Community and Urban Affairs

Senate Bill 4030 · Concerns discriminatory appraisals of residential property on basis of race or national origin.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4056 · Authorizes municipalities to establish dredging control reserve fund.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4057 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $35 million to "Urban and Rural Centers Unsafe Buildings Demolition Revolving Loan Fund."

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

Senate Bill 4082 · Clarifies that application to collocate wireless communications equipment be reviewed by administrative officer.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4018 · Establishes "Household Water Assistance Program"; appropriates $75 million.

Sent June 30, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 862 · Permits municipalities to refund excess property taxes paid by taxpayer who wins assessment appeal as property tax credit.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3165 · Clarifies that application to collocate wireless communications equipment be reviewed by administrative officer.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 4005 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 billion for After School Recreation in Urban Areas.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4006 · Establishes immunity relating to COVID-19 spread at swimming pools in planned real estate developments.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4007 · Concerns matters related to operations and obligations of casino gaming properties and finances of Atlantic City.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 140 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4009 · Makes $5 million in federal funds available for grants to improve water and sewer infrastructure in Union, Elizabeth, Roselle, and Hillside.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4013 · Imposes moratorium on affordable housing litigation until December 31, 2028.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3884 · Establishes "Zero Energy Construction Act"; requires all new residential and commercial developments to be zero energy ready; requires developers to offer zero energy construction.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3912 · Expands definition of landlords required to provide receipt for rent cash payment made by tenant.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 179 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3874 · Permits municipality to obtain affordable housing credit for each resident of alternative living arrangement.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2445 · Prohibits condominium associations from assessing insurance deductibles to individual unit owners or groups of unit owners.

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

Assembly Bill 2685 · Concerns information on property condition disclosure statement.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 188 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5590 · Extends period of municipal stabilization and recovery, with certain modifications, under "Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act."

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5758 · Provides funding for experiential housing advocacy programs to provide legal services for low- and moderate-income tenants in need of housing assistance; appropriates $2 million. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3829 · Requires use of design-bid-build or design-build delivery system for certain local government construction projects.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3835 · Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training humane law enforcement officers.

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

Senate Bill 3836 · Prohibits transfers from local authority's undesignated fund during public health emergency and state of emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Senate Bill 3842 · Provides funding for experiential housing advocacy programs to provide legal services for low- and moderate-income tenants in need of housing assistance; appropriates $2 million. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 9 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3788 · Establishes penalty on planned real estate development association for failure to provide association members timely access to certain meeting minutes.

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

Senate Bill 3789 · Requires licensure of community management entity that contracts to conduct management services for planned real estate development association.

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

Senate Bill 3790 · Requires training of planned real estate development association board members.

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

Senate Bill 3819 · Extends period of municipal stabilization and recovery, with certain modifications, under "Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act."

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3729 · Requires Homelessness Prevention Program agencies to remain open during public health emergency and mandates funding of additional agencies in certain counties.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 209 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3741 · Provides for DCA to reestablish and administer certification program for recreation administrators and automatically reinstate administrator certifications issued under prior law.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 209 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3744 · Prohibits appeal of land use decision related to holding meeting electronically.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 30 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3769 · Prohibits condominium associations from assessing insurance deductibles to individual unit owners or groups of unit owners.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4881 · Prohibits appeal of land use decision related to holding meeting electronically.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 45 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5310 · Increases limit on number of social affairs permits that can be issued for one premises from 25 to 52 for designated premises owned by municipality or for event sponsored by municipality.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3660 · Requires induction loop listening system installation in certain buildings open to public upon new construction or substantial renovation.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3669 · Provides mortgage payment relief for residential property owners and small landlords during time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3677 · Imposes moratorium on affordable housing litigation through December 31, 2021.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3688 · Provides for regional economic and land use impact report and establishes review processes related to development of certain large warehouses; and requires related real property reassessments. *

Sent April 26, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3703 · Creates "New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act."

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 45 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3600 · Restores and revises Urban Enterprise Zone program; appropriates $42,500,000. *

Sent April 19, 2021 · Reported out after 52 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3603 · Increases, from 18 percent to 30 percent, amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property tax payments.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Reported out after 231 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3604 · Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3641 · Directs DCA to establish online database of affordable housing settlement agreements and other declaratory judgment actions.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3642 · Authorizes establishment of regional economic development partnerships.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3643 · Prohibits imposition of builder's remedy in exclusionary zoning litigation.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3645 · Allows municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for their residents.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3646 · Prohibits certain property from receiving property tax exemption or abatement.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3647 · Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3649 · Requires COAH to administer affordable housing obligations of municipalities based on Statewide obligation.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3650 · Requires additional credit against fair share obligation for abandoned property converted to affordable housing.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3651 · Increases maximum municipal percentage of affordable fair share housing satisfied by age-restricted units to 50 percent.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3652 · Extends eligibility for short-term financial assistance under Transitional Aid to Localities program to municipalities that lose a major commercial ratable.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3653 · Limits amount of real property that may be exempt from property taxation under "Long Term Tax Exemption Law."

