Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 4101 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and for commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.

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

Senate Bill 4111 · Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.

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

Senate Bill 4135 · Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.

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

Senate Bill 4141 · Establishes grant program in DEP to provide financial assistance to municipalities for infrastructure and other physical upgrades to certain municipally owned sanitary landfill facilities closed before June 1987; appropriates $10 million.

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

Senate Bill 1819 · Directs BPU to develop and implement electric school bus pilot program.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 38 days

Senate Bill 4045 · Makes $1.3 billion in federal funds available to DEP for use in New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program for lead service line replacement projects.

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

Senate Bill 4058 · Revises law prohibiting cruel tethering and confinement of dogs; establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 31 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 4070 · Increases thresholds for environmental assessment requirements for certain transportation projects under Executive Order No. 215 of 1989.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4078 · Modifies lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2022.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 4079 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2022; makes various changes to FY2022 environmental infrastructure funding program.

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

Senate Bill 4085 · Exempts commercial shellfish producers from prohibition on taking shellfish on Sunday.

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

Senate Bill 4128 · Requires that only fruits and vegetables grown and packaged in NJ may be labeled by food retailers as local to State.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 317 · Requires annual inspection of certain veterinary facilities.

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

Assembly Bill 2783 · Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.

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

Assembly Bill 3574 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $250,000 from General Fund to NJ Agricultural Experiment Station for tick research and control.

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

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

Sent June 28, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 164 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4899 · Expands existing plug-in electric vehicle incentive program to include incentives for eligible plug-in electric motorcycles.*

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

Assembly Bill 5017 · Requires DEP to make certain information regarding water purveyors available on its Internet website.

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

Assembly Bill 5326 · Makes FY2021 supplemental appropriation of $250,000 from General Fund to State Mosquito Control Commission. *

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

Assembly Bill 5479 · Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.

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

Senate Bill 4011 · Directs DEP to develop State water infrastructure investment plan; requires NJ Infrastructure Bank to publish additional information about water infrastructure projects; appropriates $200,000 to NJ Infrastructure Bank.

Sent June 28, 2021 · Reported out after 164 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3142 · Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5018 · Requires DEP to prioritize funding for environmental infrastructure projects for applicants with established program to employ, at project or related facilities, local residents or residents of nearby urban aid qualifying municipalities.*

Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 147 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3978 · Requires State and county hazard mitigation plans to include climate change-related threat assessments and hazard prevention and mitigation strategies.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3970 · Requires certain warehouse operators to implement air pollution reduction and mitigation plans.

Sent June 16, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3929 · Provides CBT tax credit for retrofit of existing warehouses with solar-ready zone once solar panels are installed.

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

Assembly Bill 2360 · Requires electric public utility to charge residential rate for service used by residential customer for electric vehicle charging at charging stations within certain designated parking spaces.*

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 182 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5194 · Establishes ranking criteria for certain nonpoint source pollution control grants issued by DEP.

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

Senate Bill 3885 · Increases dedication of certain revenues to "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account."

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

Senate Bill 3892 · Establishes timeframe for adoption of, and requires public comment on, proposed host community benefit agreements for certain solid waste facilities; authorizes residents to petition State to establish or adjust host community benefit.

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

Senate Bill 3893 · Increases penalties for unauthorized transportation or disposal of solid waste.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 158 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3902 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to guarantee local government bonds or provide other assistance for certain local redevelopment projects.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3910 · "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades Cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.

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

Senate Bill 3919 · Renames Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission as "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve" and "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3926 · Authorizes certain offshore wind projects to construct power lines and obtain real property interests; grants BPU authority to supersede certain local governmental powers upon petition from offshore wind project.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3932 · Revises certain funding provisions for financial assistance and grants from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3859 · Requires State entities engaging in projects resulting in deforestation of any size to submit plan to DEP for no net loss of forested areas.

