Bills in the 2012–2013 Session, General Assembly.
Linda Stender
Sponsored
Became law1
Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Vetoed3
Establishes pilot program to utilize value-based benefit design in SHBP to increase health benefits coverage for certain employees concerning chronic health conditions.
Permits two or more candidates for school board member to circulate petitions jointly and be bracketed together on ballot for same term.
Concerns disclosure and reimbursement procedures of board of education and municipal employee health care benefit contracts.
Passed the General Assembly3
Requires NJ Transit to do study of platform safety issues at rail stations.
Requires State pay postage for voted ballots returned by mail; makes an appropriation.*
Permits qualifying patients to possess and use medical marijuana legally obtained from another jurisdiction; extends State medical marijuana laws to qualifying out-of-State patients; expands ability of parents to serve as primary caregiver to minor child
Out of committee10
"Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.
Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.*
Limits fees charged in connection with certain prepaid debit accounts; requires access to certain account information.
Authorizes public institutions of higher education to establish textbook rental programs.
Requires labeling of all foods containing genetically modified material.
Revises penalties for certain drunk driving offenses, including mandating installation of ignition interlock device, and creates restricted use driver's license.
Prohibits PANYNJ from imposing cargo facility charge in certain instances.
Provides for similar requirements for minor and adult patients in medical marijuana program; prohibits limitations on number of strains of medical marijuana cultivated and expands available means of packaging and ditribution thereof.*
Authorizes AOC to assess, collect, and pay service charges and costs for electronic payment of fees and other obligations owed courts; prohibits defendants from using debit cards for bail and penalty payments for certain crimes.
In committee63
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
Concerns magazine subscriptions.
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.
Concerns transfer of PANYNJ contracts related to marine terminals.
Criminalizes the manufacture, distribution and possession of Salvia divinorum.
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 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.
Clarifies ability of certain contracting units to specify use of inherently safer technologies for contracts involving extraordinarily hazardous substances.
Provides for equitable adjustment to certain contracts with DOT for construction and maintenance of highways, streets or roads.
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.
Revises penalties for a school bus driver who leaves a pupil on a school bus at the end of his route.
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.
Clarifies that any use of another person's personal identifying information is a crime.
Revises definition of class I renewable energy to include energy produced by certain geothermal heat pumps.
Provides updated procedures for disposition of State surplus computers and certain other electronic devices designated for redistribution, sale, or disposal.
Enhances penalties for failing to move over when approaching stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights.
Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support improvement of State parks and forests.
Allows school districts to qualify for assistance under the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act.
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.
Provides PFRS member in federal or State military service who is injured or killed with disability or death benefits.
Eliminates use of vaccines containing mercury over three years.
Requires "No Turn on Red" signs be affixed to certain traffic control signals.
Provides that videotaping of aggravated assault is a fourth degree crime.
Revises penalties for drunk driving offenses and creates restricted use driver's license.
Authorizes creation of 33rd urban enterprise zone in Linden City.
Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to provide new parents information about crib safety.
Creates permissive inference of credit card theft in certain cases and requires restitution in certain cases.
Prohibits certain violations of terms of service for Internet ticket sales.
Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits management companies.
Prohibits use of speed cameras in State.
Requires Superintendent of State Police to include additional questions on loading and passenger capacity in boat safety course examination.
Requires liability insurance for permit to possess certain dangerous animals.
Requires water utilities to cover costs related to flooding damage under certain circumstances.
Prohibits discrimination in employment in the providing of any health care benefits.
Allows New Jersey gross income tax deduction for charitable contributions for Hurricane Sandy relief in New Jersey.
Provides homestead owners gross income tax deduction for certain water supply and sewerage charges.
"Consumer Protection Act of 2012."
Prohibits service and sale in schools of food and beverage items labeled as not intended or recommended for children.
"Carryout Bag Reduction and Recycling Act."
Prohibits contribution action against local unit for cleanup and removal costs or any other damages associated with discharge of hazardous substance.
Requires gubernatorial candidates' statements be posted online.
Provides red light camera fines are shared with county only when violation occurs on county road.
Prohibits mortgage loan discrimination based on familial status.
Prohibits public boardwalk construction using uncertified rainforest wood.
Prohibits use or sale of neonicotinoid pesticides.
Expands protections in employment practices to include familial status.
Exempts traffic summons records from public access under State's open public records law.
Carried from the Senate
Became law2
Prohibits PANYNJ from imposing cargo facility charge in certain instances.
Prohibits limitations on number of strains of medical marijuana cultivated, and expands available means of packaging and distribution therof.**
Vetoed2
"Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act"; concerns workers' compensation for public safety workers.
Authorizes AOC to assess, collect, and pay service charges and costs for electronic payment of fees and other obligations owed courts; prohibits defendants from using debit cards for bail and penalty payments for certain crimes.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 11
Requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop and distribute a document containing student loan repayment information for school districts and nonpublic high schools to disseminate to students.
Prohibits minors under 14 years of age from using spray tanning in tanning facilities and prohibits minors under 17 years of age from using tanning beds.**
Authorizes State Treasurer to sell surplus property, known as Plainfield Armory, located in City of Plainfield in Union County.
Authorizes public schools to serve to students certain produce grown in community garden.
