Economic Growth

Assembly Bill 772 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for domestic companion animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4846 · Revises and expands laws on trespass and vandalism on agricultural and horticultural lands.*

Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4847 · Authorizes award of reasonable costs and attorney fees to farmers prevailing in certain farm management disputes.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 446 · Directs DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to permit certain wineries to participate in certain sign programs on freeways, interstate highways, and toll roads.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2204 · Authorizes virtual net metering for certain electric public utility customers connected to certain hydropower facilities and resource recovery facilities.**

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2240 · Requires certain CATV companies to provide free Internet access to public libraries.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3373 · Establishes "Art in Storefronts" initiative within the Main Street New Jersey program.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3732 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to authorize and advise food hubs.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4118 · Authorizes annual issuance of permit to sell alcoholic beverages at seasonal farm market.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4168 · Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4531 · Requires certain notice to be provided by public utility, county, or municipality prior to initiating certain infrastructure projects.*

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4787 · Authorizes alternate members for farmers on State Agriculture Development Committee.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 179 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4803 · Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3341 · Extends document submission deadline under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program, Grow New Jersey Assistance Program, and Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Program.*

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3355 · Authorizes virtual net metering for certain electric public utility customers connected to certain hydropower facilities and resource recovery facilities.*

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3320 · Requires public utility to charge veterans' organization residential rate for service delivered to property at which veterans' organization primarily operates.

Sent June 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2065 · Directs NJEDA to establish pilot program to assist with permit and approval process related to redevelopment of certain properties.

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

Senate Bill 3285 · Authorizes alternate members for farmers on State Agriculture Development Committee.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3286 · Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.

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

Senate Bill 3300 · Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $20 million.

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

Senate Bill 3262 · Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3264 · Allows domestic violence victims to cancel television and telephone service contracts without paying early termination fee.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 218 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3273 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture to create clearinghouse website for vendors to provide surplus food to charities in State.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3414 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture to create clearinghouse website for vendors to provide surplus food to charities in State.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4280 · Allows domestic violence victims to cancel television and telephone service contracts without paying early termination fee.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 225 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3074 · Establishes gubernatorial veto power over Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's meeting minutes; expands gubernatorial oversight powers over commission.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3194 · Decreases annual thoroughbred race dates to 50 minimum upon written consent from New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3204 · Requires disclosure of identifying information prior to sale of horse at auction.

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

Senate Bill 3179 · Clarifies law concerning the advertising and promoting of NJ farm products.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 199 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3169 · Provides tax credit eligibility for qualified businesses at certain airports under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 206 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3170 · Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 725 · Requires independent State authority member to disclose contractual relationship between authority and authority member's relatives.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1626 · Requires BPU to issue written decision concerning utility rate increase approvals to public via its website.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4511 · Requires BPU public meetings held in State-owned building to be broadcast live on Internet provided necessary technology is available in building.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3047 · Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.

Sent February 28, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3019 · Establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, kennels operating as shelters or pounds, and veterinary holding facilities.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 294 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3041 · Revises "Pet Purchase Protection Act" to establish new requirements for pet dealers and pet shops.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 784 · Establishes multi-species depredation permit.

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

Assembly Bill 3055 · Authorizes counties to issue promotional labeling for county agricultural products.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 304 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3130 · Increases penalties for energy "slamming" practices.

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

Assembly Bill 3211 · Clarifies law concerning the advertising and promoting of NJ farm products.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 304 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3899 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

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

Senate Bill 2936 · Establishes "New Farmers Improvement Grant Program" to provide matching grants for farm improvements to beginning farmers.

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

Senate Bill 2937 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities.

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

Senate Bill 2938 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to persons leasing agricultural land to beginning farmers.

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

Senate Bill 2942 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program to assist beginning farmers in financing capital purchases.

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

Senate Bill 2943 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to persons hiring beginning farmers to perform custom farming.

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

Senate Bill 2944 · Appropriates $3 million from General Fund to Dept. of Agriculture for financial assistance to farmers whose crops have been affected by Dickeya dianthicola disease and for related research.

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

Senate Bill 2977 · "Healthy Small Food Retailer Act"; provides funding to small food retailers to sell fresh and nutritious food; appropriates $1 million.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 143 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2899 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.*

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 324 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 308 · Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; designated as "Moose's Law."

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2041 · Requires court to issue animal protective orders against persons found guilty of abusing animals.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2052 · Revises definition of "necessary care" in the State's animal cruelty law to include more specific requirements.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3636 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.*

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 325 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4246 · Decreases annual thoroughbred race dates to 50 minimum upon written consent from New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2872 · Provides certain incentives to qualified businesses in Garden State Growth Zones; creates Garden State Growth Zone at Atlantic City International Airport and surrounding area.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 325 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2888 · Increases membership of Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2893 · Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2841 · Provides increased tax credit amounts under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program for certain businesses that have collaborative research relationships with colleges or universities.*

Sent December 12, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 199 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2846 · Requires importers of cats and dogs to register with DOH and comply with certain animal care standards; revises shelter and pound laws.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2847 · Requires spaying or neutering of cats and dogs prior to sale or other release from animal rescue organization facility, kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2848 · Establishes certain requirements concerning breeders, animal rescue organizations, sale or adoption of cats and dogs, and cats and dogs brought in from out-of-State.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4127 · Increases civil penalties for certain natural gas or hazardous liquid facility safety violations.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4189 · Extends duration of first five designated UEZs for two additional years; specifies permissible use of UEZ funds; requires DCA Commissioner to assess and issue report on UEZ program.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2822 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to authorize and advise food hubs.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 360 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2786 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of cruel confinement of a gestating pig.

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

Senate Bill 2727 · Requires EDA, in consultation with Department of Agriculture, to establish loan program for certain vineyard and winery capital expenses.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2740 · Requires electric public utility to notify property owner any time account for electric public utility service on owner's property is opened, closed, transferred, or altered.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2702 · "Pedal's Law," Prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits actions that result in bear feeding; and requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.*

Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2670 · Extends duration of first five designated UEZs for two additional years; specifies permissible use of UEZ funds; requires DCA Commissioner to assess and issue report on UEZ program.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2673 · Increases civil penalties for certain natural gas or hazardous liquid facility safety violations.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2684 · Provides grants to eligible businesses equal to five percent of annual base salary of new employees hired under employment grant component of Invest in New Jersey Business Grant Program.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2686 · "Government Energy Reliability and Savings Public-Private Partnership Act."

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2692 · Creates matching grant program for small businesses engaged in life sciences.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2693 · Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2694 · Establishes one-year moratorium on replacement of copper-based landline telephone service with wireless telephone service; requires BPU to report to Governor and Legislature.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2695 · Creates "New Jersey Life Sciences Internship Challenge" program.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2697 · Allows corporation business tax credits as incentives for redevelopment of distressed shopping centers.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2651 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.

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

Assembly Bill 3059 · Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 439 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3060 · Allows qualified school to be called "New Jersey Farm Fresh School."

Sent October 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3061 · Permits school participating in NJ "Farm to School" program to submit recipe for posting on Dept. of Agriculture website.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2600 · Exempts sales of certain materials used in industrial sand casting processes from sales and use tax.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1641 · Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2057 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 80 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2541 · Creates "Economic Gardening Program" in Department of State to provide customized services to certain businesses.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2549 · Requires denial of grant by NJEDA or other State agency to include critique of how applicant business falls short of requirements and standards.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2553 · Establishes the New Jersey Film and Television Project and Employment Incentive Program.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2566 · Permits new cigar lounges to be opened under certain circumstances.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 80 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2576 · Expands Lifeline Credit and Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Programs to include assistance for water utility bill.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2586 · Directs Office of CATV to promulgate rules and regulations concerning customers applying to establish CATV service, including requirement that customers provide two proofs of identity.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2508 · "Nosey's Law"; prohibits use of elephants and other wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.*

Sent September 12, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2480 · Concerns special occasion events on preserved farmland at wineries.

Sent August 1, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2473 · Requires public utility performing road excavation to repave part of road that was excavated if that road had been repaved in previous five years.

Sent July 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2461 · Establishes task force to study technology and other methods used to reduced or eliminate telemarketing harassment intimidation.

Sent July 14, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2444 · Authorizes counties to issue promotional labeling for county agricultural products.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 518 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2454 · Provides for cost of care of animals involved in animal cruelty violations while being held pending disposition of violation.*

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2457 · Enables collection of voluntary contributions for Jersey Fresh Program through gross income tax returns.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2416 · Directs the Division of Travel and Tourism to publish on its website information of farm-to-table restaurants.

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

Senate Bill 2424 · Exempts rural electric cooperatives from requirement that electric and gas public utilities deposit unclaimed property into Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund.

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

Senate Bill 2442 · Permits certain local authorities and utilities to charge reduced sewerage service rates for low-income persons.

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

Senate Bill 2443 · Establishes "Comprehensive State Plan for Economic Development."

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

Senate Bill 2410 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

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

Senate Bill 2395 · Establishes manufacturing business assistance program to encourage manufacturing in certain areas of the State.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1853 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

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

Assembly Bill 3053 · Directs the Div. of Travel and Tourism to publish on its website information of farm-to-table restaurants.

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

Assembly Bill 3054 · Establishes NJ "Farm-to-Table Restaurant" awards program.*

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 550 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3283 · Implements reporting requirements for agricultural tourism pilot program; creates task force.

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

Senate Bill 2360 · Requires Department of Agriculture to develop voluntary guidelines to encourage school districts and institutions of higher education to donate excess food; extends "Food Bank Good Samaritan Act" protections to school districts.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 256 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2365 · Requires NJEDA to establish loan program for certain farming operation equipment purchases.

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

Senate Bill 2367 · Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 550 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2338 · Allows existing rural development areas zoned for industrial use under pinelands comprehensive management plan to be included as eligible areas under certain business incentive programs.*

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3056 · Requires DEP to establish voluntary guidelines for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to reduce, recover, and recycle food waste; extends "Food Bank Good Samaritan Act" immunity protections to public and nonpublic schools.*

Sent June 6, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 273 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2295 · Establishes an animal abuser registry.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2318 · Requires EDA to establish program offering low-interest loan to certain financial institutions and personal data businesses to protect business's information technology system from customer personal information disclosure.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2289 · Requires breeders or other providers of dogs to pet shops to certify compliance with DOH breeding and care regulations; prohibits pet shop sale of dogs without certification; requires inspections and reallocation of dog license revenues to fund enforcemen

Sent May 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2189 · Transfers administration of certain nutrition programs to Department of Agriculture.

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

Senate Bill 2204 · Clarifies that use of propane-powered noise making device is allowed as non-lethal method of wildlife control on farmland.

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

Senate Bill 2210 · Establishes New Jersey Business Action Center in Department of State.

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

Senate Bill 2087 · Extends for two years expiration date of certain permits pursuant to "Permit Extension Act of 2008."

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2095 · Prohibits electric power supplier or gas supplier from providing service to customer unless it is disclosed to customer in large print that its rates are not regulated by BPU.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2119 · Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2120 · Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2121 · Designates Dept. of Agriculture as sole agency to administer "Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program."

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2122 · Establishes minimum criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2123 · Allows qualified school to be called "New Jersey Farm Fresh School."

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2124 · Establishes Dept. of Agriculture cooking contest.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2125 · Permits school participating in NJ "Farm to School" program to submit recipe for posting on Dept. of Agriculture website.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2044 · Prohibits certain possession, sale, trade, distribution, or offering for sale of shark fins.*

