Environment and Energy

Senate Bill 4001 · Exempts veterans from camping facilities fees at State parks and forests.

Sent June 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4010 · Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes; appropriates $5 million.

Sent June 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5165 · Relates to which refrigerants are permissible for use within current State Uniform Construction Code and local codes.*

Sent June 20, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3581 · Relates to which refrigerants are permissible for use within current State Uniform Construction Code and local codes.*

Sent June 20, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3992 · Requires electric public utilities to develop and implement grid modernization plans; appropriates $300 million.

Sent June 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3927 · Increases cap on grants for farmland stewardship activities to $100,000 per application.

Sent June 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1887 · Creates "Pollinator Pathway" designation for municipalities.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1888 · Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed landfills.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1915 · Establishes "pollinator-friendly" label for plants.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2805 · Establishes NJ Native Seed Commission to develop plan to increase production and use of native seeds in State.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2810 · Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2994 · Designates Common Eastern Bumble Bee as New Jersey State Native Pollinator.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 200 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3677 · Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.**

Sent June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 200 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3909 · Establishes conditions for net metering for authorized food waste recycling facilities.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3914 · Requires electric public utilities to submit new tariffs for commercial customers for BPU approval; regulates non-volumetric electricity fees charged to operators of fast charging electric vehicle chargers.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3928 · Authorizes State Treasurer to appoint Garden State Preservation Trust acting executive director under certain conditions.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 179 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3863 · Establishes program, in DEP, for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.

Sent May 15, 2023 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3831 · Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.

Sent May 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3768 · Sets noise limit for vessels operated on State waters.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 3769 · Sets speed limit for vessels on Navesink River in Monmouth County.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 50 days

Senate Bill 3792 · Requires DEP to study methane emissions.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3793 · Directs BPU to conduct study to determine feasibility, marketability, and costs of implementing large-scale geothermal heat pump systems in State.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3796 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY 2024.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3797 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY 2024.

Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3723 · "Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act."*

Sent March 13, 2023 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3672 · Requires BPU to establish beneficial building electrification program and requires electric public utilities to prepare and implement building electrification plans.

Sent March 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3697 · Requires BPU to designate solar portion of critical renewable microgrid as solar energy project under Community Solar Energy Program; requires Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to designate certain microgrids as assets of importance.

Sent March 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4867 · Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.

Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3682 · Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3683 · Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.

Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3684 · "Energy Security and Affordability Act"; requires BPU to consider energy security, diversity, and affordability when preparing Energy Master Plan and perform economic and ratepayer impact analysis of energy generation projects and Energy Master Plan.

Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 112 days, 20–15

Senate Bill 3642 · Authorizes EDA to provide grants from "Global Warming Solutions Fund" to finance replacement of certain agricultural equipment.

Sent February 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3643 · Establishes bee-friendly habitat pilot program in Department of Agriculture; appropriates $1 million.

Sent February 27, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3662 · Expands eligibility for "fishing buddy license" fee.

Sent February 27, 2023 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3601 · Requires DEP to evaluate extending sewer service in Lake Hopatcong region; allows gross income tax deduction for septic system maintenance under certain circumstances.

Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3603 · Establishes "NJ Green Bank" in EDA; appropriates $50 million from societal benefits charge to initially fund program.

Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3560 · Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.

Sent February 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3582 · Requires DEP to study feasibility of using alternative water supply source when perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances exceed maximum contaminant level.

Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3556 · Establishes new position of Clean Energy Advocate in BPU to facilitate coordination and cooperation among various State agencies in association with implementation of interagency clean energy projects.

Sent February 2, 2023 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3541 · Establishes four-year pilot program, and creates Triploid Grass Carp Commission, to study use of triploid grass carp in freshwater lakes for weed control; appropriates $150,000.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3542 · Establishes spotted lanternfly control grant program in Dept. of Agriculture; appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3548 · Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $1.5 million for matching grants for deer fencing program.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3489 · Requires BPU to study and implement methods to allow additional distributed energy sources to interconnect to electrical grid.

Sent January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3490 · Amends certain requirements for installation of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces.

Sent January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3477 · Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $17 million for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3437 · Requires person selling or transporting grease to possess documentation of origin of grease.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3401 · Establishes fund for DEP for Blue Acres acquisition and relocation projects; appropriates $25 million.

Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3416 · Authorizes riding of steer and other pack animals designated by DEP in any State park where horseback riding is permitted.

Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 179 · Requires DEP to make certain information regarding water purveyors available on its Internet website.

Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4483 · Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.

Sent December 15, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3342 · Appropriates $17,288,315 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.

Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3379 · Concerns accommodations related to COVID-19 public health emergency for businesses participating in certain State economic development programs.*

Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3392 · Exempts electricity sold to certain recovered materials manufacturing facilities from renewable energy portfolio standards.*

Sent December 15, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 357 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3377 · Directs BPU to conduct study to determine feasibility of use of large-scale geothermal heat pump systems in State.

Sent December 5, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3337 · Establishes Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program in, and authorizes issuance of bonds by, NJ Infrastructure Bank to fund certain hazard mitigation and resilience projects; makes various changes to NJ Infrastructure Bank's enabling act; appropriates $500,000.*

Sent December 1, 2022 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3338 · Requires DEP to prioritize funding for certain projects for acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes and certain environmental infrastructure projects that include, or allow for, flood mitigation projects.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3350 · Prohibits DEP from requiring person under 16 years of age to obtain horseback riding permit to ride in State wildlife management areas.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3358 · Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper and plastic carryout bags by grocery stores for delivery, pick-up or curbside pickup orders.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3361 · Appropriates $64.929 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3362 · Appropriates $53,249,310 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects, and Green Acres Program administrative costs.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3372 · Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Task Force" to study ways to safely store, reuse, recycle, and dispose of used electric vehicle batteries.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3373 · Requires manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish and implement electric vehicle battery management plans.

Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3311 · Appropriates $4 million to DEP for local cost share of certain beach replenishment project in Ocean County.

Sent November 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3305 · Requires BPU to allow low- and moderate-income residential customers to self-attest to income for participation in community solar programs.

Sent November 3, 2022 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3255 · Concerns percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled materials that can be used for certain road projects.*

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 220 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3256 · Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehicles.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3258 · Appropriates $28,670,924 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3276 · Requires electric vehicle battery facilities to affix sign developed and produced by DEP to all facility entrances as notification that electric vehicle batteries are on-site.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3281 · Directs DEP to establish rebate program for purchase of microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter; appropriates $2.5 million.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3282 · Requires DEP and BPU to study and promote use of microplastics filtering systems and technologies in New Jersey.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3283 · Directs DEP to take certain actions concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water, and requires DEP and BPU to study and promote use of microplastics removal technologies.*

Sent October 31, 2022 · Reported out after 129 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3289 · Modifies eligibility for electric vehicle incentive program; appropriates $30 million to Plug-In Electric Vehicle Incentive Fund.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3290 · Exempts pick-your-own orchards from State's plastic bag ban and authorizes pick-your-own orchards to sell ground-harvested fruit as ingredients for use in food and other value-added products.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3291 · "Kangaroo Protection Act of 2022"; prohibits sale or barter, or offering for sale or barter, of dead kangaroos and any products made from kangaroo.

Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3224 · Requires request for proposal to establish demonstration projects to develop electric vehicle charging depots serviced by distributed energy resource charging centers for certain electric vehicle use.*

Sent October 27, 2022 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3249 · Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY2023.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3250 · Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP; makes various changes to FY2023 environmental infrastructure funding program.

Sent October 27, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3194 · Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around certain buildings; requires property owner to provide notice and obtain receipt from owners of adjacent properties of any hunting activity; designated as "Restoring Safety Buffer Law."

Sent October 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3181 · Establishes Mercer Regional Water Services Commission as oversight body over certain Trenton Water Works operations.

Sent October 6, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

Senate Bill 3185 · Provides CBT credit for development of anaerobic digestion facilities that process food waste.

