State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Senate Bill 4205 · Increases accidental death benefit for surviving spouse or surviving children of certain PERS members and retirants; provides accidental death benefit to beneficiary of certain PERS and PFRS members and retirants; redefines child.

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

Senate Bill 4210 · Requires pharmacy benefits manager under contract with SHBP and SEHBP to report price paid to pharmacy and amount charged to SHBP and SEHBP.

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

Senate Bill 4215 · Prohibits distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 60 days of election with intent to deceive voter.

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

Senate Bill 4220 · Permits State agency to completely or partially terminate contract concerning real property to serve important public purpose.

Sent November 14, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4221 · Makes certain changes to public access of government records.

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

Assembly Bill 5627 · Grants authority for human resource management of employees of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority to Civil Service Commission.

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

Senate Bill 3978 · Grants authority for human resource management of employees of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority to Civil Service Commission.

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

Senate Bill 4157 · Prohibits use of open public records act for mailers and advertisements.

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

Senate Bill 4164 · Requires spouse of public officer or employee forfeit pension upon conviction of certain crimes against public officer or employee.

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

Senate Bill 4169 · Adopts State definition of anti-Semitism.

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

Senate Bill 4172 · 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 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4187 · Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; appropriates $5,000,000 to Department of State.*

Sent November 7, 2019 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4117 · Requires that election infrastructure vendors disclose financial ties for approval as vendor by Secretary of State; requires report of known or suspected security incidents involving election systems to Division of Elections.

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

Senate Bill 4120 · Requires automatic voter registration process at agency or office providing hunting, fishing, or trapping license.

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

Senate Bill 4125 · Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.

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

Senate Bill 4129 · Requires unpaid and paid leave for public employees who work for labor organization.

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

Senate Bill 4140 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on public contracts awarded to women-owned and minority-owned businesses; requires Division of Revenue to operate Selective Assistance Vendor Information (SAVI) database.

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

Senate Bill 4114 · Requires certain health care plans to be offered by SEHBP and local boards of education; requires SEHBP commission to establish employee contribution rates for certain plans; requires local boards of education provide certain information on health care be

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

Senate Bill 4089 · Permits long-term care facility personnel to assist residents with mail-in ballot; exempts long-term care facility employees from three ballot limit.

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

Senate Bill 4105 · Requires gender neutral elected office titles on ballots.

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

Senate Bill 4070 · Clarifies law concerning conduct of certain legislative investigations; provides for finding by legislative committee that witness made false statements under oath to that committee.

Sent August 26, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4042 · Prohibits campaign expenditures to entities whose principals cannot be readily identified.

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

Senate Bill 4047 · Requires State Lottery to award lottery sales agent of winning ticket percentage, commission, or bonus agent is entitled to receive even if prize money is unclaimed.

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

Senate Bill 4056 · Asks Joint Committee on Library of Congress to approve replacing NJ statue of Philip Kearney in National Statuary Hall Collection with statue of Alice Paul.

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

Senate Bill 4059 · Permits voters to sign backup paper polling record in counties opting to use e-poll books.

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

Senate Bill 4016 · Permits use of campaign funds up to $25,000 for child care expenses when incurred as direct result of campaign activity.

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

Assembly Bill 5623 · Applies law governing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to gubernatorial transition staff members.

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

Assembly Bill 5624 · Requires that State employee serve as Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer for gubernatorial transitions.

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

Assembly Bill 5625 · Requires payment of expenses related to background investigations for certain gubernatorial transition positions.

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

Assembly Bill 5626 · Requires disclosure by applicants for State employment of previous or ongoing criminal investigations.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5628 · Requires Civil Service Commission establish standardize recordkeeping and retention requirements with regard to unclassified State employees.

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

Assembly Bill 5629 · Clarifies provisions concerning disclosure of existence and content of discrimination or harassment complaints; requires certain disclosures to person against whom complaint is made.*

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

Assembly Bill 5630 · Requires Civil Service Commission to establish and maintain hotline for State employees to submit reports of workplace discrimination and harassment.

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

Assembly Bill 5631 · Specifies certain requirements for State agency review of complaint of workplace discrimination.

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

Assembly Bill 5632 · Requires certain public employees receive additional training to manage harassment or discrimination complaints.

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

Senate Bill 3962 · Provides preference for in-State businesses in State contracting.

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

Senate Bill 3975 · Requires that State employee serve as Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer for gubernatorial transitions.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3976 · Requires payment of expenses related to background investigations for certain gubernatorial transition positions.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3977 · Requires disclosure by applicants for State employment of previous or ongoing criminal investigations.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3979 · Requires Civil Service Commission establish standardize recordkeeping and retention requirements with regard to unclassified State employees.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3980 · Clarifies provisions concerning disclosure of existence and content of discrimination or harassment complaints; requires certain disclosures to person against whom complaint is made.*

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3981 · Requires Civil Service Commission to establish and maintain hotline for State employees to submit reports of workplace discrimination and harassment.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3982 · Specifies certain requirements for State agency review of complaint of workplace discrimination.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3983 · Requires certain public employees receive additional training to manage harassment or discrimination complaints.

Sent June 20, 2019 · Reported out after 151 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3883 · Modifies procedure for change to manner of holding certain municipal elections.

Sent June 13, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3932 · Designates blueberry muffin as State Muffin.

