Committees · 2018–2019 Session
Homeland Security and State Preparedness
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 37th District
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 33rd District
Democrat · 32nd District
Democrat · 1st District
Republican · 10th District
Republican · 26th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2018–2019 Session.
Bills sent101
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out31%
31 of 101; 2 moved on without a report, 68 stopped in committee
Time in committee91 days
most between 14 and 294 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2022–2023115 bills
reported 23% · typically 58 days, most 0–373 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202197 bills
reported 36% · typically 0 days, most 0–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019101 bills
reported 31% · typically 91 days, most 14–294 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–201792 bills
reported 25% · typically 161 days, most 36–332 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015112 bills
reported 29% · typically 196 days, most 108–284 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–201348 bills
reported 48% · typically 65 days, most 0–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201151 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 38–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200947 bills
reported 43% · typically 74 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2006–200749 bills
reported 27% · typically 16 days, most 16–58 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200564 bills
reported 48% · typically 32 days, most 11–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 33% · typically 70 days, most 14–144 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2018–2019 Session, newest first.
101 bills
Senate Bill 4285 · Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
Sent January 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6078 · Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
Sent December 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6037 · Allows Chief Administrator of MVC to enter into cooperative arrangements with foreign countries for reciprocal recognition of certain motor vehicle driver licenses.
Sent December 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6039 · Eliminates requirement of voter approval for fire district capital projects and debt issuances.
Sent December 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6044 · Provides certain health care benefits to surviving dependents of accidental disability retiree who participated in 9/11 WTC rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; clarifies eligibility criteria for recalculation of retirement allowance for such particip
Sent December 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5932 · Provides certain health care benefits to surviving dependents of accidental disability retiree who participated in 9/11 WTC rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; clarifies eligibility criteria for recalculation of retirement allowance for such particip
Sent November 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5703 · Requires public transportation employees to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking.
Sent November 14, 2019 · Reported out after 4 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5874 · Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.
Sent November 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5651 · Requires NJ Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness to conduct study regarding rental companies reporting suspicious behavior to law enforcement.
Sent June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3422 · Requires declaration of Code Blue alert when National Weather Service predicts temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
Sent June 20, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 175 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5414 · Makes various changes to bias intimidation law.
Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5337 · Exempts certain volunteer fire companies and volunteer fire departments from open public records act.
Sent May 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5342 · Establishes "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."
Sent May 16, 2019 · Reported out after 25 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5263 · Requires four-year public institution of higher education to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed at county fire academies.
Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5275 · Permits certain firefighter training courses to be taken online; requires tests for courses to be taken in person.
Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3562 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.
Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3913 · Regulates employers operating massage and bodywork therapy establishments.
Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5085 · Provides for process to vacate and expunge certain arrests, charges, complaints, convictions, other dispositions, and DNA records, associated with violations by certain human trafficking victims.*
Sent March 11, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5038 · Establishes Statewide Rapid Response Emergency Group.
Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 91 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4989 · Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Sent February 7, 2019 · Reported out after 284 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
81 more
Assembly Bill 4954 · Revises requirements for provision of counseling and support services to emergency services personnel.
Sent January 28, 2019 · Reported out after 294 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4640 · Requires certain businesses to notify data subjects of collection of personally identifiable information and establishes certain security standards.
Sent January 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4946 · Requires Director of Division of Fire Safety to promulgate regulations pertaining to training and duties of Junior Firefighter Auxiliary members.
Sent January 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4882 · Permits certain members or retirees of PFRS,SPRS, or PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.**
Sent January 15, 2019 · Reported out after 55 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4785 · Requires certain facilities to develop cohorting plan to address outbreak of contagious disease.
Sent December 6, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4746 · Establishes pilot program to help certain municipalities participate in countywide enhanced 9-1-1 systems; makes appropriation.
Sent December 3, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4599 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4540 · Requires certain fireworks-related injuries be reported to State Fire Marshal.
Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 147 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4222 · "Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP); authorizes Attorney General to order turn-by-turn navigation systems to reroute vehicular traffic under certain conditions.
Sent June 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4145 · Permits appointment of nonresident municipal emergency management coordinators in municipalities with populations under 5,000 persons in certain circumstances.
Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 248 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3982 · Makes it a crime of the second degree to interfere with 9-1-1 public safety answering points.
Sent May 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3906 · Revises the "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program." *
Sent May 7, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3922 · Requires State employees to receive best cybersecurity practices.
