Bills in the 2018–2019 Session, General Assembly.
Christopher P. DePhillips
Sponsored
Out of committee3
Revises and updates public utility franchise process; allows State's political subdivisions to revoke franchises; increases certain penalties.
Provides for vacancy in county surrogate, clerk, register of deeds and mortgages, and sheriff offices occurring 70 days before general election to be filled at second succeeding general election.
Adds member from Ritired Judges Association of New Jersey to State Investment Council.*
In committee16
Creates a Business Court.
Establishes certain ethical standards and financial control requirements for State authorities.
Establishes a Special Medical Malpractice Part in the Superior Court.
Extends certain federal income tax advantages of individual health savings accounts to individual taxpayers under the New Jersey gross income tax.
Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.
"Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act"; requires institutions of higher education to post information on student suicides and attempted suicides on website.
Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Requires election by certain public employees of certain health care benefit plans; prohibits payments by public employers for waiver of such plans.
Concerns business entities employed by Governor, or office of Governor, or to conduct certain investigations.
Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.
Repeals surtax imposed on certain businesses.
Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to patient undergoing chemotherapy.
Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $10 million to DOT for construction of highway guard rail along entirety of Route 208 through Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland in sections without highway guard rail, where nec
Removes 48-hour provision for acceptance of ballots postmarked by election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.
Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.
Requires health insurance coverage for annual mental health screening.
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Adds member from Retired Judges Association of New Jersey to State Investment Council.*
Co-sponsored
Became law · 18
Requires certain health care facilities to provide information concerning palliative care and hospice care services.
Requires certain schools to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by school nurse or trained employee.
Establishes training program to prevent suicide by law enforcement officer;requires reporting of law enforcement officer suicides to Attorney General.*
Increases penalties for energy "slamming" practices.
Re-establishes former NJ Commission on Science and Technology as NJ Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Designates portion of Interstate Highway Route 195 in Township of Howell as "State Trooper Marc K. Castellano Memorial Highway."
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.
Appropriates $28,883,557 in 2003 and 1992 bond act monies for loans for dam restoration and repair projects and inland waters projects.
Codifies State-specific exam requirement for land surveyor license.
"Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act"; establishes school district responsibilities in educating gifted and talented students.
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.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2019.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Increases tax credit provided for qualified investments under "New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act."
Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2020 to include new projects, remove certain projects, and modify estimated loan amounts for certain projects.
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend additional sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2020.
Passed the General Assembly · 8
Permits certain physical therapists to perform dry needling.
Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.
Requires telemarketers to provide name, mailing address, and telephone number of person on whose behalf call is made.
" Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.**
"Vegetation Management Response Act"; concerns vegetation management related to electric public utility infrastructure.
Concerns subcontracting agreements entered into by public school districts and county colleges. *
Concerns arbitration for certain non-teaching school staff.
Provides for process to vacate and expunge certain arrests, charges, complaints, convictions, other dispositions, and DNA records, associated with violations by certain human trafficking victims.*
Out of committee · 15
Bars persons under age 18 from marrying or entering into a civil union.
Provides governance, oversight, and accountability reforms at NJT.
Revises certain drunk driving penalties; expands use of ignition interlock devices.*
Permits certain audiologists to dispense and fit hearing aids.
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.*
Prohibits sale or distribution of flavored vapor products.*
Expands scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act dealing with economic impact of rules on small businesses.
Permits corporations to use blockchain technology for certain recordkeeping requirements.
Requires Department of Human Services to review Medicaid reimbursement to nursing homes under Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program.
Authorizes creation of Woman Veteran license plates.
Concerns service of food or refreshments on mortuary premises.
Establishes the "Energy Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Act."
Amends list of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding for FY2019 to include new projects and remove certain projects.
Clarifies assessment payment and election participation requirements in planned real estate developments.
Requires restaurants to post signs advising customers to notify servers of food allergies; requires restaurant managers to complete food allergen training.
In committee · 67
Decreases Alcoholic Beverage Tax rate paid on certain liquors.
Suspends pension of any retired public employee who resumes public employment with compensation more than $15,000.
Exempts disabled veterans from certain fees at State parks and forests.
Eliminates the New Jersey inheritance tax and repeals chapters 33 through 37 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes.
Provides certain veteran benefits to veterans of the global war on terror conflicts and those of certain military engagements served during certain periods.
