Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 4201 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2020 to include new projects, remove certain projects, and modify estimated loan amounts for certain projects.

Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4202 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4203 · Makes changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4133 · Directs DOH to establish policies to reduce number of cats and dogs euthanized at shelters and pounds.

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

Senate Bill 4150 · Establishes mandatory imprisonment for certain animal cruelty offenses; establishes additional fine and dedicates fine to municipal fund for animal control and welfare programs.

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

Senate Bill 4106 · Requires developers to offer electric vehicle charging stations as option in certain new home construction.

Sent September 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4107 · Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in awarding of State contracts.

Sent September 12, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4084 · Prohibits retail stores from banning use of reusable carryout bags.

Sent September 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4097 · Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.

Sent September 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4050 · Authorizes issuance of Protect Pollinators license plates.

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

Senate Bill 4065 · Establishes "Business Grievance Board" in but not of DEP.

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

Senate Bill 3988 · 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

Senate Bill 3991 · Requires public water systems to offer drinking water tests to customers in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 3992 · 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

Senate Bill 3993 · Requires landlords to provide notice to tenants concerning lead in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 3994 · Allows municipalities to establish loan programs to fund replacement of lead service lines.

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

Senate Bill 3996 · Directs DEP to establish program prohibiting discharge of preproduction plastics into State waters.

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

Senate Bill 4026 · 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 June 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4034 · Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

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

Assembly Bill 4781 · Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State.

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

Assembly Bill 5432 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3965 · 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 20, 2019 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3973 · Allows gross income tax deduction for amounts paid for lead or asbestos hazard abatement in taxpayer's primary residence.

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

Senate Bill 3974 · Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3985 · Amends "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act" to add definition of "open access offshore wind transmission facility" and revises law concerning "qualified offshore wind projects."

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3928 · Establishes NJ "Landowner of the Year" award program.

Sent June 13, 2019 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3930 · Provides gross income tax credit for installation of solar-powered residential hydrogen refueling stations.

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

Senate Bill 3939 · Establishes Recycling Market Development Council.

Sent June 13, 2019 · Reported out after 158 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3941 · Provides sales tax reduction on certain sales made in municipalities located within Highlands Region Preservation Area.

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

Senate Bill 3944 · Establishes task force to study recycling streams in NJ and challenges faced by local governments in running recycling programs.

Sent June 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 158 days

Senate Bill 3946 · Adds fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

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

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

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3910 · Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3913 · Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3915 · Allows collection of seeds from wild native plants.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3916 · Creates "Pollinator Pathway" designation for municipalities.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3917 · Establishes "pollinator-friendly" label for plants.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3919 · Prohibits sale, lease, rent or installation of certain equipment or products containing hydrofluorocarbons or other greenhouse gases.

Sent June 6, 2019 · Reported out after 165 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3828 · Prohibits wildlife rehabilitator from euthanizing wildlife except as specified.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3829 · Provides immunity for caring for wildlife without license under certain circumstances.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3844 · 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 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3845 · Exempts certain officers trained in animal cruelty from certain additional Police Training Commission training courses.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3886 · Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound or kennel without consent of other party.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3818 · Modifies powers and duties of New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3819 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3820 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3822 · Allows persons 65 and older to operate all-terrain vehicles on certain State lands while hunting.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4136 · Establishes Possession In Excess of Daily Limit Vessel License for black sea bass and summer flounder; dedicates fees therefrom to marine fisheries programs.**

Sent May 24, 2019 · Reported out after 178 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

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

Senate Bill 3779 · Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.

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

Senate Bill 3792 · Directs DEP to adopt regulations concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 3794 · Directs DEP to develop model ordinance for municipalities to regulate deposit and storage of soil and fill materials.

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

Senate Bill 3796 · Requires DEP Commissioner to establish individual transferable quota system for menhaden purse seine fishery.

Sent May 20, 2019 · Reported out after 182 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3800 · Revises DEP's Green Acres Program to encourage promotion and protection of urban forests.

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

Senate Bill 3697 · Authorizes local law enforcement officers to conduct certain alternative deer control methods.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3717 · Eliminates shellfish license fee for veterans and active duty service members.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1040 · Establishes NJ "Landowner of the Year" award program.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3632 · Establishes Triploid Grass Carp Commission to study use of triploid grass carp in freshwater lakes for weed control.