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

Assembly Bill 393 · Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

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

Senate Bill 3760 · Requires municipalities, counties, school districts, and local authorities to regularly meet to discuss shared service agreements.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3761 · Establishes County and Municipal Study Commission.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3762 · Concerns assessment of real property.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3763 · Renames joint meetings as regional service agencies; grandfathers existing joint meetings.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3764 · Requires counties to appoint shared services coordinators; appropriates $2 million to fund these appointments.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3765 · Establishes Office of Local Government Efficiency in DCA; appropriates $250,000 for program support.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3767 · Establishes pilot program to permit use of generally accepted accounting principles in certain county and municipal annual financial statements.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3768 · Requires shared service agreements to include certain provisions.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3769 · Permits county police department and force to provide police services to municipalities.

Sent June 10, 2019 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3906 · Removes 48-hour provision for acceptance of ballots postmarked by election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.

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

Senate Bill 3839 · Clarifies bilingual Spanish and English language accessibility requirements applicable to printing primary and general election ballots in certain districts.

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

Senate Bill 3854 · Makes certain changes to law providing access to government records.

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

Senate Bill 3871 · Adds member from Retired Judges Association of New Jersey to State Investment Council.*

Sent June 3, 2019 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3894 · Provides State agencies will not enter into contracts with business entities that require persons or public entities to submit disputes to binding arbitration.

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

Senate Bill 3824 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property located in City of Trenton, Mercer County.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4564 · Establishes "Voting Precinct Transparency Act;" requires filing of election district, county district, and municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and download on official website with matching election results data.

Sent May 24, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 230 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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 May 24, 2019 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3771 · Requires reduction in number of State vehicles over five fiscal years.

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

Senate Bill 3781 · Establishes permanent daylight saving time in NJ.

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

Senate Bill 3798 · Establishes procedures for awarding design-build contracts by State transportation agencies.

Sent May 20, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3688 · Prohibits State department heads from holding over in office for more than 120 days; requires Governor to nominate successor to county prosecutor and other county officials no later than 120 days after their term expires.

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

Senate Bill 3699 · Prohibits passage or enactment of legislation with effective or operative date that is contingent upon passage or enactment of other legislation.

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

Senate Bill 3714 · Permits conduct of Queen of Hearts raffle games.

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

Senate Bill 3728 · Establishes Regulatory Improvement Commission.

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

Senate Bill 3731 · Reduces threshold for filing annual disclosure statement with ELEC from $50,000 in public contracts to $17,500.

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

Senate Bill 3738 · Requires State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.

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

Senate Bill 3743 · Requires boards of education to provide certain levels of health care coverage; limits contributions by employees and retirees of such boards for health care benefits.

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

Senate Bill 3751 · Requires pilot programs on both advanced imaging services and elective surgical procedures in SHBP and SEHBP.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 186 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3753 · Establishes cash balance plans in PERS and TPAF for new public employees and employees with less than five years of service; makes various changes to PERS and TPAF retirement eligibility.

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

Senate Bill 3754 · Terminates SEHBP; terminates SHBP Plan Design Committee; transfers coverage from SEHBP to SHBP; requires certain plans with no employee or retiree contributions; imposes limit on health care benefits for public employees.

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

Assembly Bill 4370 · Increases membership of board of trustees of Washington Association of New Jersey.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 217 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4519 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.

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

Senate Bill 3648 · Establishes Open Public Records Act Study Commission.

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

Senate Bill 3668 · Changes definition of veteran for civil service hiring preference.

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

Senate Bill 3669 · Changes definition of veteran and eliminates requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations for certain pension benefits.

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

Senate Bill 3671 · Recognizes Howell House in Cape May as Harriet Tubman Museum in New Jersey.

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

Senate Bill 3683 · Requires public employers to provide each employee with annual written statement of all remuneration paid to, or on behalf of, that employee by that public employer.

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

Senate Bill 3612 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.

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

Senate Bill 3613 · Permits use of campaign funds to pay for child care expenses when incurred as direct result of campaign activity or holding elective office.

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

Senate Bill 3619 · "21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act."

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

Senate Bill 3583 · Applies law governing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to gubernatorial transition staff members.

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

Senate Bill 3540 · Provides State-paid health care benefits to surviving spouses and children of certain deceased members and retirees of PFRS and SPRS.

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

Senate Bill 3544 · Permits county commissioner of registration and board of elections to use electronic poll books.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3545 · Changes deadline for submission of public questions from school board to county clerk for printing on ballot to 35 days before April school election.

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

Senate Bill 3552 · Permits participation in law enforcement officer category of PERS by members who were not eligible for enrollment in PFRS due to age or medical restrictions.

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

Senate Bill 3554 · Permits county board of chosen freeholders to increase membership of county board of elections.*

Sent March 5, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3508 · Requires public body to provide advance written notice to employees when employment status is to be considered at meeting.

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

Senate Bill 3512 · Requires bidders on public works construction projects to submit information on fire safety features.

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

Senate Bill 3495 · Provides that persons entering into civil settlement agreement with State entity must make full restitution; elected officials and employees with fiduciary or contracting responsibilities entering into such agreement will forfeit public office or employme

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

Senate Bill 3474 · 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 February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3476 · Permits municipalities having population under 2,500 to withdraw from civil service by ordinance.

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

Senate Bill 3479 · Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.

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

Senate Bill 3480 · Requires State Treasurer to publish certain State expenditure and revenue information on government transparency website.

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

Senate Bill 3481 · Requires candidate receiving public matching funds to adopt policy prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

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

Assembly Bill 4016 · Makes six-month driver license suspension optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Reported out after 312 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4126 · Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.

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

Assembly Bill 4390 · Authorizes sharing of municipal court administrator under "Common Sense Shared Services Pilot Program Act," *

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

Senate Bill 3429 · Require business seeking to perform State contract to disclose certain labor and employment law violations.