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

Senate Bill 3864 · Prohibits certain actions relative to endangered and threatened plant species; directs DEP commissioner to take certain actions to protect endangered and threatened plant species.

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

Senate Bill 3853 · Requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans.

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

Senate Bill 3812 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2022.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 26 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3813 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2022.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 26 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3774 · "Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021"; prohibits sale or barter, offering for sale or barter, of dead kangaroos and any products made from kangaroo.

Sent May 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3732 · Provides CBT tax credit for certain deliveries of low carbon concrete and for costs of conducting environmental product declaration analyses of low carbon concrete.*

Sent May 11, 2021 · Reported out after 212 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3736 · Requires DEP to make certain information regarding water purveyors available on its Internet website.

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

Senate Bill 3743 · Makes FY2021 supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million from General Fund to State Mosquito Control Commission.

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

Senate Bill 3742 · Requires provision in municipal solid waste collection contracts to hold bidder responsible for collection of solid waste.

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

Assembly Bill 1841 · Allows gross income tax deduction for amounts paid for removal of lead, asbestos, sodium, chloride, and other contaminants from taxpayer's property.**

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 50 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5075 · Removes Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial from auspices of DEP and establishes museum as independent organization; makes $200,000 supplemental appropriation.**

Sent April 26, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 56 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 5121 · Concerns provision of energy to certain manufacturing facilities by providing exemptions to certain energy related taxes.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 15 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3665 · Requires manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish and implement electric vehicle battery management plans.

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

Senate Bill 3667 · Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 15 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3607 · "Responsible Dog Ownership Act."

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

Senate Bill 3618 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $10 million for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 47 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3539 · Directs DEP to establish grant program for local governments to support development of community gardens.

Sent March 11, 2021 · Reported out after 273 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3546 · Directs DEP to study and determine whether monarch butterfly should be designated as endangered species.

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

Senate Bill 3547 · Establishes working group to evaluate coordination and cooperation between various government entities and private landowners with respect to forest stewardship in pinelands area.

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

Senate Bill 3548 · Sets minimum acreage goal and schedule for prescribed burns in pinelands area and Statewide.

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

Senate Bill 3549 · Requires forest stewardship plan for certain lands acquired for recreation and conservation purposes.

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

Senate Bill 3550 · Provides that municipal approval is not required for forest stewardship plans.

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

Senate Bill 3551 · Requires food service establishments to allow reusable food and beverage containers under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 3504 · Requires all newly constructed warehouses to be solar-ready buildings.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Reported out after 63 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3513 · Requires annual inspection of certain veterinary facilities.

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

Senate Bill 3514 · Provides gross income tax credits to taxpayer who purchase certain low-speed electric bicycles.

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

Senate Bill 3516 · Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 3526 · Directs BPU to establish program concerning renewable natural gas; provides gas public utilities with customer rate recovery mechanism for costs associated with program.

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

Senate Bill 3484 · Increases amount of solar energy generation on lands eligible for farmland assessment under certain conditions; revises law concerning solar energy generation on preserved farmland; directs BPU to provide certain incentives to "dual-use" solar projects on

Sent February 23, 2021 · Reported out after 112 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3402 · Requires veterinarians and facilities providing veterinary care to hold seized cat or dog for at least seven days before euthanizing or impounding animal.

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

Senate Bill 3385 · Establishes animal abuser registry.

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

Senate Bill 2605 · Establishes successor program to solar renewable energy certificate program in BPU, including solicitation process for certain solar power generation facilities.**

Sent January 11, 2021 · Reported out after 120 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3324 · Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for certain products sold, offered for sale, or leased in the State.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Reported out after 52 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3314 · Requires DEP to prioritize funding for environmental infrastructure projects for applicants with established program to employ, at project or related facilities, local residents of nearby urban aid qualifying municipalities. *

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 312 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3287 · Concerns provision of energy to certain manufacturing facilities by providing exemptions to certain energy related taxes.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Reported out after 146 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3288 · Reduces allowed diversion of funds from stormwater, water, and sewer purposes to municipal and county budgets; requires municipalities and counties to notify Division of Local Government Services of diversions.