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

Senate Bill 3643 · Prohibits manufacture, sale, or promotion of consumer products containing microbeads.

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

Senate Bill 3670 · Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3681 · Requires, by energy year 2050, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation service provider to be from zero-carbon sources.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3682 · Makes various changes to laws governing remediation of contaminated sites.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3611 · Changes minimum age for issuance of trapping license from 12 years to 18 years of age.

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

Senate Bill 3618 · Permits certified animal control officer to enforce municipal animal ordinances; requires such officer to report person suspected of committing animal cruelty to municipal law enforcement officer.

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

Senate Bill 3535 · Prohibits slaughter of gestating cow; requires pregnancy testing of any cow to be slaughtered; establishes slaughter of gestating cow as cruelty offense.

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

Senate Bill 3537 · Expands eligibility for tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities.

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

Senate Bill 3541 · Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.

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

Senate Bill 3551 · Requires registry of animal rescue organizations; requires animal rescue, pet shop, shelter, or pound notify person adopting or purchasing animal of animal's behavioral and medical history; designated as "Rocky's Law."

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

Assembly Bill 1050 · Revises equine animal activities law in accordance with recommendations of New Jersey Law Revision Commission to clarify responsibility and liability issues.

Sent March 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3513 · Prohibits DEP from requiring installers of individual subsurface sewage disposal systems to possess certain certification.

Sent March 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3493 · Concerns sale of zero emission motor vehicles.

Sent February 21, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3470 · 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 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3075 · Encourages development of zero-emission vehicle fueling and charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.*

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

Senate Bill 3437 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 3453 · Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."

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

Senate Bill 3457 · Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3407 · Removes statutory limitations on number of permits that may be issued by Division of Fish and Wildlife for the taking of beaver.

Sent January 31, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 340 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3398 · Creates "Coastal Climate Change Commission."

Sent January 28, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3357 · The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.

Sent January 24, 2019 · Reported out after 298 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3366 · Requires owner notification of rabies testing protocol and owner options prior to testing of owner's animal for rabies.

Sent January 24, 2019 · Reported out after 319 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3391 · Requires public water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 3392 · Requires public water systems to develop lead service line inventories and schedules for replacement of lead service lines.

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

Senate Bill 3294 · Expands acts of animal cruelty to include theft or release of animal during burglary.

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

Senate Bill 3295 · Requires kennels and veterinary facilities to provide for supervision of dogs, training of employees, and maintenance of certain records; designated as "Daisy's Law."

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

Senate Bill 3296 · The "Green Building and Infrastructure Tax Credit Act"; provides tax credits for certain green buildings and wood utility poles.

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

Senate Bill 3291 · Establishes Statewide hydrofluorocarbon emission limit and requires DEP to establish hydrofluorocarbon emissions monitoring and reporting program.

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

Senate Bill 3274 · Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.

Sent December 10, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3275 · Prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain circumstances; limits fees for certain renewable energy installations.

Sent December 10, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3277 · Authorizes DEP rulemaking to prevent backsliding of certain State environmental regulations due to changes in federal law or regulation.

Sent December 10, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3249 · Authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoir levels prior to certain severe weather events.

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

Senate Bill 3250 · Establishes "Plastic Pollution Task Force" to study ways to reduce and address plastic pollution.

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

Senate Bill 3262 · Prohibits sale or distribution of products containing asbestos.

Sent December 6, 2018 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2317 · Requires kennels and veterinary facilities to provide for supervision of dogs, training of employees, and maintenance of certain records; designated as "Daisy's Law."

Sent December 3, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2420 · Requires certain water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing and filters under certain circumstances. **

Sent December 3, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

Sent December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3215 · 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 December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 164 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3173 · Permits DEP to enter into solar energy redevelopment agreements with owners or operators of sanitary landfill facilities under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 3207 · Establishes new timeframes for implementation of, and revises, certain requirements in "Global Warming Response Act." *

Sent November 26, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3208 · Appropriates $15.696 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3209 · Appropriates $2.94 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3185 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent October 29, 2018 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3186 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2019 to include new projects and remove certain projects.

Sent October 29, 2018 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3146 · Establishes owning or possessing animal fighting or dog fighting paraphernalia as crime of third degree; establishes civil animal cruelty penalties therefor.

Sent October 22, 2018 · Reported out after 136 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3085 · Requires DEP to study State's response to Superstorm Sandy and preparedness for future storm events.