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3656 · Concerns mass transit parking tax.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3584 · Establishes immunity relating to COVID-19 spread in planned real estate developments.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 42 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3586 · Permits counties and municipalities to bond for passenger cars and station wagons solely fueled by electric or renewable power sources.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3590 · Allows formation of limited liability companies by real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons to receive commission income and requires certain disclosures on promotions.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 42 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3597 · Increases limit on number of social affairs permits that can be issued for one premises from 25 to 52 for designated premises owned by municipality or for event sponsored by municipality.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 77 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3583 · Concerns eviction and homelessness prevention; provides financial assistance to residential landlords and tenants in response to COVID-19 pandemic; and making appropriations.

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

Senate Bill 3556 · Requires landlord to attach certificate of inspection or occupancy to residential lease.

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

Senate Bill 3538 · Requires grants from federal COVID-19 relief programs be disbursed proportionally based on population.

Sent March 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3510 · Clarifies municipal consent over cemeteries.

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

Senate Bill 3530 · Establishes confidentiality of court records of landlord-tenant disputes after five years.

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

Senate Bill 3459 · Removes restrictions on special assessments and bond issuances for replacement of residential lead service lines; revises budgetary requirements for operators of certain water systems.*

Sent February 16, 2021 · Reported out after 23 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3423 · Expands DCA oversight over common interest communities; establishes trust fund, advisory council, and ombudsman office.

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

Senate Bill 3386 · Prohibits non-emergency evictions Statewide during COVID-19 covered period.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3387 · Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Reported out after 12 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3373 · Protects homeowner in foreclosure from excessively low intervening offer.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Reported out after 19 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5130 · Establishes "New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act."

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 2 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3341 · Eliminates requiring certain joint officials be from adjacent municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 3343 · Enhances protections against fraudulent deed recordings.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3345 · Appropriates $5 million to DCA to provide direct utility bill payment assistance to low-income households.

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

Senate Bill 3357 · Addresses certain landlord expenses in response to COVID-19 pandemic; appropriates $350 million.*

Sent January 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 30 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3358 · Requires DCA to establish standards for prisoner reentry transitional housing.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 58 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2161 · Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3316 · Allows continued use of heaters and tents by food or beverage establishments under certain circumstances during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.*

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 119 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3321 · Requires reservation of portion of tenant-based vouchers under State rental assistance program for persons displaced due to redevelopment of an affordable housing development; provides displaced persons with affordable housing priority status.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3296 · Establishing veterans' affordable housing preference; authorizing bonus fair share credit for veterans' affordable housing.

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

Senate Bill 3244 · Establishes "New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act."

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3245 · Revises "Homelessness Prevention Program"; appropriates $300 million.

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

Assembly Bill 3593 · Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 56 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3188 · Permits municipalities to authorize programs encouraging local shopping through property tax rewards; validates certain related municipal actions.*

Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3174 · Allows certificates of registration of one to two rental dwelling units to be included in current DCA databases.*

Sent November 12, 2020 · Reported out after 89 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3163 · Permits municipalities to enact ordinances restricting the legal hours for hunting migratory waterfowl.

Sent November 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

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

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3095 · Establishes expedited construction inspection program.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3141 · Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

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

Senate Bill 3080 · Provides closing credit for resident first-time homebuyers; appropriates $20 million.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3085 · Permits municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for first responders.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3022 · "Emergency Tenant and Landlord Assistance Act"; appropriates $300 million.

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

Senate Bill 3023 · Requires that interest shall not accrue on unpaid property taxes or other municipal liens unless the total amount of the overdue property taxes or municipal charges is $100 or more.

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

Senate Bill 3024 · Prohibits tax collector from selling tax lien of less than $100.

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

Senate Bill 3037 · Establishes assistance program to assist landlord of one- and two-family dwellings during COVID-19 pandemic; appropriates $50 million.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 52 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3038 · Consolidates certain affordable housing and assistance applications.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Reported out after 52 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 1533 · Requires reservation of portion of tenant-based vouchers under State rental assistance program for persons displaced due to redevelopment of an affodable housing development; provides displaced persons with affordable housing priority status.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 98 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2983 · Directs DCA to establish grant program for suburban and rural small businesses to respond to COVID-19 pandemic; appropriates $6 million.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3001 · Authorizes prohibition or regulation of rental of certain space for accommodation of transient guests.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3008 · Requires public water systems to inventory lead service lines and replace lead service lines at expense of public water system customers.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2961 · Enhances homeowner notification of foreclosure mediation program requirements.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2969 · Requires owners of multiple dwellings of three or more floors to provide priority status to residents moving to lower floors.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Reported out after 46 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2912 · Permits entry on adjoining property to make improvements or repairs in certain situations.

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

Senate Bill 2873 · Requires landlord to allow tenant to make rent payment using credit card during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2874 · Establishes procedures for awarding of design-build contracts.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2228 · Establishes New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program; provides gross income tax benefits for certain contributions to and earnings on assets maintained in accounts established under program.