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

Senate Bill 3395 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to New Jersey Library Network for continuation of services.

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

Senate Bill 3402 · Requires SHBP and SEHBP to provide coverage for health care benefits provided by physicians who terminate contract with federal Medicare program.

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

Senate Bill 3382 · Permits voter to have signature on certificate of mail-in voter notarized.

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

Senate Bill 3333 · Requires outer envelope for mailing of voted mail-in ballot by voter to include postage prepaid.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3343 · Requires election equipment to be stored in secure facility.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3344 · Requires New Jersey election officials to coordinate with relevant federal officials regarding election security.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3346 · Allows emergency zero interest pension loans to certain public employees who are negatively affected by federal shutdown.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3306 · Requires Secretary of State to designate one-stop event planning contact person for certain events held in NJ.

Sent January 15, 2019 · Reported out after 16 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3307 · Makes six-month driver license suspension optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21.

Sent January 15, 2019 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3310 · Permits certain retirees to choose health care coverage under traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan options offered by SHBP or SEHBP.

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

Senate Bill 3311 · Requires replacement of the terms "mother" and "father" with the terms "parent or guardian" on all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications.

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

Senate Bill 3317 · Directs State Health Benefits Commission to study reference-based pricing.

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

Senate Bill 3328 · Requires NJ Division of Travel and Tourism prepare report on State travel and tourism industry recovery since Superstorm Sandy.

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

Senate Bill 3193 · Establishes trail signage program for alcohol manufacturers in New Jersey.

Sent December 17, 2018 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3212 · Permits municipalities to establish temporary supplemental zoning boards of adjustment to address application backlogs.

Sent December 17, 2018 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3284 · Changes eligibility of Workers' Compensation Judges and Administrative Law Judges from DCRP to PERS.

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

Assembly Bill 3767 · Directs Secretary of State to develop national marketing campaign promoting State's innovation economy.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3222 · Creates task force to study feasibility of paperless State government.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3157 · Prohibits bill certified for fiscal note or estimate from being released from committee without fiscal note or estimate.

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

Senate Bill 3184 · Increases penalty for certain voting violations from third degree crime to second degree crime when aggravating factors apply.

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

Senate Bill 3194 · Directs Secretary of State to develop national marketing campaign promoting State's innovation economy.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3199 · Requires business entity to file annual disclosure statement with ELEC if entity receives $50,000 or more in commissions or fees during calendar year for placing third parties into contractual relationships with public entities.

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

Senate Bill 2944 · Permits certain council members to appoint up to four fulltime equivalent aides; allows these aide positions to be divided into part-time positions.

Sent October 29, 2018 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3151 · Appropriates $1,190,349 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for historic site management grants to certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.

Sent October 29, 2018 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3082 · Directs Juvenile Justice Commission to establish arts education pilot program for juvenile offenders.

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

Senate Bill 3087 · Establishes "Voting Precinct Transparency Act;" requires filing of election district, county district, and municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and download on official website with matching election results data.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 448 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3094 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.

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

Senate Bill 3101 · Authorizes CRDA to finance transportation projects between Atlantic City Airport and Atlantic City Tourism District.

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

Senate Bill 3103 · Requires rejection of digitally submitted bids for public contracts if ownership statement is not submitted.

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

Senate Bill 3105 · Requires public bodies to publish detailed agenda prior to public meeting.

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

Senate Bill 3119 · Directs NJ State Council on Arts to create and disseminate best practices guide for at-risk youth arts programs; requires council to assist government entities creating programs that adopt best practices.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3137 · The "Electronic Construction Procurement Act." *

Sent October 18, 2018 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

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

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3015 · Creates gallery space on State House grounds for display of certain art works.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3017 · Requires election by certain public employees of certain health care benefit plans; prohibits payments by public employers for waiver of such plans.

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

Senate Bill 3019 · Requires State Capital Joint Management Commission display POW-MIA Chair of Honor in State Capital building.

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

Senate Bill 3033 · Repeals imposition of State sales and use tax and hotel and motel occupancy fee on transient accommodations; repeals authorization of various municipal taxes and fees on transient accommodations.

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

Senate Bill 3042 · Creates subaccounts for SHBP and SEHBP health care services and prescription drug claims; requires procurement by State of third-party medical claims reviewer.*

Sent October 15, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3051 · Expands audit powers of State Auditor; requires online publication of certain materials; requires performance review audits of certain business incentive programs.

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

Assembly Bill 3312 · Requires Legislature to adopt and distribute policy prohibiting sexual harassment; requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to complete online training on policy once every two years.

Sent September 27, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 469 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3766 · Requires public officer or employee to forfeit pension upon conviction for corruption of public resources, sexual contact, lewdness, or sexual assault when offense involves or touches upon public office or employment.**

Sent September 27, 2018 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3112 · Authorizes local units of government subject to "Local Public Contracts Law" and "Public School Contracts Law" to use electronic procurement technologies.

Sent September 24, 2018 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2969 · Modifies responsibilities of fantasy sports operators concerning participant funds.

Sent September 24, 2018 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2973 · Requires State agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities and on mobile devices.

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

Senate Bill 2915 · Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 157 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2919 · Increases membership of board of trustees of Washington Association of New Jersey.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 455 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2925 · Permits candidates to establish e-mail address within 30 days after filing deadline for petitions of nomination for certain candidates seeking elective public office.

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

Senate Bill 2928 · Establishes Office of Tourism Research; requires specific measures concerning tourism advertising, marketing, research, and tourism-related business training.

