Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, General Assembly.
Roy Freiman
Sponsored
Became law4
Permits taxpayers to make dedicated prepayment toward anticipated property taxes.
"New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act"; establishes retirement savings program for certain workers; establishes standard contribution level of 3 percent.*
Appropriates $15.696 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Vetoed1
Establishes "Electronic Permit Processing Review System."
Passed the General Assembly6
Recognizes residential property tax advance payments for gross income tax homestead property tax deduction.
Modernizes business filing statutes to include entity conversion and domestication.
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.
Allows E-ZPass customers to opt to receive real-time electronic notification of use of E-ZPass system at toll plazas operated by NJTA and SJTA.
Establishes public awareness campaign about Pregnant Women/Women With Dependent Children initiative and Maternal Wrap Around program.
Prohibits tax preparation software companies from charging fee for electronically filing State tax returns.
Out of committee6
Requires State Treasurer to review energy usage and energy spending at State buildings, centers, and facilities, and report findings of completed energy audits.
Requires State to use at least half of future federal "Help America Vote Act" funds for voting systems with paper record.
Requires registration of home restoration contractors.
Concerns refunds following terminations or cancellations of guaranteed asset protection waivers.
Requires creditors to make certain disclosures regarding collateral protection insurance to consumer debtors.*
Appropriates $5,000,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
In committee36
Requires certain financial institutions to adjust mortgage escrow accounts for property taxes prepaid in 2017.
Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
"Zero-Based Budget Act;" requires State Treasurer to develop and integrate certain zero-based budgeting practices and procedures in preparation and submission of Governor's annual budget message.
Removes requirement for one and two-family residences to be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher.
Reforms annual State revenue estimating and reporting, and executive State budget presentation and revenue certification processes.
Allows dogs in sampling and tasting areas of breweries.
Limits municipal and county expenditures during fourth quarter of fiscal year; requires portion of unexpended municipal and county appropriations to be reimbursed to taxpayers.
Prohibits retail motor fuel dealer from charging a credit card customer in excess of four percent above the purchase price for same fuel sold to customer paying by cash.
Revises certain aspects of State procurement process.
Provides gross income tax exemption for contributions made to qualified retirement plans.
Provides gross income tax deductions for certain education loan payments made by certain taxpayers.
Provides corporation business tax and the gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.
Provides temporary gross income tax credit to first time home buyers and seniors.
Reduces rate on certain foreign-derived income and combined group minimum tax, broadens ability of combined group members to share net operating losses, and changes treatment of foreign income subject to federal treaty, under CBT.
Allows corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for small businesses required to provide earned sick leave.
Requires NJT to operate Access Link paratransit service during state of emergency under certain circumstances.
Requires NJT to temporarily adopt reduced fare schedule on Raritan Valley Line.
Requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to institute drug take back programs and certain pharmacies to become authorized collectors of unused drugs.
Provides for suspension of scheduled minimum wage increases for economic reasons.
Provides gross income tax credits for certain employers for certain costs arising from increase in minimum wage.
Establishes task force to study impact of minimum wage increases on businesses.
Authorizes use of disability benefits for transportation provided by transportation network companies.
Authorizes workforce housing transfer agreements for meeting moderate income housing obligation; establishes funding preferences for receiving municipalities.
Requires inclusion of senior citizen and disability status in foreclosure case information statement.
Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to annually review and make recommendations on minimum wage increases.
Requires State reimbursement to consolidated municipality of 50 percent of consolidation-related costs.
Requires NJT to conduct feasibility study on restoring commuter rail service on West Trenton Line.
Concerns treatment of certain foreign-sourced income subject to federal income tax treaty under CBT.
Allows taxpayers to deduct cost of certain depreciable assets under corporation business and gross income taxes.
Requires State Treasurer to contract for independent forensic financial audit of certain health care benefits insurance carriers.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake strategic forecasting analysis of impact on each municipality of fulfilling court-ordered affordable housing obligation for current round ending in 2025; appropriates $50,000.
Provides gross income tax credit to certain taxpayers who pay for certain in-home services through health care service firm.
Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.