Sent August 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 63 days

Senate Bill 2861 · Concerns certain restrictive covenants on real property.

Sent August 27, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2850 · Authorizes early termination of residential leases by certain tenants economically impacted during time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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

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

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 220 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2762 · Establishes fund to reimburse municipalities for police costs related to crowding at MVC sites; appropriates $500,000.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 98 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2725 · Concerns assessment of real property in counties operating under "Real Property Assessment Demonstration Program."

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 55 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2727 · Establishes Multigenerational Family Housing Continuity Commission; provides municipal guidance to periodically analyze local advancement of commission's senior citizen housing recommendations.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 55 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2734 · Permits DCA to modify required amount for reserve for uncollected taxes in response to COVID-19 pandemic.*

Sent July 28, 2020 · Reported out after 55 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 1063 · Enhances homeowner notification of foreclosure mediation program requirements.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 100 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4182 · Requires landlord to allow tenant to make rent payment using credit card during COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 83 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2658 · Limits investigatory powers of city councils over municipal officers and employees.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 163 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2627 · Excludes veteran disability compensation from income qualification limits under homestead property tax reimbursement program.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1049 · Establishes the "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2964 · Requires all creditors that acquire title to non-owner occupied residential property following foreclosure to notify municipality and common interest community.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 105 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2567 · Permits certain cities to transfer a portion of its public employees from a locally-administered health benefits program to SHBP.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2572 · Concerns requirements for local purchasing agents.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2583 · Allows local governments and school districts to engage in certain borrowing to aid with COVID-19 response.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2563 · Limits height of new construction in area below cliffs east of Palisade Avenue.

Sent June 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 182 days

Senate Bill 2564 · Allows local units to finance deficits in operation and emergency appropriations attributable to COVID-19.

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

Senate Bill 2542 · Allows municipality to suspend certain zoning requirements during COVID-19 emergency.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2544 · Expands financing opportunities for low and moderate income housing.

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2546 · Requires cost-benefit analyses for long term tax exemption; requires DCA to create database of these exemptions; requires five-year tax exemption and abatement agreements be filed with certain county officials. *

Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 525 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2510 · Caps interest rate to redeem tax lien at one percent under certain emergency circumstances.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2516 · Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 280 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2526 · Permits local units and authorities to waive interest and lien enforcement for certain delinquent water and sewer utility payments during emergency circumstances.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

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

Sent May 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 69 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4126 · Permits local units and authorities to waive interest and lien enforcement for certain delinquent water and sewer utility payments during emergency circumstances.

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2485 · Prohibits eviction as remedy for nonpayment of rent due during time surrounding COVID-19 pandemic in certain circumstances.*

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2469 · Clarifies notice required to be provided to property taxpayers of a change in interest rate on delinquent property taxes under certain emergency circumstances; permits municipality to extend grace period under certain emergency circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2472 · Caps interest rate for redemption of tax liens at nine percent per year.

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

Senate Bill 2474 · Permits extension of various deadlines applicable to local government units under certain circumstances; extends due date for quarterly property payments during COVID-19 emergency.

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

Senate Bill 2475 · Authorizes the issuance of "coronavirus relief bonds" by municipalities and counties.

Sent May 11, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 72 days · did not pass the Senate

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 May 7, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2425 · Authorizes local units to temporarily make special emergency appropriations for COVID-19 response.

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

Senate Bill 2434 · Permits municipalities to adopt, by resolution, grace period concluding no later than September 1, 2020 for third quarter property tax payments due and payable on August 1, 2020.

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

Senate Bill 2439 · Prohibits default approvals of certain municipal land use applications, and permits municipal agencies to not hold certain required meetings, under emergency circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2440 · Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

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

Senate Bill 2449 · Permits local governments to issue notes with extended terms during public health emergencies.

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

Senate Bill 2450 · Concerns payment of property taxes collected by municipalities to counties and school districts.

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

Senate Bill 2362 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental Grants-in-Aid appropriation of $5 million to DCA for NJSHARES - S.M.A.R.T. Program.*

Sent April 13, 2020 · Reported out after 45 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2364 · Clarifies that local governments may accept certain electronic payments.

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

Senate Bill 2306 · Provides free or reduced fee beach access to certain New Jersey National Guard members.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2320 · Requires persons to anchor beach umbrellas at public beaches; requires certain retailers to post signs regarding risks associated with use of beach umbrellas.

Sent April 9, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2280 · Concerns suspension of residential tenant eviction and residential foreclosure processes, rent increase prohibition, and permits application for mortgage forbearance, during certain emergency circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2028 · Concerns access to public accommodations by persons with disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 2034 · Establishes the "Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 49 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2051 · Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires project labor agreements for this construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 609 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2084 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to DCA for disbursement to Jersey City to examine mass transit and green space needs at Bergen Arches.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 609 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2085 · "Electronic Construction Procurement Act."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 73 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2106 · Defines "mobile home park" as "multiple dwelling" for inspection purposes.