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

Senate Bill 3285 · Requires electric public utility to charge residential rate for service used by residential customer for electric vehicle charging at charging stations within certain designated parking spaces.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Reported out after 360 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3247 · Eliminates requirement to have registration number tattooed on certain potentially dangerous dogs.

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

Senate Bill 3248 · Provides that electric vehicle charging stations are permitted accessory uses and structures and requires ordinance concerning electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 3263 · Increases fee for New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp.*

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 152 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3223 · Establishes numerical requirements and zoning standards for installation of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces. *

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3225 · Appropriates $11.5 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3226 · Appropriates $29,886,172 to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3227 · Appropriates $3,763,625 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for grants to certain nonprofit organizations for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3228 · Appropriates $12 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3229 · Appropriates $37.16 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3230 · Appropriates $30.387 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3212 · Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2021 to include new projects and modify estimated loan amounts for certain projects; modifies terms and conditions for certain loans utilizing federal funds.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3184 · Provides corporation business tax credit and allows gross income tax deduction for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Reported out after 66 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3211 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021; modifies terms and conditions for certain loan utilizing federal funds.

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

Senate Bill 3168 · Includes animal cruelty against victim's animal within definition of domestic violence and other types of abuse; establishes immunity for reporting animal cruelty; mandates reporting of animal cruelty in certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 3134 · Requires all new State buildings to have solar or geothermal energy systems, where feasible.

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

Senate Bill 3019 · Extends existing plug-in electric vehicle incentives to plug-in electric motorcycles.

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

Senate Bill 2965 · Prohibits wildlife rehabilitator from euthanizing wildlife except as specified.

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

Senate Bill 2966 · Provides immunity for caring for wildlife without license under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2967 · Exempts from realty transfer fee recording of deed to nonprofit organization for lands acquired for recreation and conservation purposes.

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

Senate Bill 2846 · Requires State agencies in awarding contracts for purchase of items that require power source to consider items powered by fuel cells.

Sent August 25, 2020 · Reported out after 149 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2804 · Requires BPU to conduct certain analysis and comparison study of electric transmission grid operating in New Jersey.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Assembly Bill 740 · Requires State agencies in awarding contracts for purchase of items that require power source to consider items powered by fuel cells.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 171 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2374 · Directs EDA to establish program for public or private financing of certain renewable energy, water, and storm resiliency projects through use by municipalities of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 316 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2611 · Requires BPU to establish and maintain electronic public document search system on its website; requires BPU to provide certain notice of its meetings and hold quarterly public comment meeting.*

Sent July 6, 2020 · Reported out after 73 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2672 · Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2679 · Requires paint producers to implement or participate in paint stewardship program.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Reported out after 241 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2659 · Increases maximum penalty for certain violations concerning asbestos hazard abatement; allocates moneys from increased penalties to asbestos control and licensure programs.

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

Senate Bill 2640 · Removes monk parakeet from list of potentially dangerous species.

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

Senate Bill 2605 · Establishes successor program to solar renewable energy certificate program in BPU, including solicitation process for certain solar power generation facilities.**

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 61 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2606 · Allows installation of residential solar energy systems prior to obtaining construction permit or interconnection approval during COVID-19 emergency.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2607 · Requires land use plan element of municipal master plan to include climate change-related hazard vulnerability assessment.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2530 · Requires pet shops to install and operate surveillance cameras inside and outside business and retain footage for at least 60 days.

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

Senate Bill 2531 · Requires licensing of pet groomers and registration of certain other businesses; establishes certain licensing and operating requirements.