Sent May 7, 2018 · Reported out after 374 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3787 · Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3699 · Excludes certain out-of-State businesses and employees from certain taxes, fees, and business registration requirements when temporarily performing in-State work or services during declared disaster or emergency.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 210 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3742 · Requires 9-1-1 service facilities be equipped with Next Generation 9-1-1 system and provides funding for that purpose; makes texting the 9-1-1 emergency system without purpose of reporting need for 9-1-1 service a fourth degree crime.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–1 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3743 · Imposes $0.90 fee on purchase of prepaid wireless telephone service at point of sale.
Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–1 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3604 · Expands authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside normal territorial jurisdictions.
Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3622 · Establishes the "Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement Handler-Canine Training."
Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3626 · "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act"; requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.
Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3526 · Permits municipalities to enact ordinance prohibiting operation of drones under certain circumstances.
Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3399 · Requires State Office of Emergency Management to study and recommend evacuation routes in Trenton for inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations.
Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3248 · Requires designation of certain intersections for alternative emergency power generator in event of Statewide emergency.
Sent February 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2975 · Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2987 · Increases membership of fire safety commission in DCA.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 91 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3018 · Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3087 · Expands crime of terrorism.
Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 648 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2261 · Authorizes installation of automatic standby generators in certain residences without zoning or planning board approval.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2301 · Prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement entities.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2371 · Requires at least 10 percent of "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" funds be allocated to public safety answering point technology upgrades and maintenance.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 63 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2426 · " Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.**
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 133 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2475 · Requires retirement subdivision and retirement community to install electrical generator to provide electricity to common use area to be used as shelter in case of emergency.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 259 days, 4–2 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2482 · Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with Board of Public Utilities.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2838 · Prohibits use of certain technology for unauthorized electronic surveillance of cellular telephones.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 357 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2872 · Requires assisted living residences to have standby emergency power generators.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2880 · Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 378 days, 5–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2881 · Requires certain retailers to provide notice of FAA safety guidelines for flying drones to consumers.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 378 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2902 · Requires local law enforcement officer or firefighter prescribed anabolic steroids or human growth hormone to report to designated physician for evaluation of fitness for duty.
Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2159 · Prohibits enforcement, for a period of 12 months, of homeowners' association bylaws prohibiting domesticated animals if owner is FEMA designated displaced individual following emergency declaration by President or Governor.
Sent January 29, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 117 · Requires State to offer surplus State Police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 122 · Establishes certain requirements for 9-1-1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 86 days, 4–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 191 · Increases penalties for contractors who victimize clients during states of emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 248 · Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 276 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 321 · Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 363 · Establishes guidelines for dissemination of vital records.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 366 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 436 · Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 34 days, 4–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 507 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 534 · "Disaster Victims Protection Act"; requires Governor to allocate federal and State disaster aid to municipalities in proportion to amount of catastrophic physical damage sustained within each municipality.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 599 · Exempts experienced firefighters from certain requirements.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 620 · Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 622 · Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 709 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 712 · Allows municipality to petition county for removal of abandoned vessel after declared state of emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 716 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2012"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 721 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 725 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 857 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 861 · Requires assisted living residences and certain facilities under DCA, DCF, and DHS to be equipped with standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 905 · Authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoir levels prior to certain severe weather events.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 970 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 982 · Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1141 · Creates program for installing standby emergency power generators in new senior housing.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 282 days, 4–2 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1256 · Requires minimum level of police staffing based on municipal population and violent crime rate.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1273 · Requires training for constables.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 401 days, 5–1 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1463 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1484 · Requires wholesalers, terminal facilities, motor fuel retail dealers, grocery stores, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential rehabilitation facilities to install appropriate wiring for use of generator during power outage.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1523 · Establishes central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1738 · Establishes the "New Jersey Safe and Responsible Driver Act."
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1739 · Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 401 days, 6–0 · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1744 · Creates "New Jersey Criminal Justice Information Sharing Environment Coordinating Council."
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1765 · Regulates and prohibits certain operation of drones.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1766 · Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1925 · Establishes program to reimburse local governments for federal grant funds lost due to "sanctuary jurisdiction" status.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1941 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2052 · Prohibits sale of emergency warning lights to unauthorized motorists.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2053 · Increases penalties for unauthorized display or use of emergency warning lights.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2060 · Establishes crime of using blue lights or other insignia on vehicle to impersonate law enforcement authority.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2071 · Establishes Good Samaritan Law to provide immunity from civil liability for veterinarians or emergency responders who assist animals at accident scene or emergency.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2100 · Establishes professional standards for county sheriffs and their employees.
Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days