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

Senate Bill 2130 · Creates "Community Wealth Preservation Program"; expands access for certain buyers to purchase property from sheriff's sales.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2139 · Requires minimum temperature in senior citizen housing projects to be maintained at 70 degrees from October 1 to May 1.

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

Senate Bill 2142 · Encourages development of zero-emission vehicle fueling and charging infrastructure in redevelopment projects.*

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 360 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2199 · Qualifies certain assisted living facilities for certain EDA incentives.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 269 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2207 · Authorizes alternative procedure for sale of municipal sewerage systems to public utilities.

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

Senate Bill 2210 · Revises Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Aid program; requires all energy taxes to be paid directly to municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 2217 · Extends economic recovery term under "Municipal Rehabilitation and Economic Recovery Act"; bars appeal of certain property assessments by Garden State Growth Zone Development Entity.*

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 269 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2218 · Provides for increase in relocation assistance amounts based on increase of CPI.

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

Senate Bill 2220 · Requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to compile and annually update list of all unfunded State and federal mandates on municipalities and counties.

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

Senate Bill 2232 · Establishes "Senior Citizen Home Repair and Modification Program"; appropriates $10 million.

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

Senate Bill 2248 · Requires installation of emergency power supply systems to certain common areas of new planned real estate developments; provides related tax incentives.

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

Senate Bill 2260 · Provides tax credits to developers for certain affordable housing projects.

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

Senate Bill 2261 · Revises law relating to common interest communities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 73 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1988 · Clarifies scope of affordable housing obligations.

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

Senate Bill 1998 · Clarifies proper authority to administer and enforce State construction code.

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

Senate Bill 2007 · Adds to property tax levy cap exclusions increases in flood insurance premiums.

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

Senate Bill 1919 · Expands provisions of Law Against Discrimination to rental of certain non-publicly assisted housing accommodations.

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

Senate Bill 1925 · Prohibits charging prospective tenants of affordable units credit and criminal background check fees unless unit will be available within 30 days.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 324 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1942 · Requires developers of residential housing to provide low and moderate income housing or pay fee.

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

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

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 227 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1145 · Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 210 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1229 · Requires DCA to make information on homeless prevention programs and services available on its Internet website.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 325 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1801 · Requires disclosure of cellular telephone transmitters upon sale or lease of certain residential property.

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

Senate Bill 1803 · Requires State to reimburse counties for portion of holiday pay to county employees performing State services on certain holidays.

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

Senate Bill 1804 · Requires municipalities, counties, school districts, and local authorities to regularly meet to discuss shared service agreements.

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

Senate Bill 1805 · Requires fire suppression systems in new single and two family homes.

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

Senate Bill 1806 · Authorizes local tax on storage of empty shipping containers.

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

Senate Bill 1382 · Authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances requiring maintenance and repair of certain wharves, piers, docks and bulkheads.

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

Senate Bill 1394 · Caps State use portion of energy tax revenues and ensures balance of such revenues are paid annually as municipal aid.

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

Senate Bill 1404 · Requires cost-benefit analyses and local government financial impact findings for approval of long term property tax exemption; requires DCA to post Statewide database of these exemptions on its Internet website.

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

Senate Bill 1412 · Establishes "New Jersey Affordable Housing Internet Portal Study Commission."

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

Senate Bill 1416 · Permits governing body of municipalities having population of 30,000 or less to serve as local board of health; validates certain actions.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 448 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1440 · Exempts certain transactions of residential property involving senior, blind, and disabled citizens from general purpose fee under realty transfer fee and one percent assessment on real property selling for more than $1,000,000.

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

Senate Bill 1442 · Eliminates supplemental realty transfer fee.

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

Senate Bill 1446 · 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 February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1448 · Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.

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

Senate Bill 1450 · Requires Director of Division of Taxation to include sales of properties in age-restricted developments by third parties in table of equalized valuations.

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

Senate Bill 1451 · Requires explosive gas detectors to be installed in certain residential properties.

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

Senate Bill 1455 · Requires certain residential buildings to have fire barriers in common attic areas.

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

Senate Bill 1456 · Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.

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

Senate Bill 1469 · Requires emergency shelters for the homeless to admit certain persons unless they pose danger.

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

Senate Bill 1470 · Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.

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

Senate Bill 1471 · Establishes "Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program" in Passaic, Union, Essex, Hudson, Camden, and Gloucester counties; appropriates $255,000.

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

Senate Bill 1472 · Eliminates five percent down payment requirement for bond ordinances approved by counties and municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 1473 · Provides tax credit to developers for affordable housing projects in certain neighborhoods.

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

Senate Bill 1480 · Applies certain public contract bid threshold amounts to pay to play and prevailing wage laws.

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

Senate Bill 1487 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.

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

Senate Bill 1502 · "Home-Based Jobs Creation Act"; classifies certain home businesses as accessory uses needing no use variances in residential zone; authorizes municipalities to limit or exclude certain warehousing, manufacturing, or retailing activities.