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

Senate Bill 2939 · Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers or wholesale distributors of tobacco products.

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

Senate Bill 2943 · Permits use of campaign funds to pay for child care expenses when incurred as direct result of campaign activity.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2950 · Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.

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

Senate Bill 2952 · Clarifies that compliance with notice requirement in other applicable law will satisfy notice requirement for purposes of OPMA when public body provides at least 48 hours' advance notice.

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

Senate Bill 2959 · Prohibits requirement of advance notice to New Jersey Racing Commission in order to continue horse racing and simulcast activities during state of emergency.

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

Senate Bill 2960 · Provides State information tecnology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.*

Sent September 17, 2018 · Reported out after 136 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1599 · Authorizes local units of government subject to "Local Public Contracts Law" and "Public School Contracts Law" to use electronic procurement technologies.

Sent September 13, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2858 · Prohibits issuance of certain badges to NJT board members, PANYNJ commissioners, and local and State elected officials.

Sent August 27, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2884 · Requires State to use at least half of future federal "Help America Vote Act" funds for voting systems with paper record.

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

Senate Bill 2840 · Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared; deems certain employees essential during budget-related state of emergency.

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

Senate Bill 2606 · Revises health care levy adjustment for school districts; makes various changes for health care benefits for school employees; requires certain information in school budgets; imposes cap on contributions by public employees for health care benefits.

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

Senate Bill 2822 · Permits continuation of horse racing and simulcast activities during state of emergency in 2018 notwithstanding deadline for advance notice to New Jersey Racing Commission.

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

Senate Bill 2781 · Requires State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices to remain open to public if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.

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

Senate Bill 2791 · Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.

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

Senate Bill 2792 · Establishes State to oversee application for and receipt of federal funds Ombudsman by State agencies.

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

Senate Bill 2756 · Requires payment of State employees' compensation during involuntary furlough or temporary reduction in force due to late enactment of State annual appropriation act.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2736 · Exempts handwritten signature from public disclosure; requires redaction when posted on Internet.

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

Senate Bill 2738 · Requires NJ Historical Commission to establish program for commemorations and observances of 250th anniversary of United States; permits commission to enter into public-private partnership agreement in preparation of anniversary; appropriates $500,000.

Sent June 18, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2724 · Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus real property located in Township of Woodbridge, Middlesex County.

Sent June 14, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2667 · Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared.

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

Senate Bill 2704 · Authorizes combination of identification and documents to be used in establishing identity of ballot bearer.

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

Senate Bill 2633 · Establishes "New Jersey Elections Security Act."

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

Senate Bill 2644 · Increases accidental death benefit to 70 percent of compensation for surviving spouse or surviving children of PERS law enforcement, correction, and firefighter members; redefines child.

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

Senate Bill 2656 · Establishes 35 member New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission in Department of State.

Sent June 4, 2018 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2162 · Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 266 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2187 · Jake's Law; requires DCA to promulgate completely inclusive playground regulations; incentivizes counties to design and construct completely inclusive playgrounds.*

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2138 · Jake's Law; requires DCA to promulgate completely inclusive playground regulations; incentivizes counties to design and construct completely inclusive playgrounds.*

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2621 · Adjusts from 30 percent to 27 percent rate at which proceeds accruing from sale of lottery tickets are dedicated for public pensions.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2592 · "Transparency in Government Legal Billing Act;" requires that bill for legal services rendered for public entity contain certain information as condition of payment.

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

Senate Bill 2595 · Requires public officer or employee to forfeit pension upon conviction for corruption of public resources, sexual contact, lewdness, or sexual assault when offense involves or touches upon public office or employment.*

Sent May 21, 2018 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2578 · Limits payments for unused sick leave earned after effective date by public officers or employees represented by union; for all public employees, limits vacation leave carry-forward and requires suspension and forfeiture of certain supplemental compensati

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

Senate Bill 2531 · Allows county governing body in certain counties to abolish offices of superintendent and deputy superintendent of elections and transfer functions to county board of elections. *

Sent May 10, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2482 · Requires Secretary of State to establish online voter registration website; authorizes use of digitized signatures from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's database; permits voter registration at polling place on any election day.

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

Assembly Bill 1026 · Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.

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

Assembly Bill 1627 · Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Sent April 12, 2018 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2469 · Prohibits person from contracting for public work if person is federally debarred from receiving federal contract.*

Sent April 12, 2018 · Reported out after 249 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2335 · Authorizes county colleges to offer retirement incentive to employees age 65 or older with 25 years of service credit in ABP.

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

Senate Bill 2336 · Permits volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid or rescue squad licensed to conduct bingo games to use public building for operation of bingo games under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2337 · Clarifies law authorizing application of reciprocal limitations against businesses from states that give in-state preference in awarding public contracts.

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

Senate Bill 2338 · Transfers records management functions of Division of Archives and Records Management from Department of State to Department of Treasury; transfers State Records Committee from Department of State to Department of Treasury.

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

Senate Bill 2339 · Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.

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

Senate Bill 2340 · Prohibits investment of certain public funds in companies doing business in countries that sponsor terrorism.

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

Senate Bill 2341 · Allows application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.

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

Senate Bill 2343 · Provides that English shall be the official language of the State.

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

Senate Bill 2350 · Prohibits any entity receiving public funds from banning display of United States flag under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2375 · Provides civil service preference to all veterans.

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

Senate Bill 2392 · Establishes Governor's authority over approval of minutes of certain regional commissions.

