Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 3466 · Concerns high performance green building standards for certain State buildings.

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

Senate Bill 3467 · Requires electric public utilities to install smart meters at customers' premises upon customer approval; makes meter data available to certain electric-related service entities.

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

Senate Bill 3470 · Encourages local units to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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

Senate Bill 3471 · Promotes installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 3472 · Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.

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

Senate Bill 3474 · Requires community associations to allow installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 3480 · Designates High Point State Park as High Point Veterans' State Park.

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

Senate Bill 3482 · Changes definition of major facility under "Spill Compensation and Control Act" for facilities that store hazardous substances other than petroleum or petroleum products.

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

Senate Bill 3494 · Requires use of protective headgear when horseback riding on State-owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 3512 · Requires water purveyors to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 3513 · Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.

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

Senate Bill 3521 · Allows expanded use of recycled asphalt pavement.

Sent November 9, 2017 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5128 · Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Sent October 5, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3430 · Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Sent October 5, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3432 · Increases amount of offshore wind energy required to be generated by electric power suppliers and basic generation service providers to 3,500 megawatts by 2030.

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

Senate Bill 3433 · Requires that, by energy year 2050, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation provider be from Class I renewable energy sources.

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

Senate Bill 3434 · Requires each electric power generator in NJ to create and deploy energy storage capacity of 600 megawatts by energy year 2021 and 2,000 megawatts by energy year 2030.

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

Senate Bill 3405 · Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3403 · Designates Common Eastern Bumble Bee as New Jersey State Native Pollinator.

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

Assembly Bill 2095 · Requires posting of signs warning of presence of, and potential danger caused by, duckweed on water bodies in public parks.

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

Assembly Bill 4606 · Directs DEP to designate native bee nesting habitat areas in each State park and forest.

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

Assembly Bill 4868 · Extends warranty for partial zero emission vehicles. *

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 172 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3351 · Amends law to limit DEP's direct oversight of remediation of portion of contaminated site under certain circumstances.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 197 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3313 · Prohibits offshore drilling in State waters and issuance of DEP permits and approvals for activities associated with offshore drilling.

Sent June 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1069 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

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

Assembly Bill 1351 · Amends law concerning application, sale, and use of fertilizer to exempt organic fertilizer from certain requirements.

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

Assembly Bill 1698 · Establishes certain requirements for a State entity planting vegetation in certain circumstances; provides for preferences for NJ businesses providing such vegetation.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4880 · Amends law to limit DEP's direct oversight of remediation of portion of contaminated site under certain circumstances.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 207 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3283 · Clarifies law concerning circumstances in which members of Pinelands Commission may vote.

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

Senate Bill 3287 · Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.

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

Senate Bill 3291 · Authorizes temporary members to fill certain vacancies on Fish and Game Council.

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

Senate Bill 3259 · Extends warranty for partial zero emission vehicles.*

Sent June 1, 2017 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2081 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3240 · Authorizes NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2018.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3241 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2018.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3242 · Clarifies procedures for approval of environmental and transportation infrastructure projects.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3177 · Prohibits intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than air gases.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3181 · Permits solar electric power generation facility projects not having commenced commercial operation to retain designation through May 31, 2018 as connected to distribution system.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3182 · Requires electric efficiency portfolio standard.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3183 · Encourages development of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3186 · Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

Sent May 15, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3129 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Reported out after 206 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3130 · Increases electric power net metering capacity threshold to 5.8 percent of total annual kilowatt-hours sold in State.

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

Senate Bill 3147 · Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 3153 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2.125 million to Howell Township in Monmouth County for drinking water infrastructure project.

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

Assembly Bill 4580 · Appropriates $2,900,000 from "2009 Farmland Preservation Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4581 · Appropriates $22,385,743 to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4582 · Appropriates $32.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4584 · Appropriates $7,500,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for planning incentive grants to municipalities for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3092 · Authorizes active duty military to fish in freshwaters without license or trout stamp.

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

Senate Bill 3082 · Allows electric energy produced from biofuel to be eligible as Class II renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 3087 · Establishes DEP Statewide program to reduce heavy-duty diesel truck emissions.