Makes DNA samples and genetic information resulting from DNA analysis property of the person sampled or analyzed.
Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to create Statewide database of certified payroll information for public works projects.
Carried from the Senate
Became law4
Establishes marketing and advertising campaign for State wineries and viticulture attractions.*
Concerns refunds following terminations or cancellations of guaranteed asset protection waivers.
Requires creditors to make certain disclosures regarding collateral protection insurance to consumer debtors.*
Appropriates $5,000,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for municipal planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 38
Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from charging certain fees related to security freezes on consumer reports.
Requires certain schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee.
Requires institution of higher education to award appropriate credit for student's military service.*
Prohibits offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production in State waters, and issuance of DEP permits and approvals for activities associated with offshore oil and gas activities.*
Prohibits employer inquiries about worker's wage and salary experience.*
Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Permits theaters with 50 seats or more to apply for liquor license.*
Exempts certain honorably discharged United States military veterans from initial insurance producer licensing fee.*
Enhances enforcement and oversight of mental health condition and substance use disorder parity laws.**
Establishes reciprocity requirements for out-of-State certified nurse aides to practice in New Jersey.*
Provides for coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid.
Limits time continuing care retirement communities may retain refundable entrance fee after resident vacates facility; provides for disposition of certain personal property.*
Amends certain provisions of sexual assault statute to clarify elements necessary for conviction.
Expands crime of terrorism.
Requires Legislature to adopt and distribute policy prohibiting sexual harassment; requires members, officers, and employees of Legislature to complete online training on policy once every two years.
Re-establishes former NJ Commission on Science and Technology as NJ Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Authorizes parking privileges for certain healthcare workers who render care at patients' home residences.
Establishes "County Code Pilot Program" for certain counties.*
Requires certain school buses to be equipped with lap and shoulder seat belts.
Appropriates $15,294,000 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Appropriates $9.703 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues for recreation and conservation purposes to DEP for State capital and park development projects.
Requires SHBP and SEHBP to establish and contract for Medicare Primary Assignment and Audit Program ensuring that all persons in SHBP and SEHBP eligible for Medicare have Medicare as primary provider. *
Requires school bus operations in State to comply with certain federal regulations.
Requires public school student to carry identification card at school-sponsored, off-campus activities and requires principal to keep list of students on school buses used for school-sponsored activities in case of emergencies.
Requires safety education training twice per calendar year for school bus drivers and school bus aides.*
Requires DOT and OIT to develop materials concerning capabilities of airports in NJ and establishes "Public Use Airports Task Force."
Prohibits use of bots to deceive person about origin and content of communication for certain commercial or election purposes.
Establishes "Voting Precinct Transparency Act;" requires filing of election district, county district, and municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and download on official website with matching election results data.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $11,300,000 from General Fund to DOE to increase per pupil funding for nonpublic security aid from $75 to $150.
Appropriates $1,190,349 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for historic site management grants to certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
Appropriates $8,896,229 to State Agriculture Development Committee for farmland preservation purposes.
Permits certain members or retirees of PFRS,SPRS, or PERS to receive accidental disability retirement allowance for disability resulting from participation in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations.**
Concerns property taxes due and owing on real property owned by certain federal employees or contractors under certain circumstances.
Revises law requiring health benefits coverage for certain contraceptives.
Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $3,000 to $6,000.
Requires certain public employees receive additional training to manage harassment or discrimination complaints.
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $9.5 million to DOH for family planning services.
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $1 million for New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program.
Vetoed · 5
Requires adoption of anti-nepotism policies by school districts and charter schools.*
Clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities of horse-boarding businesses in New Jersey.*
Concerns use of digital parking meters to monitor parking compliance; establishes fund to encourage designated drivers.
Establishes expedited construction inspection program.
Requires carriers that offer health benefits plans to provide new or existing subscribers with notification of certain hospital and health system contract expirations.
Passed the General Assembly · 24
Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Establishes a joint legislative and executive branch New Jersey Revenue Advisory Board to provide consensus revenue forecasting advice for State budget purposes.
