Committees · 2020–2021 Session
Homeland Security and State Preparedness
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 31st District
Democrat · 20th District
Democrat · 32nd District
Republican · 1st District
Republican · 10th District
Democrat · 36th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.
Bills sent97
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out36%
35 of 97; 2 moved on without a report, 60 stopped in committee
Time in committee0 days
most between 0 and 259 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2022–2023115 bills
reported 23% · typically 58 days, most 0–373 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202197 bills
reported 36% · typically 0 days, most 0–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019101 bills
reported 31% · typically 91 days, most 14–294 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–201792 bills
reported 25% · typically 161 days, most 36–332 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015112 bills
reported 29% · typically 196 days, most 108–284 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–201348 bills
reported 48% · typically 65 days, most 0–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201151 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 38–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200947 bills
reported 43% · typically 74 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2006–200749 bills
reported 27% · typically 16 days, most 16–58 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200564 bills
reported 48% · typically 32 days, most 11–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 33% · typically 70 days, most 14–144 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session, newest first.
97 bills
Assembly Bill 6178 · Requires public agencies report cybersecurity incidents to New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
Sent December 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5788 · Requires certain law enforcement officers be periodically vetted for evidence of personal bias.
Sent June 14, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5790 · Requires Attorney General to establish and maintain domestic extremist organization database.
Sent June 14, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5792 · Requires law enforcement agencies to establish review council in internal affairs unit to investigate law enforcement officers who participate in hate groups.
Sent June 14, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5864 · Allows law enforcement officers to review body worn camera recordings prior to creating initial report.
Sent June 14, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5627 · Prohibits municipal ordinance to create sanctuary city; establishes State and local employee ethics violation upon noncompliance with federal immigration enforcement request.
Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5472 · Requires law enforcement to provide written notificaion to parent or guardian of person under age 18 who commits first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana, or hashish.**
Sent March 17, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5499 · Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach and provide services to victims of human trafficking.
Sent March 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5500 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.
Sent March 17, 2021 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5501 · Requires AG to establish Human Trafficking and Underserved Communities Unit.
Sent March 17, 2021 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5349 · Requires transportation network company drivers to participate in educational training course on dangers, harms, and warning signs of human trafficking.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5350 · Requires transportation network companies, taxicab services, and limousine services to report crime statistics to the Attorney General; requires Attorney General to report on data.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5351 · Requires director of Office of Emergency Management to establish counterfeit personal protective equipment detection guidelines and corresponding public awareness campaign.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5302 · Requires director of State Office of Emergency Management to designate emergency response liaison for people with special needs.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4833 · Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.*
Sent January 25, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 3208 · Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 64 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 551 · Permits appointment of nonresident municipal emergency management coordinators in municipalities with populations under 5,000 persons in certain circumstances.
Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4966 · Establishes "PPE Resource Planning Unit" in Office of Emergency Management; requires Office of Emergency Management to maintain 90-day supply of personal protective equipment for use in declared emergency; appropriates $20 million.
Sent November 12, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4945 · Requires NJ Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness to conduct study of information collected and reported by rental companies, designated as "Darren Drake Act."
Sent November 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
Assembly Bill 4871 · Authorizes certain county fire coordinators to display emergency warning lights on vehicles.
Sent October 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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Assembly Bill 4513 · Establishes law enforcement procedures for responding to immigration detainers and certain requests issued by federal immigration authorities.
Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4048 · Expands authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside normal territorial jurisdictions.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4093 · Allows Chief Administrator of MVC to enter into cooperative arrangements with foreign countries for reciprocal recognition of certain motor vehicle driver licenses.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4022 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2020"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Sent May 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3934 · Requires designation of certain intersections for alternative emergency power generator in event of Statewide emergency.
Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3095 · Provides county clerks with additional week to mail ballots for 2020 primary election; requires ballot position draw to occur one day early if statutory date falls on holiday.*
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3657 · Requires at least 10 percent of "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account" funds be allocated to public safety answering point technology upgrades and maintenance.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3684 · Requires State employees to receive best cybersecurity practices.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3833 · Prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement entities.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3839 · Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3840 · Requires school districts to provide school meals or meal vouchers to students eligible for free and reduced price school meals during school closures due to COVID-19 epidemic.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3841 · Automatically extends time to file gross income tax or corporation business tax return if federal government extends filing or payment due date for federal returns.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 3843 · Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing of coronavirus disease 2019 and for telemedicine and telehealth during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3844 · Concerns business interruption insurance during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3846 · Creates "Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program;" allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner; appropriates $20,000,000.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 3847 · Provides paid leave without utilizing accumulated leave time for local government employees under certain circumstances.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3848 · Concerns time off from work in connection with infectious disease.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3849 · Modifies deadline by which public agency is required to respond to request for government record during period of emergency.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3850 · Allows public bodies to conduct meetings, and provide notice, by electronic means during periods of emergency.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3851 · Permits extension of deadlines for adoption of county and municipal budgets under certain circumstances.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3852 · Allows conduct of State business and legislative sessions at locations other than Trenton during periods of emergency or other exigency; allows conduct of legislative business using electronic means.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3855 · Requires food access information be displayed on websites of 2-1-1 system and executive branch departments during public health emergencies to the extent practicable.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3859 · Concerns prohibition of residential tenant eviction and eviction due to residential foreclosure during certain emergency circumstances.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3204 · 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 February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3318 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3420 · Requires certain local and State government entities to issue certain emergency and warning light permits.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3555 · Establishes Statewide Rapid Response Emergency Group.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3103 · Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3104 · Requires certain retailers to provide notice of FAA safety guidelines for flying drones to consumers.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2911 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2913 · Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Reported out after 242 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2692 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 347 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2706 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain emergency medical service volunteers.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 238 · Revises law governing training and duties of Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary members.*
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 249 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2367 · "Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP)"; authorizes Attorney General to order turn-by-turn navigation systems to reroute vehicular traffic under certain conditions.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2427 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 387 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2454 · Requires certain electric public utilities to file emergency response plan with Board of Public Utilities.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 259 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2469 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2502 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2504 · Requires assisted living residences and certain facilities under DCA, DCF, and DHS to be equipped with standby emergency power generators.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2529 · "Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Act"; requires State to reimburse municipalities for costs of providing certain emergency services.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2273 · "Disaster Victims Protection Act"; requires Governor to allocate federal and State disaster aid to municipalities in proportion to amount of catastrophic physical damage sustained within each municipality.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2282 · Requires DEP to study State's response to Superstorm Sandy and preparedness for future storm events.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 210 · Requires minimum level of police staffing based on municipal population and violent crime rate.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 220 · Requires training for constables.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 236 · Requires State to offer surplus State Police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 240 · Establishes certain requirements for 9-1-1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 311 · Exempts experienced firefighters from certain requirements.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 347 · Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 414 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 441 · Makes it a crime of the second degree to interfere with 9-1-1 public safety answering points.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 456 · Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 458 · Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 515 · Establishes guidelines for dissemination of vital records.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 518 · Requires criminal history record background checks for public employees handling vital records.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 590 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 634 · Requires certain fireworks-related injuries be reported to State Fire Marshal.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 782 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 927 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $5,000 income tax deduction.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 930 · Allows municipality to petition county for removal of abandoned vessel after declared state of emergency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1057 · Permits appointment of nonresident municipal emergency management coordinators in municipalities with populations under 5,000 persons in certain circumstances.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 377 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1100 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1106 · Requires Director of Division of Fire Safety to promulgate regulations pertaining to training and duties of Junior Firefighter Auxiliary members.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 279 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1173 · Establishes central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1226 · Requires electric public utilities to provide priority power restoration to certain medical facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 279 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1246 · Expands crime of terrorism.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1498 · Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1643 · Establishes Good Samaritan Law to provide immunity from civil liability for veterinarians or emergency responders who assist animals at accident scene or emergency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1645 · Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1663 · Establishes "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 407 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1676 · Provides accidental death benefits in certain circumstances to surviving spouse and surviving child of SPRS member or retiree who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 428 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1695 · Prohibits enforcement, for a period of 12 months, of homeowners' association bylaws prohibiting domesticated animals if owner is FEMA designated displaced individual following emergency declaration by President or Governor.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1934 · Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1965 · Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 484 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2119 · Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2133 · Requires NJ Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness to conduct study regarding rental companies reporting suspicious behavior to law enforcement.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 428 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2169 · Establishes program to reimburse local governments for federal grant funds lost due to "sanctuary jurisdiction" status.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days