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

Senate Bill 2515 · Establishes postconsumer recycled content requirements for rigid plastic containers, glass containers, paper and plastic carryout bags, and plastic trash bags; prohibits sale of polystyrene loose fill packaging.*

Sent June 4, 2020 · Reported out after 189 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2497 · Prohibits development over 35 feet in height in Hudson River Palisades viewshed.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2498 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2499 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2021.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2484 · Establishes Office of Clean Energy Equity in BPU; directs establishment of certain clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage programs for overburdened communities; makes change to community solar program.**

Sent May 14, 2020 · Reported out after 69 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2032 · Requires DEP to evaluate extending sewer service in Lake Hopatcong region; allows gross income tax deduction for septic system maintenance under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 2075 · "New Jersey Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act."

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

Senate Bill 2094 · Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands without municipal approval.

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

Senate Bill 2095 · "Barnegat Bay Protection Act"; establishes Barnegat Bay Protection Fund, dedicates portion of sales tax on fertilizer, authorizes special license plates, and provides for donations.

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

Senate Bill 2098 · Restricts phosphorus content and requires labelling thereof for household cleansing products.*

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2099 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 154 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2149 · Requires DEP to offer to purchase and demolish certain contaminated residential property.

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

Senate Bill 2180 · Allows tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities in certain portfield sites.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 185 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2196 · Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

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

Senate Bill 2213 · Waives pet adoption fees for certain military personnel and veterans.

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

Senate Bill 2223 · Prohibits certain pet dealers from selling dogs or cats obtained from certain breeders and brokers; requires submission of annual report.

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

Senate Bill 2244 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

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

Senate Bill 2269 · Establishes "Solar Equipment Purchase and Installation Assistance Program" in EDA.

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

Senate Bill 1986 · Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.

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

Senate Bill 2001 · Establishes forest stewardship program for State-owned lands.

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

Senate Bill 1924 · Requires State to include distributed energy resource in certain new State buildings and consider retrofitting certain existing State buildings with distributed energy resource.

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

Senate Bill 1927 · Authorizes use of certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for prevention and remediation of harmful algal blooms.

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

Senate Bill 1930 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at a private community lake.

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

Senate Bill 1931 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

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

Senate Bill 1951 · Concerns installation of electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communities.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 100 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1953 · Directs EDA to establish program for public or private financing of certain renewable energy, water, and storm resiliency projects through use by municipalities of voluntary special assessments for certain property owners.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 476 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1971 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of cruel confinement of a gestating pig.

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

Senate Bill 1980 · Permits certified animal control officer to enforce municipal animal ordinances; requires such officer to report person suspected of committing animal cruelty to municipal law enforcement officer.

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

Assembly Bill 741 · Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 101 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1831 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 1833 · Provides that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not an inherently beneficial use, per se, for purposes of zoning approvals.

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

Senate Bill 1834 · Establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, and kennels operating as shelters or pounds.

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

Senate Bill 1836 · Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.

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

Senate Bill 1841 · Establishes "Residential Water Quality Assurance Program" in DEP; requires certain disclosures from residents and property owners regarding lead in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 1895 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

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

Senate Bill 1896 · "Retrofitted Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 1897 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.

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

Senate Bill 1899 · "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

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

Senate Bill 1900 · Provides tax credit under corporation business tax and gross income tax for certain costs incurred in purchase and installation of certain environmentally responsible business equipment.

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

Senate Bill 1913 · Requires DEP to establish and maintain searchable database of lead service lines.

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

Senate Bill 1384 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

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

Senate Bill 1391 · Dedicates $500,000 from the General Fund to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.

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

Senate Bill 1395 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

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

Senate Bill 1403 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.

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

Senate Bill 1407 · Eliminates demand side management programs from cost recovery through societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 1411 · Allows gross income tax deduction for amounts paid for removal of lead, asbestos, sodium, chloride, and other contaminants from taxpayer's property.**

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 488 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1417 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1418 · Authorizes Sunday bow hunting on federal military installations and William J. Hughes Technical Center.