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

Senate Bill 3091 · Establishes "Invasive Species Task Force."

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

Senate Bill 3104 · Reduces residency requirement for resident hunting licenses from six months to 60 days.

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

Senate Bill 3110 · 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 18, 2018 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3130 · Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3132 · Creates hunting and fishing guide license.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 11 days

Senate Bill 3007 · Requires annual update of comprehensive policy for managing black bear.

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

Senate Bill 3008 · Institutes moratorium on black bear hunting until adoption of new comprehensive policy on black bear management.

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

Senate Bill 3013 · Revises 2050 limit on Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Senate Bill 3022 · Adds tick control to duties of State and county mosquito control commissions.

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

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

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3046 · Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

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

Senate Bill 3049 · 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 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3000 · Establishes "Jersey Native Plants Program."

Sent September 27, 2018 · Reported out after 161 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3001 · Concerns endangered plant species in NJ.

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

Senate Bill 3004 · Requires green building standards for affordable housing construction.

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

Senate Bill 2988 · Requires all newly constructed warehouses to be solar-ready buildings.

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

Senate Bill 2916 · Provides for priority consideration, by DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, of permit applications for green building projects.

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

Senate Bill 2920 · Establishes funding allocations for constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for Fiscal Year 2020 and thereafter and revises law for State's open space, farmland preservation programs; appropriates $500,000.*

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2921 · Corrects project list in P.L.2018, c.85, which appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2940 · Requires shelter, pound, or kennel operating as shelter or pound to offer animal in its care to animal rescue organization for adoption before euthanizing it; extends time required to offer animal for adoption from seven to 30 days.

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

Senate Bill 2958 · Establishes the "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Act."

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 241 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2420 · Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.

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

Senate Bill 2903 · Increases Spill Compensation and Control Act cap on recovery of damages from certain dischargers.

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

Senate Bill 2905 · Prohibits certain possession, sale, trade, distribution, or offering for sale of shark fins.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2862 · Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.

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

Senate Bill 2879 · Directs DEP to study and, if necessary, regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging.

Sent August 27, 2018 · Reported out after 294 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2826 · Requires institutions of higher education to offer cats and dogs no longer used for educational, research, or scientific purposes for adoption; designated the "Homes for Animal Heroes Act." *

Sent July 23, 2018 · Reported out after 52 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2831 · Establishes Mercer Regional Water Services Commission as oversight body over certain Trenton Water Works operations.

Sent July 23, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2815 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

Sent July 1, 2018 · Reported out after 148 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2817 · The "Save the Hudson River Palisades Act."

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

Senate Bill 2819 · Repeals fee on single-use carryout bags.

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

Senate Bill 2820 · Directs DOH to adopt dog breeding standards; prohibits dog breeding without USDA license and compliance with DOH standards.

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

Senate Bill 2805 · "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 June 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 781 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*

Sent June 25, 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 June 25, 2018 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

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

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

Senate Bill 2776 · Prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam food service products; limits provision of single-use plastic straws; appropriates moneys from Clean Communities Program Fund for public

Sent June 25, 2018 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2782 · Authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.

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

Senate Bill 2749 · Requires mental health counseling for persons convicted of animal cruelty.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2769 · "Pedals' Law"; prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits actions that result in bear feeding; and requires use of bear-resistant containers, dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2770 · Delay effective date of various provisions of P.L.2017, c.331 concerning animal cruelty law enforcement for two years until August 1, 2020.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2717 · Exempts law enforcement and certain other emergency personnel from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.

Sent June 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2728 · Appropriates $15,294,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.

Sent June 14, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2729 · Appropriates $9.703 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.

Sent June 14, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2669 · Establishes program to allow certain motorcycle events to be held in State parks, forest, and wildlife management areas.

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

Senate Bill 2674 · Revises standard for warrantless seizure of animal at risk due to violation of law concerning necessary care and tethering of animals.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 126 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2675 · Establishes Possession In Excess of Daily Limit Vessel License for black sea bass and summer flounder; dedicates fees therefrom to marine fisheries programs.*

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 525 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2680 · Requires energy efficiency report prior to sale of single-family residential property built before 2014.

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

Senate Bill 2689 · Revises effective dates of various provisions of P.L.2017, c.331 concerning animal cruelty law enforcement.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2716 · Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.

