Bills in the 2006–2007 Session, General Assembly.
Peter J. Barnes III
Carried from the Senate
Became law1
Establishes as crime of the second degree unlawful possession of certain handguns. *
Co-sponsored
Became law · 1
The "Global Warming Response Act."
Passed the General Assembly · 3
Daniel Mackay's Law; requires certain information be given to next of kin of relatives killed or incapacitated in motor vehicle accident; caps certain abandoned vehicle storage fees.
The "Real Estate Installment Contract Act."
Amends stalking law to broaden protections for victims.
Out of committee · 6
Criminalizes possession or use of electronic communications devices in certain correctional facilities. *
Includes electronic communication in definition of public school "harassment, intimidation or bullying."
Requires lottery prizes over $600 be offset to satisfy debt owed to State government.
Increases fees and penalties under the "Explosives Act."
Establishes New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
Makes it a primary offense for motorists to talk on or text message with hand-held wireless telephone or electronic communication device while driving. *
In committee · 1
The "New Jersey Academically Gifted and Talented Student Education Act"; appropriates $5 million.