l9n/ New Jersey

Committees · 2016–2017 Session

Military and Veterans' Affairs

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session.

  • Bills sent152

    3% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out47%

    72 of 152; 2 moved on without a report, 78 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee113 days

    most between 35 and 236 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027221 bills

    reported 6% · typically 114 days, most 62–244 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2024–2025241 bills

    reported 18% · typically 149 days, most 91–286 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2022–2023213 bills

    reported 23% · typically 207 days, most 49–374 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2020–2021225 bills

    reported 20% · typically 152 days, most 11–420 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2018–2019195 bills

    reported 23% · typically 255 days, most 146–380 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2016–2017152 bills

    reported 47% · typically 113 days, most 35–236 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2014–2015172 bills

    reported 38% · typically 119 days, most 39–216 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2012–2013124 bills

    reported 35% · typically 125 days, most 31–206 · 0 amendments · 6 members

  • 2010–2011123 bills

    reported 23% · typically 121 days, most 39–247 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2008–2009113 bills

    reported 24% · typically 38 days, most 9–156 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2006–2007115 bills

    reported 29% · typically 53 days, most 16–125 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2004–2005115 bills

    reported 28% · typically 56 days, most 31–231 · 0 amendments · 5 members

  • 2002–200381 bills

    reported 31% · typically 7 days, most 0–133 · 0 amendments · 6 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session, newest first.

152 bills

  • Assembly Bill 5337 · Provides civil service preference to all veterans.

    Sent January 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5309 · Exempts veterans from non-driver identification card fees.

    Sent December 14, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5216 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with enjoyment of any accommodation, facility, public accommodation, or privilege.

    Sent December 4, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5188 · Mandates that "Honor and Remember Flag" be displayed at certain public buildings.

    Sent November 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5139 · Makes persons with New Jersey National Guard service and NGB 22 form eligible for certain veterans benefits.

    Sent July 31, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5081 · Allows veteran to establish veterans' preference retroactively for civil service employment list.

    Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5116 · Provides gross income tax credit to certain totally and permanently disabled veterans for rent constituting property taxes.

    Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 745 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to create Gold Star Parent identification card.

    Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 165 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4978 · Provides for retained eligibility for members of NJ National Guard or reserve component called to active federal military service who met fire department maximum age requirement at closing date of civil service examination.

    Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4930 · Establishes disabled veteran tenant gross income tax credit.

    Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4937 · Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status.

    Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4801 · Eliminates 14-day and theater of war service requirements for eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction and exemption.

    Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4758 · Allows gross income tax deduction for surviving spouses of certain veterans.

    Sent March 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4725 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates tiered preference benefits.

    Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 713 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with their employment, trade or business.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 714 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with enjoyment of any accommodation, facility, public accommodation, or privilege.

    Sent February 15, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 302 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2592 · Requires nursing home facility operated by DMVA for veterans to provide State-funded transportation to health care services outside of facility.

    Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 2594 · Provides State aid to counties and municipalities to fund transportation services for veterans to VA facilities; appropriates $500,000. *

    Sent January 23, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4476 · Establishes veterans diversion program for veterans who commit any crime or offense.

    Sent January 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4454 · Appropriates $300,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

    Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 9 days · did not pass the General Assembly

132 more

  • Assembly Bill 4460 · Extends full protection of Law Against Discrimination to persons having liability for service in Armed Forces of United States; guarantees equal employment opportunity in State contracting to all veterans.

    Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 307 · Creates Veterans Diversion Program to divert eligible servicemembers away from criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services.**

    Sent December 19, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4398 · Exempts honorably discharged United States military veterans from initial insurance producer licensing fee.

    Sent December 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4399 · Establishes Gold Star Family Counseling Program in DMVA; creates tax credit for certain health care professionals.

    Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4401 · Authorizes certain benefits for certain family members of military personnel who died while on active duty.

    Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4402 · Requires DMVA to notify county veterans' affairs office of death of certain military service members; requires office to have Gold Star liaison.

    Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4403 · Requires Adjutant General to create informational webpage for Gold Star families.

    Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4362 · Creates Veterans Diversion Program to divert eligible servicemembers away from criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services.

    Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4366 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.

    Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 726 · Extends full protection of Law Against Discrimination to persons having liability for service in Armed Forces of United States; guarantees equal employment opportunity in State contracting to all veterans.

    Sent November 14, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4231 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction and veterans' property tax exemption to residents of continuing care retirement communities.

    Sent October 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4195 · Modifies requirements for receipt of distinguished service medal; codifies qualifications for receipt of meritorious service medal.*

    Sent September 22, 2016 · Reported out after 144 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4145 · Requires nursing home facility operated by DMVA for veterans to provide State-funded transportation to health care services outside of facility.

    Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 168 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4147 · Provides State aid to counties and municipalities to fund transportation services for veterans to VA medical centers; appropriates $500,000.

    Sent September 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4157 · Establishes Veterans Assistance Grant Program for nonprofit organizations to provide certain services to veterans.

    Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4161 · Creates New Jersey Military Working Dog Handler and Military Working Dog medal.

    Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 269 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4171 · Establishing New Jersey Commission on Veterans' Benefits in DMVA.

    Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4107 · Provides personal exemption under gross income tax for certain honorably discharged veterans.

    Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1659 · Designates New Jersey Route 47 from Wildwood City to Maurice River Township as "Veterans Memorial Highway at Delsea Drive."

    Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1534 · Expands acceptable military separation forms for county veteran identification card; allows issuance to National Guard veterans of other states.*

    Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 452 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1915 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.

    Sent June 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3977 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with their employment, trade or business.

    Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 259 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3829 · Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.

    Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3846 · Provides for retained eligibility for members of NJ National Guard or reserve component of US Armed Forces called to active federal military service who met maximum age requirement at closing date of civil service examination.

    Sent June 2, 2016 · Reported out after 277 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 855 · Requires Commissioner of DCA to promulgate rules and regulations providing for veterans' affordable housing assistance preference.

    Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3740 · Requires DMVA provide central website registry of unclaimed veteran cremains for veteran organization locating services; Requires funeral director report possession of unclaimed veteran cremains.

    Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3748 · Requires DMVA to create registry for organizations providing services to veterans.

    Sent May 19, 2016 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3753 · Exempts storage facility space furnished to active duty military personnel from sales and use tax.

    Sent May 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1856 · Provides for retained eligibility for members of NJ National Guard or reserve component of US Armed Forces called to active federal military service who met maximum age requirement at closing date of civil service examination.

    Sent May 12, 2016 · Reported out after 298 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3653 · Extends certain benefits to family members of military members who died while in service.

    Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3673 · Excludes bonuses for reenlistment or voluntary extension of enlistment in armed forces from gross income.

    Sent April 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3546 · Creates exemption from certain MVC fees for prisoners of war.

    Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3454 · Requires any POW-MIA flag purchased with State funds be manufactured in United States.

    Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3467 · Expands military leave benefits for certain public officers and employees subject to proof of service.

    Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3468 · Extends eligibility for $250 property tax deduction to Cold War veterans.

    Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3146 · Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program.

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3147 · Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard and reserve components of the United States Armed Forces.

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3200 · Authorizes veterans to deduct two years military service from age requirement for police officer under certain circumstances.

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3225 · Designates Killed in Action flag as an official State flag; mandates it be displayed at certain public buildings.

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3262 · Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3318 · Designates New Jersey Route 47 from Wildwood City to Maurice River Township as "Veterans Memorial Highway at Delsea Drive."

    Sent February 22, 2016 · Reported out after 378 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2918 · Prohibits posting, publishing on the Internet, or disclosing certain information regarding military personnel.

    Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2966 · Creates civil service preference for peacetime veterans.

    Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3009 · Prohibits permanent change of child custody during period of active military service; provides that absence due to active military duty, by itself, is insufficient justification to modify a child custody or visitation order.

    Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 384 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3040 · Excludes military compensation of military personnel serving outside of this State from gross income tax.

    Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3046 · Authorizes special plate for holders of "Combat Action Ribbon."

    Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2751 · Requires MVC to provide Gold Star Family decals to certain family members of armed services members who died while on active duty.

    Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2758 · Permits certain health care professionals to waive health insurance copayments for members of military serving on active duty. *

    Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 346 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2462 · Extends post-military service protection against mortgage foreclosure.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2513 · Establishes Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman in DMVA.*

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2514 · Permits local units of government to enter into shared services agreements with federal military installations located in the State.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2515 · Establishes New Jersey Military Skills Council.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2517 · Provides preference to certain employers applying for workforce development grants.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2518 · Facilitates coordination of land use planning between civilian and military interests to preserve viability of federal military installations within State.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2531 · Requires MVC to issue motor vehicle placard to certain veterans and waives meter fees.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2560 · Creates housing purchase matching grant program for reserve component of U.S. Armed Forces and the New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations; appropriates $2,000,000.

    Sent February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 143 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 145 · Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 148 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 151 · Adds Sons of The American Legion to list of organizations whose representatives receive paid leaves of absence to attend State and national conventions.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 161 · Modifies laws regarding compensation and leaves of absence for certain public employees who served in the military; requires public employers follow certain policies and procedures for leaves of absence.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 131 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 194 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 219 · Authorizes special Combat Action Badge license plate program.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 404 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 221 · Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 131 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 259 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for active and retired members of U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate family members.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 271 · Requires in public schools instruction on the contributions of United States veterans and the observance of patriotic exercises on certain holidays.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 305 · The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 495 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 306 · "New Jersey Housing Assistance for Veterans Act," establishes pilot program to assist certain veterans with housing modification and rehabilitation; appropriates $5 million.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 323 · Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure. *

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 375 · Requires institutions of higher education to provide greater assistance to certain students with military obligations.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 131 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 383 · Prohibits public colleges from charging tuition to students who are parents, spouses or children of those killed, missing in action or disabled in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 388 · Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 445 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the NJ World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 495 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 450 · Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act; Provides income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 458 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to create Gold Star Parent identification card.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 677 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 460 · Expands eligibility for veterans civil service preference.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 36 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 461 · Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 666 · Creates housing purchase matching grant program for members of United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 674 · Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 717 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 732 · Extends eligibility for $250 property tax deduction to veterans of Operation "Praying Mantis."

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 766 · Allows certain National Guard and United States Reserve members to temporarily defer mortgage loan payments and suspend property tax payments.*

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 767 · Clarifies that certain former New Jersey National Guard members may be eligible for higher education tuition assistance.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 770 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for maintenance of certain State memorials honoring war veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 495 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 776 · Establishes the "Veterans Court Pilot Program in several counties."

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 782 · Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 786 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 803 · Excludes veterans' entitlements from income for determination of PAAD eligibility.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 828 · Waives certain commercial driver license fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 829 · Waives certain professional and occupational licensing fees for veterans and spouses of veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 844 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 935 · Authorizes special license plates with proceeds to the families of NJ troops overseas.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 942 · Designates portion of State Highway Route No. 35 as "Chosin Few Memorial Highway."

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 962 · Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to DMVA for Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs for preservation of military installations in case of base realignment and closure.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 964 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 965 · Allows shore municipalities to provide spouse and dependent children of veterans free or reduced cost access to beaches.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 236 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 974 · Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 977 · Allows gross income tax filers to designate contributions to VetGroup, Inc. for services for veterans.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 979 · Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 980 · Requires State to reimburse counties and municipalities for salary and fringe benefit costs of employee on official leave of absence for military service in war on terror; makes an appropriation.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 981 · Extends veterans' property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 986 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 987 · Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of the United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard and make recommendations on how State should address issues.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 994 · Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 995 · Exempts veterans' organizations from motor vehicle registration fee.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1004 · Continues tax exempt status of certain real property owned by disabled veterans during reconstruction of homes destroyed by flood, storm, or other act of God.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1053 · Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1065 · Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1092 · Requires Adjutant General to consider need for inpatient hospice care for admission to veterans' facilities; permits waiver of State residency requirement.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1157 · 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 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1249 · Expands acceptable military separation forms for county veteran identification card; allows issuance to National Guard veterans of other states.*

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 677 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1284 · Extends eligibility for certain veterans' benefits to members of reserve components of US Armed Forces and NJ organized militia who serve at least 180 continuous days.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 268 days

  • Assembly Bill 1315 · Exempts military personnel receiving combat zone pay from the gross income tax.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1339 · Authorizes creation of Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation license plates.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1481 · Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to residents of continuing care retirement communities.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1536 · Requires hiring preference for veterans in non-civil service jurisdictions.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1540 · Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 505 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1639 · Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1715 · Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1757 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1798 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 383 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1814 · Provides post-traumatic stress disorder from military service during combat may be mitigating factor during sentencing.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 505 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1856 · Makes certain veterans eligible for certificates of registration under Security Officer Registration Act.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 358 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1924 · Authorizes special license plates for members of United States Coast Guard.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1925 · Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1934 · Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2055 · Requires Adjutant General of DMVA to issue State flag to resident enrolling in federal service academy.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2088 · Requires Commissioner of DCA to promulgate rules and regulations providing for veterans' affordable housing assistance preference.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 131 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2098 · Establishes "Veterans Affordable Housing Section 8 Voucher Pilot Program."

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2168 · Requires each county to establish and maintain veterans' service office.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2212 · Grants credit against business income taxes to developer of rental housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.*

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 68 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2228 · Includes all disabled veterans in NJT discount program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

    Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 113 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law