Provides for jurisdiction for prosecution for certain crimes against minors committed outside New Jersey.
Permits municipalities to issue retail liquor licenses for use in certain historic taverns.
Permits restaurants without a liquor license to advertise that they are BYOB or a winery salesroom.
"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.
Requires BPU to issue written decision concerning utility rate increase approvals to public via its website.
Criminalizes the manufacture, sale, and possession of controlled dangerous substance U-47700, known as U-4 or "Pink."
Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to the ceremony.
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and county colleges. *
Permits DMVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements. *
Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.
Requires DOH to license certain qualifying hospitals to provide full service adult diagnostic cardiac catheterization, primary angioplasty, and elective angioplasty services.*
Allows gross income tax deductions for contributions to the NJBEST program and provides distributions from qualified State tuition programs for K-12 expenses are not qualified withdrawals under gross income tax.*
Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages and related products at seasonal farm markets.
Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies.
Affords civil immunity to certain police officers.
Requires telecommunications, cable television, and Internet service providers to allow service recipients to terminate service contracts following physician's referral to long-term care facility.*
Requires hospitals to include warning in patient discharge papers concerning risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications.
Requires Business Action Center to develop single application form to determine business assistance program eligibility.
Requires Commissioner of Human Services to streamline SNAP application process for senior citizens and conduct outreach regarding senior SNAP participation.
Facilitates identification of municipal liens on residential property of certain seniors and disabled persons.
Establishes "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Transportation Financing Commission" to examine manner in which alternative fuel vehicles may be taxed to contribute to cost of maintaining State transportation system.
Authorizes operators of motor vehicles to display electronic proof of registration.
Out of committee · 44
Establishes minimum certified nurse aide-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.
Establishes loan program and provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for establishment of new vineyards and wineries.
Designates Bog Turtle as State Reptile.
Establishes the "Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights."
Clarifies prohibition on preexisting condition exclusions in health insurance policies.
"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.
Provides that certain persons who commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact with students who are at least 18 but less than 22 years old are guilty of sexual assault or criminal sexual assault.*
"Nosey's Law"; prohibits use of wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.
Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ apprentices in DOL registered apprenticeships.
Concerns expansion of services provided by DHS mental health screening services.*
Requires acceptance of universal dentist application for participation form by dental plan carriers.
Requires certain contractors to register under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act."
Permits municipalities to provide information on property tax bills concerning amount of local tax dollars saved through shared services.
Directs certain unclaimed electric and gas utility deposits in Unclaimed Utility Deposits Trust Fund and societal charge revenues to be paid to Statewide nonprofit energy assistance organizations meeting certain eligibility criteria.*
Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction to residents of continuing care retirement communities.*
Authorizes special "We Support the Arts" license plates with proceeds to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Authorizes municipality, county or school district to establish charitable funds for specific purposes; permits property tax credit for certain donations.
Makes various changes to law governing winery salesrooms.
Establishes marketing and advertising campaign for State wineries and viticulture attractions.*
Permits agriculture-related events on preserved farmland.
Extends statute of limitations in civil actions for sexual abuse claims; expands categories of potential defendants in civil actions; creates two-year window for parties to bring previously time-barred actions based on sexual abuse.*
Forbids members of the State Investment Council from voting on transactions concerning investment with which a member has certain financial or familial conflicts and requires removal for violations thereof.
Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use. *
Provides for protection of public right of access to certain public trust lands.*
Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Requires board of education or school bus contractor, within one business day of notification that school bus driver's license is suspended or revoked, to verify to DOE that driver is no longer operating school bus.*
Requires school bus drivers to submit medical certificate to employer to prove continuing physical fitness and to submit to medical examination that includes certain screenings.*
Requires NJ State Council on Arts to establish "Artist District" designation and select certain municipalities or areas within municipalities for such designation.
Requires Director of Division of Investment to attempt to use qualified minority and women-owned financial institutions to provide brokerage and investment management services.
Requires suspension of school bus endorsement on driver's license for certain number of motor vehicle moving violations in certain time period.
Establishes elective pass-through entity business alternative income tax and allows corresponding refundable gross income tax and corporation business tax credit.*
Requires that one public member of EDA be a representative of State's small business community.
