Bills in the 2006–2007 Session, Senate.
Nicholas P. Scutari
Sponsored
Became law4
Adds new causes of action for divorce based on irreconcilable differences.
Prohibits use of "step-down" provisions to limit uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in certain circumstances.
Appropriates $3 million in federal funds for the Asian Longhorn Beetle Program.
Makes certain changes to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program.
Out of committee7
Requires the placement of organ donation information and materials at public institutions of higher education.
Shortens time periods for adverse possession, clarifies statutes, and repeals N.J.S.2A:14-30 and N.J.S.2A:14-31.
Requires use of uniform silver flags to mark certain pesticide applications.
Requires purchasing agents to complete a course in green product purchasing; requires Department of the Treasury to compile and maintain a list of green product purchasing sources.
Reforms the review, processing, and payment of certain private passenger automobile insurance personal injury protection claims.
Increases judicial salaries and prosecutors' salaries. *
Changes PERS, TPAF and DCRP contribution rates and new employees' compensation base and retirement age; implements changes to SHBP and transfer of education employees to School Employees' Health Benefits Program; modifies State Investment Council. *
In committee32
Provides for closed circuit television testimony under certain circumstances.
Provides that repayment of liquid assets by certain former constituent districts of dissolved limited purpose regional district be made over ten-year period.
Provides that limitation on lawsuit option does not apply in accident caused by drunk driver.
Appropriates $500,000 for the development of a pilot program for a videoconferencing network in municipal courtrooms.
Clarifies that advertisements by licensed professionals are subject to the Consumer Fraud Act.
Establishes "New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act."
Authorizes designation of joint urban enterprise zone by Urban Enterprize Zone Authority.
Requires State Treasurer to order any State agency with power to issue contract bonds to conduct an independent due diligence evaluation prior to issuance of those bonds.
Prohibits operating vehicle in unsafe manner likely to impede traffic or endanger person or property.
Establishes advocacy pilot program for mentally ill offenders.
Establishes Commission on Out-of-State School Placements.
Provides additional State aid to certain public school districts.
Requires applicants for notary public commission to take course and pass written examination; requires applicants to submit to criminal history record background checks.
Provides for purchase of certain out-of-state service credit in TPAF.
Doubles fines for certain motor vehicle offenses committed by operators of vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Requires State to prepare gross income tax return forms for certain taxpayers.
Upgrades offense of knowingly engaging in unauthorized practice of law.
Requires permit for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions, shows, and fairs; establishes sanitation requirements.
Provides for stacking of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage for insured covered under multiple vehicles or policies.
Provides private cause of action for first-party insured regarding unfair claims settlement practices.
Terminates sick leave injury program for State employees injured after July 1, 2006 or upon expiration of current collective negotiation agreement.
Requires inspection for carbon monoxide detectors whenever oil-fired or natural gas furnaces or water heaters are installed in homes.
Prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games.
Terminates sick leave injury program for certain State employees injured after January 1, 2007 or expiration of current collective negotiation agreement.
Changes date of all primary elections to first Tuesday after first Monday in February in years presidential election is held.
Revises qualifications for licensure for land surveyors and for certificates of registration for surveyors-in-training.
Authorizes certain non-emergency mutual agreements between municipalities for law enforcement purposes.
Prohibits sale of imitation firearms to persons under age of 18.
Permits real estate brokers, broker-salespersons, and salespersons to provide rebates to sellers or purchasers.
Prohibits sex offenders from entering school property.
Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and promotion of graves of significant individuals of the American Revolutionary period; appropriates $200,000.
Creates tax exemption for public parks and recreational facilities owned, maintained, or operated by joint municipal recreation commission.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 10
Exempts members of fraternal benefit societies from insurance producer licensing requirements in certain circumstances.
Regulates donation clothing bins. *
Makes it a primary offense for motorists to talk on or text message with hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device while driving. *
Prohibits denial of credit on the basis that individual was a victim of identity theft.
Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.
Renames "Open Public Meetings Act" in honor of Senator Byron M. Baer.
Excludes membership fees and dues of certain governmental and charitable clubs and organizations and certain parking services from sales and use tax. ****
Establishes New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
Changes deadline for voter-verified paper record of votes cast on voting machines to June 3, 2008. *
Vetoed · 1
Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship. *
Passed the Senate · 4
Authorizes counties to reduce greenhead fly populations; appropriates $50,000. *
Expands consumer protections under New Jersey's motor vehicle "lemon law." *
Establishes notification system for operation of petting zoos and certain animal or agricultural exhibitions; establishes sanitation requirement for human contact with animals. *
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects.
Out of committee · 13
Provides for issuance of a uniform identification card for all law enforcement officers.
Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.
Increases workers' compensation for loss of hand or foot.
Permits certain contracting units to use schedules from additional federal procurement programs when purchasing goods and services.
Requires employers to provide rest and meal breaks.
Prohibits sending unsolicited advertising by text messaging.
Prohibits sale, use, and burning of creosote or creosote-treated products. *
"Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
The "Global Warming Response Act."
Requires New Jersey Transit Corporation to report on New Jersey Travel Independence Program and study feasibility of its expansion Statewide. *
Appropriates $40 million from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Regulates certain tows and requires licensure of towing companies.
Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects.
In committee · 18
Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.
Prohibits smoking in restaurants and bars.
Appropriates $2,250,000 to DOT for aid to the City of Linden and Roselle Borough for the St. Georges Avenue Streetscapes Infrastructure Project.
Supplemental appropriation of $350,000 for Camp Marcella.
"New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act"; prohibits smoking in indoor public places and workplaces.
"New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act"; prohibits smoking in indoor public places and workplaces, except casino floors and simulcasting facilities.
Provides that advertisements by persons licensed, registered, appointed or certified to practice profession or occupation are subject to consumer fraud act.
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as State song.
Increases judicial salaries and prosecutors' salaries and makes certain changes to other salaries linked to judicial salaries.
Prohibits members of the Legislature from holding other elective public offices.
"Judy's Law"; provides for life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of murder of a child 16 years of age or younger.
Increases oversight and disclosure of public school district financial affairs and employment practices.
Establishes continuing education requirement for licensed public adjusters.
Exempts initiation fees, membership fees, and dues of certain municipal, county, and nonprofit clubs and organizations from sales and use tax.
Establishes the New Jersey Task Force on Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Requires Site Improvement Advisory Board to offer recommendations to encourage sustainable development.
Clarifies that "airsoft" guns are firearms.
Requires insurers writing homeowners policies in this State to offer flood insurance to their insureds.