Sent April 25, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2066 · Provides corporation business and gross income tax credits for three tax years for employers that allow telecommuting.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2052 · Restores parity among public utilities with regard to formula used to calculate amount of refund given to developers for extension of public utility infrastructure.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2014 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain employers engaged in farming operations.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2039 · Exempts cable television subscriber from notifying cable television company, Office of Cable Television, or other complaint officer of cable television service outage to receive credit or rebate.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2042 · Directs Governor to withdraw from compact establishing Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor; dissolves compact and commission; transfers commission's NJ operations to State Police.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1875 · Clarifies application of business personal property tax on local exchange telephone companies that were subject to tax as of April 1, 1997.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1899 · Requires BPU to render decision on case within 12 months of final public hearing or hold another public hearing prior to deciding case.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1926 · Requires public utilities to provide priority service to public schools, private schools, and public safety agencies.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1640 · Establishes requirements concerning necessary care of dogs, domestic companion animals, and service animals, and for tethering of dogs.*

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 280 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1754 · Provides counties and municipalities with additional discretion when leasing public land for agricultural or horticultural use.

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

Senate Bill 1777 · Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base.

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

Senate Bill 1778 · Directs BPU to study whether State's electric distribution system meets certain standards.

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

Senate Bill 1779 · Requires electric distribution lines be located underground in areas affected by severe weather or natural disasters.

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

Senate Bill 1787 · Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.

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

Senate Bill 1806 · "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

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

Senate Bill 1836 · Authorizes EDA to approve additional Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program tax credits; reconciles simultaneous legislative enactments to clarify law which limits tax credits under that program.

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

Senate Bill 1838 · Requires certain CATV companies to make CATV service available throughout residential areas of municipality within specified number of years after CATV company first provides service to municipality.

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

Senate Bill 1852 · Provides tax credits to developers for certain affordable housing projects.*

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1853 · "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2546 · Prohibits awarding of economic development subsidy to business if payment of principal and interest on previously awarded loan or loan guarantee is greater than 24 months overdue.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1706 · Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1726 · Requires public utilities to set bill due date to no earlier than 28 days past postmarked date if mailed by regular mail or 28 days past sent date if sent electronically.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1440 · Provides assistance to manufacturing businesses by having certain State agencies promote economic development and identify credentials needed for careers in modern manufacturing.

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

Senate Bill 1477 · Prohibits animal cruelty violators from working at, or owning or operating, an animal-related enterprise; designated as "Moose's Law."

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

Senate Bill 1488 · Establishes measures to improve transparency and accountability of regional authorities of this State; enhances oversight of those authorities by Governor and State Comptroller.

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

Senate Bill 1509 · Establishes microenterprise training program and assistance for microentrepreneurs; gives priority status to projects involving microenterprises under Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program.*

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 149 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1510 · Enhances opportunities for qualified residential projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program.

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

Senate Bill 1514 · Directs BPU to require certain energy businesses to maintain recordings of telemarketing sales calls for three years.

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

Senate Bill 1515 · Dedicates 30 percent of all UEZ sales tax revenues to respective UEZ account and 70 percent of UEZ sales tax revenues to General Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1522 · Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with Board of Public Utilities.

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

Senate Bill 1544 · Provides gross income tax credits to support development of New Jersey-based small business start-ups.

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

Senate Bill 1577 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect, care and euthanasia of impounded animals, and the penalties therefor.

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

Senate Bill 1595 · Establishes multi-species depredation permit.

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

Senate Bill 1604 · Allows commercial farmer to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees of defending against unreasonable complaints under "Right to Farm Act."

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

Senate Bill 1612 · Concerns UEZ program funding to qualifying municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 1614 · Revises animal cruelty offenses and penalties concerning animal abandonment and failure to report injuring certain animals with a motor vehicle; increases civil penalties for certain other animal cruelty offenses.

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

Senate Bill 1615 · 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 February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1620 · Establishes a manufacturing reinvestment account program to incentivize capital investment and workforce training in New Jersey with income tax rate reductions, deferrals, and accelerated deductions.

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

Senate Bill 1627 · Permits a joint meeting by the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees to review and veto utility rate increases approved by BPU.

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

Senate Bill 1641 · Revises animal fighting laws; establishes minimum penalty for criminal animal cruelty offenses; establishes additional penalties for animal cruelty offenses.