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

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 March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3059 · Requires State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3060 · Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3061 · Requires BPU to conduct study concerning zero emission credits.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3062 · Allows 50 percent credit against societal benefits charge to electric or gas public utility customers who install and maintain publicly available zero emission vehicle charging stations.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3063 · Allows 50 percent credit against societal benefits charge to local governments that utilize traffic signals that use light emitting diode technology.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3064 · Requires BPU and electric public utilities to conduct energy storage analysis.*

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3065 · Provides gross income tax credit for costs to purchase and install smart thermostats.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3066 · Requires installation of smart thermostats in all new residential construction.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3043 · Limits "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for certain forestry activities to privately owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 3044 · Prohibits certain activities impacting animal and plant species that are of special concern, rare, threatened, or endangered on State-owned lands, and codifies DEP's "Landscape Project" concerning critical habitat.

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

Assembly Bill 4395 · Requires continuing identification and remediation of waste tire sites.

Sent February 27, 2017 · 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 February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3012 · Allows NJ gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions of food made from business inventory.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3026 · Clarifies and expands liability protections for food donations and gleaning activities.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3027 · Establishes State food waste reduction goal of 50 percent by 2030.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3028 · Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3029 · Establishes "Volkswagen Settlement Utilization Fund for Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Air Pollution Control"; directs DEP to use moneys in fund to establish and implement certain air pollution control programs.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3030 · Requires DEP to establish voluntary guidelines for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to reduce, recover, and recycle food waste.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

Senate Bill 3032 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3035 · Concerns leases of publicly-owned land for agricultural or horticultural use.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3013 · 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 February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 290 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2987 · Appropriates $22,385,743 to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2988 · Appropriates $7,500,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for planning incentive grants to municipalities for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2989 · Appropriates $2,900,000 from "2009 Farmland Preservation Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2990 · Appropriates $32.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2991 · Appropriates $2,988,859 from 2009 Historic Preservation Fund and constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to provide capital preservation grants for certain historic preservation projects.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2997 · Appropriates $59,532,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects, and capital and park development projects.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 261 · 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 January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 304 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4309 · Establishes licensing and permit requirements and provides for adoption of standards and regulations for inspection of asbestos in certain structures.

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

Senate Bill 2926 · Requires water purveyors to conduct water loss audits.

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

Senate Bill 2935 · Establishes "Ethanol Study Commission."

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2956 · Requires soil testing to determine lead content prior to certain home sales.

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

Senate Bill 2957 · Requires compilation of, and public access to, tests of soil lead levels.

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

Senate Bill 2914 · Precludes DEP from imposing certain certification requirements on installers of individual subsurface sewage disposal systems.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2908 · Requires medical sharps retailers operating in NJ to establish and maintain household-generated sharps waste disposal programs.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2873 · Requires municipal land use plan element of master plan to address smart growth, storm resiliency, and environmental sustainability issues.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2884 · Declares that deed restrictions or agreements that prevent raising or constructing of a structure to certain flood elevation standards are unenforceable.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2834 · The "Water Quality Accountability Act"; imposes certain testing, reporting, management, and infrastructure investment requirements on water purveyors.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1954 · Makes changes to funding provisions for financial assistance and grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 371 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2750 · Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

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

Senate Bill 2777 · Codifies DEP's New Jersey Recycling Awards Program to annually recognize outstanding recycling achievements.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1628 · Codifies DEP's New Jersey Recycling Awards Program to annually recognize outstanding recycling achievements.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2712 · Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands without municipal approval.

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

Senate Bill 2731 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2017.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2732 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY 2017 to include new projects and revise allowable loan amounts for already approved projects.

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2735 · The "Renewable Energy District Financing Act."

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

Senate Bill 2743 · Provides tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for certain costs incurred in purchase and installation of certain environmentally responsible business equipment.

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

Senate Bill 2745 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

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

Senate Bill 2746 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for construction of buildings in accordance with certain energy and environmental performance standards.

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

Senate Bill 2685 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.

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

Senate Bill 2687 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from NJEDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

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

Senate Bill 2688 · The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 2689 · The "Green Building and Infrastructure Tax Credit Act"; provides tax credits for certain green buildings and wood utility poles.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2690 · The "Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 2691 · Establishes solar power incentive program.

Sent October 13, 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 13, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2640 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2641 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

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

Senate Bill 2652 · Directs DOT, in consultation with other State entities, to study and report on certain solar and wind energy installations.