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

Senate Bill 2395 · Bars use of certain funds and nondisclosure agreements to settle sexual assault and harassment claims against certain State officers and employees, members of Legislature, and candidates.

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

Senate Bill 2402 · Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.

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

Senate Bill 2418 · Provides for prompt payment of public contracts for purchase of goods and services.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2450 · Allows person on police officer or firefighter eligible list who is unable to complete requirements for employment due to certain military service to have name placed on subsequent eligible list.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2322 · Requires State Treasurer to accept electronic payment of application fee to be collected for appointment or renewal as notary public.

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

Senate Bill 2330 · Allows certain persons convicted of certain drug offenses to qualify for casino key employee license and casino employee registration. *

Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2297 · Establishes NJ Blockchain Initiative Task Force.

Sent March 13, 2018 · Reported out after 198 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2300 · Limits payment to public employees for accumulated unused sick leave upon retirement to $15,000 or higher amount under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2274 · Requires government records to be made available on Internet and permits custodian to advise requester of record to obtain record directly from Internet.

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

Senate Bill 2287 · Designates Pine Barrens Treefrog as NJ State Amphibian.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2231 · Consolidates ethics training for members of Legislature.

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

Senate Bill 2232 · Establishes minimum and maximum sentences and penalties for election officers and employees convicted of fraud.

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

Senate Bill 2267 · Gives State lottery winners option of remaining anonymous indefinitely.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Reported out after 350 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2073 · Requires governmental affairs agents retained by government entities to file certain reports with ELEC; requires certain government entities retaining governmental affairs agents to file annual reports with ELEC.

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

Senate Bill 2080 · Concerns certain contracts to privatize State services.

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

Senate Bill 2100 · Removes prohibition on voting by persons convicted of indictable offense who are on parole, probation, or serving sentence.

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

Senate Bill 2107 · Requires display of State vehicle abuse hotline bumper stickers on all State vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 2109 · Makes various changes to civil service; permits institution of temporary layoffs; permits government entities to opt-out of civil service; requires civil service examinations be offered on continual basis.

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

Senate Bill 2119 · Establishes Red Tape Review Commission.

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

Senate Bill 2124 · Establishes mandatory training program for human resources officers of public employers on handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.

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

Senate Bill 2126 · Requires State department, agency, authority, or instrumentality thereof to provide link on its website for members of public to submit complaints.

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

Senate Bill 2128 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

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

Senate Bill 2155 · Makes Fiscal Year 2018 General Fund appropriation of $500,000 for restoration and maintenance of A.J. Meerwald.

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

Senate Bill 2156 · Reinstates sick leave injury program for State corrections officers and juvenile justice officers under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2170 · Prohibits lawyers and law firms who lobby public entity from simultaneous employment or contract with that public entity.

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

Senate Bill 2172 · Prohibits State-sponsored travel to certain states without protections against discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, and affectional or sexual orientation.

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

Senate Bill 1976 · Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.

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

Senate Bill 1978 · Extends certain PERS benefits to veterans of "Operation Uphold Democracy".

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

Senate Bill 1979 · Repeals the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote."

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

Senate Bill 1980 · Restricts use of accumulated sick leave by public employees in year prior to retirement.

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

Senate Bill 1988 · Restricts certain campaign contributions by public employee labor organizations.

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

Senate Bill 1989 · Provides public employee salaries at all levels of government cannot exceed salary of Governor.

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

Senate Bill 2031 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2033 · Authorizes State constitutional convention to reform system of property taxation; makes appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 2036 · Requires newly-elected municipal, county, and State political party committee members to assume office upon certification for election and hold first meeting on second Saturday, second Monday, and second Tuesday following primary election, respectively.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2054 · Adjusts membership process and reports of State Investment Council; requires plan for economically targeted investments.

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

Senate Bill 1903 · Exempts certain health information contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1905 · Includes e-mail addresses in list of confidential items to be redacted from public records under OPRA.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1907 · Expands eligibility for veterans' civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.

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

Senate Bill 1909 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to advertise and promote tours of breweries in the State.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1912 · Prohibits public member on State Ethics Commission from holding interest in or employment with business entity that has contract with State agency.

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

Senate Bill 1913 · Exempts from disclosure as public record personal identifying information provided to government agency for emergency notification purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1925 · Designates Bog Turtle as State Reptile.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 32 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1930 · Requires filing of report comparing investment returns earned by private money managers and by State employees for public employee retirement funds and State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1938 · Requires candidates for school board member and local elective office to file financial disclosure statement on or before 10th day following deadline for filing nominating petitions for that office.

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

Senate Bill 1950 · Requires State agencies to periodically review administrative rules and regulations to ensure continued efficacy.

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

Senate Bill 1956 · Provides civil service preference to military service members who did not serve in theater of operation but received campaign or expedition medal.

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

Senate Bill 1959 · Designates "Franklinite" as official mineral of State of NJ.

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

Senate Bill 1964 · Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS; provides safeguards against poor performance of investments.

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

Senate Bill 1966 · Increases death benefit of active member of PFRS and SPRS to 50 percent of final compensation for surviving child or children.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1972 · Requires Legislature to adopt and distribute policy prohibiting sexual harassment; requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to complete online training on policy once every two years.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 686 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1974 · Requires petitions of nomination of candidates for State, county, school, or municipal elective public office to include functioning e-mail addresses therefor.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1849 · Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions.

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

Senate Bill 1851 · Sets State mileage reimbursement rate at IRS rate for business use of automobile.

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

Senate Bill 1857 · Designates Thomas Alva Edison as State Inventor.

