Bills in the 2010–2011 Session, General Assembly.
Linda Stender
Sponsored
Became law1
Provides updated procedures for disposition of State surplus computers and certain other electronic devices designated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.*
Vetoed2
Permits collective bargaining on matters covered by civil service; requires civil service examinations to be offered on continual basis; creates title reduction task force; requires posting of layoff plans.
Revises definition of class I renewable energy to include energy produced by certain geothermal heat pumps. *
Passed the General Assembly3
Revises statutes regulating bingo, raffles and amusement games.
Concerns magazine subscriptions.
Modifies requirement for advice of counsel in certain "palimony" agreements.
Out of committee9
Authorizes public institutions of higher education to establish textbook rental programs.
Revises the definitions of Class I renewable energy and renewable energy certificate under the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act.
Reduces number of printed copies of each State report or publication required to be filed with State Library; provides for State Library liaison at each State office.
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message. *
Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads. *
Makes FY 2011 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 for Women's Health and Family Planning Services, reduces FY 2011 appropriation for State Employees' Prescription Drug Program by $7,453,000, and requires filing of application for expansion of Medica
Establishes procedure for destroying certain contraband tobacco products and cigarettes.
Provides standards and procedures for museum to acquire title to property that is on loan to museum but has not been claimed by lender for period of time.
Limits annual fee increases in shared service agreement to 2 percent.
In committee52
Establishes low interest mortgage program in HMFA for volunteer fire and rescue squad members.
Adds representatives from the Department of Community Affairs to the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force.
Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.
Directs the State Lottery Commission to establish video lottery at not more than three horse racetracks; provides for NJ Casino Control Commission and NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement oversight.
Revises "Off-Track and Account Wagering Act."
Allows school districts to qualify for assistance under the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support improvement of State parks and forests.
Concerns contents of zoning ordinances.
Prohibits sale on school property of certain foods during school breakfast and lunch periods.
Requires each municipality to establish a Reverse 9-1-1 system.
Provides immunity from liability for persons who install or inspect child restraint systems.
Requires the "Commission to Review Criminal Sentencing" to examine activities which victimize persons, particularly women and children, and are not codified in the Code of Criminal Justice and recommend appropriate legislation for establishing such crime
Allows corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit for employer expenditures to provide certain physical fitness benefits to employees.
Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize 5,000 video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack; preserves Casino Revenue Fund at FY2005 level; provides for benefits to horse racing industry.
Increases penalty amount for violations of certain laws regulating retail sale of motor fuel to not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
Requires installation of fire suppression systems in school buses and special paratransit vehicles.
Clarifies functioning high-mounted rear stop lamp is required under State law.
Establishes pilot program in DEP for chemical cleanouts in schools.
Clarifies deadline to request absentee ballot application.
Concerns transfer of PANYNJ contracts related to marine terminals.
Criminalizes the manufacture, distribution and possession of Salvia divinorum.
Exempts membership fees, initiation fees, or dues for access to health and fitness, athletic, or sporting clubs of certain charitable organizations from sales and use tax.
Requires labeling of food containing any product from a cloned animal or its progeny.
Requires retail store operators to establish in-store recycling programs that provide opportunities for customers to return clean plastic carryout bags.
Requires retailers to provide consumers with information on origin of raw produce.
Requires NJ Transit to do study of platform safety issues at rail stations.
Revises laws concerning pedestrian safety and traffic control; requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians under certain conditions.
"Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.
Requires bittering agent to be added to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.
Requires NJ Transit to provide refunds for unused tickets for certain transit services.
Exempts from sales tax all hybrid and certain highly fuel efficient vehicles.
Requires DEP to conduct study concerning single-use paper bags and plastic bags.
Requires SHBP and School Employees' Health Benefits Program audit programs to review employee, retiree and dependent eligibility at least every five years.
Requires biannual assessment of the condition of trees within 25 feet of any public highway maintained by DOT and on the State's three toll roads and repair or removal of trees presenting a traffic hazard.
Permits certain fair share affordable housing obligations to be met with family and veteran's housing.
Requires projects with State or Local financing to be built to high performance green building standards and provides for performance review and annual report.
Requires the supervisor of a school bus driver to inspect the school bus for pupils remaining at the end of the transportation route.
Establishes minimum efficiency standards for certain new televisions.
Revises the statutes concerning oaths and affidavits.
Clarifies ability of certain contracting units to specify use of inherently safer technologies for contracts involving extraordinarily hazardous substances.
Subjects county and municipal sewerage authority service rate increases to approval by Board of Public Utilities.
Increases health benefits continuation coverage to 36 months for certain persons covered under certain employer health benefits plans.
Increases health benefits continuation coverage from 18 months to 36 months for certain persons covered under certain small employer health benefits plans.
Restricts DOT assessment of asphalt pavement quality to methods that are nondestructive.
Revises penalties for a school bus driver who leaves a pupil on a school bus at the end of his route.
Clarifies that any use of another person's personal identifying information is a crime.
Prohibits expenditure of State funds for certain cosmetic services in criminal trials.
Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.
Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm on grounds of an educational institution.
Increases surcharge for drunk driving conviction.
Requires local public contracts to contain provision for renegotiation upon key construction material's price change based on recognized industry price index.
Permits price adjustments in local public contracts for copper.
Carried from the Senate
Became law2
Provides standards and procedures for museum to acquire title to property that is on loan to museum but has not been claimed by lender for period of time.
