Committees · 2016–2017 Session
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 5th District
Democrat · 1st District
Republican · 7th District
Democrat · 6th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Republican · 9th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session.
Bills sent102
2% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out65%
66 of 102; 2 moved on without a report, 34 stopped in committee
Time in committee149 days
most between 42 and 303 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027141 bills
reported 14% · typically 37 days, most 28–128 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2024–2025145 bills
reported 33% · typically 128 days, most 66–399 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–2023142 bills
reported 43% · typically 39 days, most 13–220 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021116 bills
reported 47% · typically 63 days, most 7–179 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2018–201998 bills
reported 56% · typically 129 days, most 44–253 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2016–2017102 bills
reported 65% · typically 149 days, most 42–303 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–201589 bills
reported 66% · typically 94 days, most 21–203 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2012–201358 bills
reported 57% · typically 81 days, most 27–122 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2010–201162 bills
reported 42% · typically 39 days, most 20–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session, newest first.
102 bills
Senate Bill 3449 · Allows counties to prioritize county homelessness trust fund grants for homeless veterans.
Sent December 7, 2017 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3594 · Exempts veterans from non-driver identification card fees.
Sent December 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3557 · Makes certain veterans eligible for certificates of registration under Security Officer Registration Act.
Sent November 30, 2017 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3516 · Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Sent November 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1540 · Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.
Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 3319 · Establishes disabled veteran tenant gross income tax credit.
Sent June 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3323 · Eliminates veterans' gross income tax deduction requirement that New Jersey National Guard member serve in federal active duty status.
Sent June 19, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 306 · "New Jersey Housing Assistance for Veterans Act," establishes pilot program to assist certain veterans with housing modification and rehabilitation; appropriates $5 million.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 171 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2212 · Grants credit against business income taxes to developer of rental housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.*
Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 171 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 4171 · Establishing New Jersey Commission on Veterans' Benefits in DMVA.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 182 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1856 · Makes certain veterans eligible for certificates of registration under Security Officer Registration Act.
Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 200 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 4195 · Modifies requirements for receipt of distinguished service medal; codifies qualifications for receipt of meritorious service medal.*
Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 200 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 3057 · Modifies requirements for receipt of distinguished service medal; codifies qualifications for receipt of meritorious service medal.*
Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 280 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 3749 · Allows "100 percent Disabled Veterans" to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disability.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2913 · Exempts disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees.
Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2871 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.
Sent December 19, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2859 · Requires DMVA to distribute military discharge upgrade information.
Sent December 15, 2016 · Reported out after 361 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2854 · Authorizes certain benefits for certain family members of military personnel who died while on active duty.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2856 · Requires DMVA to notify county veterans' affairs office of death of certain military service members; requires office to have Gold Star liaisons.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2857 · Requires Adjutant General to create informational webpage for Gold Star families.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
82 more
Senate Bill 2858 · Establishes Gold Star Family Counseling Program in DMVA; creates tax credit for certain health care professionals.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2865 · Establishes Gold Star Family Scholarship Program; appropriates $100,000 from General Fund to Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2805 · Requires DMVA to develop online historic tour identifying locations of war battles and places of significance to war efforts in State.
Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2716 · Creates housing purchase matching grant program for members of United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard who have served in certain military operations.
Sent November 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2726 · Requires DMVA to develop online historic tour identifying locations of war battles and places of significance to war efforts in State.
Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2653 · The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.
Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 251 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2584 · Establishing New Jersey Commission on Veterans' Benefits in DMVA.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 441 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2585 · Creates New Jersey Military Working Dog Handler and Military Working Dog medal.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2592 · Requires nursing home facility operated by DMVA for veterans to provide State-funded transportation to health care services outside of facility.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2593 · Establishes Veterans Assistance Grant Program for nonprofit organization to provide certain services to veterans.
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 262 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2594 · Provides State aid to counties and municipalities to fund transportation services for veterans to VA facilities; appropriates $500,000. *
Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 2489 · Includes all disabled veterans in NJT discount program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 2228 · Includes all disabled veterans in NJT discount program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 2378 · Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.
Sent June 20, 2016 · Reported out after 101 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1918 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2322 · Authorizes special Support Our Veterans license plate with proceeds supporting New Jersey homeless veteran's centers.
Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 542 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2272 · Requires each county to establish and maintain veterans' service office.
Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2273 · Creates civil service preference for peacetime veterans.
Sent May 23, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2192 · Excludes veterans' entitlements from income for determination of PAAD eligibility.
Sent May 16, 2016 · Reported out after 301 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2105 · Creates exemption from certain MVC fees for prisoners of war.
Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 388 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2114 · Allows "100 percent Disabled Veterans" to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disability.
Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 315 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2115 · Requires DMVA to create registry for organizations providing services to veterans.
Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 150 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2143 · Exempts honorably discharged United States military veterans from initial insurance producer licensing fee.
