Bills in the 2008–2009 Session, Senate.
Raymond J. Lesniak
Sponsored
Became law7
Upgrades penalties for tampering with witnesses and informants; upgrades hindering apprehension or prosecution under certain circumstances. *
Changes statutory provisions regarding who may interpret and perform evoked potentials or nerve conduction studies.
Provides for improved structure and fiscal management of higher education in New Jersey. *
Authorizes counties and municipalities to acquire real property, and to resell or lease it with agricultural deed restrictions attached, for farmland preservation purposes.
Establishes Long Term Obligation and Capital Expenditure Fund and makes various appropriations to pay-down debt and provide for certain capital improvements.
Concerns continuing education for dentists. *
Requires telecommunications companies to provide certain information to law enforcement officials in emergency situations. *
Passed the Senate2
Provides that practice of chiropractic includes diagnosis and adjustment of articulations of spinal column and other joints.
Modifies laws concerning affordable housing and makes an appropriation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Out of committee17
"Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority Act."
Allows certified public accountants licensed in other states to practice public accountancy and attest services in this State under certain circumstances.
The Vote By Mail Law. **
"Urban Enterprise Zone Jobs Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of the Treasury to provide tax credits for contributions to entities which provide tuition scholarships to children in certain urban enterprise zone municipalities.
Removes two plenary retail distribution license limit for certain food stores and liquor stores. *
Revises laws concerning the provision of affordable housing. *
Authorizes EDA to develop and finance parking structures in certain urban and suburban areas. **
Authorizes court to waive or reduce parole ineligibility or grant probation for drug-free school zone violations under certain circumstances.
Exempts certain transactions of parent or affiliate companies of telecommunications and cable television companies from BPU review and approval. *
Delays phase-out schedule of transitional energy facility assessment unit rate surcharges.
Adds contact via electronic device to prohibited contact enumerated in permanent restraining orders for convicted stalkers. *
"New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009"; appropriates $15 million to "New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund." **
Mandates professional engineers to complete continuing professional competency requirements during each biennial licensure period.
Concerns governmental unit public funds deposited in public depositories. *
Revises organization and powers of Capital City Redevelopment Corporation.
Concerns disclosure statements and certain other requirements for licensing of solid waste and hazardous waste operations.
Expands exemption for legal and other professional service entities associated with certain former public officers and employees from restrictions with regard to representation of casino licensees and applicants.
In committee33
Establishes pilot program in Department of the Treasury to provide tax credits for contributions to entities which provide tuition scholarships to children residing in Camden, Elizabeth, Lakewood, Newark, Orange, Paterson and Trenton.
Permits voter registration at polling place on days of municipal, primary, and general elections.
Provides that the Department of Education will enter into any contract with preschool providers for Abbott district students.
Permits in-person wagering at casinos on results of professional sports events, subject to voter approval.
Modifies graduated drivers' license law.
Prohibits organized delivery systems from denying participation in network to imaging centers willing to meet terms of contract.
Designates "Who says you can't go home," by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, as State song.
Establishes "Victim-Witness Scholarship Fund;" establishes "Witness Protection Fund;" and concerns State forfeiture funds.
Improves capacity of Commission on Higher Education and the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to aid in planning and development of higher education in the State.
Consumer Electronics Warranty Lemon Law.
Creates motor vehicle offense of smoking in motor vehicle with a child present and dedicates penalties to "Smoking Cessation Fund."
Provides jurisdiction to Division of Workers' Compensation to adjudicate certain employment discrimination claims arising from workplace injury or disease.
Regulates sale of certain bicycles with quick release wheels.
Requires legal action against certain licensed persons to be brought within two years.
Permits landscape irrigation contractors to install backflow prevention devices under certain circumstances.
Authorizes certain municipalities to impose a tax on the rental of motor vehicles to fund redevelopment plan activities.
Amends and supplements the "New Jersey Parentage Act;" requires blood and genetic testing under certain circumstances.
Limits amount of appeal bond in civil actions to the total value of the monetary judgment or $50 million, whichever is less.
Authorizes minor to consent to forensic sexual assault examination in the absence of parental consent if, in the judgment of health care professional, minor appears to have been sexually assaulted.
Directs executive county superintendent of schools to void as contrary to public policy any provision of school administrator contract that provides payment in event of district consolidation.
Establishes "New Jersey Children's Bill of Rights."
Expands availability of general development plan approvals and long-term vesting of preliminary and final site plan approvals in Smart Growth areas.
Permits retail dealer of motor fuel to sell motor fuel at price below retail dealer's net cost to meet competition.
Authorizes electric or gas public utilities to implement formula based rates.
Establishes early voting procedure for certain elections; makes appropriation.
Provides for higher education facilities financing.
Outlines procedures for conducting drug tests involving State law enforcement officers.
Prohibits stranger-originated life insurance contracts.
Provides for appointment to board of directors of New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange by Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.
Expands State programs to encourage investments in small technology companies.
Provides for certain surplus lines producer fees to be determined by regulation.
Permits the conversion of nonpublic schools into charter schools.
Permits Internet wagering at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
"New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act." *
Allows UEZ municipalities to include certain homeland security expenses as eligible for funding from enterprise zone assistance fund.
Passed the Senate · 1
Expands eligibility, clarifies qualifications and limits certain provisions under the "Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act." ***
Out of committee · 11
Provides for parole eligibility and supervision, prison visitation, and training and education standards for incarcerated persons.
Authorizes imposition of additional fines for overcrowding.
The "New Jersey Residential Mortgage Lending Act"; concerns certain licensed mortgage and consumer lending practices, supervision and enforcement. *
Provides for programs and services for inmates and formerly incarcerated persons; institutes certain administrative procedures. *
Modifies laws concerning inmate income and complaints; requires certain correctional officer training; creates uniform identification cards for attorneys to enter State correctional facilities. *
Revises statutory mental health coverage requirements and requires all health insurers and SHBP to cover treatment for alcoholism and other substance-use disorders under same terms and conditions as for other diseases or illnesses.
Increases penalties for counterfeiting if the offense creates risk of bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death; creates new offense within Criminal Code of counterfeiting products related to health. *
Establishes "Women and Families Strengthening Act." *
Authorizes public entities to implement energy savings improvement programs. *
Establishes licensing program for site remediation professionals; changes laws concerning site remediation. *
Enacts the "Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act."
In committee · 17
Enacts the "Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act."
Provides that repayment of liquid assets by certain former constituent districts of dissolved limited purpose regional district be made over ten-year period.
Establishes advocacy pilot program for mentally ill offenders.
The "Health Insurance Affordability and Accessibility Reform Act."
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as State song.
Provides $100,000 military death benefit to State citizens killed on federal active duty; establishes "Fallen Patriots Memorial Fund."
Requires health insurance coverage for hair headpieces for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
Extends TDI to provide family leave benefits for workers caring for sick family members, newborn and newly adopted children.
Requires policy on use of alternative dispute resolution for State agencies; expands duties of Dispute Settlement Office of Department of Public Advocate.
Revises eligibility for expungement of criminal and juvenile delinquency records.
The "Toxic-free Children's Products Act."
Permits in-person wagering at casinos and horse racetracks on results of professional sports events, subject to voter approval.
Concerns pre-delivery communications regarding individual life insurance policies and effective date of delivered policies.
Makes certain changes concerning the appointment, duties, and tenure of the Director of Division on Civil Rights.
Lifts cap on ticket resale prices.
Provides exemption from tax on sales of certain energy saving products and services purchased from businesses located in UEZ.
Facilitates the cooperation between certain major sports and entertainment venues.