Sent February 15, 2018 · Reported out after 245 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1873 · Provides that PERS or PFRS member who continues to be volunteer firefighter or emergency services worker after retirement with employer from whom member retires has bona fide severance for compliance with State and federal law.

Sent February 15, 2018 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1509 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in hedge funds and derivative contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1510 · Prohibits State administered pension fund investment in corporations shifting ownership or operations outside the U.S. for tax purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1512 · Authorizes public access to government records through government website.

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

Senate Bill 1514 · Prohibits award of State contracts and development subsidies to inverted domestic corporations.

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

Senate Bill 1517 · Requires State agencies to submit notice of request for proposals or other documents pertinent to privatization contracts to certain State employees.

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

Senate Bill 1518 · Requires cost analysis in certain cases when State department contracts out work.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1520 · Reinstates automatic COLA for retirement benefits of members of the State-administered retirement systems.

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

Senate Bill 1521 · Establishes artist bank to provide interest-free loans to artist colonies in development.

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

Senate Bill 1522 · Requires bidder on State contract to be evaluated on report of its gender-based pay equity and job equality standards for its employees.

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

Senate Bill 1523 · Establishes new procedure to fill congressional vacancies by election; eliminates special election option; requires congressional vacancy be filled on general election day; requires Governor to make appointment from same party to temporarily fill Senate v

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

Senate Bill 1540 · Excludes from gross income the contributions that certain federal employees classified as criminal investigators make to the federal Thrift Savings Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1543 · Establishes licensure for steel construction contractors.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 10 days

Senate Bill 1544 · Debars permanently from government contracting any person convicted of certain crimes involving government contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1545 · Provides awarding of contracts for professional services by State, county, municipal, and school district through competitive contracting process.

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

Senate Bill 1557 · Clarifies that records custodians are not subject to penalties under State's open public records law if due diligence is exercised.

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

Senate Bill 1565 · Permits drawing of candidate names for primary election ballot to occur on day before 53rd day prior to primary if date falls on legal holiday.

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

Senate Bill 1568 · Prohibits business receiving State development subsidies from making certain campaign contributions.

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

Senate Bill 1574 · Establishes Division of Minority and Women Business Development and State Chief Disparity Officer to monitor efforts to promote participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses in State contracting.

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

Senate Bill 1585 · Permits travel by legislator to foreign country to be paid for by foreign country when legislator travels in official capacity.

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

Senate Bill 1588 · "Transparency in Government Act"; provides for establishment of State public finance website.

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

Senate Bill 1603 · Provides voter registration assistance to persons completing parole, probation, and criminal sentences.

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

Senate Bill 1617 · Establishes pilot project to permit voters in military service on active duty overseas, and their eligible family members, to vote in certain elections using the Internet; makes appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 1667 · Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.

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

Senate Bill 1668 · Prohibits labor organizations that represent public employees from paying or contributing money or thing of value for political purposes to enhance protections against corruption of election practices.

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

Senate Bill 1695 · Converts loan awarded to Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum from loan to grant.

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

Senate Bill 1723 · Directs Department of Treasury to transfer to Department of Environmental Protection as surplus property certain land and improvements thereon in Township of Wall, County of Monmouth.

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

Senate Bill 1729 · Designates Streptomyces griseus as New Jersey State Microbe.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 129 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1740 · "Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 255 days

Senate Bill 1743 · Establishes procedures and standards regarding public services privatization contracts.

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

Senate Bill 1758 · Codifies donated leave program for State employees in career, senior executive, and unclassified service.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1777 · Provides that State contract for non-commercial sustaining announcements will be awarded as single contract for all State agencies without public advertising for bids.

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

Senate Bill 1778 · Requires State Treasurer to follow usual procurement process prior to entering into cooperative purchasing agreements.

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

Senate Bill 1304 · Replaces TPAF, PERS, PFRS and SPRS accidental disability benefits with reduced work-related disability benefit; modifies JRS disability benefit.

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

Senate Bill 1305 · Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1321 · Prohibits disclosure of certain religious affiliation information by State or local government agencies.

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

Senate Bill 1364 · Provides funding from the General Fund to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority; appropriates $4 million.*

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 102 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1368 · Requires State Comptroller to review, and make recommendations for improvement of, the procurement process of the State, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government, and boards of education.

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

Senate Bill 1403 · Permits service credit transferred from another State-administered retirement system to apply toward creditable service requirement for retirement in SPRS.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 364 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1439 · "Electronic Publication of Legal Notices Act"; permits publication of legal notices by government agencies and persons on official government notice websites instead of newspapers.

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

Senate Bill 1446 · Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "foreign national" and "undocumented foreign national," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 238 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1460 · Establishes forest firefighter death benefit.

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

Senate Bill 1479 · Increases disclosure of political contributions by business entities with public contracts; creates uniform law for contributions by such entities; repeals local option to set contribution limits for business entities.

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

Senate Bill 1492 · "Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; provides for burial expenses and adjusts life insurance coverage for volunteer firefighters; permits fire code

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1500 · Requires disclosure by independent expenditure committees.**

Sent February 1, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 350 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1113 · Requires replacement of all electronic voting machines used in State by district-based optical scan voting systems by June 5, 2018; makes appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 1114 · Prohibits award of State contracts and development subsidies to inverted domestic corporations.

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

Senate Bill 1121 · Requires sale of remaining unused State-owned portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital to Morris County.

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

Senate Bill 1138 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.

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

Senate Bill 1207 · Requires State to pay full cost of health care benefits coverage in retirement for SPRS members who retire at mandatory retirement age of 55 with more than 20 but less than 25 years of service.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1218 · "New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1223 · Allows certain State agencies to sell Internet advertisements on agencies' websites as pilot program.