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

Senate Bill 2664 · Transfers Lake Hopatcong Commission to DEP.

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

Senate Bill 2658 · Revises "Pet Purchase Protection Act" to establish new requirements for pet dealers and pet shops.

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

Senate Bill 2662 · Limits liability for persons who deliver heating oil to unregulated tanks for discharges from that tank under certain circumstances.

Sent June 4, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 792 · Authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3352 · Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3354 · Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.*

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 161 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of cruel confinement of a gestating pig.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 173 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 180 · Prohibits certain pet dealers from selling dogs or cats obtained from certain breeders and brokers; requires submission of annual report.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 242 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 278 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 574 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 861 · Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; establishes presumption against pretrail intervention for certain persons; designated as

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 536 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1428 · Establishes multi-species depredation permit.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1651 · Prohibits use of noise cannons to control bird damage in orchards and vineyards.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1859 · Authorizes placement of involved animal with animal welfare agency or similar entity pending adjudication of alleged animal cruelty violation when not adjudicated in seven days.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1982 · Expands eligibility for reduced-cost spaying and neutering program to any disabled State resident.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2037 · Revises equine animal activities law in accordance with recommendations of New Jersey Law Revision Commission to clarify responsibility and liability issues.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2101 · Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2157 · Revises animal cruelty provisions concerning euthanizing and impoundment of animals, establishes civil penalty for improper euthanizing of animals; repeals conflicting sections of law.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2158 · Establishes minimum criminal penalties and additional court-ordered penalties for animal cruelty offenses.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2159 · Revises animal cruelty offenses and penalties concerning animal abandonment and failure to report injuring certain animals with a motor vehicle; increases civil penalties for certain other animal cruelty offenses.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2164 · Permits municipalities to contract with animal and humane societies which engage in animal foster care.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2165 · Revises animal cruelty offenses involving neglect and abuse, and the penalties therefor; repeals appropriate sections of law.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2242 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of animal hoarding; requires mental health counseling for all animal cruelty offenders.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2558 · Prohibits leasing of domestic companion animals.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2611 · Provides gross income tax deduction for costs of certain green home improvements that increase building systems resiliency.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2645 · Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2646 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2647 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2600 · Establishes fee on single-use carryout bags used in certain stores and dedicates fee revenue to "Healthy Schools and Community Lead Abatement Fund."

Sent May 21, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2603 · Prohibits sale of expanded polystyrene food service products and food packaged in those products.

Sent May 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2552 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to farmers who develop qualified native pollinator habitat on farms.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2553 · Provides corporation business tax credit to taxpayers that develop qualified native pollinator habitat on undeveloped property.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2554 · Provides corporation business tax credit to public utilities that develop qualified native pollinator habitat in their rights of way.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2534 · Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at public beaches and parks. *

Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2495 · 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 April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

Sent April 16, 2018 · Reported out after 150 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2468 · Prohibits intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gases.

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

Senate Bill 2476 · Amends law to limit DEP's direct oversight of remediation of portion of contaminated site under certain circumstances.

Sent April 12, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1675 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2379 · Requires electric public utilities to enter into long-term contracts for certain forms of Class I renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 2380 · Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

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

Senate Bill 2381 · Requires certain State projects to be designed and managed to include sustainable landscapes.

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

Senate Bill 2382 · Establishes electric vehicle rebate program.

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

Senate Bill 2419 · Permits certain deer control activities; establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program; authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.*

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2421 · Concerns installation of electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communties.*

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 315 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2422 · Expands net metering aggregation to all customers and provides credit for excess electric generation at full retail electricity rate to net metering aggregation customers.

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

Senate Bill 2423 · Repeals law providing CAFRA permit exemption for certain grading or excavation of a dune.

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

Senate Bill 2306 · 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

Senate Bill 2308 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain solar energy system expenditures.

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

Senate Bill 2310 · Requires DCA to authorize municipalities to impose highly-enhanced energy conservation construction requirements.

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

Senate Bill 2311 · Requires DCA to adopt Statewide solar installation subcode.

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

Senate Bill 2315 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement a drought interconnection system.

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

Senate Bill 2327 · Authorizes sale of certain property interests in public roads by local governments to connect certain electric generating facilities with customers; provides for net metering, virtual net metering and connections by public utility.