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

Senate Bill 1503 · Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each housing unit occupied by a veteran; permits municipalities to satisfy fair share affordable housing obligation through 35 percent set aside for ve

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

Senate Bill 1504 · Establishes certification program for zoning officers and land use board administrators.

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

Senate Bill 1505 · Extends veterans' property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.

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

Senate Bill 1506 · Temporarily reinstates property tax exemption for previously exempt non-profit hospital properties; establishes "Non-Profit Hospital Property Tax Exemption Study Commission."

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

Senate Bill 1508 · Permits local health boards to require minimum temperature of 70 degrees from October through April in certain buildings occupied by seniors and disabled persons.

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

Senate Bill 1513 · Establishes the "New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act."

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1518 · "New Townhouse Fire Safety Act"; requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in new townhomes.

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

Senate Bill 1519 · "Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Act"; allows certain seniors to defer property tax payments.

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

Senate Bill 1523 · Facilitates identification of municipal liens on residential property of certain seniors and disabled persons.

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

Senate Bill 1547 · Permits appointment of alternate members for county improvement authorities; permits compensation for members of these authorities.

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

Senate Bill 1565 · The "Municipal Volunteer Property Tax Reduction Act"; permits certain municipal property owners to perform volunteer services in return for property tax vouchers.

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

Senate Bill 1633 · "Corporate Disinvestment Property Tax Relief Act"; appropriates $13.5 million.

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

Senate Bill 1636 · Authorizes COAH to credit municipalities with 1.5 units of fair share affordable housing obligation for each unit of transitional housing occupied by a veteran.

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

Senate Bill 1637 · Requires DCA to continuously maintain open enrollment period for federal Housing Choice Voucher Program pre-applications.

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

Senate Bill 1638 · Expands municipal authority to license and inspect residential rental property.

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

Senate Bill 1639 · "New Jersey Transit Villages Act."

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

Senate Bill 1640 · 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

Senate Bill 1641 · Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected disability. *

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 641 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1642 · Prohibits emergency homeless shelters from conditioning provision of shelter on enrollment in certain programs.

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

Senate Bill 1643 · Expands eligibility for property tax reimbursement program.

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

Senate Bill 1645 · Requires residential landlords to install protective covers on steam radiators.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 362 days

Senate Bill 1684 · Permits county board of chosen freeholders to appoint interim member of county tax board under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1685 · Permits short-term tax exemption for certain improvements to dwellings damaged by natural disasters.

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

Senate Bill 1686 · "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act"; provides State reimbursement for 50% of school property taxes paid by seniors, 65 years and older.

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

Senate Bill 1715 · Requires new flooring for schools and child care centers to be certified mercury free.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 483 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1737 · Restores property tax exemption for nonprofit hospitals with on-site for-profit medical providers; requires these hospitals to pay community service contributions to host municipalities; establishes Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study

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

Senate Bill 1739 · Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 221 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1743 · Permits county police department and force to provide police services to municipalities.

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

Senate Bill 1746 · Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 301 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1751 · The "Owners' Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities Act."

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

Senate Bill 1762 · Establishes New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program; provides gross income tax benefits for certain contributions to and earnings on assets maintained in accounts established under program.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 448 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1766 · Creates the "Mold Safe Housing Act."

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

Senate Bill 1767 · Prohibits certain third-party property tax appeals.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1787 · Establishes "Tiny Home Pilot Program" in three regions of State.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1282 · Requires municipalities to conduct lead paint inspections in single- and two-family dwellings; requires reporting of inspection results to State.

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

Senate Bill 1290 · Makes FY 2020 supplemental Grants-in-Aid appropriation of $10.5 million to DCA for State Rental Assistance Program.

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

Senate Bill 1296 · Enhances transparency and accountability of online tax sales.

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

Senate Bill 1304 · Requires all creditors that acquire title to non-owner occupied residential property following foreclosure to notify municipality and common interest community.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Reported out after 241 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1305 · Subjects most State property to local property taxation beginning on July 1, 2018.

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

Senate Bill 1313 · Enhances transparency in exercise of municipal redevelopment powers.

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

Senate Bill 1315 · Permits municipalities to issue retail liquor licenses for use in certain historic taverns.

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

Senate Bill 1316 · Requires hotels to upgrade phone systems to allow guests to dial 9-1-1 without first dialing any other digit.

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

Senate Bill 1318 · Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

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

Senate Bill 1319 · Encourages timely recording of residential deeds.

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

Senate Bill 1320 · Enhances penalties upon certain violators of housing codes.

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

Senate Bill 1321 · Criminalizes certain actions of individuals who offer rental of residential property that they do not own or legally possess.

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

Senate Bill 1324 · Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation.

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

Senate Bill 1325 · Requires advance notice of water supply discontinuations for non-payment of local government water bills; requires offer of payment plan in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1326 · Eliminates property tax exempt status of certain school faculty housing.

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

Senate Bill 1328 · Requires health care facilities be built according to Type I or Type II construction standards.

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

Senate Bill 1329 · Requires certain public contracts for insurance coverage and consulting services to be awarded through competitive contracting process.

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

Senate Bill 1331 · Increases annual property tax deduction for senior citizens and disabled persons from $250 to $500.

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

Senate Bill 1332 · Establishes the "Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program."

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

Senate Bill 1333 · Regulates smoking in multiple dwellings; requires Commissioner of Community Affairs to promulgate construction standards for new multiple dwellings permitting smoking.

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

Senate Bill 1342 · Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.

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

Senate Bill 1147 · Requires lead paint inspection on certain residential rental property, including upon tenant turnover; establishes lead-based paint hazard education program; appropriates $3,900,000. *

Sent February 3, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1148 · Requires emergency contact information and access instructions for social services hotline to be provided to tenants of multiple dwellings.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 231 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1149 · Concerns municipal property registration ordinances to address risk of blight. *

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 248 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1216 · Directs Attorney General to investigate Special One-Time Assistance Program offered by City of New York.

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

Senate Bill 1232 · Establishes loan program for first-time homebuyers who move to areas with most abandoned properties; appropriates $5 million.

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

Senate Bill 1239 · Authorizes imposition of fee for connection to municipal electric distribution system.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 311 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1252 · Authorizes sharing of municipal court administrator under "Common Sense Shared Services Pilot Program Act."

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 231 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1254 · Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over five years to restore municipal aid reductions; requires additional aid to be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.

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

Senate Bill 1255 · Requires that certain realty transfer fee revenues be dedicated to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund.*

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 372 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1256 · Permits inclusion of volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders within municipal eligible employee group for purposes of the small employer health benefits plan statutes.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 346 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 983 · Requires municipalities to file copies of tax abatement and exemption agreements with county chief financial officer and county counsel within 10 days of execution.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 984 · Requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of property taxes with school districts; informs counties, school districts, and DCA of certain information related to property tax exemptions and abatements.*

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 992 · "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 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1004 · Provides gross income tax deduction for certain home elevation expenses.

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

Senate Bill 1007 · Provides for fair notice and opportunity to contest, or obtain waiver of a repayment of, overpayment of homestead rebate or credit and homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 1009 · Clarifies that conversions of housing cooperatives into condominiums are subject to notice provisions of "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act."

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

Senate Bill 1010 · Permits counties and municipalities to bond for alternative fuel vehicles.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 350 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1055 · Permits qualified municipalities to prohibit conversion of affordable residential rental units to certain forms of ownership housing.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 95 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1065 · Allows assistance animals in rental housing units; expands protection under "Law against Discrimination." *

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 252 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1102 · Preserves property tax exempt status of certain nonprofit acute care hospitals; requires these hospitals to enter into payment in lieu of taxation agreement in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 1103 · Clarifies intent of Legislature to protect certain senior tenants; aligns housing age restrictions with federal law.

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

Senate Bill 1114 · Revises "Local Bond Law" provisions to exempt certain energy projects from appropriation requirement for five percent down payment.

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

Senate Bill 1115 · Requires "just compensation" for condemnation of single-family residence to be based on cost of comparable relocation properties within 20 mile radius.

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

Senate Bill 1116 · Exempts senior homeowners from municipal building permit fees.

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

Senate Bill 253 · Requires public water systems to develop lead service line inventories and replace lead service lines.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 647 · Revises cybersecurity, asset management, and related reporting requirements in "Water Quality Accountability Act." *

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 878 · Requires landlords to provide tenants with certain notice concerning conditions that may cause damage or hazards on rental property.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 353 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 879 · "Property Tax Lien Pilot Program," establishes pilot program to allow certain municipalities greater control over sale of tax liens.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 889 · Prohibits landlords from accepting certain housing assistance from other states.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 895 · Concerns certification of tax collectors.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 255 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 908 · Clarifies association assessment payment requirements in planned real estate developments.*

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 922 · Requires Local Finance Board to make certain findings prior to dissolution of municipal water authority.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 926 · Permits municipalities to refund excess property taxes paid by taxpayer who wins assessment appeal as property tax credit.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 658 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 929 · Requires municipality to provide free beach access to certain veterans.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 500 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 932 · Allows certain dogs and cats in restaurants if authorized by municipal ordinance.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 952 · Revises law concerning sexually oriented businesses.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 954 · Permits conversion of fines for violation of certain municipal ordinances into tax liens.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 955 · Authorizes counties to reduce greenhead fly populations; appropriates $50,000.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 379 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 956 · Extends veterans' property tax exemption to tenant shareholders in cooperatives and mutual housing corporations.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 171 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 957 · Permits certain portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 958 · Continues tax exempt status of certain real property owned by disabled veterans during reconstruction of homes destroyed by flood, storm, or other act of God.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 968 · Requires public water systems to provide notice of elevated lead levels in drinking water to customers and local officials; requires landlords to notify tenants of elevated lead levels.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 300 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 87 · Reforms procedures concerning provisions of affordable housing; repeals "Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act."

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

Senate Bill 107 · Revises homestead property tax reimbursement eligibility requirements for certain claimants relocating homesteads within the same municipality.

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

Senate Bill 114 · Prohibits landlords from requiring rent to be paid by certain means of payment or at any off-site location.

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

Senate Bill 115 · "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act."

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

Senate Bill 125 · Increases annual income limit for eligibility to receive homestead property tax reimbursement.

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

Senate Bill 136 · Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.

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

Senate Bill 149 · Establishes "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission."

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

Senate Bill 150 · Authorizes municipal challenge to non-redevlopment housing projects ordered by COAH unless order is based on exclusionary zoning; excludes flood-prone land from affordable housing vacant land analysis; provides housing obligation cap.

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

Senate Bill 155 · Establishes additional factors for municipal adjustment used in calculating fair share affordable housing obligations; provides population-based cap for these obligations.

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

Senate Bill 162 · Requires DCA to collect information about State residents seeking affordable housing in State and provide that information to COAH.

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

Senate Bill 163 · Requires COAH to calculate affordable housing obligations on Statewide basis.

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

Senate Bill 173 · Eliminates property tax exemption for for-profit cemeteries.

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

Senate Bill 184 · Permits local government unit to grant Length of Service Award Program points to certain activated military members.

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

Senate Bill 192 · Prevents use of condemnation to acquire residential and other private property under redevelopment laws.

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

Senate Bill 203 · Requires State reimbursement to municipalities of cost of disabled veterans' total property tax exemption.

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

Senate Bill 220 · Makes total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to effective date of determination of total disability; requires State to reimburse municipalities for reimbursement of property taxes paid to veteran.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 331 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 221 · Concerns expenses to municipalities for tree purchase, planting, and removal.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 222 · Expands deduction allowed under gross income tax for property taxes paid by homeowners and tenants to increase maximum deduction from $10,000 to $35,000 and to include amounts paid on second homes.

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

Senate Bill 242 · "New Jersey American Dream Act"; appropriates $25 million to provide down payment and home repair assistance to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 478 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 244 · Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.

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

Senate Bill 245 · Requires shared service agreements to include certain provisions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 513 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 248 · Requires NJHMFA to allocate certain portion of federal low-income housing tax credits to certain high-opportunity areas.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 250 · "Fair Chance in Housing Act"; establishes certain housing rights of persons with criminal records. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 184 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 258 · Establishes "Government Functions and Services Study Commission."

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

Senate Bill 267 · Establishes "Commission on Statewide Affordable Housing Obligations" to determine Statewide need for low and moderate income housing.

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

Senate Bill 272 · Requires compliance with notice and approval process under MLUL for construction of free-standing structures on certain publicly-owned property.

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

Senate Bill 285 · Increases income eligibility limit for reduction or abatement of municipal or county utility authority fees.

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

Senate Bill 303 · Authorizes certain municipalities to impose a tax on the storage of empty shipping containers to fund redevelopment plan activities.

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

Senate Bill 306 · Clarifies and expands landlord registration procedures; creates certain rights for tenants; makes certain changes concerning tenant notifications and inspections in multiple dwellings; permits percentage of affordable housing obligation to be satisfied by

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 422 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 308 · Requires municipal accounting of abandoned properties before receiving certain State aid; establishes State database of abandoned properties; requires owners of abandoned properties to document rehabilitation efforts.

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

Senate Bill 310 · Allows municipalities to adjust deadline to apply for short-term exemption or abatement for dwellings; requires provision of notice to purchasers of dwellings in areas in need of rehabilitation under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 251 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 320 · Requires property condition disclosure statement to include questions concerning lead plumbing and lead service lines; requires lead service lines to be replaced upon sale of residential property. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 321 · Requires certain residential developers to replace lead service lines.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 268 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 332 · Requires Site Improvement Advisory Board to offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development.

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

Senate Bill 368 · Permits municipalities to require developers to make contributions for mass transit improvements.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 396 · Adjusts statute of limitations on damage claim for construction defect in common interest community.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 268 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 399 · Requires residential landlords to equip steam radiators with protective covers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 403 · Enhances penalties upon corporate violators of housing codes.

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

Senate Bill 408 · Establishes "Police Officer, Firefighter, Public School Teacher, Corrections Officer, and Sanitation Worker Home-buyer Assistance Act."; appropriates $5 million.

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

Senate Bill 418 · Requires application option enhancement for certain federal rental assistance administered by DCA.

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

Senate Bill 421 · Concerns local taxation of business personal property of local exchange telephone companies.

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

Senate Bill 422 · Establishes standards for expiration of rental housing affordability controls.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 300 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 426 · Revises definition of "landlord" to include rooming and boarding house owners and operators with regard to ordinances holding landlords to certain standards of responsibility.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 251 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 431 · Prohibits municipal ordinance to create sanctuary city; establishes State and local employee ethics violation upon noncompliance with federal immigration enforcement request.

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

Senate Bill 433 · Requires local governments to purchase excess insurance for certain renewable energy projects financed by bonds.

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

Senate Bill 444 · Requires public referendum prior to issuance of general obligation bonds by local units.

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

Senate Bill 446 · Permits counties to share county tax administrators.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 300 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 447 · Allows gross income tax refunds to be credited against a taxpayer's delinquent local property taxes and adjusts administration of setoffs against gross income tax refunds and homestead rebates or credits.

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

Senate Bill 452 · Permits municipalities to designate newly-appointed tax assessors as professional service contractors.

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

Senate Bill 460 · Extends property tax benefit to veterans who performed active service in U.S. Armed Forces during Cold War.

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

Senate Bill 466 · Requires notice of development applications be given to residential tenants on that property.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 422 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 470 · Establishes State payment in lieu of taxes to municipalities for loss of revenues due to an overburden of tax-exempt cemetery property; appropriates $66 million.

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

Senate Bill 480 · Maintains property tax exemption for certain nonprofit hospitals and their nursing homes; requires these hospitals to pay community service contributions to host municipalities; establishes Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commissio

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

Senate Bill 492 · "Steven Schmincke's Law"; facilitates sober living home construction financing.

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

Senate Bill 495 · Permits boards of chosen freeholders to hold annual meeting at certain public buildings.

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

Senate Bill 509 · Requires locking medicine cabinets in newly constructed homes.

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

Senate Bill 538 · Codifies and enhances use of breach of implied warranty of habitability as defense to certain eviction actions.

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

Senate Bill 539 · Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications.

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

Senate Bill 547 · Special legislation changing name of the "Township of South Orange Village" to "South Orange Village"; replaces treasurer with chief financial officer; replaces village president with mayor; replaces village counsel with village attorney.

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

Senate Bill 565 · Extends eligibility for $250 property tax deduction to veterans of Operation "Uphold Democracy."

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

Senate Bill 566 · Revises criteria to establish base year for homestead property tax reimbursement after relocation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 572 · Requires landlord to provide written explanation for rent increase on tenant of senior citizen housing project.

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

Senate Bill 574 · Requires DCA to establish procedures for inspection and abatement of mold hazards in residential buildings and school facilities, and certification programs for mold inspectors and mold hazard abatement workers.

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

Senate Bill 578 · Requires municipalities to designate parking spaces for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

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

Senate Bill 605 · Revises law governing assessment of real property.

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

Senate Bill 611 · Provides for development of searchable "Municipal Penalty Database."

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

Senate Bill 631 · Establishes pilot program to permit use of generally accepted accounting principles in certain county and municipal annual financial statements.

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

Senate Bill 632 · Authorizes special financing by municipalities, counties and, school districts to compensate sexual harassment and abuse survivors; establishes "Sexual Harassment and Abuse Survivor Fund."

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

Senate Bill 648 · Requires certain public officials to complete course of study developed by Commissioner of Community Affairs on operation of public water and wastewater systems.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 268 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 653 · Requires municipalities to provide certain information to property owners served by municipal water systems.

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

Senate Bill 660 · Establishes that passenger vehicles other than police vehicles have a useful life of five years and allows local units to bond for such vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 666 · Prohibits the use of county and municipal vehicles by part-time elected local government officers.

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

Senate Bill 670 · Authorizes municipalities to accept donations to fund police equipment and salary enhancements.

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

Senate Bill 672 · Requires limited liability company to disclose ownership information when submitting deed for recording.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 692 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 682 · Expands liability of certain individuals associated with limited liability companies and other commercial entities, when acting as residential landlord.

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

Senate Bill 683 · Requires owners of multiple dwellings with at least nine units to provide certain maintenance services; permits municipalities to require owners of multiple dwellings with six to eight units to provide these services.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 685 · Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five-year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 691 · Requires installation of diaper changing station in certain public restrooms; appropriates $500,000.

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

Senate Bill 702 · Requires landlords to disclose existence of lead service lines and lead water supply plumbing to tenants.

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

Senate Bill 724 · Authorizes municipality to deliver property tax bills, construction permits, and receipts for payment via e-mail.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 735 · Allows gross income tax deduction for functional improvements and home repairs made to taxpayer's primary residence.

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

Senate Bill 750 · Allows municipalities and boards of education to jointly contract for certain group insurance benefits for their employees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 753 · Concerns reimbursements to Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners subjected to contractor fraud.

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

Senate Bill 776 · Regulates installation, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage alarm systems and battery-charged fences.

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

Senate Bill 797 · Prohibits municipal licensure of children operating temporary businesses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 268 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 818 · Permits transmittal of certain proposed county ordinances by electronic mail.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 251 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 826 · Requires local contracting unit to award local public contract to most responsible bidder.

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

Senate Bill 829 · Requires property condition disclosure statement to indicate presence of lead plumbing in residential property.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 392 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 841 · Requires direct payment of homestead credit to claimant following sale of qualifying homestead and upon claimant request.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 251 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 855 · Renames "board of chosen freeholders" to "board of county commissioners" and "freeholder" and "chosen freeholder" to "county commissioner"; requires counties to update materials to reflect this title change.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 184 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law