Bills in the 2000–2001 Session, General Assembly.
Thomas H. Kean Jr.
Sponsored
Became law1
Extends polling place hours for certain elections; makes an appropriation.*
Passed the General Assembly3
Establishes the Commission on After-School Programs in DHS; appropriates $100,000. *
Requires surcharge for passenger restraint violation; establishes Child Safety Seat Distribution Program Fund.
Establishes the "Alan M. Augustine Colon Cancer Research Fund," appropriates $100,000.
Out of committee4
Makes supplemental appropriation of $73,000 for a grant to Union County College for Holocaust and Ethnic Studies Project.
Makes supplemental appropriation of $90,000 to the DMVA for the Veterans' Oral History program to record veterans' account of war experiences.
Appropriates $90,000 to Division of Fish and Wildlife for Hunters Helping the Hungry program.
Appropriates $30,000 to DOE for Metrowest Community Relations Committee to expand Holocaust education curriculum.
In committee9
Permits municipalities to appoint paid fire chiefs for paid and certain part-paid fire departments; clarifies duties and responsibilities.
Authorizes and directs DEP to implement Phase II of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State beginning in calendar year 2006.
Provides PFRS accidental death benefit for member who dies as result of accident met in performance of off-duty law enforcement or firefighting action.
Adds State-paid health insurance for surviving spouses and children to PERS accidental death benefits.
Permits certain persons aged 16 or 17 to be appointed to district boards of elections in certain circumstances.
Establishes corporation business tax credit for purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles.
Provides tuition assistance for children and spouses of the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.
Establishes September 11th Memorial License Plate; dedicates fees therefrom to support a memorial and victims injured in attack.
Establishes a not-for-profit corporation to facilitate the Office of Recovery and Victim Assistance in providing aid and assistance to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 6
Provides for presumption of death for persons exposed to catastrophic events.
Concerns certain public benefits available to persons affected by September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on US.
Permits establishment of small employer health benefits purchasing alliances. *
Removes requirement that a public utility employee's Social Security number appear on employee's identification badge.
"The Emergency Management Assistance Compact Act."
Requires State to sell and convey portion of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital property to Morris County.
Vetoed · 1
Forgives the reimbursement of State aid by former constituent district of a dissolved regional school district.
Passed the General Assembly · 2
Concerns public works subcontractors.
Establishes State Capital Coordinating Council on Emergency Evacuation Routes and Procedures.
Out of committee · 16
Provides tuition assistance for children and spouses of the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. *
Modifies maximum age for police and fire department hires and for PFRS enrollment by permitting subtraction from actual age of up to five years for certain service.*
Appropriates $1 million to DEP for grants for certain historic sites preservation projects. *
Appropriates $7,000,000 for New Jersey Fire Engine and Equipment Museum.
"Senior Gold Prescription Discount Act." *
Allows counties to develop and submit to DHSS countywide animal control plans; appropriates $1,050,000.**
Regulates certain electronic mail solicitations.
Increases TPAF and PERS retirement benefits for active members and retirees; revises calculation of assets and establishes benefit enhancement fund.
Appropriates $12 million from "Garden State Green Acres Preservation Trust Fund" for grants to certain nonprofit entities to acquire or develop lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Authorizes free admission to State parks and forests for disabled veterans.
Provides property tax exemption for maximum of two parsonages of any congregation of any religious corporation in the State.
Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to fund grant for New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum in Madison Borough.
Provides certain protections to consumers who purchase computers.
Broadens eligibility for certain veterans' benefits by eliminating requirement of service during specified dates or in specified locations.
Supplemental appropriation of $110,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund Project Shalom.
Provides credit for participation rates in small employer health benefits plans to employees who are covered under another group health benefits plan or Medicare.
In committee · 22
Revises provisions of the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act."
The "Public Surface Water Supply Protection Act."
Establishes cross-acceptance of local master plans; intermunicipal review of certain development applications.
Authorizes adoption of municipal transfer of development rights programs.
Requires municipal master plans under Municipal Land Use Law to be consistent with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Provides sales and use tax exemption for purchases of goods donated to certain governmental, charitable and public safety organizations.
Directs DEP to conduct feasibility study of assessing air pollution sources in and around certain airports and military bases.
The "Steep Slope Protection Act."
Permits DNA testing under certain circumstances of old evidence to establish innocence of person convicted.
Establishes guidelines for operating authorized emergency vehicles in emergency situations.
Exempts Great Swamp watershed area from uniform residential site improvement standards.
Amends "Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act," P.L.1999, c.23 (C.48:3-49 et al); creates Renewable Energy Revolving Trust Fund.
Prohibits black bear hunting for five years; requires development of plan for bear population control; and appropriates $95,000.
Requires DEP to classify certain surface waters of the State as category one waters.
Allows worker selection of treatment providers under workers' compensation.
The "Abandoned Cemetery Maintenance and Preservation Act."
Directs DEP to conduct feasibility study of assessing air pollution sources in and around certain airports and military bases; appropriations $50,000.
Designates Madison Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum as official State facility.
Establishes World Trade Center Memorial Commission.
Authorizes local government units to allow construction and operation of Olympic sport training facilities on parkland under certain conditions.
Modifies Fair Housing Act and State Planning Act to assist in provision of affordable housing.
Prohibits contributions by certain entities doing business with State; limits amount of contributions by principals and officers of such entities.
Filed · 3
The "New Jersey Domestic Security Preparedness Act;" appropriates $8.98 million.
Allows life insurers to use forms in this State if approved in 40 other states.
Requires election of freeholders by district in certain counties.