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

Senate Bill 2328 · Requires State to use certain energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

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

Senate Bill 2294 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

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

Senate Bill 2283 · Provides for BPU incentives for district energy collaboratives and certain combined heat and power facilities.

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

Senate Bill 2284 · Creates Office of Clean Energy in BPU.

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

Senate Bill 2285 · Requires electric public utilities operating or providing service to certain LED street lights to charge customers only for actual costs.

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

Senate Bill 2288 · Directs DEP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Reported out after 451 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2289 · 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 March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2291 · Expands One-Call Damage Prevention System to include underground contamination with engineering or institutional controls.

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

Senate Bill 2292 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2205 · Allows electric energy produced from biofuel to be eligible as Class II renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 2208 · Directs BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

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

Senate Bill 2246 · The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 2249 · The "Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 2253 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2255 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 95 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2065 · Requires establishment of regulations for solar panel installation, maintenance, and education.

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

Senate Bill 2102 · Allows counties and municipalities to use open space trust funds for remediation of collapsed mine shafts and sinkholes on property owned by county or municipality.

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

Senate Bill 2103 · 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 March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2104 · Prohibits municipalities from charging annual fee for storm water permits and inspections.

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

Senate Bill 2105 · Repeals Highlands planning and environmental permitting provisions of "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," and amends various statutes to reflect repeal thereof.

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

Senate Bill 2112 · Allows cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research and educational purposes and repeals law that allows DEP to adopt certain regulations concerning such cultivation.

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

Senate Bill 2130 · Provides tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for certain costs incurred in purchase and installation of certain environmentally responsible business equipment.

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

Senate Bill 2139 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

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

Senate Bill 2140 · Authorizes prescribed burning in certain circumstances.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2161 · Creates State Dredging Task Force.

Sent March 5, 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 March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2252 · Establishes goals and initiatives for increased use of use of plug-in electric vehicles.**

Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1983 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

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

Senate Bill 1991 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program.

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

Senate Bill 1992 · Establishes carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide air quality standards and certification requirements for ice arenas.

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

Senate Bill 1993 · Directs DOE to develop and implement pilot program for compressed natural gas school buses, and authorizes establishment of permanent voluntary program under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1994 · Exempts electric vehicle charging systems from real property taxation.

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

Senate Bill 2022 · Provides for direct property tax relief from Highlands Property Tax Stabilization Fund.

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

Senate Bill 2023 · Authorizes deer hunting with firearm on Sundays on private property.

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

Senate Bill 2062 · Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards.

Sent February 26, 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 February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1951 · Revises asset management and related reporting requirements in "Water Quality Accountability Act."

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

Senate Bill 1975 · 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 February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1888 · Establishes two-year innovative drinking water supply and wastewater infrastructure grant program in DEP; appropriates up to $20 million from societal benefits charge therefor.

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

Senate Bill 1809 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

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

Senate Bill 1810 · Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.

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

Senate Bill 1821 · Establishes procedure for removal of certain abandoned water control structures causing property erosion.*

Sent February 8, 2018 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1571 · Establishes Capture, Control, and Conserve Reward Rebate Program in DEP to encourage property owners to implement certain techniques to conserve water or control stormwater runoff.

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

Senate Bill 1598 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.

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

Senate Bill 1606 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1607 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.

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

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 February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1613 · Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 1614 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 395 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1653 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

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

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

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 374 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1698 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

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

Senate Bill 1700 · Concerns environmental permits in burdened communities.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 353 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1702 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 1707 · Exempts governmental entities acquiring lands for open space located in a deed-authorized common interest community from paying community fees if, at time of acquisition, community has never been formed or has been dissolved or discontinued.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 220 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1719 · Allows installation of solar arrays by municipalities on preserved open space in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1742 · Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 395 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1760 · Makes Palisades Interstate Park Commission eligible for certain open space and historic preservation funding.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1767 · "Water Infrastructure Improvement Bond Act of 2018," authorizes bonds for $400,000,000, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 1768 · Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 395 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1774 · Specifies minimum 20-year planning duration for NJ Statewide Water Supply Plan and adds new requirements for plan.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 395 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1783 · Requires public water systems to compile, and submit to DEP, lead service line inventories.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 374 days · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1333 · Requires DEP to update Shore Protection Master Plan.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1336 · Adds aneutronic fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 494 days

Senate Bill 1355 · Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 1356 · Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 1371 · Authorizes temporary members to fill certain vacancies on Fish and Game Council.