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

Senate Bill 1419 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

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

Senate Bill 1449 · The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 665 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1457 · Permits certain local units and authorities, to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees and other charges for low-income persons.

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

Senate Bill 1517 · Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.

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

Senate Bill 1529 · Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via direct contact.

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

Senate Bill 1533 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

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

Senate Bill 1539 · Requires DEP to provide for annual suppression of black flies along Delaware River.

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

Senate Bill 1540 · Expands eligibility for reduced-cost spaying and neutering program to any disabled State resident.

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

Senate Bill 1541 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

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

Senate Bill 1542 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

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

Senate Bill 1548 · Permits municipalities to require that new construction be solar ready.

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

Senate Bill 1554 · Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.

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

Senate Bill 1592 · Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages and related products at seasonal farm markets.

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

Senate Bill 1616 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

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

Senate Bill 1618 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

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

Senate Bill 1651 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

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

Senate Bill 1670 · Creates Office of Sustainability.

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

Senate Bill 1671 · Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.

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

Senate Bill 1703 · Enhances penalty for failure to stop and report hitting, running over, or injuring of certain animals with motor vehicle where animal is killed.

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

Senate Bill 1704 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

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

Senate Bill 1709 · Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Farming Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.

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

Senate Bill 1760 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of animal hoarding; requires mental health counseling for all animal cruelty offenders.

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

Senate Bill 1301 · Prohibits use of chlorpyrifos insecticide.

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

Senate Bill 1312 · Allows electric energy produced from biofuel to be eligible as Class II renewable energy.

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

Senate Bill 1349 · Revises equine animal activities law in accordance with recommendations of New Jersey Law Revision Commission to clarify responsibility and liability issues.

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

Senate Bill 1365 · Directs BPU to establish certain energy-conservation programs.

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

Senate Bill 1175 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.

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

Senate Bill 1176 · Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.

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

Senate Bill 1177 · Authorizes placement of involved animal with animal welfare agency or similar entity pending adjudication of alleged animal cruelty violation when not adjudicated in seven days.

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

Senate Bill 1199 · Revises 2050 limit on Statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Senate Bill 1203 · Requires DEP to post list of certain chemicals, requires manufacturers of children's products to report use of certain chemicals, prohibits sale or distribution of children's products containing certain chemicals.

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

Senate Bill 1241 · Exempts residents aged 62 and older from boat launch fees at State parks and forests.

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

Senate Bill 1247 · Requires BPU to adopt energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps equivalent to federal standards.

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

Senate Bill 1248 · Changes minimum age for issuance of trapping license from 12 years to 18 years of age.

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

Senate Bill 1250 · Prohibits baiting of black bears for hunting purposes.

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

Senate Bill 1258 · Prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises; establishes presumption against pretrial intervention for certain persons; designated as

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 122 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1263 · Requires State to use certain energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

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

Senate Bill 975 · Establishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 263 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1016 · Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides.**

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 25 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1034 · Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 263 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1054 · Requires owner notification of rabies testing protocol prior to testing of owner's animal for rabies.*

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 399 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1056 · Waives certain adoption fees for veterans.

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

Senate Bill 1057 · Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 1058 · Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

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

Senate Bill 1071 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Reported out after 399 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1077 · Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.

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

Senate Bill 874 · Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbit by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

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

Senate Bill 894 · Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 266 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 907 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

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

Senate Bill 909 · Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.

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

Senate Bill 910 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

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

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

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

Senate Bill 912 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

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

Senate Bill 920 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 923 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act"; authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion, and appropriates $5,000.

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

Senate Bill 931 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

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

Senate Bill 937 · Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 938 · Establishes standards for installation of electric vehicle charging stations; authorizes municipal deviation from standards; exempts installation at gasoline service station from certain requirements.*

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 234 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 939 · Establishes Triploid Grass Carp Commission to study use of triploid grass carp in freshwater lakes for weed control.