Eliminates the New Jersey Transfer Inheritance Tax and repeals parts of chapters 33 through 37 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes.
"The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2012"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Provides assistance to manufacturing businesses by having certain State agencies promote economic development and identify credentials needed for careers in modern manufacturing.
Requires psychological examination when parent loses custody of child and wants to regain custody of child who is in care or custody of grandparent.
Mandates that "Honor and Remember Flag" be displayed at certain public buildings.
Phases out the transfer inheritance tax over two years.
Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadway, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.
Requires annual evaluation reports by Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development on survey responses to be obtained from certain employers that end operations in this State.
Establishes Red Tape Review Commission.
Requires DCA to collect information about State residents seeking affordable housing in State and provide that information to COAH.
Allows municipalities to establish affordable housing preference for their residents.
Prohibits affordable housing obligation exemptions for urban aid municipalities.
"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
Permits taxpayers to deduct the total amount of State property taxes paid on principal residence from gross income tax obligation.
Authorizes special license plates with proceeds to victims injured in September 11th and 1993 World Trade Center attacks.
Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Provides gross income tax deduction to certain surviving spouses of veterans.
Requires school districts to institute policies to improve emergency communications to increase school security.
Requires State Police to maintain 24-hour hotline for receiving anonymous tips regarding potential threats to school safety and security.
Requires school districts to implement policy mandating all students and school employees have identification cards.
Requires school district to submit emergency communication policies and protocols to Department of Education for review.
Requires DOE to establish online school security resource clearinghouse.
Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.
Requires Commissioner of Education to review school safety and security plans.
Directs school districts to establish policies and require training for employees on issues regarding child sexual abuse.
Requires State parks, forests, State-owned beaches, and MVC offices to remain open to public if emergency is declared due to failure to enact general appropriation law as prescribed by NJ Constitution.
Authorizes first responders to obtain, administer, and dispense opioid antidotes, with immunity, pursuant to Statewide standing order issued by State health official; makes clarifying changes to "Overdose Prevention Act."
Increases age of dependent for whom gross income tax exemption for higher education expenses may be claimed from under 22 years to under 25 years.
Prohibits telemarketers from making certain unsolicited telemarketing sales calls.
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.
Raises minimum wage to $13, with certain exceptions.
Increases benefit amounts under New Jersey earned income tax credit program from 35 percent to 80 percent.
Provides small businesses with gross income tax or corporation business tax deduction for wages paid to minimum wage employees.
Excludes transient accommodations in shore counties from various State and local taxes.
Exempts from sales and use tax sales of medical marijuana.
Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of medical tests, procedures and prescription drugs covered under health benefits or prescription drug benefits plans.
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
"Timothy J. Piazza's Law", upgrades hazing; clarifies that prohibited conduct includes causing, coercing or forcing consumption of alcohol or drugs.
Requires certain facilities to notify patients or legal guardians of outbreak of contagious disease within 24 hours of onset of outbreak.
Permits use of public schools and school district property for certain child care services for children younger than school age.
Creates Open Public Records Act Study Commission.
Eliminates NJ Schools Development Authority and transfers its school construction responsibilities to EDA.
Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from possessing electronic smoking devices.
Requires physician to offer to test patient for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency prior to chemotherapy.
Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection (RSVP-3) Pilot Program."
Prohibits candidates from nomination for more than one elective office at primary or general election.
Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."
Requires certain toll road operators and bi-state agency to allow drivers to choose towing company.
Eliminates NJ Schools Development Authority and transfers its school construction responsibility to Division of Property Management and Construction in Department of Treasury.
Requires Chief Administrator of MVC to establish transportation network company rider safety awareness campaign.
Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Allows taxpayers to deduct cost of certain depreciable assets under corporation business and gross income taxes.
Requires limited liability companies to make certain disclosures concerning ownership.
Prohibits campaign expenditures to entities whose principals cannot be readily identified.
Creates New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal.
Authorizes appointment of limited guardian to direct treatment for person with substance use impairment, or involuntary commitment to treatment when substance use disorder poses imminent danger to self, others, or property.
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $2 million for William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Requires school districts to close schools on days of general and primary elections.
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
Requires voter who wishes to vote by mail to complete application for mail-in ballot each calendar year; repeals automatic vote-by-mail designation.
Establishes Volunteer Emergency Responder Loan Redemption Program in Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
Filed · 1
Designates Seeing Eye® dog as State Dog.