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.
Allows emergency zero interest pension loans to certain public employees who are negatively affected by federal shutdown.
Prohibits insurers from offering stop loss insurance to small employers.
Requires NJT to conduct feasibility study on restoring one-seat ride to Manhattan on Raritan Valley Line.
Requires restaurants to post signs advising customers to notify servers of food allergies; requires restaurant managers to complete food allergen training.
Permits self-verification of unearned income, household size, residency, identity, and shelter expenses on New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program application for certain senior citizens.
Extends the application deadlines for the Grow NJ Assistance Program and the State and local Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Programs.
Designates portion of State Highway Route 27 in Princeton as "Patrolman Billie D. Ellis Memorial Highway."
Establishes NJ Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University, appropriates up to $500,000.*
Creates fund to reimburse local units of government for cost of certain mail-in ballot procedures; appropriates $3,000,000.
Requires State to sell and convey to Educational Services Commission of New Jersey certain land and improvements known as Piscataway Regional Day School.
Appropriates $13,902,723 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
In committee · 40
Provides assistance to manufacturing businesses by having certain State agencies promote economic development and identify credentials needed for careers in modern manufacturing.
Establishes "Comprehensive State Plan for Economic Development."
Establishes requirements for DOH to issue licenses to certain hospitals to perform elective angioplasty procedures.
Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.
Requires an annual State debt affordability analysis be included in the State Debt Report.
Establishes Economic Development Incentive Review Commission.
Requires evaluation for, and abatement of, mold hazards in school buildings.
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and higher education institutions.
Establishes Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers Task Force.
Requires State Auditor to report on finances of public institutions of higher education.
Provides gross income tax deduction to certain surviving spouses of veterans.
Regulates and establishes certain consumer protections concerning digital currencies.
Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.
"Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification Act"; requires Motor Vehicle Commission to establish online motor vehicle insurance verification system.
Concerns debarment for prevailing wage violations.
Revises health care levy adjustment for school districts; makes various changes for health care benefits for school employees; requires certain information in school budgets; imposes cap on contributions by public employees for health care benefits.
Allows deduction from New Jersey gross income of certain capital gains from sale or exchange of New Jersey qualified small business stock held for more than five years.
Establishes State bank for handling of marijuana-related funds.
"Timothy J. Piazza's Law", upgrades hazing; clarifies that prohibited conduct includes causing, coercing or forcing consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Requires outer envelope for mailing of voted mail-in ballot by voter to include postage prepaid.
Allows certain voters to obtain and vote mail-in ballot on election day under certain circumstances.
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.
Requires DOE to develop and disseminate training materials for school employees on laws governing use of electronic smoking devices.
Establishes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council.
Requires reduced worker's compensation premiums for farm employers and small employers.
"Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.
Increases penalties for sale of tobacco and electronic smoking devices to persons under age 21.
Requires all motorbuses purchased for public transportation service to be electric-powered by 2029.
Creates New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal.
Requires certain health care practitioners to disclose criminal and disciplinary history to patients.
Requires retailers to permit person to cancel purchase of digital content and obtain refund under certain circumstances.
Makes General Fund supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to DMVA for ancillary transportation for residents of Veterans' Memorial Homes.
Requires municipality to provide free beach access to certain veterans.
Requires carriers to pass prescription drug savings to consumers.
Places $100 cap on amount paid by covered persons for purchase of insulin drugs; requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate insulin prices.
Requires NJT to provide notice concerning routine maintenance and significant reductions in service.
Requires health insurers to limit copayments for insulin.
Requires certain health care plans to be offered by SEHBP and local boards of education; requires SEHBP commission to establish employee contribution rates for certain plans; requires local boards of education provide certain information on health care be
Revises requirements for health care service firms to report financial information to Division of Consumer Affairs.
Appropriates unexpended funds from "1999 Statewide Transportation and Local Bridge Fund" and "New Jersey Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement and Railroad Right-of-way Preservation Fund of 1989."
Filed · 1
Designates Seeing Eye® dog as State Dog.