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

Senate Bill 1384 · Limits certain State and nonprofit open space acquisitions in municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 1388 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for volunteer emergency workers and persons with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 1392 · Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.

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

Senate Bill 1402 · Authorizes free State park and forest admission and free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for persons with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 1405 · Requires, by energy year 2035, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation service provider be from Class I renewable energy sources.

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

Senate Bill 1412 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

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

Senate Bill 1413 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

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

Senate Bill 1414 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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

Senate Bill 1415 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

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

Senate Bill 1430 · Permits sale of motor fuels that have not been blended with ethanol for certain purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1431 · Eliminates DOLWD licensing for operators of refrigerating plants using anhydrous ammonia.

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

Senate Bill 1435 · Establishes marketing and advertising campaign for State wineries and viticulture attractions.*

Sent February 1, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 256 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1443 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 501 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1454 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

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

Senate Bill 1455 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

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

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

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 109 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1494 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

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

Senate Bill 1495 · Requires DEP to offer to purchase and demolish certain contaminated residential property.

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

Senate Bill 1496 · Prohibits sale and distribution of mercury relays and switches under certain circumstances.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1498 · Transfers NJ Board of Tree Experts from DEP to Dept. of Agriculture.

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

Senate Bill 1499 · Prohibits DEP from requiring mitigation as condition of certain approvals for public access walkways in Hudson River waterfront area.

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

Senate Bill 1119 · Revises certain exemptions to "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 1120 · Allows for certain variances, exemptions, and waivers under "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 1205 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of fuel cell devices and systems and certain tangible personal property powered by fuel cells.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 62 days

Senate Bill 1206 · Requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste and amends definition of "Class I renewable energy."

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1217 · Requires BPU consideration and approval of amended application for qualified wind energy project offshore in certain NJ territorial waters.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1241 · Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via direct contact. *

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1242 · Requires boil water notices to be provided to municipal officials within one hour. *

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1023 · Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 65 days

Senate Bill 1073 · Authorizes municipalities, counties, and certain authorities to establish stormwater utilities.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 22, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1075 · Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

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

Senate Bill 881 · Provides disabled persons with discount on fishing license fees.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 882 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 884 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption for artificial turf field construction by local government units.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 886 · Eliminates demand side management programs from cost recovery through societal benefits charge.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 888 · Provides for reduced sales tax imposition on certain sales in certain Highlands Region Preservation Area municipalities.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 893 · Exempts construction, expansion or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 894 · 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 January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 896 · Directs State acquisition of Troy Meadows Natural Area, Morris County, for recreation and conservation purposes and designates it as natural area and wildlife sanctuary.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 901 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 904 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 905 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 906 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 910 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 911 · Dedicates up to $400,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach and Liberty State Parks to special funds to be used to support certain park programs, and makes appropriations from the funds.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 917 · Requires report and public hearing prior to DEP recommendation of site for inclusion on Superfund list.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 934 · "Comprehensive Regulated Grease Recycling Act."

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 943 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for certain retired members of NJ National Guard.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 981 · Requires projects financed by NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program to use iron and steel products produced in U.S.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 51 days

Senate Bill 71 · Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands without municipal approval.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 74 · 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

Senate Bill 82 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

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

Senate Bill 91 · Establishes Lake Hopatcong Fund and dedicates $500,000 annually from certain power vessel operator license fees to the fund.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 48 days

Senate Bill 93 · Authorizes active duty military to fish in freshwaters without license or trout stamp.

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

Senate Bill 133 · Requires Passaic Valley Water Commission to obtain approval of certain municipalities before entering into certain contracts concerning open-air reservoirs.

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

Senate Bill 148 · Exempts from sales tax for two years certain highly fuel efficient vehicles and energy efficient appliances.

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

Senate Bill 174 · Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.

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

Senate Bill 179 · Bans manufacture, sale, possession, importation, transportation, or use of certain traps.

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

Senate Bill 207 · Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for certain veterans, military personnel, first responders, and police.

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

Senate Bill 230 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

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

Senate Bill 254 · Clarifies law concerning circumstances in which members of Pinelands Commission may vote.

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

Senate Bill 258 · 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 55 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 259 · Revises organization and duties of Pinelands Development Credit Bank and repeals various parts of "Pinelands Development Credit Bank Act"; appropriates $5 million.