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

Senate Bill 1224 · Clarifies deadline to request mail-in ballot application.

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

Senate Bill 1226 · Requires local governments and school boards in SHBP/SEHBP to certify savings based on three bids from non-SHBP/SEHBP plans before continuing SHBP/SEHBP in new collective negotiations agreements.

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

Senate Bill 1228 · Creates integrated State medical examiner system by increasing authority of State Medical Examiner regarding forensic investigations, establishing regional medical examiner offices, and eliminating county medical examiner system.

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

Senate Bill 1231 · Permits conduct of raffles at large sporting venues.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1232 · Exempts certain personal information from State's open public records law; bars attorney's fees award in denial of access proceeding in certain circumstances.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1260 · Requires State agencies to review operations and to implement use of Internet to conduct public business when cost savings may be realized, with certain exceptions.

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

Senate Bill 1262 · Requires suspension without pay and health care benefits if public officer or employee formally charged with crime involving or touching office, position, or employment.

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

Senate Bill 1263 · Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.

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

Senate Bill 1264 · Allows retiree to change designated beneficiary after retirement in event of divorce.

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

Senate Bill 1015 · Revises and expands duties and responsibilities of State Auditor in performance of certain audits and reviews.

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

Senate Bill 1067 · Requires bidders on certain State contracts to disclose, and Department of Treasury to publish, certain gender wage information.

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

Senate Bill 1076 · Prohibits adoption of new rules exceeding federal standards unless specifically authorized by State law or necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.

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

Senate Bill 899 · Requires public hearings on proposed off-track wagering facilities to be held in municipalities contiguous to site where proposed facilities will be located.

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

Senate Bill 908 · Requires certain commissions to maintain meeting minutes; establishes Governor's authority to approve or veto the minutes of those commissions.

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

Senate Bill 925 · Requires vendor on public contract to disclose governmental affairs agent used by vendor for contract.

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

Senate Bill 927 · Increases amount county may annually appropriate to center for performing and visual arts from $10,000 to $50,000.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Reported out after 275 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 931 · Requires retirement benefits of certain PANYNJ employees to be based on salary during certain years of service.

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

Senate Bill 5 · Transfers management of PFRS to Board of Trustees of PFRS.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 88 · Requires certain elected officials and appointed officers eligible for dual health benefits coverage to choose coverage by one public entity.

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

Senate Bill 103 · Limits eligibility of certain public employees for health care benefits; prohibits those so limited from receiving payments for waiving benefits.

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

Senate Bill 106 · Makes various changes to law addressing meetings of public bodies to provide public with greater access to meetings and information about meetings.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 107 · Makes certain access changes to open public records act; requires inclusion of certain State financial information on open data website; creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 119 · Requires candidates for President and Vice-President of United States to disclose federal income tax returns to appear on ballot; prohibits Electoral College electors from voting for candidates who fail to file income tax returns.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 387 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 137 · Prohibits candidates and elected public officials charged with crimes from using campaign contributions for their legal defense.

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

Senate Bill 139 · Establishes various good governance requirements at certain bi-state authorities.

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

Senate Bill 140 · Establishes various good governance requirements at State and local authorities.

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

Senate Bill 144 · Provides for mandatory forfeiture of retirement benefits of elected official convicted of crime involving office held.

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

Senate Bill 151 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement, in consultation with New Jersey Racing Commission, to establish and oversee slot machine gambling operations at horse racetracks.

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

Senate Bill 152 · Permits persons at racetracks, off-track wagering facilities, and casino simulcasting facilities to place instant racing wagers.

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

Senate Bill 153 · Provides for establishment and operation of casino at Meadowlands Complex and Monmouth Park racetrack.

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

Senate Bill 164 · Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.

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

Senate Bill 167 · Allows Internet gaming equipment to be located outside Atlantic City for certain international gaming purposes, subject to Division of Gaming Enforcement approval.

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

Senate Bill 168 · Requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain certain benefits.

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

Senate Bill 184 · Provides temporary exemption from sales and use tax for rental of certain hotel rooms.

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

Senate Bill 191 · Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.

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

Senate Bill 194 · Limits number of casino licenses issued to person.

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

Senate Bill 195 · Provides casino licensee must repay any grants received from State entity when casino hotel facility is not sold at fair market value and used for casino gambling.

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

Senate Bill 199 · Sets at 13.5 percent amount of payment in lieu of property tax due to Atlantic County under P.L.2016, c.5.

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

Senate Bill 201 · Provides gross income tax credit for A-list performing artists for income derived from certain live performances contracted for and rendered within the Atlantic City Tourism District on a recurring basis and within the State.

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

Senate Bill 212 · Restricts State and municipal government employee health plans to gold level and directs related savings to property tax relief.

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

Senate Bill 215 · Provides full forfeiture of pension of elected or appointed official convicted of any crime touching office.

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

Senate Bill 220 · Sets level for health care benefits; requires employee contributions; prohibits reimbursement of Medicare Part B; adds member to SHBP/SEHBP plan design committees; requires retirees to purchase health benefits through exchanges; provides subsides for out-

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

Senate Bill 221 · Creates Public Employee Pension and Health Care Benefits Reform Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 228 · Limits to $5,000 per election amount contributed to and by county committee of a political party.

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

Senate Bill 229 · Prohibits former elected official from receiving for five years compensation from charitable or non-profit organization when official's candidate committee donated campaign contributions to organization.

