming Response Act" and related sections of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative implementing law.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2112 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2121 · Establishes Equipment Loan Program in NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust; changes submission and approval requirements for financial plan.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2122 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2015.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2123 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2015.

Sent May 19, 2014 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2076 · Establishes Class I renewable energy certificate multiplier program for certain energy production facilities fueled by methane.

Sent May 12, 2014 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2021 · Exempts certain temporary farm structures from permit and transition area requirements of "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act."

Sent May 5, 2014 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2025 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2034 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2059 · Authorizes processing and sale of wild striped bass caught outside NJ.

Sent May 5, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1923 · Requires establishment of regulations for solar panel installation, maintenance, and education.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2004 · Requires DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to use only native vegetation for landscaping, land management, reforestation, or habitat restoration.

Sent April 28, 2014 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1881 · Directs BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

Sent March 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2305 · Requires DEP Commissioner to periodically study and make recommendations concerning blue roofs and green roofs.*

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2307 · Requires NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to give additional weight in ranking system to projects including green or blue roofs.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1844 · Establishes Menhaden Personal Use and Limited Sale License, and permits use of certain gear for taking of menhaden.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1848 · Concerns exemptions from permits for certain agricultural activities under "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act". *

Sent March 24, 2014 · Reported out after 295 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1849 · Concerns leases of publicly-owned land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1850 · The "Smart Container Act."

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1854 · Clarifies law regarding local public contract specifications and leases of public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent March 24, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1648 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1649 · Appropriates $22,463,000 in 2003 bond act monies for loans to fund dam restoration projects.*

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1651 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1652 · Provides for awarding of certain costs to defendants who prevail in DEP enforcement actions.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1654 · Requires shore municipalities accepting government funds for storm-damaged beach replenishment to provide free beach access and public toilet facilities.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1664 · Changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1665 · Changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1683 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.*

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 302 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1684 · Clarifies local government unit obligations with regard to DEP loan awards for dam repairs.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1714 · Creates Office of Clean Energy in BPU.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1734 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1735 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1789 · Appropriates $250,000 from societal benefits charge revenues for grants to community colleges and vocational schools to create training programs on electric, compressed natural gas, and liquefied petroleum vehicle conversions.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1791 · Provides for $5 million grant program encouraging compressed natural gas fueling stations and electric charging stations.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1794 · Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

Sent March 17, 2014 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1341 · Establishes penalty for failure to include bittering agent in antifreeze.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1376 · Establishes moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for purpose of natural gas exploration or production until certain federal laws are changed.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1378 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for certain energy products and services used for consumption at certain manufacturing facilities.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 41 days

Senate Bill 1402 · Prohibits sale of mercury batteries and consumer products that use mercury batteries; prohibits disposal of used mercury batteries as solid waste.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1405 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1408 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1413 · Requires BPU financial incentives for photovoltaic equipment for residences that are Energy Star compliant receive preferred treatment.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 574 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1414 · Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1415 · Requires NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to give additional weight in ranking system to projects including green or blue roof.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1416 · Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP concerning blue roofs and green roofs.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1417 · Requires construction of new buildings, facilities, and structures using State, EDA, or NJ Schools Development Authority funds to include green or blue roofs.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1418 · Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 109 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1420 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.*

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 320 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1423 · Authorizes issuance of "municipal solid waste disposal only" license to certain applicants.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1454 · Provides tax credit against gross income tax for cost of certain property that conserves energy or promotes energy efficiency and for other energy efficiency measures.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1462 · Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1473 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1474 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1475 · Increases renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements under "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1478 · Repeals State moratorium prohibiting taking of horseshoe crabs from State waters.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1483 · Imposes water consumption and diversion user fees to fund open space and farmland preservation projects.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1492 · Requires, after assessment, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1493 · Requires, after study, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem, and requires DEP to adopt nutrient standards for NJ marine waters.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1494 · Authorizes Ocean County Planning Board and municipal planning boards in Ocean County to take certain measures to control stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution in Barnegat Bay watershed.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1496 · Authorizes the State, with prior approval by the State House Commission, to use eminent domain power to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes provided lands are protective of drinking water sources.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1497 · Establishes notification, signage, and monitoring requirements related to combined sewer overflows.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1510 · Authorizes municipalities to facilitate private financing of water conservation, storm shelter construction, and flood and hurricane resistance projects through the use of voluntary special assessments.*