Sent May 2, 2016 · Reported out after 192 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1992 · Facilitates coordination of land use planning between civilian and military interests to preserve viability of federal military installations within State.
Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1999 · Establishes Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman in DMVA.*
Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2003 · Establishes New Jersey Military Skills Council.
Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 17 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2006 · Establishes program to provide assistance to qualified veterans in in-patient and out-patient treatment programs to travel to medical counseling in State.
Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2017 · "New Jersey Housing Assistance for Veterans Act," establishes pilot program to assist certain veterans with housing modification and rehabilitation; appropriates $5 million.
Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 591 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 2025 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses providing employment to certain National Guard or reservists.
Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1861 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1862 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to veterans with certain wartime service-connected disabilities.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 245 days
Senate Bill 1915 · Provides tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education to New Jersey residents who are members of reserve component of Armed Forces of United States.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the Senate
Senate Bill 1919 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1921 · Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.
Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1756 · Exempts certain surviving spouses and surviving civil union partners of certain disabled veterans from components of the realty transfer fee.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1757 · Allows veteran or personal representative to withdraw honorable discharge papers from county clerk.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1758 · Creates New Jersey Cold War medal.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1759 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 248 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1771 · Expands acceptable military separation forms for county veteran identification card; allows issuance to National Guard veterans of other states; allows issuance only for certain classifications.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 1781 · Grants certain leaves of absence for Vietnam Veterans of America conventions.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1788 · Requires Adjutant General of DMVA to issue State flag to resident enrolling in federal service academy.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 343 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1809 · Expands military leave benefits for certain public officers and employees subject to proof of service.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1814 · Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1817 · Requires any POW-MIA flag purchased with State funds be manufactured in United States.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1818 · Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of the United States Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard and make recommendations on how State should address issues.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 766 · Allows certain National Guard and United States Reserve members to temporarily defer mortgage loan payments and suspend property tax payments.*
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 1757 · Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of the military.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate
Assembly Bill 1934 · Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Assembly Bill 2462 · Extends post-military service protection against mortgage foreclosure.
Sent February 29, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 248 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1497 · Designates Killed in Action flag as an official State flag; mandates it be displayed at certain public buildings.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 114 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1534 · Expands acceptable military separation forms for county veteran identification card; allows issuance to National Guard veterans of other states.*
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1542 · Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 363 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1583 · Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1659 · Designates New Jersey Route 47 from Wildwood City to Maurice River Township as "Veterans Memorial Highway at Delsea Drive."
Sent February 16, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 69 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1660 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for maintenance of certain State memorials honoring war veterans.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 391 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1661 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for the NJ World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 391 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1665 · Allows for a gross income tax deduction for any honorably discharged member of the US Armed Forces, reserve unit or national guard.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1667 · Excludes from gross income under the gross income tax certain United States military compensation paid to members of units of the NJ National Guard and reserve components of the United States Armed Forces.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1386 · Allows certain National Guard and United States Reserve members to temporarily defer mortgage loan payments and suspend property tax payments.*
Sent February 11, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1096 · Excludes military compensation of military personnel serving outside of this State from gross income tax.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1248 · Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1307 · Exempts veterans' organizations from nonprofit corporation annual report filing fee.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 230 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 258 · Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 273 · Creates New Jersey Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 307 · Creates Veterans Diversion Program to divert eligible servicemembers away from criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services.**
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 312 · Establishes grant program for homeless veterans shelters.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 434 · Exempts storage facility space furnished to active duty military personnel from sales and use tax.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 438 · Requires annual General Fund appropriation to DMVA for purposes of base realignment and closure.*
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 699 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 546 · Excludes Armed Services combat zone pay from gross income taxation.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 713 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with their employment, trade or business.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 714 · Provides US Armed Forces and Reserves members with protection against interference with enjoyment of any accommodation, facility, public accommodation, or privilege.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 114 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 715 · Provides active duty Armed Forces and Reserves members with exemption from jury duty and protection from assault while on military duty.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 726 · Extends full protection of Law Against Discrimination to persons having liability for service in Armed Forces of United States; guarantees equal employment opportunity in State contracting to all veterans.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 739 · Grants credit against business income taxes to developer of rental housing reserved for occupancy by veterans.*
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 688 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 740 · Provides for increase and annual adjustment in allowance paid to war veterans with certain service-connected disabilities. *
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 303 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 745 · Permits county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages to create Gold Star Parent identification card.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 499 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 750 · Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act; Provides income tax credit to family caregivers of certain armed service members with physical disabilities.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 751 · Increases income eligibility cap to receive respite care for certain veterans.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 55 days
Senate Bill 752 · Creates financial planning assistance program for disabled veterans and their caregivers.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 55 days
Senate Bill 756 · Expands timeframe for renewal of driver's license, registration, and inspection by military personnel and immediate family members under certain circumstances.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 55 days
Senate Bill 855 · Requires Commissioner of DCA to promulgate rules and regulations providing for veterans' affordable housing assistance preference.
Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate, and became law