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

Senate Bill 236 · Establishes Office of Economic Research in Department of State.

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

Senate Bill 247 · Increases minimum annual amounts for appropriation for certain arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes from hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 263 · Limits retroactive salary increases for certain public employees.

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

Senate Bill 318 · Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.

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

Senate Bill 319 · Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

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

Senate Bill 320 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.

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

Senate Bill 352 · Establishes division in Department of Treasury to oversee and enforce equal employment opportunity requirements with regard to public works contracts.

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

Senate Bill 358 · Establishes database with certain information about individuals elected to public office in this State.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 369 · Requires external managers authorized to invest assets of State pension or annuity funds to have physical place of business within State.

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

Senate Bill 370 · Requires State agencies and local government units to report certain information concerning bids on public contracts by minority- and women-owned business enterprises; prohibits discrimination against such enterprises.

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

Senate Bill 373 · Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.

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

Senate Bill 374 · Requires Director of Division of Investment to attempt to use qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions to provide brokerage and investment management services.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 396 · Forbids members of the State Investment Council from voting on transactions concerning investment with which a member has certain financial or familial conflicts and requires removal for violations thereof.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 397 · "Transparency in Government Act;" provides for establishment of State public finance website; requires certain public entities receiving State funds to establish similar website; makes an appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 421 · Requires Division of Purchase and Property to provide additional notification of contracting opportunities to vendors or potential vendors providing or interested in providing home health care services to State agencies.

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

Senate Bill 453 · Establishes system in which State and local government entities are made aware of certain public safety issues involving medications for certain public employees and applicants.

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

Senate Bill 481 · Automatically registers to vote and updates voter registration for eligible person when applying for motor vehicle driver's license, examination permit, probationary driver's license, or non-driver identification card.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 76 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 502 · Establishes new limits for campaign contributions by individuals, certain groups and campaign committees.

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

Senate Bill 506 · Transfers responsibility for establishment and enforcement of ethical standards for local officials to State Ethics Commission.

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

Senate Bill 507 · Establishes New Jersey General Accounting Office.

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

Senate Bill 508 · Eliminates requirement for State residency for public officers and employees with limited historic exceptions.

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

Senate Bill 509 · Provides governance, transparency, and accountability reforms at PANYNJ.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 521 · Requires NJ State Council on Arts to establish "Artist District" designation and select certain municipalities or areas within municipalities for such designation.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 282 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 543 · Establishes "The Democracy Act" to modify various voter registration and voting procedures.

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

Senate Bill 549 · Requires availability of early voting for certain elections; makes appropriation.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 76 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 560 · Requires new voting machines purchased or leased for use in elections in this State to produce paper record of each vote cast.

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

Senate Bill 589 · Requires Secretary of State to establish secure Internet website for online voter registration; authorizes use of digitized signatures from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's database.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 76 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 617 · Imposes oversight, cost analysis, and fee requirements for State contracts; includes State contract performance in conscientious employee protection act; limits to three years all State contracts; requires certain disclosures on State contracts.

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

Senate Bill 619 · Provides transparency and accountability reforms at PANYNJ; modifies governance structure; provides legislative oversight of PANYNJ; and regulates capital planning process.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 647 · Permits registered voters to receive mail-in ballots automatically for all elections under certain conditions.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 648 · Establishes pilot program in Camden County directing MVC to automatically transmit applicant information to Secretary of State for automatic voter registration.

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

Senate Bill 649 · Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 650 · Requires mail-in ballot applications be available at polling places on election day for voting in future elections.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 706 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 651 · Establishes automatic voter registration process using MVC applicant information to be transmitted to Secretary of State; permits applicant to decline voter registration.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 76 days

Senate Bill 681 · Prohibits payment to public employees at retirement for certain unused sick leave, provides for forfeiture of payment for unused sick leave for certain criminal convictions, and requires documentation for use of sick leave.

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

Senate Bill 720 · Requires issue advocacy organization disclosure; increases disclosure of campaign finance information; raises amount of money contributable to committees; modifies restrictions on contributions by certain business entities performing public contracts.

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

Senate Bill 756 · Updates notice of elections requirements to include information for voter to obtain polling place locations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 757 · Requires party bidding on, or performing, a State contract to provide employee health care benefits.

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

Senate Bill 758 · Requires incarcerated individual from State to be counted at residential address for legislative redistricting purposes.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 261 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 771 · Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.

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

Senate Bill 809 · Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of "whistleblower" claims; provides that such settlements constitute public records.

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

Senate Bill 820 · Requires State contracts to include provisions imposing penalties on vendor or contractor for contract violations.

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

Senate Bill 826 · Requires Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to regulate amusement games operated using crane or claw machines.

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

Senate Bill 836 · Limits reimbursement for out of State travel for certain State officials and members of Legislature; expands list of who may provide such reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 837 · Requires spousal consent to election of certain pension payout options under TPAF, JRS and PERS.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 852 · Provides State Investment Council must report private money managers' fee information and that council's regulations addressing political contributions will apply to federal or national committees and non-State political committees.

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

Senate Bill 853 · Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.

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

Senate Bill 856 · Requires municipalities to conduct lead paint inspections in single- and two-family dwellings; requires reporting of inspection results to State.

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

Senate Bill 865 · Permits public-private partnership agreements for certain building and highway infrastructure projects; provides for EDA oversight.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 86 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 868 · Permits candidates for school board to circulate petitions jointly and be bracketed together on ballot; permits short nonpolitical designation of principles on petitions and ballots.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 880 · Prohibits State, county, or municipal political party committee chair from simultaneously serving as county clerk.**

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate