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Committees · 2020–2021 Session

Commerce and Economic Development

A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.

Called Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture in the 2024–2025 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.

  • Bills sent208

    3% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees

  • Reported out28%

    58 of 208; 13 moved on without a report, 137 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee14 days

    most between 6 and 84 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027213 bills

    reported 7% · typically 55 days, most 28–56 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2024–2025449 bills

    reported 18% · typically 38 days, most 3–146 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2022–2023257 bills

    reported 17% · typically 34 days, most 4–217 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2020–2021208 bills

    reported 28% · typically 14 days, most 6–84 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2018–2019144 bills

    reported 22% · typically 77 days, most 30–161 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2016–2017173 bills

    reported 34% · typically 157 days, most 26–315 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2014–2015192 bills

    reported 28% · typically 140 days, most 63–245 · 0 amendments · 10 members

  • 2012–2013116 bills

    reported 16% · typically 109 days, most 59–314 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2010–2011164 bills

    reported 35% · typically 32 days, most 7–129 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2008–2009107 bills

    reported 29% · typically 102 days, most 25–171 · 0 amendments · 8 members

  • 2006–200792 bills

    reported 22% · typically 73 days, most 20–133 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2004–200581 bills

    reported 35% · typically 67 days, most 9–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members

  • 2002–200387 bills

    reported 25% · typically 52 days, most 31–98 · 0 amendments · 6 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session, newest first.

208 bills

  • Assembly Bill 6236 · Allows taxpayers with fewer than 50 employees to accelerate depreciation of capital expenditures incurred to comply with COVID-19 executive orders.

    Sent December 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6241 · Ends COVID-related extension of time for statute of limitations on tax due and interest on overpayment of tax paid.

    Sent December 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6185 · Revives elective pass-through entity business alternative income tax.

    Sent December 9, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 6145 · Exempts sale of recreational safety helmets from sales and use tax.

    Sent December 6, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6097 · Increases maximum allowable five-year property tax exemption and abatement for improvements to certain dwellings located in areas in need of rehabilitation.

    Sent December 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6101 · Establishes cybersecurity employment grant program for qualified businesses.

    Sent December 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6106 · "The Desegregate New Jersey Act'; promotes equitable residential development throughout State.

    Sent December 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6110 · Revises elective pass-through entity business alternative income tax. *

    Sent December 2, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5992 · Establishes "Trenton Makes Commission."

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6037 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers to General Fund on gross income tax return.

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6040 · Removes investigation and security services from imposition of sales and use tax.

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6048 · Provides gross income tax deduction for residents who subscribe to New Jersey based newspapers.

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 6062 · Requires EDA to establish loan program to assist certain businesses with funding to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 6070 · Makes changes to film and digital media content production tax credit program.

    Sent November 15, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5969 · Establishes "Build Back Better Fund" in EDA for certain manufacturing business assistance; creates and funds two business assistance programs in New Jersey Redevelopment Authority; appropriates $165 million.

    Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2921 · Allows municipalities to designate outdoor areas upon which people may consume alcoholic beverages.

    Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5874 · Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to disseminate outage information to customers through autodialed telephone call, text message, and electronic mail alert service.

    Sent June 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5875 · Requires certain public utilities to publicize information concerning bill payment assistance programs.

    Sent June 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5877 · Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions.

    Sent June 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5885 · Revises various provisions of "New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020" and other economic development programs; establishes "Emerging Technology Catalyst Program."

    Sent June 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

188 more
  • Assembly Bill 5845 · Establishes Amistad Commission Exemplary Award Program; appropriates $10,000.

    Sent June 9, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 1 · Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.

    Sent June 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3654 · Establishes Amistad Commission Exemplary Award Program; appropriates $10,000.*

    Sent June 9, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3715 · Modifies certain definitions related to transient accommodation taxes and fees.

    Sent June 9, 2021 · Reported out after 180 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 5840 · Authorizes State Treasurer to enter lease for real property and improvements with NJEDA for construction of New Jersey Wind Port in Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County.

    Sent June 3, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5793 · Provides that farmland is not "redevelopment area' or rehabilitation area" under "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

    Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5804 · Modifies certain definitions related to transient accommodation taxes and fees.

    Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5764 · Provides tax credits to small employers that rehire employees laid off for reasons of economy due to COVID-19 public health emergency.

    Sent May 18, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5713 · Allows gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions to certain New Jersey-based charitable organizations during public health emergency.

    Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5716 · Allows gross income tax credit for volunteer emergency services and volunteer work.

    Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5719 · Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer service after expiration of coronavirus public health emergency; requires those utilities to implement deferred payment agreements for those services.

    Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5723 · Provides gross income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred by qualified caregiver and support for care and support of qualifying senior family member.

    Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5735 · Provides tax credits to qualified small employers in industries impacted by COVID-19 emergency.

    Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5610 · Prohibits State from requiring private businesses to confirm individuals received COVID-19 vaccine for entry.

    Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5612 · Allocates "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" federal funds for heating, cooling, water, and wastewater service bill payment assistance to qualified residential customers.

    Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5613 · Provides gross income tax deduction for home office expenses incurred during COVID-19 pandemic.

    Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5683 · Modifies Garden State Growth Zone tax exemption program.

    Sent May 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5695 · Requires State Treasurer to collect and study certain demographic information on corporate boards and in senior management.

    Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5377 · Establishes "Food Innovation District Pilot Program." *

    Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5554 · Allows municipalities to designate outdoor areas upon which people may consume alcoholic beverages.

    Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 215 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5580 · Restores and revises Urban Enterprise Zone program; appropriates $42,500,000.*

    Sent May 5, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1958 · The "New Jobs for New Jersey Act."

    Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 41 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5486 · Increases remote work flexibility for EDA tax credit award recipients.

    Sent March 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5389 · Allows tax credits for nonresidential and multifamily building improvement expenses to reduce spread of COVID-19.*

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5443 · Makes $25 million in federal funds available to EDA to support microbusinesses in need.*

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5444 · Makes $35 million in federal funds available to EDA to support food and beverage establishments in need.*

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5445 · Makes $10 million in federal funds available to EDA to support child care providers in need.**

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5446 · Makes $15 million in federal funds available to EDA to support businesses and nonprofits in need.*

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5447 · Makes $15 million in federal funds available to EDA and New Jersey Council on the Arts to support arts and culture organizations in need.**

    Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5406 · Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.

    Sent March 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5420 · Requires EDA and New Jersey Redevelopment Authority to issue reports for grant and loan programs not specifically authorized by statute and for statutorily authorized grant and loan programs where report is not required.

    Sent March 1, 2021 · Reported out after 65 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5393 · Requires grants from federal COVID-19 relief programs be disbursed proportionally based on population.

    Sent February 23, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5355 · Establishes "Minority Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $50 million to EDA from federal funds.

    Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5356 · Establishes "Rural Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $35 million to EDA from federal funds.

    Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5357 · Requires EDA to publish information related to certain EDA financial assistance offered in response to emergency declared by Governor.

    Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2771 · Establishes "Rural Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $35 million to EDA from federal funds.

    Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2769 · Establishes "Minority Business Development Program" in EDA; appropriates $50 million to EDA from federal funds.

    Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3305 · Allows tax credits for nonresidential and multifamily building improvement expenses to reduce spread of COVID-19.**

    Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5299 · Provides that disability-owned businesses be included in certain business development programs, direct loan programs, and certification processes; requires Chief Diversity Officer compile information on awarding of State contracts to disability-owned busi

    Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5300 · Creates State contract set-aside program for businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.

    Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5216 · Allows certain microbusiness cannabis licensees to accelerate depreciation of property under corporation business and gross income taxes.

    Sent January 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5218 · Allows certain taxpayers to accelerate depreciation of certain expenditures under corporation business and gross income taxes.*

    Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 60 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 5201 · Allows temporary deduction of certain alcohol and food industry sellers' taxable sales with resulting sales tax retained by those sellers.

    Sent January 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5173 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to small business employers and farm employers related to increase in State minimum wage.

    Sent December 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5182 · Appropriates $5 million to EDA to assist certain event-related businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

    Sent December 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5169 · Requires State agencies to vacate certain property in Trenton; allows EDA to offer incentives to private entities to locate to that property.

    Sent December 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5140 · Appropriates $300 million to EDA for small business and not-for-profit organization assistance for COVID-19 pandemic related business interruptions and modifications.

    Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5131 · Authorizes imposition of fee for connection to municipal electric distribution system.

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 76 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5133 · Expands indoor capacity for food or beverage establishments and banquet and wedding venues under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5134 · Establishes hospitality business winter preparation purchase or reimbursement program in EDA; appropriates $50 million to EDA from federal funds.

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5135 · Allows continued use of heaters and tents by food or beverage establishments under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5136 · Includes use of physical barriers as social distancing measure for food or beverage establishments during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5137 · Requires ABC to waive fee for alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit.

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5138 · Permits wagering by business entities with horse racing and sports pool operators.

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5139 · Eases certain food and beverage establishment tent requirements during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

    Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 5085 · Appropriates $300 million to EDA for small business and not-for-profit organization assistance.

    Sent December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 84 days, 44–25

  • Assembly Bill 5003 · Imposes administrative fees on certain out-of State contractors.

    Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5004 · Establishes registry of out-of-state contractors who are awarded public works contracts in this State.

    Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5006 · Requires Division of Taxation conduct audits of out-of State contractors that have entered into State and private contracts.

    Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5023 · "Made in New Jersey Tax Credit Act"; provides CBT tax credits to taxpayers that purchase "New Jersey made" products.

    Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4997 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

    Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4958 · Provides temporary exemption under sales and use tax for winterizing certain small business operations.

    Sent November 12, 2020 · Reported out after 116 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4910 · Establishes county-based mitigation plan to allow businesses to operate during pandemic.

    Sent November 5, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4918 · Allows corporations and certain financial institutions to hold remote shareholder meetings. *

    Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 123 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1269 · Eliminates one percent tax on purchasers of Class 4A commercial property transferred for consideration in excess of $1 million.

    Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4792 · Appropriates $30 million to EDA from federal "Coronavirus Relief Fund" to assist certain live entertainment venues.

    Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4850 · Establishes expedited construction inspection program.

    Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4851 · Concerns use of steel slag as aggregate.

    Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4803 · Concerns approval process for personal protective equipment and State stockpiles of personal protective equipment.*

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4804 · Modifies process for obtaining working certificates for minors.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4805 · Requires certain insurers to provide summary concerning business interruption insurance.*

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4806 · Permits municipalities to authorize programs encouraging local shopping through property tax rewards; validates certain related municipal actions.*

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4807 · Waives shared responsibility tax payments for certain individuals without minimum essential health benefits coverage during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4808 · Establishes office in EDA to assist in provision and expansion of broadband Internet service in State to address inequities in accessing broadband service.*

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4809 · Revises, clarifies, corrects, and simplifies various aspects of CBT.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 4810 · Establishes Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 4811 · Concerns approval process for personal protective equipment and State stockpiles of personal protective equipment.

    Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

  • Assembly Bill 4690 · Expands eligibility criteria for municipalities wherein projects receiving New Jersey Redevelopment Authority assistance may occur.

    Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4634 · Allows corporation business tax credit for subcontracting work to NJ small businesses.

    Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 175 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4516 · Establishes position of Minority Depository Institution Coordinator in EDA.

    Sent August 13, 2020 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 1458 · Expands EDA small business loan program to include certain broadband telecommunications service providers.

    Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2412 · Requires refund or credit for certain transient and short-term rental reservations when public health emergency or state of emergency is in effect.

    Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2521 · Requires EDA to publish information related to certain EDA financial assistance offered in response to emergency declared by Governor.

    Sent July 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4445 · Allows proprietors of businesses or buildings to engage in certain corrective actions against individuals who do not comply with health and safety measures during a Public Health Emergency.

    Sent July 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4413 · Appropriates $30 million to EDA from federal "Coronavirus Relief Fund" to assist food establishments impacted by Executive Order No. 158.

    Sent July 20, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4382 · "COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act."

    Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4330 · "Economic Emergency Investment Stabilization Act"; allows EDA to invest in businesses impacted by major economic emergencies.

    Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4304 · Creates "Manufacturing Reboot Program" in EDA to provide financial assistance to certain manufacturing businesses; makes $10 million appropriation to EDA.

    Sent June 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4278 · Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to certain businesses providing annual physical and mental health screenings to full-time and part-time employees.

