Environment and Solid Waste

Assembly Bill 5790 · Permits business entities and nonprofit organizations to adopt certain responsibilities related to stormwater management basins; provides corporation business tax credit for adoption of stormwater management basins in certain watersheds.

Sent November 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5800 · Prohibits planned release of certain balloons at events or gatherings.

Sent November 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5760 · Appropriates money from General Fund to Lake Hopatcong Commission for mitigation and prevention of harmful algal blooms; repeals supplemental appropriation.

Sent August 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5761 · Appropriates $4 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to DEP for mitigation and prevention of harmful algal blooms in Greenwood Lake; reduces Trenton Capital City Aid Program appropriation.

Sent August 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5762 · Requires DEP to evaluate extending sewer service in Lake Hopatcong region; allows gross income tax deduction for septic system maintenance under certain circumstances.

Sent August 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5763 · Appropriates $4 million annually from General Fund to Lake Hopatcong Commission.

Sent August 27, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5721 · Requires district recycling plans to include compostable waste among source separated recyclable materials.

Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5723 · Requires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to reports use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.

Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5738 · Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.

Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5747 · Prohibits certain intentional releases of balloons.

Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5756 · Establishes "Business Grievance Board" in but not of DEP.

Sent August 23, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5644 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $200,000 for the Delaware River Basin Commission.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5652 · Requires certain residential property owners, schools, and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every three years.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5656 · Requires public water systems to provide customers and local officials with expedited notice of elevated lead levels.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5657 · Allows municipalities to establish loan programs to fund replacement of lead service lines.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5658 · Requires landlords to provide notice to tenants concerning lead in drinking water.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5681 · Establishes Recycling Market Development Council.*

Sent June 24, 2019 · Reported out after 168 days, 4–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5682 · Establishes Recycling Market Development Council.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 168 days

Assembly Bill 5692 · Provides sales tax reduction on certain sales made in municipalities located within Highlands Region Preservation Area.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5694 · Establishes registration requirement for mold inspection and remediation contractors.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5695 · Makes FY 2020 language allocation of $1,000,000 appropriated to Grants for Urban Parks to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson.

Sent June 24, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 199 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1611 · Directs EDA to establish program for public or private financing of certain renewable energy, water, and storm resiliency projects through use by municipalities of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.*

Sent June 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1683 · Concerns regulation of solid waste, hazardous waste, and soil and fill recycling industries.*

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 172 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5634 · Directs DEP to establish program prohibiting discharge of preproduction plastics into State waters.

Sent June 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5636 · Requires DEP, DOH, DCA, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.

Sent June 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5583 · Prohibits sale, lease, rent or installation of certain equipment or products containing hydrofluorocarbons or other greenhouse gases.

Sent June 13, 2019 · Reported out after 179 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5490 · Requires new gasoline-powered motor vehicles purchased by State to have fuel mileage of more than 30 miles to the gallon; encourages State purchase of electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.

Sent June 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5519 · Directs DEP to develop model ordinance for municipalities to regulate deposit and storage of soil and fill materials.

Sent June 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5521 · Directs DEP to adopt regulations concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water.

Sent June 6, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5456 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

Sent May 23, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5457 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

Sent May 23, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5433 · Provides gross income tax credit for installation of solar-powered residential hydrogen refueling stations.

Sent May 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5237 · Requires DEP to study impact of Cannabis production and processing on air quality.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5245 · Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5284 · Creates "Office of Outdoor Recreation" in DEP.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5293 · Makes various changes to laws governing remediation of contaminated sites.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5188 · Establishes program in HMFA to provide loans to replace lead-contaminated water service lines for certain senior and low income homeowners; appropriates $1 million.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3040 · Prohibits use of products containing asbestos in building construction.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4221 · Provides for protection of public right of access to certain public trust lands.*

Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1074 · Provides for protection of public right of access to certain public trust lands.*

Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5109 · Prohibits DEP from requiring installers of individual subsurface sewage disposal systems to possess certain certification.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5099 · Directs DEP to study and, if necessary, regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging.

Sent February 25, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5033 · Authorizes DEP rulemaking to prevent backsliding of certain State environmental regulations due to changes in federal law or regulation.

Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 5034 · Authorizes sale and conveyance of certain State-owned real property in Stafford Township, Ocean County to US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 5039 · Establishes "NJ Native American Burial Ground Preservation Task Force."

Sent February 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5042 · Prohibits State's participation in multi-state cap-and-trade program to reduce carbon emissions from transportation sector.

Sent February 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5011 · Prohibits manufacture, sale, or promotion of consumer products containing microbeads.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4606 · Requires State to use 20-year time horizon and most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report when calculating global warming potential to measure global warming impact of greenhouse gases.

Sent January 24, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4867 · Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.

Sent January 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4819 · Establishes goals and incentives for increased use of plug-in electric vehicles in NJ.*

Sent December 17, 2018 · Reported out after 385 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4821 · Establishes new timeframes for implementation of, and revises, certain requirements in "Global Warming Response Act". *

Sent December 17, 2018 · Reported out after 38 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4772 · Requires public community water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water. *

Sent December 6, 2018 · Reported out after 95 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4773 · Requires public water systems to develop lead service line inventories and schedules for replacement of lead service lines.

Sent December 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4775 · Establishes Statewide hydrofluorocarbon emission limit and requires DEP to establish hydrofluorocarbon emissions monitoring and reporting program.

Sent December 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4748 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4749 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2019 to include new projects and remove certain projects.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4715 · Establishes "Plastic Pollution Task Force" to study ways to reduce and address plastic pollution.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 678 · 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 November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4634 · Establishes goals, initiatives, and programs to encourage and support use of plug-in electric vehicles.

Sent October 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4558 · Provides for municipal review and submission of report opposing amendment to solid waste management plan; requires hearing and consideration by solid waste advisory council.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4577 · Requires all newly constructed warehouses to be solar-ready buildings.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4578 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $50 million from General Fund to DEP and adds language provisions concerning use of certain environmental settlement monies for natural resource restoration projects.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 52 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4579 · Appropriates $28,883,557 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 52 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 2511 · Changes title of DEP "conservation officer" to "conservation police officer."

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 420 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4424 · Permits counties and municipalities to bond for passenger cars and station wagons solely fueled by electric or renewable power sources.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4382 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 84 days, 5–1 · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4394 · Prohibits facility where food or beverages are consumed from providing plastic straws or stirrers unless expressly requested by consumer.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4416 · Prohibits sale or distribution of products containing asbestos.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4417 · Revises 2050 limit on Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4418 · Corrects project list in P.L.2018, c.85, which appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4332 · Increases Spill Compensation and Control Act cap on recovery of damages from certain dischargers.

Sent August 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4349 · Requires DEP to establish program to facilitate recycling of single-use plastic bags and plastic film.

Sent August 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4307 · "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act."

Sent July 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4324 · "Water Resources Protection Trust Fund Act"; establishes user fee on water consumption and diversion; utilizes fee revenue for water quality, supply, and infrastructure projects.

Sent July 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4330 · Prohibits use of plastic carryout bags, expanded polystyrene, and single-use plastic straws.

Sent July 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4301 · Repeals fee on single-use carryout bags.

Sent June 30, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 215 days

Assembly Bill 4267 · Concerns regulation of solid waste, hazardous waste, and soil and fill recycling industries.*

Sent June 27, 2018 · Reported out after 530 days, 4–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4240 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Sent June 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2167 · Dedicates $500,000 annually in revenues from vessel registration and renewal fees to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Reported out after 217 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4193 · Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.

Sent June 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4169 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4170 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4173 · Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 601 · Establishes "New Jersey Solar Panel Recycling Commission."*

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 129 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Senate Bill 1486 · Prohibits sale of expanded polystyrene food containers by public schools and public institutions of higher education.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4113 · Limits liability for persons who deliver heating oil to unregulated tanks for discharges from that tank under certain circumstances.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4120 · Authorizes special assessments and bond issuance to replace lead-contaminated water service lines.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 4121 · Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4122 · Concerns disclosure by homeowner of lead plumbing prior to home sale.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4123 · Requires State Treasurer to review energy usage and energy spending at State buildings, centers, and facilities, and report findings of completed energy audits.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4092 · Authorizes performance of supplemental environmental project to replace portion of monetary penalties for environmental violations in certain circumstances.

Sent June 4, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4020 · Changes title of DEP "conservation officer" to "conservation police officer."

Sent May 24, 2018 · Reported out after 564 days, 4–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4040 · Provides for decrease and eventual ban on use of non-compostable plastic carryout bags.

Sent May 24, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3980 · Requires State to purchase certain vehicles when purchasing new vehicle.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3994 · Clarifies liability for discharges of hazardous substances from drilling platforms that enter NJ waters.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3998 · Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4003 · Requires certain State projects to be designed and managed to include sustainable landscapes.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4007 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Reported out after 154 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 4008 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to issue up to $20 million in bonds to finance cost-effective energy efficiency improvements in State, local, and school district buildings.

Sent May 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4011 · Establishes "New Jersey Solar Panel Recycling Commission."*

Sent May 17, 2018 · Reported out after 154 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3830 · Directs BPU to develop and implement electric school bus pilot program.

Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 1925 · Designates Bog Turtle as State Reptile.

Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1530 · Designates Bog Turtle as State Reptile.

Sent May 7, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3870 · Concerns high performance green building standards for certain State buildings.

Sent May 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3878 · Designates Earth Day week each year as Litter Law Enforcement Week for special effort to enforce littering laws.

Sent May 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3847 · Establishes electric vehicle rebate program.

Sent April 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3770 · Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 340 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3784 · Prohibits intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than air gases.

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

Assembly Bill 3804 · Dedicates $500,000 annually in revenues from vessel registration and renewal fees to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 294 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Senate Bill 534 · 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 April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1793 · Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 35 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3725 · Creates New Jersey Coastal Commission; reallocates certain funds from DEP to commission; and appropriates $20 million.

Sent March 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3733 · Requires State's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent March 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3734 · Dedicates first $300 million from State's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for electric vehicle programs.

Sent March 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3719 · Prohibits DEP from demolishing or requiring removal of certain cabins or similar structures located in certain tidal wetlands.

Sent March 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3723 · Establishes and modifies clean energy and energy efficiency programs; modifies State's solar renewable energy portfolio standards.

Sent March 22, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 3724 · Establishes zero emission certificate program for nuclear power plants.

Sent March 22, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3687 · Establishes Statewide public plug-in electric vehicle charging system.

Sent March 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3688 · Establishes State goals for adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; directs DEP and various other State agencies to develop programs to achieve those goals.

Sent March 13, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3605 · Permits idling of motor vehicles on residential property.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3497 · Requires that, by 2025, at least 30 percent of all energy consumed by State entities be from renewable energy sources.

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

Assembly Bill 3498 · Revises asset management and related reporting requirements in "Water Quality Accountability Act."

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

Assembly Bill 3500 · Requires certain public officials to complete course of study developed by Commissioner of Community Affairs on operation of public water and wastewater systems.

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

Senate Bill 1208 · Prohibits investment of pension and annuity funds by State in entities that avoid Superfund obligations to State.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 73 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3419 · Requires owner or operator of industrial establishment applying for de minimis exemption from "Industrial Site Recovery Act" to certify as to no actual knowledge of contamination exceeding remediation standards.

Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3266 · 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 February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3267 · Establishes fee on single-use carryout bags used in certain stores and dedicates fee revenue to "Healthy Schools and Community Lead Abatement Fund."

Sent February 12, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 126 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3349 · Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3363 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3365 · Prohibits nonwoven disposable products from being advertised, packaged, or labeled as flushable unless they pass third party test approved by DEP.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3371 · Requires DEP to conduct vibration analysis along routes for disposal of dredged material from Delaware River.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3373 · Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Reported out after 122 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3374 · Requires compilation of, and public access to, tests of soil lead levels.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3375 · Removes municipal and county ability to divert up to five percent of funds from certain water and sewer authorities for other purposes.

Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2188 · Prohibits sale and distribution of mercury relays and switches under certain circumstances.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2992 · 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 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3002 · Provides that certain nonprofit organizations would not be assessed a civil administrative penalty under the "Water Supply Management Act" for exceeding permitted water allocations.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3029 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3030 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3033 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3061 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain home elevation expenses.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3108 · Requires evaluation for, and abatement of, mold hazards in school buildings.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3116 · Amends definition of "existing major hazardous waste facility" in "Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act."

Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 3188 · Establishes procedure for removal of certain abandoned flood control structures causing property erosion.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3191 · 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 February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3221 · Creates State Dredging Task Force.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3223 · Permits sale of motor fuels that have not been blended with ethanol for certain purposes.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2203 · 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 February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2204 · Allows residents of certain Highlands municipalities to designate on gross income tax returns that a portion of gross income tax paid be returned to municipality of residence.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2205 · 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 February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2399 · Requires continuing identification and remediation of waste tire sites.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2417 · Creates "Coastal Climate Change Commission."

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 357 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2446 · Requires State to include distributed energy resource in certain new State buildings and consider retrofitting certain existing State buildings with distributed energy resource.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2545 · Requires gradual replacement of incandescent light bulbs in public school buildings with compact fluorescent light bulbs whenever possible.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2594 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of fuel cell devices and systems and certain tangible personal property powered by fuel cells.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 55 days

Assembly Bill 2695 · Specifies minimum 20-year planning duration for NJ Statewide Water Supply Plan and adds new requirements for plan.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2696 · Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2697 · Requires public water systems to compile, and submit to DEP, lead service line inventories.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 133 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2717 · Establishes the Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Advanced Technology Vehicle Task Force.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2718 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2719 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2873 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of fuel cell vehicles.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2890 · "Stormwater Management and Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Bond Act of 2016," authorizes bonds for $50,000,000, and appropriates $5,000.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2894 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2897 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2898 · Authorizes Ocean County Planning Board and municipal planning boards in Ocean County to take certain measures to control stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution in Barnegat Bay watershed.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2908 · Establishes notification, signage, and monitoring requirements related to combined sewer overflows.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2909 · Creates Highlands Conservation Trust to preserve land in Highlands Region, and authorizes Highlands conservation license plate to raise revenue therefor.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2911 · Requires, after study, DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay ecosystem, and requires DEP to adopt nutrient standards for NJ marine waters.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2912 · Prohibits issuance of DEP permits and approvals for development related to drilling for oil and natural gas off NJ coast.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2913 · Establishes criteria and requirements for shore protection project priority list and funding from Shore Protection Fund.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2914 · Requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor on lawn sprinklers as condition of sale and on lawn sprinklers on commercial, retail or industrial property and in common interest communities within specified timeframes.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2916 · "Ocean County Stormwater Management System Demonstration Act."

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2933 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of compressed natural gas vehicles.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2166 · Establishes special parking for hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles.

Sent January 29, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 138 · Provides that no more than four of the seven public members appointed to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council may be of the same political party.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 139 · Allows for exclusion of certain properties from Highlands preservation area.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 220 · 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 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 221 · Sunsets "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" five years after date of enactment unless certain conditions are met.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 223 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 246 · Appropriates $10 million to the DEP for Black Creek and Wreck Pond dredging.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 251 · Appropriates $2 million in constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for hazardous substance discharge remediation to DEP for White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Superfund site cleanup in Monmouth County.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 267 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $2.125 million to Howell Township in Monmouth County for drinking water infrastructure project.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 296 · Revises timeframes for issuance of certain construction permits by DEP in 90 days.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 350 · Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around islands without municipal approval.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 354 · Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-trichloropropane in drinking water.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 471 · Concerns combined sewer overflows; establishes Combined Sewer Overflow Solutions Fund; exempts improvements thereto from 2% property tax cap; and appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 494 · Amends law to limit DEP's direct oversight of remediation of portion of contaminated site under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 498 · Prohibits DEP from imposing conditions on projects exempt from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 525 · 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 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 531 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for compressed natural gas used to fuel certain bus operation.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 78 days