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1511 · Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1512 · Repeals law providing CAFRA permit exemption for certain grading or excavation of a dune.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1513 · Prohibits issuance of DEP permits and approvals for development related to drilling for oil and natural gas off NJ coast.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Reported out after 81 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1556 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1566 · Requires DOH to establish carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas.

Sent February 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1234 · Appropriates $2 million in constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for hazardous substance discharge remediation to DEP for White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Superfund site cleanup in Monmouth County.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1240 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption, and clarifies municipal planning or zoning authority, for certain development along commercial corridors in Highlands Region.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1248 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1251 · Authorizes State and local governments to enter into group purchasing agreement for advanced technology vehicles and alternative fueled vehicles.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1301 · Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis along routes for disposal of dredged material from Delaware River.

Sent February 25, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1028 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1030 · Imposes criminal penalties for discharges of untreated sewage from containment devices installed on watercraft.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1031 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1041 · Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.*

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1050 · Extends for five years expiration date of special appraisal process for Green Acres program and farmland preservation program for lands in Highlands Region; makes change to special appraisal process for certain farmers.*

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1051 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 69 days

Senate Bill 1054 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1055 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1056 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1059 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1081 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1084 · Directs DOE to develop and implement pilot program for compressed natural gas school buses, and authorizes establishment of permanent voluntary program under certain circumstances.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1104 · Requires DEP to obtain legislative approval and authorization before increasing a fee or imposing a new fee, but retains DEP authority to use ordinary administrative procedure when decreasing a fee.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1116 · Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1138 · Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space in certain circumstances.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1150 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.

Sent January 30, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 948 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

Senate Bill 969 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 985 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Heating Oil and Propane Reserves.

Sent January 27, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 902 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 904 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 905 · Requires DEP assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 906 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 916 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 917 · Allows municipalities to provide free or reduced fee beach badges to fully disabled veterans.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 918 · Dedicates up to $400,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach and Liberty State Parks to special funds to be used to support certain park programs, and makes appropriations from the funds.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 919 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 16, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 942 · Provides standards for, and requires registration of, home elevation contractors.*

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 943 · The "Adopt a Stormwater Management Basin Act."

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 944 · Authorizes rural electric cooperative and certain municipalities to establish municipal shared services authority.*

Sent January 16, 2014 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 62 · Deletes CAFRA permit exemption for reconstruction activities in coastal area.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 72 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 64 · Creates New Jersey Coastal Commission; reallocates certain funds from DEP to commission; and appropriates $20 million.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 65 · Changes types of development requiring CAFRA permit from DEP.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 77 · The "Save the Hudson River Palisades Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 69 days

Senate Bill 95 · Directs DEP and Monmouth County to form study commission to examine nonpoint source pollution and stormwater management issues in Wreck Pond Watershed.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 97 · Permits certain public and private entities to qualify for BPU grants or low interest loans for cost of alternative power generation devices.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 109 · Requires, for roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems, identifying emblem on certain structures, and fire department notification for all structures.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 42 days

Senate Bill 139 · Establishes Hunterdon-Somerset Flood Advisory Task Force.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 141 · The "Bio-based Heating Oil Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 151 · Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 156 · Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 183 · Establishes criteria and requirements for shore protection project priority list and funding from Shore Protection Fund.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 193 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 198 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 212 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 240 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 254 · Creates State Dredging Task Force.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 258 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase of electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 262 · Encourages development of electric vehicle charging stations in transportation projects.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 271 · Provides that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not an inherently beneficial use, per se, for purposes of zoning approvals.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 279 · Revises sales and use tax treatment of garbage removal services.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 85 days