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

Senate Bill 959 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

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

Senate Bill 74 · Requires pesticide applicator to notify beekeeper when applying pesticide within three miles of registered honey or native beehive or beeyard.

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

Senate Bill 75 · Requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees.

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

Senate Bill 77 · Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 80 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to farmers who develop qualified native pollinator habitat on farms.

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

Senate Bill 81 · Provides corporation business tax credit to taxpayers that develop qualified native pollinator habitat on undeveloped property.

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

Senate Bill 82 · Provides corporation business tax credit to public utilities that develop qualified native pollinator habitat in their rights of way.

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

Senate Bill 83 · Establishes "Jersey Native Plants Program."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 373 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 91 · Establishes task force to study recycling streams in NJ and challenges faced by local governments in running recycling programs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 92 · Authorizes issuance of Protect Pollinators license plates.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 198 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 93 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.

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

Senate Bill 119 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

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

Senate Bill 153 · Allows cultivation of commercial shellfish species in certain coastal and inner harbor waters for research and educational purposes and repeals law that allows DEP to adopt certain regulations concerning such cultivation.

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

Senate Bill 196 · Authorizes free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and free admission to State parks and forests for individuals with certain types of military service.

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

Senate Bill 213 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

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

Senate Bill 232 · Requires DEP to evaluate environmental and public health stressors of certain facilities on overburdened communities when reviewing certain permit applications.**

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

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

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 13 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 286 · Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of public institutions of higher education, public schools, and police and fire academies from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

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

Senate Bill 291 · Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.

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

Senate Bill 295 · Adds fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

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

Senate Bill 302 · Establishes Clean Energy Technology Center and Alternative and Clean Energy Investment Trust Fund for purposes of creating clean energy-related employment opportunities; allocates revenues from societal benefits charge to support its activities.

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

Senate Bill 325 · Establishes process for recovering cost of caring for animals involved in animal cruelty violations.

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

Senate Bill 329 · Establishes "Solar Roof Installation Warranty Program" in EDA and transfers $2 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 373 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 331 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 333 · Requires DCA to authorize municipalities to impose highly-enhanced energy conservation construction requirements.

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

Senate Bill 334 · Requires municipalities, public utilities, and State to use LED technology in certain street lights.

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

Senate Bill 335 · Permits certain deer control activities; establishes check-off donation on hunting license applications to support venison donation program; authorizes issuance of multi-species depredation permit for wildlife control on farmland.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 518 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 337 · Establishes Renewable and Efficient Energy Financing Program; authorizes BPU to transfer up to $20 million annually in societal benefits charge revenues to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for purposes of program.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 338 · Establishes uniform alternative assessment for commercial renewable energy systems and limits municipal construction permit fees for non-commercial renewable energy systems.

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

Senate Bill 339 · "Water Resources Protection Trust Fund Act"; establishes user fee on water consumption and diversion; utilizes fee revenue for water quality, supply, and infrastructure projects.

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

Senate Bill 340 · Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.

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

Senate Bill 341 · Prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain circumstances; limits fees for certain renewable energy installations.

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

Senate Bill 342 · Authorizes DEP rulemaking to prevent backsliding of certain State environmental regulations due to changes in federal law or regulation.

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

Senate Bill 344 · Requires, by energy year 2050, all electric power sold in NJ by each electric power supplier and basic generation service provider to be from zero-carbon sources.

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

Senate Bill 345 · Authorizes local law enforcement officers to conduct certain alternative deer control methods.

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

Senate Bill 348 · Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.

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

Senate Bill 349 · Requires developers to offer electric vehicle charging stations as option in certain new home construction.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 142 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 350 · Provides purchasing preference to local and environmentally responsible businesses in awarding of State contracts.

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

Senate Bill 410 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

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

Senate Bill 425 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

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

Senate Bill 427 · Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption, and clarifies municipal planning or zoning authority, for certain development along commercial corridors in Highlands Region.