Assembly Bill 550 · Expands authorization for clamming on Sundays.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 608 · Allocates at least $100 million from Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund for coastal and inland Blue Acres land acquisition projects in flood-prone areas.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 626 · Requires water purveyors to notify municipalities they service regarding water supply and water quality issues.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 629 · Imposes criminal penalties for discharges of untreated sewage from containment devices installed on watercraft.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 718 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on lawn fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 726 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 732 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 777 · Authorizes NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2018; allocates funds from Local Aid Infrastructure Fund for operating and administrative expenses for transportation

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Assembly Bill 814 · Allows certain shipyards to conduct certain work on vessels in water.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 826 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 839 · Prohibits offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production in State waters, and issuance of DEP permits and approvals for activities associated with offshore oil and gas activities.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 862 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 870 · 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 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 896 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for synthetic turf field construction by local government units.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 897 · Excludes portion of Bloomingdale Borough in Passaic County from Highlands preservation area.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 909 · Prohibits sale of expanded polystyrene food containers by public schools and public institutions of higher education.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 941 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 942 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 943 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 971 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 991 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 997 · Prohibits investment of pension and annuity funds by State in entities that avoid Superfund obligations to State.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 128 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1031 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1032 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 78 days

Assembly Bill 1033 · Makes Palisades Interstate Park Commission eligible for certain open space and historic preservation funding.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1051 · Allows 50 percent credit against societal benefits charge to local governments that utilize traffic signals that use light emitting diode technology.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1093 · Requires DEP to update Shore Protection Master Plan.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 128 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1125 · Changes types of development requiring CAFRA permit from DEP.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1174 · Establishes "Ethanol Study Commission."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1208 · "Plastic Container Recycling Enhancement Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1212 · Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days, 4–2 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

Assembly Bill 1214 · Clarifies that certain types of sewage and sewage sludge do not constitute hazardous substances under "Spill Compensation and Control Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1218 · Provides for decrease and eventual ban on use of non-compostable plastic grocery bags.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1219 · Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1223 · Concerns low emission and zero emission vehicles; establishes Clean Vehicle Task Force.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 121 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1293 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1298 · Requires DEP to submit annual financial report on status of certain fund balances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1328 · Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1329 · Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1341 · Prohibits inclusion of provision in agreements, contracts, or settlements related to pipeline siting or hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," that would restrict parties from disclosing information, statements, or assertions related to public health or saf

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1363 · Establishes DEP rebate program for purchase of alternative fuel vehicles.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1364 · Provides gross income tax credit to persons purchasing or leasing alternative fuel vehicles.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1376 · Promotes installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1396 · Exempts electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1455 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1465 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 78 days

Assembly Bill 1481 · Increases membership of Drinking Water Quality Institute and responsibilities of DEP related to institute.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1491 · Prohibits requiring domed roofs on storage tanks if alternative emissions reduction method for volatile organic compound emissions can be established.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1519 · Expands applicability of cap on "Spill Compensation and Control Act" tax liability to all successors in interest of certain taxpayers.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1585 · Authorizes Drinking Water Quality Institute to study and recommend maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-trichloropropane to DEP.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1710 · The "Smart Container Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1798 · Establishes "North Jersey District Water Supply Commission and Passaic Valley Water Commission Consolidation Committee."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1802 · Requires local contracting units, boards of education, and county colleges to purchase hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles when purchasing vehicles.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1804 · Creates Office of Sustainability.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1813 · Requires State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1819 · Prohibits DEP from amending certain regulations to be less stringent than certain federal regulations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1902 · Authorizes municipalities to establish program for public or private financing of certain energy, water and storm resiliency projects under PACE program through use of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1903 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 128 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 1929 · Requires NJ to join U.S. Climate Alliance to uphold Paris Climate Accord.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days, 4–2 · did not pass the General Assembly

Assembly Bill 2040 · Makes changes to funding provisions for financial assistance and grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 202 days

Assembly Bill 2059 · Exempts sheltered workshops from disclosure and fingerprinting requirements for certain solid waste operations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2111 · Extends requirement of wastewater management planning agencies to establish or update wastewater management plans, and extends validity of sewer service areas and wastewater service areas until April 7, 2011.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days