    Sent June 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4244 · Authorizes religious corporations to hold remote meetings during state of emergency declared by Governor.

    Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 4195 · Allows commercial property owners to claim certain amounts of commercial tenant rent forgiveness during COVID-19 emergency as deduction against property owner's income under CBT or GIT.

    Sent June 1, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4146 · Requires refund or credit for certain transient and short-term rental reservations when public health emergency or state of emergency is in effect.

    Sent May 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4098 · Eliminates requirement that taxpayer that qualifies as S corporation for federal tax purposes affirmatively elect New Jersey S corporation status for purposes of corporation business and gross income taxes.

    Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4121 · Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

    Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3971 · Authorizes the issuance of "coronavirus relief bonds" by municipalities and counties.

    Sent May 4, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3905 · Revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program; appropriates $25 million.

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3908 · "COVID-19 Financial Security for Consumers Act."

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 3919 · Extends certain permits, approvals, and deadlines during COVID-19 emergency.*

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3956 · Establishes "2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program"; appropriates $100 million.

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Senate Bill 2329 · Revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program; appropriates $17 million.*

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2332 · Establishes "2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program"; appropriates $100 million.

    Sent May 1, 2020 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Senate Bill 2347 · Establishes Employment and Business-Related Tax Deferral Assistance Program in EDA to allow small businesses to defer the payment and remittance of certain employment and business-related taxes during COVID-19 public health emergency.

    Sent April 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed

  • Assembly Bill 3890 · Requires annual reporting related to economic development and redevelopment activities in federal opportunity zones.

    Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3663 · Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

    Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3665 · Establishes "Art in Storefronts" initiative within the Main Street New Jersey program.

    Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3836 · Establishes "New Jersey Business Advisory Council" in Business Action Center.

    Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3613 · Provides credits against corporation business and gross income taxes for certain employers that invest in human capital.

    Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3195 · Requires certain economic incentive recipients to pay penalty for nonperformance.

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3196 · "New Jersey Venture Investment and Employment Program Act"; establishes program under NJ EDA to provide for qualified investments of capital in qualified businesses.

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3246 · Excludes paraffin used in manufacture of candles from petroleum products gross receipts tax.

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3387 · "New Jersey Transit Villages Act."

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3389 · Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3407 · Requires businesses to report email address to Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

    Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3087 · The "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

    Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3118 · Establishes Economic Development Incentive Review Commission.

    Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3119 · Allows corporation business tax credits as incentives for redevelopment of distressed shopping centers.

    Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2841 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zone in Hoboken City.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2857 · Provides CBT and gross income tax credit for certain capital investments in film production facility.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2878 · Establishes standards for electronic tax lien sales.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2881 · Allows credit against gross income tax for certain eligible taxpayers pursuing education and employment in State.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2888 · Expands eligibility under the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act by broadening certain municipal qualifier provisions.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2908 · Allows certain self-employed business owners to deduct their own pension plan contributions from gross income under the gross income tax.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2933 · Eliminates $375 minimum Corporation Business Tax on New Jersey S corporations with New Jersey gross receipts of less than $100,000.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3031 · Provides credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for construction of buildings in accordance with certain energy and environmental performance standards.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3064 · Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.

    Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2574 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2577 · Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2578 · Establishes "Solar Equipment Purchase and Installation Assistance Program" in EDA.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2595 · Authorizes political subdivisions to require recipients of economic development incentives to enter into community benefits agreements.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2624 · Establishes a manufacturing reinvestment account program to incentivize capital investment and workforce training in New Jersey with income tax rate reductions, deferrals, and accelerated deductions.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2720 · Establishes "Comprehensive State Plan for Economic Development."

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2724 · Establishes credit under sales and use tax for certain small businesses that collect and remit sales and use tax.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2731 · Extends document submission deadlines under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program and Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit program.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2759 · Establishes Office of Economic Research in Department of State.

    Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2408 · Provides medical cannabis dispensaries permitted use status in certain zoning districts.

    Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2413 · Prohibits for 10 years applicability of new State and local rules and regulations to certain manufacturing facilities.

    Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 115 · Repeals surtax imposed on certain businesses.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 154 · Requires EDA administer small business loan program to provide loans to small businesses owned or controlled by certain veterans.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 185 · Expands EDA small business loan program to include certain broadband telecommunications service providers.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 225 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 233 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 244 · Establishes manufacturing machine and metal trade apprenticeship tax credit program.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 297 · Expands eligibility for tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 335 · Establishes position of Economic Development Auditor in EDA.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 336 · Establishes Office of Economic Development Inspector General in EDA.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 353 · Changes State assistance to urban enterprise zones over seven years by increasing reduced sales tax in enterprise zones and dedicating increase to zone municipalities.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 485 · "Home-Based Jobs Creation Act"; classifies certain home businesses as permitted accessory uses.*

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 492 · Prohibits awarding of economic development subsidy to business if payment of principal and interest on previously awarded loan or loan guarantee is greater than 24 months overdue.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 520 · Amends Health Enterprise Zone law to allow municipalities more discretion in granting property tax exemptions to medical offices.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 521 · Expands eligible municipalities under the "Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act" to include Harrison Town in Hudson County.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 596 · Excludes gains on sales of certain real estate purchases from taxation under corporation business tax and gross income tax.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 640 · Requires development of manufacturing business attraction, expansion, and retention marketing plan for areas located in certain counties within southern New Jersey.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 691 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zones in Garfield, Harrison, Keansburg, and two joint urban enterprise zones, one in Cliffside Park and Fairview, and one in Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 723 · Prohibits disqualification of certain minority-owned and women-owned businesses for certification.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 733 · 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 14, 2020 · Reported out after 419 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 757 · Revises law concerning sexually oriented businesses.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 759 · Prevents use of condemnation to acquire residential and other private property under redevelopment laws.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 785 · "Invest in New Jersey First Act;" requires preference in awarding certain contracts for critical infrastructure projects.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 853 · Prohibits municipal licensure of children operating temporary businesses.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 996 · Creates "Economic Gardening Program" in Department of State to provide customized services to certain businesses.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 335 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1129 · Provides corporation business tax credit for certain investment in manufacturing equipment and manufacturing facility renovation, modernization, and expansion, or hiring and training of new employees for manufacturing purposes.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1151 · Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1154 · Allows corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for small businesses required to provide earned sick leave.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1298 · "Garden State Manufacturing Jobs Act."

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1299 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1345 · Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1431 · Provides assistance to manufacturing businesses by having certain State agencies promote economic development and identify credentials needed for careers in modern manufacturing.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1445 · Authorizes creation of urban enterprise zone in West Milford.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1653 · Encourages development of zero-emission vehicle fueling and charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1679 · The "New Jobs for New Jersey Act."

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 477 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 1780 · Provides a corporation business tax credit for investment in certain manufacturing equipment, facility renovation, modernization, and expansion.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1782 · Reduces number of manufacturing jobs required to qualify for NJEDA financing and incentive programs.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1797 · Allows New Jersey S corporations to elect to transfer corporation business tax credits to shareholders to apply against the shareholders' gross income tax liability.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1800 · Provides employers with various tax incentives for hiring persons with disabilities under insurance premiums tax, corporation business tax and gross income tax.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1856 · Establishes Office of International Trade and Protocol in EDA.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1857 · Establishes "Business Tax and Incentive Task Force."

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1858 · Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1859 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain moving expenses for taxpayer moving to New Jersey to commence work in State.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1888 · Increases value of Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program residential tax credits to $926 million; restricts $103 million of tax credits to certain qualified residential projects and mixed use parking projects.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2002 · Eliminates minimum corporation business tax on New Jersey S corporations.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2008 · Requires Director of Division of Taxation to study impact of State business income taxes on business out-migration, business formation, and employment.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2030 · "Port Support Zone Act of 2015."

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2053 · Changes eligibility requirements and benefits under Grow New Jersey Assistance Program; extends program application deadline.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2055 · Extends the application deadlines for the Grow NJ Assistance Program and the State and local Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Programs.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2065 · Creates certain assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2204 · Permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA when building a high performance green building.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2226 · Suspends fines for certain first-time paperwork violations committed by small businesses.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 282 days · did not pass the General Assembly

  • Assembly Bill 2260 · Creates office to encourage creation of federal jobs and federal infrastructure investment in the State.

    Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 699 days · did not pass the General Assembly