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

Senate Bill 428 · Excludes corrugated containers sold by the manufacturer from definition of "litter-generating product"; exempts such sales from user fee imposed under "Clean Communities Program Act."

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

Senate Bill 442 · Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for certain lake management activities.

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

Senate Bill 448 · Requires accountability of NJSPCA and county societies for prevention of cruelty to animals to Attorney General and county prosecutors, respectively.

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

Senate Bill 449 · Modifies "inherently beneficial use" definition for purposes of zoning variance to discourage siting of wind and solar energy facilities on agricultural land and open space.

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

Senate Bill 453 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

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

Senate Bill 472 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

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

Senate Bill 498 · Permits DEP to enter into solar energy redevelopment agreements with owners or operators of sanitary landfill facilities under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 502 · Eliminates shellfish license fee for veterans and active duty service members.

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

Senate Bill 530 · Clarifies law concerning circumstances in which members of Pinelands Commission may vote.

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

Senate Bill 569 · Requires DEP to establish certification program for septic system inspectors.

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

Senate Bill 596 · Expands eligibility for tax credits for development of qualified wind energy facilities.

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

Senate Bill 614 · Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."

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

Senate Bill 618 · Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound, or kennel without consent of other party.

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

Senate Bill 625 · Transfers NJ Board of Tree Experts from DEP to Dept. of Agriculture.

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

Senate Bill 635 · Requires water purveyors to conduct water loss audits.

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

Senate Bill 637 · Requires water purveyors to develop and implement leak detection programs.

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

Senate Bill 639 · Requires water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.

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

Senate Bill 640 · Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.

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

Senate Bill 641 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.

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

Senate Bill 642 · Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.

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

Senate Bill 643 · Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.

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

Senate Bill 645 · Specifies minimum 20-year planning duration for NJ Statewide Water Supply Plan and adds new requirements for plan.

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

Senate Bill 646 · Requires public water systems to compile, and submit to DEP, lead service line inventories.

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

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

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 650 · Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards.

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

Senate Bill 652 · Establishes Mercer Regional Water Services Commission as oversight body over certain Trenton Water Works operations.

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

Senate Bill 655 · Requires public water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 656 · Requires public water systems to develop lead service line inventories and schedules for replacement of lead service lines.

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

Senate Bill 664 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

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

Senate Bill 697 · Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 483 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 708 · Gives priority status for connection of solar photovoltaic systems for customer-generators who are public entities.

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

Senate Bill 726 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

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

Senate Bill 740 · Exempts certain officers trained in animal cruelty from certain additional Police Training Commission training courses.

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

Senate Bill 751 · Requires annual update of comprehensive policy for managing black bear.

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

Senate Bill 752 · Institutes moratorium on black bear hunting until adoption of new comprehensive policy on black bear management.

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

Senate Bill 761 · "Penny's Law"; Requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

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

Senate Bill 762 · Establishes NJ Fuel Cell Task Force to increase use of fuel cells in State.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 142 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 766 · "Chloe's Pet Access Law"; permits dogs in outdoor seating areas of restaurants under certain circumstances; codifies current requirements concerning live animals in food establishments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 787 · Requires registry of animal rescue organizations; requires animal rescue, pet shop, shelter, or pound notify person adopting or purchasing animal of animal's behavioral and medical history; designated as "Rocky's Law."

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

Senate Bill 827 · Requires certain residential property owners, schools, and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every three years.

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

Senate Bill 830 · Requires public water systems to offer drinking water tests to customers in certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 331 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 831 · Requires public water systems to provide customers and local officials with expedited notice of elevated lead levels.

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

Senate Bill 832 · Requires landlords to provide notice to tenants concerning lead in drinking water.

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

Senate Bill 833 · Allows municipalities to establish loan programs to fund replacement of lead service lines.

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

Senate Bill 864 · Prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam food service products; limits provision of single-use plastic straws; appropriates moneys from Clean Communities Program Fund for public

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law