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

Senate Bill 1642 · Establishes cruelly restraining a dog as a criminal and civil animal cruelty offense.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 300 days

Senate Bill 1662 · Provides corporation business tax and the gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 1322 · Establishes innovation zone program to stimulate technology industry clusters around New Jersey's research institutions; allows certain technology businesses located in certain innovation zones to receive certain tax credits under Grow New Jersey Assistan

Sent February 11, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1334 · Permits certain breweries to sell beer at seasonal farm markets. *

Sent February 11, 2016 · Reported out after 305 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1361 · Requires minimum water usage charge to be applied per dwelling unit in multi-family dwelling.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1367 · Requires 30-day grace period prior to accrual of interest on late water and sewer bill payments.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1414 · Permits sale of raw milk under certain conditions and establishes raw milk permit program.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1427 · Changes membership of, and election process for, NJSPCA board of trustees.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1428 · Revises law concerning disposition of assets of a county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has dissolved or has had its charter revoked, canceled, or suspended.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1429 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1013 · Regulates tethering of, and outdoor shelter for, dogs.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 308 days

Senate Bill 1014 · Establishes animal cruelty offenses pertaining to chaining or other restraint of animals.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 21 days

Senate Bill 1030 · Permits small, women owned, or minority owned businesses located in designated regional centers or planning areas to qualify for loans from EDA as if located in designated urban center.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1053 · "Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act"; expands existing film and digital media production tax credit programs.

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

Senate Bill 1060 · Establishes cruel restraint of a dog as an animal cruelty offense.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 308 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1079 · Regulates sale and transfer of rifle and shotgun ammunition.

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

Senate Bill 1080 · Extends duration of urban enterprise zones for 10 additional years; specifies permissable use of funds.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1086 · Provides that preserved farmland may be sold by the State or a local government unit only to established farmers and restricts size of farmer residence which may be built thereon.

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

Senate Bill 1094 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support NJ SHARES.

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

Senate Bill 1097 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers who employ certain individuals who have received training from certain community rehabilitation programs.

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

Senate Bill 1129 · "Healthy Small Food Retailer Act"; provides funding to small food retailers to sell fresh and nutritious food.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1135 · Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.

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

Senate Bill 1140 · Authorizes creation of 33rd urban enterprise zone in Borough of Seaside Heights.

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

Senate Bill 1150 · Requires electric utility bills to separately list the amount of State sales tax, societal benefits charge and transitional energy facility unit rate assessment surcharge.

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

Senate Bill 1168 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

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

Senate Bill 1170 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect and abuse, and the penalties therefor; repeals appropriate sections of law.

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

Senate Bill 1179 · Includes boarding of guard dogs in definition of kennel; increases license fees for kennels and pet shops.

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

Senate Bill 1254 · Establishes "Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Bond Financing Act," authorizing issuance of bonds secured by pledge of Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant proceeds, municipal liens, and special assessment; expands "Redevelopment Area Bond Financ

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 679 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1286 · Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1314 · Permits water and sewerage service sub-metering in multi-family dwellings.

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

Senate Bill 943 · "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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 947 · Changes State assistance to urban enterprise zones over seven years by increasing reduced sales tax in enterprise zones and dedicating increase to zone municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 948 · Establishes technology transfer assistance program in EDA.

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

Senate Bill 949 · Permits EDA to designate institutions of higher education or other qualified entities as manufacturing and production business resource centers.

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

Senate Bill 950 · Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct feasibility study of Meadowlands convention center project.

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

Senate Bill 959 · Establishes "New Jersey Business Advisory Council" in Business Action Center.

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

Senate Bill 977 · Prohibits possession, transport, import, export, processing, sale, or shipment of parts and products of certain animal species threatened with extinction.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 978 · Prohibits possession and transport of parts and products of certain animals at PANYNJ airports and port facilities.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 55 · Requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, or food boxes in certain areas located in black bear habitat under certain circumstances, including garbage collection, and prohibits certain actions that would result in feeding of black bears.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 328 days

Senate Bill 63 · Revises "Pet Purchase Protection Act" to establish new requirements for pet dealers and pet shops.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 80 · Limits non-debt service portion of sewerage and utilities authority charge or fee increases to no more than two percent over previous year.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 93 · Provides certain small businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy a corporation business tax or gross income tax credit for certain reinvestment in shore municipalities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 94 · Establishes small business loan guarantee program in EDA to support capital purchases and operating expenses and permits certain qualified businesses in regional centers to qualify for certain EDA loans.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 97 · Requires electric public utilities to conduct vegetation management adjacent to service lines on certain real properties.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 99 · Establishes "Atlantic City Growth Tax Credit Program" to grant tax credits to promote the development of non-rental housing in Atlantic City.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 101 · Provides credits against corporation business and gross income taxes for qualified farmers that develop housing for their agricultural workforce.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 102 · Directs DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to permit certain wineries to participate in certain sign programs on freeways, interstate highways, and toll roads.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 123 · Establishes "Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program" in EDA to assist certain small businesses meet State or federal contract surety bond requirements.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 114 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 145 · Prohibits persons violating animal cruelty law from owning, keeping, or harboring animals; requires DHSS establish and maintain website list of such persons.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 158 · Permits holding companies of eligible New Jersey emerging technology companies to receive investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 184 · Requires Director of Division of Taxation to study impact of State business income taxes on business out-migration, business formation, and employment.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 186 · Provides a corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization and expansion.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 207 · Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 213 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 217 · Prohibits public utility from filing rate increase petition under certain circumstances.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 229 · Requires public utility to reimburse business customer during period when business ceases operations due to utility repairing or replacing its equipment on business customer's property.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 305 · Revises definition of "necessary care" in the State's animal cruelty law to include more specific requirements.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 315 · Appropriates $1.6 million to Dept. of Agriculture for Jersey Fresh program.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 316 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to work with US Army Corps of Engineers to establish joint permit application process for aquaculture projects.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 317 · Requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to adopt coordinated permit application and review program for aquaculture projects.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 184 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 318 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to Department of State to fund Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory at Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 382 · Allows credit against certain charges to CATV customers opting out of premium service within 30 days of CATV company notice of network or programming change.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 386 · Requires notice requirements by CATV companies for changes to station channel positions to be consistent with federal law.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 420 · Transfers New Jersey State Forestry Services and related entities to Department of Agriculture.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 433 · Requires court to issue animal protection order against person found guilty of abusing an animal.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 462 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 510 · "Port Support Zone Act of 2015."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 512 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations made by commercial farm operators.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 335 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 529 · Requires mental health evaluation for all animal cruelty offenders; designated as "Shyanne's Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 556 · Requires electric public utilities to provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to certain municipal employees for moving and securing detached, above-ground distribution lines impeding vehicular traffic during lengthy power outages.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 597 · Directs New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Secretary of Higher Education to promote establishment of higher education and business partnerships.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 608 · Requires BPU to issue written decision concerning utility rate increase approvals to public via its website.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 609 · Revises requirements related to public hearings on proposed public utility rate increases.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 610 · Requires public utilities to provide customers notice of request for increase in rates; revises requirements related to hearings on proposed rate increases.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 611 · Requires public utilities to mail customers detailed explanation of rate settlement agreements prior to final BPU vote.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 628 · Prohibits award of State contracts and development subsidies to inverted domestic corporations.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 644 · Deletes requirement for certain cable television companies to fund "CATV Universal Access Fund."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 717 · Authorizes placement of involved animal with animal welfare agency or similar entity pending adjudication of alleged animal cruelty violation when not adjudicated in seven days.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 753 · "Atlantic City Urban Enterprise Zone and Property Tax Relief Act"; creates urban enterprise zone in Atlantic City for 10 years.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 835 · Directs NJEDA to establish pilot program to assist with permit and approval process related to redevelopment of certain properties.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 846 · Subjects county and municipal sewerage authority service rate increases to approval by Board of Public Utilities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 861 · Requires public utility to remove utility pole no longer in use within a right of way within 14 days of replacement of utility pole.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 875 · Establishes "Energy Infrastructure Study Commission."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 876 · Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 892 · Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 894 · Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 55 days