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

Senate Bill 2550 · Requires Department of Defense and FAA approval of offshore wind projects.

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

Senate Bill 2572 · Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 2591 · Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 2507 · Establishes DEP program to reduce heavy-duty diesel truck emissions from trucks operating in the ports of Bayonne, Elizabeth, Jersey City, and Newark.

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

Senate Bill 2525 · 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 September 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2490 · Provides for protection of public's rights under public trust doctrine.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2482 · Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis along routes for disposal of dredged material from Delaware River.

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

Senate Bill 2468 · Directs DEP to adopt standards for drinking water contaminants based upon recommendations of Drinking Water Quality Institute.*

Sent July 29, 2016 · Reported out after 41 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2763 · Enters NJ in Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2422 · Requires recycling of scrap tires and licensing of scrap tire haulers.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2440 · Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of building or structure owned and used by municipality or volunteer fire department from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 2400 · Authorizes use of tracking dog to search for and recover wild deer during prescribed hunting season.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Reported out after 312 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2379 · Limits certain State and nonprofit open space acquisitions in municipalities.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2380 · Establishes NJ "Landowner of the Year" award program.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2389 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund and dedicates $500,000 annually from certain power vessel operator license fees to the fund.

Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 528 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1921 · Requires DEP to offer to purchase and demolish certain contaminated residential property.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2464 · Establishes State park passport to promote outdoor recreation, education, and visitation to State parks, forests, and historic sites.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 543 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2369 · Limits application of DEP shellfish habitat rules for certain dredging activities.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 228 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2349 · Establishes fee on single-use carryout bags used in certain stores and dedicates fee revenue to "Healthy Schools and Community Lead Abatement Fund."

Sent June 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1564 · Establishes procedure for notification to, and review by, municipalities of certain grant and loan applications for acquisition or development of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.

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

Assembly Bill 1649 · Requires local governments and authorities to obtain financing cost estimate from NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust for certain projects.*

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 150 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2301 · Establishes requirements for sale and planting of running bamboo.

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

Senate Bill 2306 · Concerns regulation of solid waste, hazardous waste, and soil and debris recycling industries.*

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 360 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2312 · Requires evaluation of school buildings for air quality and mold.

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

Senate Bill 2324 · Expands One-Call Damage Prevention System to include underground contamination with engineering or institutional controls.

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

Senate Bill 2287 · Changes submission and notice requirements for short-term and long-term financing for environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2292 · Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2017.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2293 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2017.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2217 · Provides credit against CBT and gross income tax for generators that collect, reuse, and recycle hard-to-recycle materials.

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

Senate Bill 2257 · Removes certain requirements for professional engineers to take examination to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.

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

Senate Bill 2275 · Establishes "Neighborhood Solar Energy Investment Program."

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

Senate Bill 2276 · Modifies State's solar renewable energy portfolio standards.*

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2278 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain home elevation expenses.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2199 · Sets fees for DEP permits and approvals for repair or reconstruction of Sandy-damaged structures at no more than amount in effect on October 28, 2012.

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

Senate Bill 2091 · Eliminates DOLWD licensing for operators of refrigerating plants using anhydrous ammonia.

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

Senate Bill 2109 · Expands net metering aggregation to all customers and provides credit for excess electric generation at full retail electricity rate to net metering aggregation customers.

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

Senate Bill 2126 · Authorizes free State park and forest admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 2129 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for volunteer emergency workers and persons with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 2141 · Removes black bear from list of game species.

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

Senate Bill 2062 · Appropriates up to $20 million from societal benefits charge to DEP for remediation of lead contamination in drinking water in public buildings.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Reported out after 136 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2076 · Requires pesticide applicator to notify beekeeper when applying pesticide within three miles of registered honey or native beehive or beeyard.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2077 · Directs DEP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides.

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

Senate Bill 2078 · Requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Reported out after 136 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1645 · 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 April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 392 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1986 · Establishes "Milkweed for Monarchs" program.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2000 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2011 · 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 April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2028 · Establishes notification, signage, and monitoring requirements related to combined sewer overflows.

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

Senate Bill 2040 · "Comprehensive Regulated Grease Recycling Act."