Establishes procedure for destroying certain contraband tobacco products and cigarettes.
Vetoed2
Limits annual fee increases in shared service agreement to 2 percent. *
Makes FY 2011 supplemental appropriation of $7,453,000 for Women's Health and Family Planning Services, reduces FY 2011 appropriation for State Employees' Prescription Drug Program by $7,453,000, and requires filing of application for expansion of Medica
Co-sponsored
Became law · 9
Increases specialized care nursing facility beds for persons with Huntington's Disease. *
Disqualifies member of board of education or member of charter school board of trustees for conviction of certain crimes and requires member to undergo criminal history background investigation. *
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to the "American Red Cross-NJ Fund".
Permits candidate in any election to sign own nominating petition and be circulator therof.
Requires Department of State to establish and maintain a website to provide a clearinghouse of information for nonprofits.
The "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act."
Authorizes Commissioner of NJDOT to procure revenue-generating sponsors for, and permit sponsorship acknowledgment and advertising on, safety and emergency service patrol vehicles and equipment.
Authorizes New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2012.
"Caylee's Law;" upgrades penalties for failing to report a death; criminalizes failure to report disappearance of child within 24 hours.
Vetoed · 5
Increases gross income tax rate on income exceeding $1,000,000 for taxable year 2010.
Supplements the State annual appropriations act for the State fiscal year 2010-2011, makes appropriations for Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Programs and the Homestead Rebate/Credit Program.
"Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
Concerns energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements. **
Amends Fiscal Year 2011 annual appropriations act to require filing of application for expansion of Medicaid coverage for family planning services.
Passed the General Assembly · 5
Prohibits sale of lottery tickets or shares after claim of top prizes.
Requires carriers to clarify whether medically necessary procedures are covered benefits and remit certain payments to hospitals for services rendered.
Transfers $5,000,000 of unexpended balance from Purchase of Service for Inmates Incarcerated in County Penal Facilities account in Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Appropriations Act and appropriates that amount for Women's Health and Family Planning Services.
Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Requires voter approval at the annual school election or by the board of school estimate prior to designation as charter school district of residence or expansion of a charter school. *
Out of committee · 16
Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain minimum three foot safety distance when overtaking bicycles.
Permits adoptees and certain others access to adoptee's original birth certificate and other related information. *
Authorizes credit unions to serve as depositories of public funds; requires credit unions to provide certain funds for financial literacy education.*
Clarifies that sexual assault victims are not responsible for any costs of forensic sexual assault examinations or related services.
Requires requestor pick up government records within 10 business days of availability.
Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of the borrower's death.
Concerns creation of benefit corporations.
Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.*
Requires services be provided for sexually exploited juveniles charged with certain offenses; creates an affirmative defense regarding prostitution.*
The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers, and certain schools, playgrounds, and recreational fields.*
Repeals obsolete statutes concerning the status of women.
"Pamela's law;" criminalizes possession and sale of mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, commonly known as "bath salts."*
Appropriates $45 million from "2009 Green Acres Fund" and $12 million from "2009 Blue Acres Fund" for State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects.
Requires Chief Administrator of Motor Vehicle Commission to establish standards for average customer wait times at facilities.
Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Bars solicitation of professional employment for 30 days after date of accident or disaster under certain circumstances.
In committee · 34
Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.
Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.
Requires informational posters about safe placement alternatives for newborn infants be posted in public restrooms used by females.
Provides for conscientious exemption to mandatory immunizations.
Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warning."
Establishes professional standards for county sheriffs and their employees.
Establishes the crime of assault by animal.
Requires health care facilities to report certain information about their health care staff to their respective professional boards or DHSS.
"The Domestic Violence and Workforce Development Initiative Act."
Establishes annual sales tax holiday for certain sales of personal computers and certain sales of school supplies and equipment during first full weekend of August.
Establishes minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities.
The "Toxic-free Children's Products Act."
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.
Requires motorists to stop for pedestrians in or waiting to enter crosswalks.
The "Smart Container Act."
Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.
Establishes limits on resident's hours in hospitals.
Increases funding of Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Program.
Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.
"Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act"; appropriates $75,000.
Limits leave and supplemental compensation benefits for school district superintendents, assistant superintendents, and school business administrators; provides procedures and penalties for enforcement of TPAF provisions.
Provides for conscientious exemption to mandatory immunizations.
Expands scope of claims subject to "Health Claims Authorization, Processing and Payment Act," and modifies certain claims procedures.
Establishes the number of students to be supported under the veterinary medicine education program and a service requirement for students who participate in the program.
Requires legislators to serve full-time; establishes annual compensation.
Permits voter registration of certain persons at age 17 for voting at next election occurring on or after 18th Birthday.
Extends period for requested medical exam for disability benefits under PFRS to every two years until 55 years of age.
Supplemental appropriation to DHSS for $7,453,000 for family planning services, and requires filing of State Plan Amendment to extend Medicaid coverage for family planning services to persons with incomes up to 200% of federal poverty level.
Requires annual notice to local employers in PERS and PFRS include contribution rate and calculation for current year, preceding two years, and projection for subsequent two years.
Provides that children under care, custody or supervision of DYFS may not be home-schooled.
Provides for collection on child support arrearages and certain public assistance overpayments through withholding of casino and racetrack winnings.
Decriminalizes possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana.
Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; expands jurisdiction of Division of Rate Counsel.
Imposes certain registration and reporting requirements to prevent illegal trade of tigers.