Sent October 6, 2022 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3123 · Revises goal for annual capacity of solar energy projects to be approved under Community Solar Energy Program; allows certain customers to self-attest to income for program participation; allows information disclosure of customers participating in program.*

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 136 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3138 · Requires outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by, or on behalf of State, or at projects receiving State funds, to meet certain criteria.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3139 · Concerns radon testing in certain schools and institutions of higher education.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3141 · Requires study of ocean energy potential; directs BPU to establish wave and tidal energy generation goals and take other action to establish NJ as nationwide leader in ocean energy.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3153 · Authorizes schools to receive certain food waste from other schools, and provides exemption to such receiving schools from certain DEP permits, under certain conditions.*

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3154 · Exempts community gardens composting on-site from certain DEP permits under certain conditions.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3176 · Requires DEP and Drinking Water Quality Institute to perform study concerning regulation and treatment of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3177 · "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3178 · Requires DEP to perform certain assessments concerning regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3179 · Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3180 · Requires certain water purveyors to identify, and use, alternative water supply source when perfluoralkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances exceed maximum contaminant levels.

Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 416 · Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in, and requires divestment from, 200 largest publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3052 · Requires Div. of Fish and Wildlife to conduct annual black bear population count.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3057 · Authorizes farmers and other persons to use, sell, and distribute ground-harvested fruit for purposes of value-added product processing and production.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3065 · Renames pinelands area as "John McPhee pinelands area."

Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3092 · Authorizes installation and operation of meter collar adapters on residential electric meters, under certain conditions.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3102 · Establishes uptime requirement for electric vehicle charging station incentive programs.*

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3110 · Requires sellers of real property and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding.

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3114 · Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.*

Sent September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2985 · Exempts sales of reusable carryout bags from sales and use tax.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3021 · Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2966 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million to Flemington Borough in Hunterdon County for drinking water infrastructure.

Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2967 · Modifies private landowner consent requirements for certain local deer management plans.*

Sent August 8, 2022 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2968 · Requires grants to local government units to cover total cost of forest stewardship plans; provides for allocation of funding from "Global Warming Solutions Fund".

Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2969 · Requires DEP to reimburse local units for costs incurred in responding to emergencies in State parks and forests.

Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2971 · Establishes tax credits and financial grant related to construction and operation of advanced nuclear energy facilities.

Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2973 · Requires electric public utilities to submit to BPU and implement integrated distribution plans.

Sent August 8, 2022 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2978 · Revises State renewable energy portfolio standards.

Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2956 · Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.

Sent June 29, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 40 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2870 · Revises law requiring registration with DEP of certain entities engaged in soil and fill recycling services.

Sent June 16, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2852 · Excludes electricity supplied to recycled materials manufacturing facilities from renewable energy portfolio standards.

Sent June 14, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2853 · Establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, and kennels operating as shelters or pounds.

Sent June 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2855 · Extends existing plug-in electric vehicle incentives to plug-in electric motorcycles.

Sent June 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2807 · Establishes Liberty State Park Design Task Force.*

Sent June 6, 2022 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2739 · Requires submission to DEP of consequence analyses by employers regulated under "Worker and Community Right to Know Act"; requires municipal and county Emergency Operations Plan to consider local risks and hazards.*

Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2744 · Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2750 · Repeals law that prohibits certain establishments from providing or selling various single-use products to customers.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2752 · Exempts community gardens composting on-site from Air Pollution Control Act fee.

Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2712 · Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.*

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 203 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2728 · Designates DEP State office building in City of Trenton as "Richard J. Sullivan Building."

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2730 · Requires each solid waste management district to develop strategy in solid waste management plan to reduce food waste.

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2732 · Extends deadlines, under certain circumstances, for completion and commercial operation of certain solar electric power generation facilities.

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2734 · Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2023.

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2735 · Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2023.

Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2694 · Requires DEP to study indoor air quality at public schools, develop list of common indoor air contaminants at public schools, and establish guidance regarding potential mitigation measures.

Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2708 · Requires DEP to consider potential impacts to natural resources when classifying dams according to hazard potential.

Sent May 19, 2022 · Reported out after 385 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2631 · Directs installation of hydrogen refueling stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2639 · Allows municipalities to administer responsibilities of Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act under certain conditions.

Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 431 · Directs BPU to update interconnection standards for Class I renewable energy sources and develop fixed fee structure for interconnection costs.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2496 · Extends existing plug-in electric vehicle incentives to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2505 · Requires installation of operational automatic rain sensor or smart sprinkler as condition of sale of certain real properties, and on certain commercial, retail, and industrial properties and common interest communities within specified timeframes.*

Sent May 12, 2022 · Reported out after 585 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2522 · Makes FY2022 supplemental appropriation of $3 million for mosquito control.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2576 · Establishes certain requirements for award of contracts to service-disabled veterans for certain projects funded by NJ Infrastructure Bank.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Reported out after 147 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2604 · Appropriates $450,000 for Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2607 · Exempts solar energy systems from building fees.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2608 · Requires owners and operators of certain landfills to control and monitor landfill gas emissions.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2613 · Amends law to exempt food banks and food pantries from prohibition on sale and distribution of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags.

Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2431 · Appropriates $5 million to Cranford Township for flood control projects.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2449 · Increases amount annually credited to Shore Protection Fund to $50 million.

Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2370 · Prohibits DEP from demolishing or requiring removal of certain cabins or similar structures located in certain tidal wetlands.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2371 · Authorizes certain large food waste generators to send food waste to sanitary landfill facilities for purpose of generating Class I renewable energy.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2374 · Clarifies law concerning circumstances in which members of Pinelands Commission may vote.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2406 · Requires State entities to recycle certain materials and provide recycling bins in State buildings.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Reported out after 224 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2409 · Prohibits harassing or taking of certain wildlife at competitive event; establishes penalties.

Sent March 24, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 613 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2363 · Amends applicability of law prohibiting sale and distribution of plastic and paper carryout bags to food banks and food pantries.

Sent March 21, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2278 · Prohibits restrictions or requirements concerning control or ownership of dogs based solely on breed or size.

Sent March 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2247 · Requires use of protective headgear when horseback riding on State-owned lands.

Sent March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2138 · Provides a gross income tax deduction for veterinarian expenses.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2145 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are widely recycled.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2160 · Makes $100 million in federal funds available to DEP for grants to local governments for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2185 · Establishes incentive program for installation of energy storage systems.*

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2186 · Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.**

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 283 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2187 · Prohibits use by certain retailers of shipping box greater than two times volume of product being shipped.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2196 · Increases maximum penalty for certain violations concerning asbestos hazard abatement; allocates moneys from increased penalties to asbestos programs.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2200 · Allows gross income tax deduction for amounts paid for removal of lead, asbestos, sodium, chloride, and other contaminants from taxpayer's property.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 367 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2201 · Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2202 · Expands eligibility for reduced-cost spaying and neutering program to any disabled State resident.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2203 · Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2204 · Requires DEP to provide for annual suppression of black flies along Delaware River.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2205 · Provides discounted hunting and trapping license, permit, and stamp fees for senior citizens.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2211 · Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2236 · Establishes NJ Water Supply and Pharmaceutical Product Study Commission.

Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2246 · Makes FY2023 supplemental appropriation of $17 million to DEP for grants for certain lake management activities.*

Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 346 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1891 · Revises law prohibiting feeding of black bear.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 462 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1908 · Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1925 · Prohibits cropping or altering the tail or ears of dog; establishes as animal cruelty offense.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1938 · Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1939 · 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 March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1947 · 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 March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1983 · "Green Building Tax Credit Act."*

Sent March 3, 2022 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1985 · "Green Building Tax Credit Act."

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 74 days

Senate Bill 1987 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain compressed natural gas vehicles.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2068 · Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via direct contact.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2089 · Permits small businesses to qualify for loans from EDA for costs of energy audit and making energy efficiency or conservation improvements.

Sent March 3, 2022 · Reported out after 438 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2108 · "New Jersey Safe Haven for Protection of Domestic Companion Animals Act."

Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 642 · Concerns use of steel slag as aggregate.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1438 · Increases maximum penalty for certain violations concerning asbestos hazard abatement; allocates moneys from increased penalties to asbestos programs.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 220 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1705 · Establishes "New Jersey Farm to Public Institution of Higher Education Program."

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1736 · "Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1759 · Directs BPU to establish certain standards concerning electric public utility use of customer energy usage data.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1770 · Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1789 · 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 February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1795 · Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1803 · Prohibits surgical declawing of cats and other animals.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 353 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1857 · Authorizes use of certain constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for prevention and remediation of harmful algal blooms.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1869 · Changes membership of Lake Hopatcong Commission and requires DEP to develop water level management plan for Lake Hopatcong to be approved by commission.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1876 · Establishes "Solar Equipment Purchase and Installation Assistance Program" in EDA.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1879 · Requires public water systems to provide certain notice of boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1883 · Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.

Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1602 · Authorizes regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" and "Global Warming Response Act."

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1608 · Requires public water systems to provide customers with certain information regarding lead in drinking water.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1612 · Requires water suppliers to reimburse residential customers for drinking water testing under certain circumstances.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1613 · Establishes NJ Water Data Center at public institution of higher education; appropriates $1 million.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1648 · Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1679 · 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 February 14, 2022 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1683 · Suspends "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" until certain conditions are met.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1684 · 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 February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1685 · Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1686 · Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1384 · Establishes Nuclear Power Advisory Commission.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1386 · Codifies certain energy goals related to 2019 Energy Master Plan.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1465 · Establishes task force to study recycling streams in NJ and challenges faced by local governments in running recycling programs.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1476 · Increases dedication of certain revenues to "New Jersey Wine Promotion Account."

Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 123 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1479 · Requires State to use certain energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1492 · "Penny's Law"; requires DEP to develop beach accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1508 · Requires schools to universally provide free meals to all students, regardless of whether students are federally eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 26 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1523 · Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1524 · Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1525 · Provides corporation business tax credit to taxpayers that develop qualified native pollinator habitat on undeveloped property.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1530 · Requires hazard mitigation plans to include climate change-related threat assessments and hazard prevention and mitigation strategies.*

Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 371 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1532 · Provides that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not inherently beneficial use, per se, for purposes of zoning approvals.

Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1533 · 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 10, 2022 · Reported out after 354 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1212 · Revises permitting thresholds for certain types of development requiring CAFRA permit from DEP.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 95 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1229 · 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 February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1231 · Creates Office of Sustainability.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1232 · Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1233 · Provides corporation business tax credit to public utilities that develop qualified native pollinator habitat in their rights of way.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1298 · Requires State Board of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations concerning confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.*

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 273 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1310 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1311 · Establishes NJ State Parks and Open Space Foundation.*

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1336 · Directs Department of Agriculture to establish Jersey Fresh sales pilot program; appropriates $500,000.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 378 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1337 · Requires disclosure of original purchase price for land to be sold to a county, county agriculture development board, or municipality for farmland preservation purposes.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1342 · 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 February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1366 · Directs BPU to establish program concerning renewable natural gas; provides gas public utilities with customer rate recovery mechanism for costs associated with program.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1369 · Concerns use of steel slag as aggregate.

Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 39 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 961 · Authorizes municipal dredging of lagoon community waterways and levying of special assessment or issuing of bonds to finance such dredging.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 966 · Provides for payment to small municipalities, in certain cases, of certain penalty moneys assessed for violations of fish and game laws.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 967 · Provides for discounted resident trapping license fees for senior citizens.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 972 · Requires BPU to provide funding for purchase and installation of photovoltaic technologies for age-restricted community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits charge.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 981 · Establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.*

Sent January 31, 2022 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 986 · Eliminates demand side management programs from cost recovery through societal benefits charge.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 987 · Requires DEP to provide public access for boats to certain State-owned lakes; appropriates $1 million.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 988 · Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125% of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1002 · Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "NJ Whole Food" pilot program; appropriates $1,000,000.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1005 · 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 31, 2022 · Reported out after 10 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1118 · Authorizes deer hunting on Sunday with bow and arrow or firearms on federal military land subject to approval of appropriate federal military authority.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1144 · Establishes animal cruelty offense of animal hoarding; requires mental health counseling for all animal cruelty offenders.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1145 · 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 January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1152 · Requires DEP to offer to purchase and demolish certain contaminated residential property.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1173 · Establishes limits on zoning restrictions for certain electric battery storage equipment installation.

Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 886 · Directs NJ Infrastructure Bank to establish financing program for electric school buses; allocates $20 million annually in societal benefits charge revenues to NJ Infrastructure Bank for purposes of program.

Sent January 27, 2022 · Reported out after 473 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 907 · The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.