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

Senate Bill 1969 · Requires NJ Clean Energy Program's Residential New Construction incentives be made available Statewide.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1970 · Requires State to use certain energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

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

Senate Bill 1882 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

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

Senate Bill 1885 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

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

Senate Bill 1887 · 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 March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1933 · Enters NJ in Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1764 · Authorizes deer hunting with firearm on Sundays on private property.

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

Senate Bill 1765 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program.

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

Senate Bill 1776 · Imposes criminal penalties for discharges of untreated sewage from containment devices installed on watercraft.

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

Senate Bill 1790 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

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

Senate Bill 1804 · Exempts electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

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

Senate Bill 1808 · Designates striped bass as NJ State Saltwater Fish; redesignates brook trout as NJ Freshwater Fish.*

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 308 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1713 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

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

Senate Bill 1714 · 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 February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1732 · Establishes "Adopt a Monarch Butterfly Waystation" program.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1441 · Requires establishment of regulations for solar panel installation, maintenance, and education.

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

Senate Bill 1463 · Prohibits contribution action against local public entity for cleanup and removal costs or any other damages associated with discharge of hazardous substances.

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

Senate Bill 1480 · Authorizes free fishing licenses for persons with disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 1521 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

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

Senate Bill 1523 · Directs BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

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

Senate Bill 1536 · Adds aneutronic fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

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

Senate Bill 1565 · Removes cap on tax on transfers of hazardous substances to fund emergency preparedness and response to certain spills.

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

Senate Bill 1567 · Repeals law providing CAFRA permit exemption for certain grading or excavation of a dune.

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

Senate Bill 1568 · Provides matching grant program for local governments to facilitate energy efficiency and conservation of resources in public buildings; appropriates $50 million.

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

Senate Bill 1569 · Prohibits issuance of DEP permits and approvals for development related to drilling for oil and natural gas off NJ coast.

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

Senate Bill 1570 · Authorizes municipalities to establish program for public or private financing of certain and energy, water and storm resiliency projects under Pace program through use of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.*

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 121 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1578 · Revises animal cruelty offenses concerning abuse, abandonment, neglect, and improper euthanizing of animals; increases criminal and civil penalties therefor; establishes such penalties for new offenses; repeals conflicting sections of law.

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

Senate Bill 1602 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 76 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1605 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.

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

Senate Bill 1619 · Changes restrictions on certain county or municipal stream cleaning activities.

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

Senate Bill 1625 · Provides diamondback terrapins protection as nongame indigenous species.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent February 16, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 20 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1707 · Establishes requirements for provision of energy from Class I renewable energy sources.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1362 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1363 · Expands eligibility for reduced-cost spaying and neutering program to any disabled State resident.

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

Senate Bill 1364 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 1365 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 1366 · 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 February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1368 · 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 February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1369 · Prohibits municipalities from charging annual fee for storm water permits and inspections.

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

Senate Bill 1370 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

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

Senate Bill 1376 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

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

Senate Bill 1377 · Establishes carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas.

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

Senate Bill 1015 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

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

Senate Bill 1037 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1151 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

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

Senate Bill 1157 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

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

Senate Bill 1158 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

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

Senate Bill 1159 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

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

Senate Bill 1160 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 269 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1161 · "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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1169 · Creates State Dredging Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 1237 · Makes changes to funding provisions for financial assistance and grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 672 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1246 · Requires DEP to offer to purchase and demolish certain contaminated residential property.

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

Senate Bill 1247 · Changes priorities and maximum rewards of financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1249 · Changes priorities for financial assistance from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1251 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1309 · Prohibits use of snares in trapping of wildlife.

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

Senate Bill 909 · Exempts person who remediates property in environmental opportunity zone from remediation funding source requirement.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 924 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

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

Senate Bill 925 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

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

Senate Bill 926 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 927 · Requires DEP assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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

Senate Bill 929 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

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

Senate Bill 930 · 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 February 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 931 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

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

Senate Bill 936 · Eliminates demand side management programs from cost recovery through societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 940 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 941 · Establishes NJ Task Force on Heating Oil and Propane Reserves.

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

Senate Bill 961 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances.

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

Senate Bill 981 · Revises "Electronic Waste Management Act."

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

Senate Bill 984 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

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

Senate Bill 985 · Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 986 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 987 · Establishes position of State Oceanographer.

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

Senate Bill 988 · Permits BPU to approve qualified wind energy project; requires BPU to provide application periods for those projects.