Allows corporate shareholder meeting participation by remote communication and clarifies remedies for dissenting shareholders.
Prohibits State departments and agencies from charging a fee to an applicant solely to correct clerical errors on any application form.
Amends "Administrative Procedure Act" to require State agencies to use various electronic technologies in rule-making procedures.
The "Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act."
Requires homeowners insurance consumer information brochure to contain one page summary of policy.
"The New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013."**
Clarifies that the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act" applies to real estate transactions.
Vetoed · 5
Prohibits treatment, discharge, disposal, or storage of wastewater, wastewater solids, sludge, drill cuttings or other byproducts from natural gas exploration or production using hydraulic fracturing.*
Establishes "Truck Operator Independent Contractor Act."
Requires Energy Master Plan to include long-term capacity planning and infrastructure planning.
Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Changes date of 2013 general election from November 5th to October 16th.
Passed the General Assembly · 12
Creates a civil "rape shield" law.
Requires certain State departments, divisions, commissions, and authorities to consider use of green or blue roof in construction of certain new State buildings, facilities, and structures.*
Requires adoption of certain rules and regulations by DCA and DEP concerning blue roofs and green roofs.**
Establishes a civil cause of action for gender-motivated violence.
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Requires BPU to establish Energy Efficiency Leadership awards program.
Decriminalizes possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana, imposes civil penalties, and establishes fund for drug education.*
Clarifies that using an animal to cause bodily injury to another constitutes assault with a deadly weapon.*
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.
Requires certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities.
Establishes compensation limits for licensed public adjusters during certain emergencies.
Requires at least one State developmental center in each region of State; requires certain factors to be considered for transfer of residents between developmental centers.
Out of committee · 21
Prohibits drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing.
Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to forgive certain student loans in the event of the student borrower's death.
Permits affordable housing occupancy preferences for veterans through municipal agreements with developer.*
Clarifies intent of P.L.2007, c.340 regarding NJ's required participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Requires insurers to cover breast evaluations and other additional medically necessary testing under certain circumstances and requires certain mammogram reports to contain information on breast density.**
Prohibits State and local public contracts with persons or entities engaging in certain investment activities in energy or finance sectors of Iran.*
Establishes an industrial hemp license.
Prohibits genital mutilation of females under 18 years of age.
Establishes "Commission on College Tuition."
"Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act;" establishes measures to ensure health of student-athletes.
"Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey (TEACHNJ) Act."*
Establishes State Transportation Infrastructure Bank and Energy Bank within New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust.*
Permits local units to enter into joint agreements to purchase fire equipment.
Strengthens enforceability of premarital and pre-civil union agreements.
Requires newborn infant screening for tongue tie.
Declares violence a public health crisis and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*
Permits real estate licensees to prepare broker price opinions and comparative market analyses.
Concerns occupational safety and health for public employees of certain interstate authorities.
Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions.
Makes FY 2013 supplemental appropriation to DOH for $7,453,000 for family planning services.
Permits real estate licensees to prepare broker price opinions and comparative market analyses.
In committee · 34
Requires requestor pick up government records within 10 business days of availability.
Designates "I'm From New Jersey" as the State song.
Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain minimum three foot safety distance when overtaking bicycles.
Directs installation of electric vehicle charging stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Requires Chief Administrator of Motor Vehicle Commission to establish standards for average customer wait times at facilities.
Requires carriers to clarify whether medically necessary procedures are covered benefits and remit certain payments to hospitals for services rendered.
Increases gross income tax rate on income exceeding $1,000,000 for taxable year 2010.
The "Smart Container Act."
Provides for collection on child support arrearages and certain public assistance overpayments through withholding of casino and racetrack winnings.
Requires hearing and approval of premium changes for individual and small employer health benefits plans; expands jurisdiction of Division of Rate Counsel.
Extends period for requested medical exam for disability benefits under PFRS to every two years until 55 years of age.
Permits voter registration of certain persons at age 17 for voting at next election occurring on or after 18th birthday.
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.
Provides for conscientious exemption to mandatory immunizations.
Authorizes assessment of development impact fees by municipalities.
"Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; provides credits against certain taxes for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
Permits municipality, fire district or authority to approve transfer of certain firefighters from PERS to PFRS.
Establishes professional standards for county sheriffs and their employees.
Requires health care facilities to report certain information about their health care staff to their respective professional boards or DHSS.
Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain informed consent from parents or guardians of minors for certain medications with "black box warnings."
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.
The "Safe Playing Fields Act"; restricts use of lawn care pesticides at child care centers and certain schools, playgrounds, and recreational fields.
Requires State Treasurer to include designated space for e-mail address on application forms for notaries public.
Expands scope of claims subject to "Health Claims Authorization, Processing and Payment Act," and modifies certain claims procedures.
Allows application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.
Requires homeowners insurers to provide buyer's guide.
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 retail pharmacies to stock and dispense emergency contraception.
"Consumer Access to Health Care Act"; eliminates requirement of joint protocol with physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication.
Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.
Establishes "Rutgers, The State University Study Commission."
Establishes public awareness campaign concerning safety of certain pedestrians.
Makes a $3 million supplemental appropriation for increased Per Capita Library Aid.