Sent January 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 133 days

Senate Bill 790 · Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 793 · Requires assessment of bay scallop resource, and authorizes DEP to establish a bay scallop fishery.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 794 · 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 funds.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 845 · Restricts phosphorus content and requires labelling thereof for household cleansing products.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 861 · Allows municipalities to conduct annual event for open burning of Christmas trees.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Reported out after 482 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 862 · Concerns valuation of property condemned for dune construction or beach replenishment.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 863 · Provides State income tax credit for removal of lawns near Barnegat Bay.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 864 · Requires State park and forest restroom facilities to include an exclusive family restroom.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 866 · Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 867 · "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 January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 868 · Changes law regulating size limits of lobsters.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 869 · Waives certain adoption fees for veterans.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 870 · Clarifies that fishing license is not required to fish at private community lake.

Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 105 · Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 158 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 168 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 169 · Appropriates $26,140,000 for dredging projects and dredged material disposal projects related to navigational waterways.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 173 · Requires DEP to assume responsibility for dredging of waterways providing boat access to lagoon communities; appropriates $6,000,000.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 179 · Provides for spaying and neutering stray or feral cats and establishes fund therefor; designated as "Compassion for Community Cats Law."

Sent January 11, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 685 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 182 · Requires licensing of pet groomers and registration of certain other businesses; establishes certain licensing and operating requirements.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 443 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 191 · "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades Cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 163 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 199 · Requires DEP to establish "private wildlife habitat certification program"; creates affirmative defense against municipal nuisance ordinances for properties certified under the program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 215 · Allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding to local government units for development of completely inclusive playgrounds.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 217 · Adds fusion to types of Class I renewable energies as defined for purposes of "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act."

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 222 · "Flood Control, Mitigation, and Prevention Bond Act"; authorizes bonds for up to $2 billion and appropriates $5,000.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 226 · Dedicates $500,000 from the General Fund to NJ Greenwood Lake Fund.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 231 · Establishes home elevation fund and dedicates up to $5 million of realty transfer fee revenue annually for this purpose.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 235 · Allocates $10 million of constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation purposes.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 252 · The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 276 · Requires water supplier to notify affected municipalities, school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools of violations of drinking water quality standards.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 277 · Establishes green infrastructure financing program.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 278 · Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 489 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 279 · Specifies minimum 20-year planning duration for NJ Statewide Water Supply Plan and adds new requirements for plan.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 287 · Provides CBT and gross income tax credits for certain deliveries of low carbon concrete and for costs of conducting environmental product declaration analyses of low carbon concrete.*

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 153 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 293 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 294 · Provides for establishment of New Jersey Water Infrastructure Center at institute of higher education designated by DEP; appropriates $5 million.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 125 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 333 · "Moose's Law"; 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. *

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 336 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 30 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 402 · Restricts discharge of firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 417 · Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 418 · Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 338 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 419 · 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 11, 2022 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 420 · "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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 421 · Establishes Statewide targets to reduce disposal of organic waste in landfills; requires DEP to adopt regulations to achieve targets.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 384 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 422 · Prohibits municipal zoning ordinances from regulating solar panels under certain circumstances; limits fees for certain renewable energy installations.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 424 · Authorizes local law enforcement officers to conduct certain alternative deer control methods.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 426 · Requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 427 · Provides CBT tax credit for retrofit of existing warehouses with solar-ready zone once solar panels are installed.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 384 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 429 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 430 · Requires Division of Rate Counsel to consider environmental impacts of proposed rate or service measure when representing public interest in certain proceedings and appeals.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 435 · Authorizes certain local authorities to distribute live recordings of certain public hearings in lieu of transcript requirement. *

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 62 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 436 · Directs Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote State aquaculture products through Jersey Fresh Program; establishes annual $100,000 appropriation; appropriates $100,000.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 437 · Prohibits sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in NJ.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 438 · Changes entity responsible for management of NJ School of Conservation to nonprofit organization, and directs DOE to request funding for center annually.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 439 · Directs BPU to establish process to maintain supply and demand for solar renewable energy certificates.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 149 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 448 · Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 520 · Exempts shellfish aquaculturists with commercial shellfish aquaculture permit from law prohibiting taking of shellfish on Sunday; requires submission of annual shellfish harvest report.*

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 125 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 556 · Eliminates shellfish license fee for veterans and active duty service members.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 559 · Prohibits solid waste collectors from billing for residential collection services more than 30 days in advance of the service.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 633 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 634 · Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound, or kennel without consent of other party.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 752 · Requires DEP to make certain information regarding water purveyors available on its Internet website.

Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 401 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 754 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days