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

Senate Bill 81 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 95 · Establishes criteria and requirements for shore protection project priority list and funding from Shore Protection Fund.

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

Senate Bill 104 · Establishes "Green Fund" in BPU to provide funding for energy reliability, resilience, and sustainability programs.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 105 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 107 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 113 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 117 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 122 · Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 133 · 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.

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

Senate Bill 142 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

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

Senate Bill 151 · Requires BPU to provide grants for cost of purchase and installation of certain electric metering equipment for solar power generation systems.

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

Senate Bill 166 · Establishes Hunterdon-Somerset Flood Advisory Task Force.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 188 · Authorizes hunting of game animals every day of the week during hunting season.

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

Senate Bill 195 · 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 12, 2016 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 223 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

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

Senate Bill 227 · Requires DOT, NJTA, and SJTA to use only native vegetation for landscaping, land management, reforestation, or habitat restoration.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 258 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 251 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 256 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 261 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.

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

Senate Bill 275 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

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

Senate Bill 311 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 314 · Permits sale of motor fuels that have not been blended with ethanol for certain purposes.

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

Senate Bill 364 · Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 393 · Deletes CAFRA permit exemption for reconstruction activities in coastal area.

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

Senate Bill 414 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

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

Senate Bill 441 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 472 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

Senate Bill 473 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 479 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

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

Senate Bill 483 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 485 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

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

Senate Bill 487 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 258 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 521 · Establishes moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for purpose of natural gas exploration or production until certain federal laws are changed.

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

Senate Bill 552 · Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

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

Senate Bill 554 · Requires Passaic Valley Water Commission to obtain approval of certain municipalities before entering into certain contracts concerning open-air reservoirs.

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

Senate Bill 567 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

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

Senate Bill 573 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 580 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 585 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

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

Senate Bill 603 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 612 · Gives priority status for connection of solar photovoltaic systems for customer-generators who are public entities.

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

Senate Bill 684 · Establishes Clean Energy Technology Center and Alternative and Clean Energy Investment Trust Fund for purposes of creating clean energy-related employment opportunities; allocates revenues from societal benefits charge to support its activities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 111 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 688 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for artificial turf field construction by local government units.

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

Senate Bill 703 · Amends law concerning county and municipal stream cleaning activities.

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

Senate Bill 724 · Establishes "Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 761 · Permits certain deer control activities; prohibits deer feeding; and establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 240 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 762 · Authorizes creation of stormwater utilities for certain local government entities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 764 · Requires, after assessment, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem.

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

Senate Bill 765 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 766 · Creates Office of Clean Energy in BPU.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 767 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

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

Senate Bill 768 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 769 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 770 · Establishes appraisal method for taxation of watershed lands.

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

Senate Bill 771 · Requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste and amends definition of "Class I renewable energy."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 275 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 772 · Requires electric public utilities to enter into long-term contracts for certain forms of Class I renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 773 · Permits construction of electric transmission and distribution lines on certain areas of preserved farmland under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 802 · Concerns environmental permits in low-income, minority communities.

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

Senate Bill 815 · Imposes tax on petroleum received by rail at marine terminals, storage or transfer terminals, and refineries, to fund local emergency preparedness and response to spills.

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

Senate Bill 833 · Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees.

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

Senate Bill 844 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

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

Senate Bill 853 · Requires local governments and authorities to obtain financing cost estimate from NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust for certain projects.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 296 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 865 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 867 · Revises sales and use tax treatment of garbage removal services.

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

Senate Bill 870 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 871 · Increases renewable energy and energy efficiency requirements under "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

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

Senate Bill 874 · Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 328 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 880 · Allows certain on-site generation facilities to deliver electricity without utilizing electric public utility infrastructure.

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

Senate Bill 881 · Directs BPU to establish microgrid program for State agencies and local governmentunits.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 412 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 885 · Requires maximum contaminant level to be established for 1,2,3-trichloropropane in drinking water.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 893 · Prohibits baiting for black bear during authorized bear hunt and requires use of bear-resistant dumpsters and food boxes at certain campgrounds and camping facilities.

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

Senate Bill 969 · Implements 2014 constitutional dedication of CBT revenues for certain environmental purposes; revises State's open space, farmland, and historic preservation programs.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed