Bills in the 2016–2017 Session, Senate.
Colin Bell
Sponsored
Became law3
Allows counties to prioritize county homelessness trust fund grants for homeless veterans.
Increases number of State-funded positions at four-year public institution of higher education that establishes postsecondary academic and residential facilities in coastal city with gaming in resort area of State.
Appropriates $7.5 million for constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to State Agriculture Development Committee for county planning incentive grants for farmland preservation purposes.
Out of committee6
Enters New Jersey in multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.
Establishes Main Street Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in small, highly developed municipalities.
Clarifies that authorized persons and entities may administer a single dose of any opoid antidote, or multiple doses of any intranasal or intramuscular opioid antidote to overdose victims, with immunity under "Overdose Prevention Act." *
Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared; deems certain employees essential during budget-related state of emergency.*
Expands crime of terrorism.
Prohibits non-disclosure clauses in certain contracts.
In committee5
Establishes "Atlantic City Growth Tax Credit Program" to grant tax credits to promote the development of non-rental housing in Atlantic City.
Establishes special probation drug court eligibility for persons with previous criminal convictions or adjudications of delinquency, or pending charges, for certain crimes.
Prohibits intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than air gases.
Expands authorization for clamming on Sundays.
Limits State Lottery drawings to two per day per game.
Carried from the General Assembly
Became law2
Prohibits non-disclosure clauses in certain contracts.
Clarifies that authorized persons and entities may administer a single dose of any opioid antidote, or multiple doses of any intranasal or intramuscular opioid antidote to overdose victims, with immunity under "Overdose Prevention Act." *
Co-sponsored
Became law · 3
Retitles State correction officer as State correctional police officer; clarifies law enforcement powers.
Designates Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City as "Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall" to commemorate his outstanding service to Atlantic City and State.
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Vetoed · 1
Provides certain incentives to qualified businesses in Garden State Growth Zones; creates Garden State Growth Zone at Atlantic City International Airport and surrounding area.
Out of committee · 4
Authorizes local units of government subject to "Local Public Contracts Law" and "Public School Contracts Law" to use electronic procurement technologies.
Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.*
Authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to extend orders for controlled dangerous substances under certain circumstances.
Makes certain veterans eligible for certificates of registration under Security Officer Registration Act.
In committee · 2
Requires public utility to charge veterans' organization residential rate for service delivered to property at which veterans' organization primarily operates.
Revises certain licensee filing requirements for alcoholic beverage price lists.