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

Senate Bill 260 · Allows certain shipyards to conduct certain work on vessels in water.

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

Senate Bill 285 · Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

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

Senate Bill 293 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

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

Senate Bill 294 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

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

Senate Bill 306 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 310 · Establishes a New Jersey Coordinating Council on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Generating Facilities.

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

Senate Bill 324 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

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

Senate Bill 359 · Establishes Clean Energy Technology Center and Alternative and Clean Energy Investment Trust Fund for purposes of creating clean energy-related employment opportunities; allocates revenues from societal benefits charge to support its activities.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 37 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 384 · Requires BPU to provide grants for cost of purchase and installation of certain electric metering equipment for solar power generation systems.

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

Senate Bill 389 · Requires recycling of scrap tires and licensing of scrap tire haulers.

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

Senate Bill 398 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act of 2012," authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 400 · Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.

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

Senate Bill 405 · 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 January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 432 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping for certain retired military personnel.

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

Senate Bill 438 · Gives priority status for connection of solar photovoltaic systems for customer-generators who are public entities.

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

Senate Bill 524 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

Senate Bill 525 · 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

Senate Bill 529 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

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

Senate Bill 532 · 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

Senate Bill 533 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

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

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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 542 · Designates High Point State Park as High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans Memorial.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 153 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 590 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 591 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

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

Senate Bill 592 · Modifies State's solar renewable energy portfolio standards.

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

Senate Bill 594 · Allows 50 percent credit against societal benefits charge to electric or gas public utility customers who install and maintain publicly available zero emission vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 595 · Requires BPU and electric public utilities to conduct energy storage analysis.

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

Senate Bill 596 · Increases electric power net metering capacity threshold to 5.8 percent of total annual kilowatt-hours sold in State.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 37 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 597 · Encourages development of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.

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

Senate Bill 598 · Requires NJ to join U.S. Climate Alliance to uphold Paris Climate Accord.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 599 · Requires BPU to establish demand response programs for electric public utility customers.

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

Senate Bill 600 · Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.

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

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

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 132 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 602 · Concerns high performance green building standards for certain State buildings.

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

Senate Bill 603 · Requires electric public utilities to install smart meters at customers' premises upon customer approval; makes meter data available to certain electric-related service entities.

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

Senate Bill 606 · Encourages local units to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 607 · Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 609 · Provides sales and use tax exemption for sales of machinery and equipment and sales of natural gas used to generate electricity in certain fuel cell facilities.

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

Senate Bill 610 · Requires that, by 2025, at least 30 percent of all energy consumed by State entities be from renewable energy sources.

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

Senate Bill 611 · 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 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 612 · Dedicates first $300 million from State's participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for electric vehicle programs.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 673 · Requires pesticide applicator to notify beekeeper when applying pesticide within three miles of registered honey or native beehive or beeyard.

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

Senate Bill 674 · Requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees.

Sent January 9, 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 January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 279 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 682 · Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 711 · 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

Senate Bill 713 · Directs BPU to establish microgrid program for State agencies and local government units.

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

Senate Bill 717 · Establishes public-private pilot program for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 718 · Establishes public-private alternative fueling station pilot program and requires DOT to conduct study.

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

Senate Bill 722 · Requires water purveyors to conduct water loss audits.

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

Senate Bill 726 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

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

Senate Bill 732 · Requires water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 733 · Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.

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

Senate Bill 738 · Removes certain requirements for professional engineers to take examination to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.

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

Senate Bill 811 · Increases amount of offshore wind energy required to be generated by electric power suppliers and basic generation service providers to 3,500 megawatts by 2030.

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

Senate Bill 812 · Requires that, by energy year 2050, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation provider be from Class I renewable energy sources.

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

Senate Bill 813 · Requires each electric power generator in NJ to create and deploy energy storage capacity of 600 megawatts by energy year 2021 and 2,000 megawatts by energy year 2030.

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

Senate Bill 835 · Requires State parks, forests, and other natural and historic areas to remain open to public for seven days if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 132 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 874 · Requires State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 877 · Establishes and modifies clean energy and energy efficiency programs; establishes zero emission certificate program; modifies State's solar renewable portfolio standards. *

Sent January 9, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 16 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 879 · Amends definition of "existing major hazardous waste facility" in "Major Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law