Senate Bill 304 · "Blue Acres Floodplain Protection Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for $100 million, and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 308 · Amends "Flood Hazard Area Control Act" to require DEP to take certain actions concerning delineations of flood hazard areas and floodways.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 310 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for artificial turf field construction by local government units.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 325 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 326 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service, and their immediate family members.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 327 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for retired veterans living in NJ and their immediate family members.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 335 · Exempts, for five years, certain new business activities in pinelands area from compliance with Pinelands Commission development approval process.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 343 · Gives priority status for connection of solar photovoltaic systems for customer-generators who are public entities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 344 · Prohibits smoking at State parks, forests, beaches, and wildlife management areas.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 345 · Prohibits smoking on property acquired or developed for recreation and conservation purposes by local government units or nonprofit organizations using State funds.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 348 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 349 · Prohibits State departments and agencies from considering or requiring compliance by Highlands planning area municipalities with Highlands regional master plan in certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 355 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 410 · Directs State acquisition of Troy Meadows Natural Area, Morris County, for recreation and conservation purposes and designates it as natural area and wildlife sanctuary.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 412 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 85 days

Senate Bill 420 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 444 · Prohibits contribution action against local public entity for cleanup and removal costs or any other damages associated with discharge of hazardous substances.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 286 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 463 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 473 · Requires BPU to provide grants for cost of purchase and installation of certain electric metering equipment for solar power generation systems.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 499 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 502 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 514 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 541 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 545 · Requires NJ Energy Star Homes Program incentives be available Statewide.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 563 · "Carryout Bag Reduction and Recycling Act."

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 564 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 566 · Requires the State and local contracting units to purchase biodiesel or biodiesel blended fuel manufactured in NJ.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 567 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 570 · Concerns conveyance of certain State-owned lands.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 328 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 571 · Authorizes sale of certain property interests in public roads by local governments to connect certain electric generating facilities with customers; provides for net metering, virtual net metering and connections by public utility.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 572 · Amends law concerning application, sale, and use of fertilizer to exempt organic fertilizer from certain requirements.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 573 · Establishes apprentice firearm hunting license and apprentice bow and arrow license.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 574 · Prohibits use of certain fishing gear at artificial reef sites.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 575 · Concerns combined sewer overflows; exempts improvements thereto from 2% property tax cap; requires certain permit holders address such overflows in capital improvement plans; and appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 576 · Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 577 · The "Preserve New Jersey Act of 2013"; implements constitutional dedication of sales tax revenue for preservation of open space, including lands that protect water supplies and flood prone areas, farmland, and historic properties.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 579 · Authorizes creation of stormwater utilities for certain local government entities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 198 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 580 · The "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2014," authorizes bonds for $600 million; appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 623 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 639 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 647 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 648 · Blocks beach fees in shore municipalities accepting certain government provided beach replenishment funding and dedicates two percent of taxable receipts under the sales and use tax collected in the shore municipalities to the shore municipalities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 672 · Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 691 · Prohibits certain possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins; and allows in NJ the processing or sale of wild striped bass caught outside of NJ.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Moved on without a report after 44 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 699 · Authorizes hunting of game animals every day of the week during hunting season.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 364 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 707 · Expands definition of "acquisition," for purposes of county and municipal open space trust funds, to include demolition, removal of debris, and restoration of lands being acquired.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 751 · Establishes Solar Thermal Expansion Loan and Grant program; appropriates $10 million.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 754 · The "Green Building and Infrastructure Tax Credit Act"; provides tax credits for certain green buildings and wood utility poles.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 755 · Provides certain exemptions from sales and use tax for compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or propane fueled vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and for equipment used for refueling or recharging certain vehicles.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 85 days

Senate Bill 758 · Expands NJ Meadowlands Commission responsibilities to include flood control activities.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 771 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.*

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 72 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 811 · Requires State to use energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 872 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Sent January 14, 2014 · Stopped in committee after 0 days